Spider-Man 2

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Spider-Man 2

PG-13

2004

2h 2m

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

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When a failed nuclear fusion experiment results in an explosion that kills his wife, Dr. Otto Octavius is transformed into Dr. Octopus, a cyborg with deadly metal tentacles. Doc Ock blames Spider-Man for the accident and seeks revenge. Meanwhile, Spidey's alter ego, Peter Parker, faces fading powers and self-doubt. Complicating matters are his best friend's hatred for Spider-Man and his true love's sudden engagement to another man.

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Critics Consensus

Boasting an entertaining villain and deeper emotional focus, Spider-Man 2 is a nimble sequel that improves upon the original.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

Jun 29, 2015

4/5

Maybe it has something to do with Sam Raimi's skills as a director, or with Tobey Maguire's very human central performance, but the Spider-Man films are by far the best of the superhero genre.

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

Jun 29, 2015

A sequel that not only outstrips its predecessor but has a perversity and quick-wittedness that hardly seem to belong in a comic-book movie.

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Jonathan Romney

Independent on Sunday

Jun 29, 2015

Spider-Man 2 is better than just dark, it's touched by authentic teenage paranoia and neurosis.

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

Jan 7, 2026

4/5

I'm not the biggest fan of the characterization of Mary Jane in this franchise and Tobey Macquire getting lapped by other actors, I still had a lot of fun watching this, especially with my kids.

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

Jan 7, 2026

4/5

While not as flawless as I remembered, this movie has enough classic moments and a strong villain to make it a great rewatch.

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Adrian Martin

Film Critic: Adrian Martin

Jul 30, 2025

3.5/5

While revelling in such subterranean themes, Raimi’s, offbeat, cartoonish sensibility is also simultaneously able to capture a certain innocence long gone from blockbuster movie entertainment.

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Marc milinovich M

Jul 3, 2026

Great sequel to the best Spider-Man

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Keashaun

Mar 5, 2026

Amazing flashbacks movie

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Capn A

Mar 1, 2026

Good extended version, but I can tell why some of the scenes got left on the cutting room floor

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J

Mar 1, 2026

It was a really good movie I would recommend it to anyone who likes the spider man universe

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Tobias Forge

Mar 1, 2026

First time watching this extended cut, full of scenes initially deleted for good reason, as they drag down the pacing and distract from the fun action. Mary Jane’s subplots (plus her lousy accent in that play!) all feel interminable in this version.

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Max

Feb 28, 2026

Such an inspiring movie about humanity and choices. Definitely good and action packed.

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Synopsis

When a failed nuclear fusion experiment results in an explosion that kills his wife, Dr. Otto Octavius is transformed into Dr. Octopus, a cyborg with deadly metal tentacles. Doc Ock blames Spider-Man for the accident and seeks revenge. Meanwhile, Spidey's alter ego, Peter Parker, faces fading powers and self-doubt. Complicating matters are his best friend's hatred for Spider-Man and his true love's sudden engagement to another man.

Director: Sam Raimi
Producer: Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad
Screenwriter: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Michael Chabon, Alvin Sargent
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Marvel Enterprises, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Laura Ziskin Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Stylized Action)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 30, 2004, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Sep 27, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): May 8, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $373.4M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS, Dolby Digital, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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