SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME Spoilers: Breaking Down The Biggest Surprises, Reveals, & Most Amazing Moments

Spider-Man: No Way Home is now playing, and we're breaking down the film's biggest surprises, shocking reveals, and most amazing moments in this spoilery look at the masterful Marvel/Sony blockbuster!

By HamiltonParker - Dec 16, 2021 12:12 PM EST

Filed Under: No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home has arrived in theaters across the globe and will debut in North America in a matter of hours. Whether you've seen the film or just can't wait to find out what happens, we now have you covered with a breakdown of the biggest reveals and best moments.

Despite all those leaks, there are plenty of surprises to be found, and that extends beyond just a number of big cameos from familiar faces. Spider-Man: No Way Home is a Marvel movie unlike any other, and there are details here which we're sure will blow your minds if you've not seen this one yet. Even if you have, you could find some intel that passed you by the first time.

It probably shouldn't surprise you that there are heaps of spoilers to be found here, but if you've got this far, then you might want to start scrolling down to learn more about this amazing blockbuster...

10. Sorcerer Supreme, No More

Doctor Strange was among those blipped out of existence by Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War, but what about Wong? He survived the Mad Titan's attack on Earth, and Spider-Man: No Way Home reveals that during those five years, he was named the MCU's new Sorcerer Supreme!

That's right, it's Wong calling the shots these days, a dynamic Strange appears to be struggling with. This could go some way towards explaining his role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and why he was the one dealing with the fallout from that movie alongside Bruce Banner and Captain Marvel.

Either way, we're just happy to see him get the spotlight, even if it means Strange gets demoted.

9. Some Familiar Surnames

Early in the movie, Damage Control swoops in to question Peter, Ned, MJ, and May about their role in Spider-Man's supposed attack on London. It's at this point in the film that we finally get surnames for Ned and MJ, both of which clear up who they're actually supposed to be.

Ned is confirmed as Ned Leeds (which is by no means a shocking revelation), while we learn that MJ's full name is Michelle Jones-Watson; she just chooses not to use "Watson." It's obvious Ned is primarily inspired by Ganke from the Ultimate Spider-Man comics, but learning he's based on the Ned Leeds who ultimately serves as a love rival to Peter Parker is still good fun.

As for Michelle Jones Watson, she might not be Mary Jane Watson, but retconning Michelle into MJ was always incredibly awkward, so are you really surprised that continues here?

8. No Oscorp In The MCU

When Norman Osborn arrives in the MCU, he initially manages to overcome his darker impulses and pushes the Goblin to the back of his mind. He and Peter quickly bond, but when they first meet, Norman describes the traumatising experience of arriving in a reality that's so different to his own.

It's during that conversation he reveals that there is no Oscorp in the MCU and no Norman or Harry. The name "Norman Osborn" clearly means nothing to Peter when Doctor Octopus first mentions it, so any chance of an MCU Variant of the villain buying Stark Tower and menacing Spidey is gone.

If Marvel Studios held the rights to Spider-Man, we're betting the MCU would have an Osborn family. As it stands, the door is closed on that front, so you'd best hope for Hobgoblin instead.

7. "With Great Power..."

The Amazing Spider-Man was weirdly similar to Spider-Man in many ways, especially when it came to Peter's origin story. However, the way that reboot danced around Uncle Ben's "With great power comes great responsibility" line was cringeworthy, so Marvel Studios moving away from that altogether was sort of understandable. What we didn't expect was for them to forget Ben Parker.

He's never been directly mentioned in the MCU (the closest we've come to that is an alternate reality in What If...?), and it's the other two Peter Parkers who talk directly about him here.

However, when Aunt May tragically dies after being attacked by the Green Goblin, she's the one who imparts that piece of wisdom on her nephew. It works in the context of the film, essentially subbing May in for Ben in this world; we're actually beginning to think Peter's uncle just died in the MCU without first inspiring his nephew to be a hero.

6. A Nod To Miles Morales

As fun as it would have been to see a live-action Miles Morales in Spider-Man: No Way Home, no one can blame Sony Pictures (or Marvel Studios, for that matter) for wanting to introduce him properly.

There is, however, a fun nod to the character's existence. When Electro is defeated, he talks to his Peter Parker about how it felt learning who was beneath the mask, admitting that he'd suspected/hoped the hero might be Black. Max Dillon then points out that he's sure there's a Black Spider-Man somewhere in the Multiverse, which is as good a hint as any that a live-action Miles does exist.

It's a neat moment, and one that might just hint at the future of Spider-Man on the big screen.

5. Peter And Otto Reunited

The MCU's Peter decides to try and save the villains he faces before sending them back to their own worlds because, after being inspired by May, he realises this could prevent their deaths. Doc Ock's inhibitor chip is repaired, and Otto Octavius is restored to his true self as a result.

During the final battle, the former villain shows up to lend a helping hand(s) to the three Spider-Men, and is reunited with his Peter. The original big screen web-slinger unmasks, and the two share a tender moment in whicn Otto acknowledges that his former progete is all grown up now.

It's a surprisingly beautiful scene, and somewhat makes up for the lack of screentime that Spider-Man shares with the Green Goblin (though Norman does take his revenge on Peter during the final battle).

4. Making Up For Past Mistakes

Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man never got a proper resolution to his story, but Spider-Man: No Way Home does make up for this to an extent. Still devastated after Gwen Stacy's death, Peter reveals that he's become bitter and left no room for a life away from the red and blue costume.

However, when the MCU's Spider-Man is stopped from rescuing MJ by the Green Goblin, it's the Amazing Spidey who leaps into action and saves her life. In tears, he tells MJ he's feeling okay now, and we can't help but picture him returning to his reality and deciding to look up his world's Mary Jane Watson.

Peter also makes amends with Electro, telling Max that, even without his powers, he's still special and always was. It's another great scene, and one that helps Garfield steal the show in a lot of ways.

3. Wait, We Know Them

We've mentioned Maguire and Garfield's Spider-Men a few times now, but allow us to tell you that neither one of them disappoints. Their respective returns are handled perfectly, and seeing the three Peter Parker actors share the screen is nothing short of a dream come true.

Whether it's the trio discussing the one Peter's organic webbing or a throwback to Maguire's injured back in Spider-Man 2, there are a bunch of references to their respective movies. Who could have ever imagined we'd see the MCU's web-slinger tell his predecessor's that he's fought an alien in space?

Learning a little more about what became of Tobey's Peter would have been nice, though it does sound like he got his happy ending with Kirsten Dunst's Mary Jane (who, sadly, doesn't appear).

2. A Good Lawyer

Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has confirmed that Charlie Cox is the MCU's Daredevil, and the Man Without Fear makes his re-debut in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Cox's Matt Murdock is indeed Peter's lawyer, though there's no courtroom battle; instead, he offers advice to the teen in his and May's apartment.

Explaining that Peter now needs to face the court of public opinion, Matt also warns Happy Hogan that he could be facing legal problems (their exchange is a fun way of acknowledging Jon Favreau's stint as Foggy Nelson in 2003's Daredevil). Then, the lawyer catches a brick thrown through the window, explaining that he was able to do so - despite being blind - because he's a "very good lawyer."

It's a superb way to reintroduce Matt and hopefully just the first of many more appearances to come.

1. A New Costume

We're not going to get into too much detail here as a full recap of Spider-Man: No Way Home can be found elsewhere on the site, but Peter's new costume is, without a doubt, spectacular.

Made by the high school graduate (we're assuming he graduated after the world forgot his identity) with a sewing machine, this classic red and blue suit appears to be the perfect mix between the Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man costumes, albeit with a modern, MCU twist. Most importantly, Peter is now free of Stark tech, and far more in line with his comic book counterpart.

Just wait until you see this beauty in action; we guarantee that you'll be blown away!

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Doomsday8888 - 12/16/2021, 12:44 PM

Thread has potential but i feel we should still wait a couple of days, i'll pick one thing tho:

>Michelle Jones Watson

bkmeijer2 - 12/16/2021, 12:46 PM

@Doomsday8888 - yeah that is really awkward. Was kinda hoping her surname to be Jameson, as in J Jonah Jameson's daughter (I know, just as silly)

bkmeijer2 - 12/16/2021, 12:48 PM

Sounds like it is everything I expected it to be, and a little more. Obviously gonna have to see for myself, but it does like I'll like the direction they take this in.

Also, saw the back cracking and catching the brick scenes on reddit and thought they were pretty funny. Just the right level of humor I want.

bkmeijer2 - 12/16/2021, 12:49 PM

Wong as the Sorcerer Surpreme though is great. Wong deserves everything coming to him

Fogs - 12/16/2021, 12:52 PM

Clicked, skipped the article and all comments just to write I'm not reading anything here till saturday :P

Origame - 12/16/2021, 2:46 PM

@Fogs - doctor strange dies in the end, and is replaced with a chihuahua.

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