Spider-Man: Far From Home is a 2019 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it is the sequel to 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming and is the second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Spider-Man series. The film was directed by Jon Watts, written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, and stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya, Cobie Smulders, Jon Favreau, Marisa Tomei, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Tony Revolori. In the film, Peter Parker and his friends go on a summer trip to Europe, where they encounter the Elementals, four creatures made of earth, fire, water, and air. Peter must team up with Mysterio, a mysterious new superhero, to defeat the Elementals and save the day.
Spider-Man: Far From Home was released in the United States on July 2, 2019, in IMAX, 3D, and other premium formats. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Holland and Gyllenhaal, the action sequences, and the humor. The film grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film in the Spider-Man series, the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2019, and the 23rd-highest-grossing film of all time.
Plot
Peter Parker and his friends are on a summer trip to Europe, where they encounter the Elementals, four creatures made of earth, fire, water, and air. Peter must team up with Mysterio, a mysterious new superhero, to defeat the Elementals and save the day.
The film opens with Peter and his friends enjoying their summer vacation in Europe. They visit London, Paris, and Venice, and have a great time exploring the sights and sounds of each city. However, their vacation is cut short when the Elementals begin to attack.
The Elementals are four powerful creatures that are made of earth, fire, water, and air. They are wreaking havoc across Europe, and Peter and his friends are caught in the middle of the chaos. Peter must use his Spider-Man powers to defeat the Elementals and save the day.
Peter is joined in his fight against the Elementals by Mysterio, a mysterious new superhero who claims to be from another dimension. Mysterio has the power to create illusions, and he uses his powers to help Peter defeat the Elementals.
However, as Peter and Mysterio work together, Peter begins to suspect that Mysterio is not who he says he is. Peter’s suspicions are confirmed when he discovers that Mysterio is actually a villain who is using his powers to control the Elementals and cause chaos.
Peter must now confront Mysterio and stop him from destroying the world. He is joined in his fight by his friends, who have also discovered Mysterio’s true nature. Together, they must defeat Mysterio and save the day.
Cast
- Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man: A high school student who is trying to balance his normal life with his life as a superhero.
- Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury: The director of S.H.I.E.L.D. who recruits Peter to help him defeat the Elementals.
- Zendaya as Michelle "MJ" Jones: Peter’s classmate and love interest.
- Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill: A high-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who works with Nick Fury.
- Jon Favreau as Harold "Happy" Hogan: Tony Stark’s former bodyguard who now works for Peter.
- Marisa Tomei as May Parker: Peter’s aunt.
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio: A mysterious new superhero who claims to be from another dimension.
- Tony Revolori as Flash Thompson: Peter’s classmate and bully.
Production
Spider-Man: Far From Home was announced in December 2016, with Jon Watts returning to direct and Tom Holland returning to star as Peter Parker / Spider-Man. The film was written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, who also wrote Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Filming began in July 2018 in London, England. The production then moved to Prague, Czech Republic, in August 2018, before concluding in Venice, Italy, in September 2018.
The film was shot on location in a number of European cities, including London, Paris, Venice, and Prague. The production also used a number of soundstages in London and Atlanta, Georgia.
The film’s visual effects were created by a number of companies, including Sony Pictures Imageworks, Framestore, and MPC. The visual effects team created a number of realistic creatures and environments, including the Elementals and the city of Venice.
Release
Spider-Man: Far From Home was released in the United States on July 2, 2019, in IMAX, 3D, and other premium formats. The film was released in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2019, and in other countries on July 4, 2019.
The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 1, 2019. The home media release includes a number of bonus features, including a behind-the-scenes featurette, a gag reel, and deleted scenes.
Reception
Spider-Man: Far From Home received generally positive reviews from critics. The film was praised for the performances of Holland and Gyllenhaal, the action sequences, and the humor.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 90% approval rating based on 386 reviews, with an average rating of 7.3/10. The site’s consensus reads, "Spider-Man: Far From Home is a fun and exciting sequel that delivers plenty of laughs, action, and heart."
On Metacritic, the film has a score of 71 out of 100, based on 55 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Audiences also reacted positively to the film. On CinemaScore, the film received an "A" grade, indicating a very positive response from audiences.
Box office
Spider-Man: Far From Home grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film in the Spider-Man series, the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2019, and the 23rd-highest-grossing film of all time.
In the United States and Canada, the film grossed $390.5 million, making it the fourth-highest-grossing film of the year, behind Avengers: Endgame, The Lion King, and Toy Story 4.
Sequel
A sequel to Spider-Man: Far From Home is currently in
