The Marvel Cinematic Universe is filled with heroes and trilogies, from Iron Man to Ant-Man and the Wasp. But, of all of Marvel's heroes, Peter Parker's Spider-Man saga is the franchise's best trilogy. Since Peter Parker was introduced in Captain America: Civil War, his first independent movie did not need to do the work to get the audience to love him. Fans had already quickly grown to love Spider-Man in his time with Tony Stark and fighting with the Avengers. Spider-Man: Homecoming could jump directly into the character and story, which takes a relatable approach as Peter wants to be recognized for his capabilities, but also wants to attend the school dance.

While each solo hero film introduces supporting characters who become more critical in the franchise, such as Rhodey, Sam Wilson, and Bucky Barnes, Spider-Man creates a solid trio of friends in Peter, Ned, and MJ. Throughout the trilogy, Peter is never forced to fight Ned or MJ, and they play roles as a solid support system for him. But, Spider-Man: No Way Home also proved that the trilogy was willing to make massive sacrifices and devastating plot twists when Peter Parker said goodbye to all he had known to save the world.

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10 Peter Parker's Development Is Noticeable

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In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Peter is an excited kid desperate to be in on the action, if his constant texts to Happy are any indication. He was thrilled to join the Avengers in Germany and wants to prove himself as a part of the team. In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter has gone through so much due to Infinity War, Endgame, and Far From Home that what thrills him most is having a few minutes away from prying eyes. While he wants to continue fighting crime, he understands the stakes, risks, and losses far better.

9 The Peter, MJ, and Ned Trio

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Although Peter is competent, having people on his side never hurts. Ned and MJ become his most loyal supporters once they discover his identity. In No Way Home, Ned and MJ insist on helping Peter, and after he allows them to be more involved, the trio works together perfectly. They balance and help each other deal with college rejection letters. MJ and Ned refuse to allow Peter to forget who he is, and their presence helps ground him in reminding Peter what he is fighting for.

8 Homecoming Reminds Viewers Peter Is Still a Kid

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After participating in an Avengers Civil War, it would be easy to determine that Peter is in league with the rest of the group, since he could hold his own well enough. Spider-Man: Homecoming makes the intelligent decision to avoid that becoming a reality. Peter is still a teenager anxious about girls, even though his interest in becoming an Avenger has grown since meeting Tony Stark. At every turn, while Peter starts to understand what it means to be Spider-Man, the film also reinforces that Peter is still a kid growing up in the world. He is not an adult, and by the film's end, he accepts that the best thing he can do is stick to being a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

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7 Far From Home Is Also a Rom-Com

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For viewers who may not love action films, Far From Home doubles as a rom-com. While plenty of the plot revolves around Spider-Man helping Nicky Fury, the other central storyline follows Peter wanting to win over MJ. Peter's attempts at dates or showing his romantic interest in MJ go awry more often than not when he needs to step up as Spider-Man. But that never detracts from the fun and awkwardness that follows Peter's attempts to tell MJ how he feels.

6 No Way Home Has A Tragic Plot Twist Ending

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Thor: Ragnarok may have been the closest to a tragic ending, as it features the destruction of Asgard. However, Peter's massive sacrifice sweeps the rug out from under it. From the moment Peter messed with Doctor Strange's spell, it was clear it would only amount to chaos. But there was no way to know how devastating the outcome would be. As holes into the Multiverse rip into their reality, Peter only has one choice to keep his world safe. Doctor Strange's spell allows everyone to remember Spider-Man, but forget Peter Parker. Peter must lose everyone he loves as they forget who he is and his identity as Spider-Man. As the film concludes, Peter has no one.

5 Peter's Relationship with Tony Stark

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Tony takes on the father figure role for Peter in a trilogy that never features an Uncle Ben. Peter looks up to Tony, and Tony misses Peter horribly when the Snap takes him. Tony's death plays a massive role in Far From Home. Not only does Peter have to deal with the grief of losing someone so close to him, but he also must face the question of if he is the new Iron Man. Tony's death haunts Peter, but the connection of showing Peter cares deeply for him also helps how Peter handles Mysterio.

4 Coming-of-Age Stories

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School dances, first relationships, and college applications are all a part of the coming-of-age process, and all three are only featured in the Spider-Man trilogy. No other trilogy in the MCU features all three stories, but the saga remembers Peter is a teenager and works off of that. Using coming-of-age stories makes Peter relatable, as everyone can remember when they were dealing with something similar. On the other hand, Tony Stark, the billionaire; Steve Rogers, the re-awakened Super Soldier; and Thor, the God, are all slightly more difficult to relate to.

3 Uses the Multiverse to its Advantage

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As the MCU headed into the Multiverse Saga, Spider-Man: No Way Home arguably took the most significant advantage of what that could mean. The MCU used the previous Spider-Man movies by bringing in past villains from when they were defeated and introducing them to Tom Holland's Peter Parker. Bringing in Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield also helps solidify the connections between the three distinct Spider-Man franchises, while bringing everything together to allow the MCU to explore the Multiverse.

2 An Open Ending That Leaves Room for More

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Since no one remembers Peter Parker, but he continued being Spider-Man, there are many ways for his story to continue. Whether Peter reunites with MJ and Ned or becomes more involved with other MCU heroes, there are endless possibilities. With Doctor Strange and Wong still around, there could always be the possibility that Peter could find a way to restore everyone's memories of him, or at least everyone who knew the truth before Mysterio blew up his life.

1 They All Work as Stand-Alone Films

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Each Spider-Man movie tells a different story that never feels too connected to the previous film's identity. Spider-Man: Far From Home does not rely on the events portrayed in Homecoming, with the only essential elements being Peter grieving Tony and Ned knowing Peter's identity. Going into No Way Home, the most considerable aftermath is how Mysterio reveals Peter's identity. Otherwise, most of what occurred in Far From Home, outside of Peter and MJ getting together, is left in the past. Each film has its unique and essential story, making them all enjoyable to watch individually, rather than needing the background to understand what is occurring.