The movies like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to watch
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is finally here, folks. After Marvel’s Spider-Manin 2018 and Miles Moralesin 2020, Insomniac has brought the two Spider-Mans fully together in the new PS5 game. By all reports, it’s a lot of fun.
But what if you’re looking for something thematically appropriate to watch while you’re swinging around New York City, while you cool off in between sessions of saving people from the Sandman, or while you wait to actually get the game? We’ve got you.
With a fine-toothed comb, we’ve searched through the library of movies out there, and picked only the most relevant options that feel in tune with the themes and action of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Director: Ron Satlof
Where to watch: YouTube
Why it’s a fit: In the beginning of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, New York City is under cataclysmic threat due to the machinations of Sandman. In this movie, New York City is under cataclysmic threat due to the machinations of the villainous arms dealer Mr. White. In both, it’s left to young, potentially overmatched and overburdened people to save the day.
Director: Sam Raimi
Where to watch: Netflix, Disney Plus
Why it’s a fit: Ah, mentorship. It’s hard, right? In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 the video game, Peter is a bit of a mentor figure to the young Miles Morales, showing him the webs ropes of being a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. This classic 2004 movie deals with similar issues: A young genius hopes to learn from a prominent scientist, only for things to fall apart when the pressure of success proves to be too much to bear.
Director: Marc Webb
Where to watch: Netflix, Disney Plus
Why it’s a fit: Making friends is easy. But maintaining friendships? That’s where a little effort goes a long way. In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 the
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