History of Spider-Man: No Way Home in Timeline
Spider-Man: No Way Home sees Peter Parker seeking Dr. Strange's help to erase the world's knowledge of his Spider-Man identity, which was exposed. A botched spell tears open the multiverse, bringing villains from past Spider-Man film realities into the MCU. These villains include Doc Ock, Green Goblin, Electro and others. Ultimately, Peter, with the help of two alternate versions of himself, also Spider-Men, must find a way to defeat the villains and send them back to their respective universes. The film explores themes of responsibility, sacrifice, and the consequences of altering fate.
1946: Inspiration from It's a Wonderful Life
The plot of Spider-Man: No Way Home was inspired in part by the film It's a Wonderful Life, released in 1946, in which Parker makes a wish regarding his now public identity.
1967: Home Media Release Announcement
In March 2022, Sony and the film's social media accounts posted a photo of Holland, Maguire, and Garfield recreating a meme from the 1967 Spider-Man television series to announce the home media release dates.
2002: Green Goblin's Influence
Norman Osborn / Green Goblin from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy was not the main villain of the film in the first version of the script, despite still appearing as an antagonist; after the film lost "other characters", McKenna and Sommers concluded that the Green Goblin "had to be" the main villain and rewrote the script to give him a second chance to replicate his actions in the film Spider-Man from 2002, but in a darker way related to Holland's version of Spider-Man.
2004: Doctor Octopus from Spider-Man 2
By December 2020, Alfred Molina was set to reprise his role as Otto Octavius / Doctor Octopus from Raimi's film Spider-Man 2 (2004).
2007: Sandman Character
In October 2021, Empire's issue on No Way Home stated that the film would include the return of Thomas Haden Church's Flint Marko / Sandman from Raimi's film Spider-Man 3 (2007).
2012: The Amazing Spider-Man release
In 2012, The Amazing Spider-Man was released, introducing Rhys Ifans as Dr. Curt Connors / Lizard, who reprises his role in No Way Home.
2012: The Avengers A+ CinemaScore
In 2012, The Avengers was released and would get an A+ CinemaScore.
2012: Lizard Character
In October 2021, Empire's issue on No Way Home stated that the film would include the return of Rhys Ifans's Curt Connors / Lizard from Webb's film The Amazing Spider-Man (2012).
2014: Electro's Return
In early October 2020, Jamie Foxx was set to return as Max Dillon / Electro from Marc Webb's film The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014).
2015: Release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
In 2015, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released and would later be surpassed in box office gross by Spider-Man: No Way Home.
2016: Doctor Strange referenced in the score
In 2016, Giacchino had previously written the score for Doctor Strange, themes of which he referenced for No Way Home.
2016: Surpassing Rogue One
In 2016, Rogue One was released and Spider-Man: No Way Home surpassed the 24-hour ticket sales of Rogue One.
June 2017: Planning of sequels during Homecoming production
In June 2017, during the production of the film Spider-Man: Homecoming, two sequels were being planned by Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures, with each film taking place during a different year of high school for Peter Parker / Spider-Man.
2017: Surpassed Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
In 2017, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was released, and Spider-Man: No Way Home surpassed Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle to become Sony Pictures' highest-grossing film in North America.
2017: Release of Spider-Man: Homecoming
In 2017, Spider-Man: Homecoming, the first film in the MCU Spider-Man trilogy, was released.
2017: Planning of the third MCU Spider-Man film
In 2017, during the production of Spider-Man: Homecoming, plans were already underway for a third MCU Spider-Man film.
2018: Black Panther A+ CinemaScore
In 2018, Black Panther was released and would get an A+ CinemaScore.
2018: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Cameo Consideration
In December 2020, it was mentioned that a cameo appearance of Maguire and Garfield alongside Holland as their respective Spider-Men had previously been considered for the Sony Pictures Animation film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), but was cut.
2018: Venom Origin Film
In early October, many commentators expected Tom Hardy to reprise his roles as Eddie Brock and Venom from the SSU films Venom (2018).
July 2019: Feige's comments on the third film
In July 2019, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige noted that the third film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, would feature "a Peter Parker story that has never been done before on film" due to the ending of the second film, Spider-Man: Far From Home.
August 2019: Development on third and fourth MCU Spider-Man films
By August 2019, development on third and fourth MCU Spider-Man films had begun, with Sony hoping Holland and director Jon Watts would return for both. However, discussions between Disney and Sony about expanding their deal reached an impasse, with Sony deciding to move forward without Feige or Marvel's involvement.
August 2019: Fourth Film in Development
In August 2019, a fourth film in the Spider-Man franchise was in development alongside No Way Home.
August 2019: Marvel Studios initially leaves the project
In August 2019, negotiations between Sony and Marvel Studios to alter their deal ended with Marvel Studios leaving the project of a third Spider-Man movie.
September 2019: Spider-Man potentially leaving the MCU
In September 2019, Sony Pictures Entertainment chairman Tony Vinciquerra stated that "for the moment the door is closed" on Spider-Man returning to the MCU and confirmed that the character would be integrated with Sony's own shared universe. However, after fan backlash and urging from Tom Holland, Sony and Disney returned to negotiations.
December 2019: Script Development
By December 2019, McKenna and Sommers began working on the script for Spider-Man: No Way Home in earnest. They explored various ideas, including featuring Kraven the Hunter and a story similar to It's a Wonderful Life.
2019: Filming Anticipation
By the end of 2019, filming for Spider-Man: No Way Home was expected to begin in mid-2020.
2019: Release of Spider-Man: Far From Home
In 2019, Spider-Man: Far From Home, the second film in the MCU Spider-Man trilogy, was released, setting up the premise for No Way Home.
2019: Avengers: Endgame appearance
Lexi Rabe, who portrayed Stark's daughter Morgan in the film Avengers: Endgame in 2019, also had an appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home that was not included in the theatrical release.
March 2020: Script Development
In March 2020, McKenna and Sommers were still working on the first draft of the script.
May 2020: Promotional Partnership with Hyundai
In May 2020, Sony partnered with Hyundai Motor Group to showcase their new models and technologies in the film, resulting in a commercial titled "Only Way Home" featuring the Ioniq 5 electric SUV and Hyundai Tucson, starring Tom Holland and Jacob Batalon.
July 2020: Original Photography Start
Principal photography for the third MCU Spider-Man film was originally planned to start in July 2020, before being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 2020: Filming Begins
In October 2020, filming for Spider-Man: No Way Home took place in New York City and Atlanta.
November 2020: Michael Giacchino Confirmed as Composer
In November 2020, Michael Giacchino, who composed the scores for Homecoming and Far From Home, was confirmed to be returning to compose the score for No Way Home.
December 2020: Returning Actors Rumors
By December 2020, there were rumors about Alfred Molina reprising his role as Otto Octavius / Doctor Octopus and Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield returning as their respective Spider-Man characters.
December 2020: Multiverse of Madness Connection Confirmed
In December 2020, Feige confirmed that the film would have connections to Multiverse of Madness.
2020: Second Unit Filming in New York City
Second unit filming for Spider-Man: No Way Home took place in New York City from October 14 to 16, 2020, under the working title Serenity Now, to capture visual effects plates and establishing shots in various neighborhoods.
February 2021: Holland's Contract Status
In February 2021, Tom Holland mentioned that No Way Home was the final film under his contract but expressed his hope to continue playing Spider-Man in the future.
February 2021: Production Timeline
In July 2020, Holland stated that production was planned to take place from late 2020 to February 2021.
February 2021: Fake Titles and Logos Released
In late February 2021, Tom Holland, Jacob Batalon, and Zendaya released stills with fake logos for the film, including Spider-Man: Phone Home, Spider-Man: Home-Wrecker, and Spider-Man: Home Slice. The official title was revealed the next day.
March 2021: Filming Ends
In March 2021, filming for Spider-Man: No Way Home concluded.
March 26, 2021: Filming Wrapped
Filming for Spider-Man: No Way Home wrapped on March 26, 2021.
April 2021: Molina Confirmed and Cox Denied
In April 2021, Molina confirmed his appearance in the film, while Cox stated that he was not involved.
April 2021: Sony-Disney Streaming Deal
In April 2021, Sony signed a deal with Disney, granting Disney access to Sony's legacy content, including past Spider-Man films and Marvel content in the SSU, for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu and for broadcast on Disney's linear television networks.
July 16, 2021: Original Release Date
July 16, 2021 was the original scheduled release date for Spider-Man: No Way Home. The release was produced by Marvel Studios and Feige for Sony with Amy Pascal.
August 2021: Hannibal Buress Music Video
In August 2021, Hannibal Buress released a music video revealing that he had filmed scenes in Atlanta for his role as Coach Wilson.
August 2021: Feige Discusses Lack of Marketing Material
In August 2021, Kevin Feige addressed the absence of a trailer and official images for the film, assuring that a trailer would be released before the premiere. Also in August, an apparent trailer leak circulated online.
August 2021: Deal for ScreenX Format Release
In August 2021, Sony and CJ 4DPlex announced a deal to release 15 of Sony's films, including No Way Home, in the ScreenX format over three years.
September 2021: Garfield's Continued Denials
In September 2021, Garfield again denied he was in the film, adding that it was "either going to be really disappointing for people or it's going to be really exciting".
November 5, 2021: Release Date Rescheduled
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in April 2020, Sony rescheduled the film's release to November 5, 2021.
November 2021: Report of Theatrical Release in China
In November 2021, there were reports that the film might receive a theatrical release in China, which would have made it the first Phase Four film to be released in the country.
November 16, 2021: Second Official Trailer Premiere
On November 16, 2021, the second official trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home premiered at a fan screening in Los Angeles. Commentators noted the absence of Maguire's or Garfield's Spider-Man in the trailer.
November 29, 2021: Ticket Sales Launch and Website Crashes
On November 29, 2021, tickets for Spider-Man: No Way Home went on sale at midnight, leading to crashes on ticket websites like Fandango and AMC Theatres due to high user traffic. Ticket sales on Fandango quickly surpassed those for Black Widow, becoming the best first-day advance ticket sale since Avengers: Endgame.
December 13, 2021: Premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home
On December 13, 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home premiered at the Fox Village Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
December 2021: Concerns of Commitment to Marketing
In August 2021, there were concerns if Sony was wary of committing marketing that noted the film's December 2021 release date amid the resurgence of the COVID-19 Delta variant.
December 2021: World Premiere and Release
In December 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home premiered in Hollywood on December 13, was released in the UK and Ireland on December 15, and in the US on December 17. It was part of Phase Four of the MCU.
December 2021: Marketing Partnerships and Promotional Activities
In December 2021, marketing partners included Fortnite, PUBG Mobile, Asus, Xiaomi, iQOO, Continental AG, and Tampico Beverages. The promotional marketing value totaled $202 million. A newsstand for The Daily Bugle was set up in New York City in partnership with Liberty Mutual to promote the film.
December 17, 2021: Release Date Shift
In July 2020, Sony shifted the film's release date to December 17, 2021.
2021: Beating Endgame and Sooryavanshi
In 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home beat Endgame and the Indian film Sooryavanshi.
2021: Highest Grossing Film of 2021
In 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home became the highest-grossing film of the year, accumulating $814.9 million in the United States and Canada, and $1.106 billion in other territories for a worldwide total of $1.921 billion.
2021: Release of Spider-Man: No Way Home
In 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home, a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man and the 27th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), was released. The film stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man alongside Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Benedict Wong, Tony Revolori, Marisa Tomei, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire. In the film, Parker asks Dr. Stephen Strange to use magic to make his identity as Spider-Man a secret again, but the spell goes wrong and the multiverse is broken open.
2021: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Release
In 2021, the MCU film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was released.
2021: Teaser Trailer Release and Reception
In 2021, the teaser trailer confirmed the multiverse's role and elements from previous Spider-Man films. The trailer garnered 355.5 million global views in 24 hours, surpassing Avengers: Endgame and generated the largest 24-hour social media conversation volume with 4.5 million mentions.
2021: Venom: Let There Be Carnage
In early October 2021, many commentators expected Tom Hardy to reprise his roles as Eddie Brock and Venom from the SSU films Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021).
2021: Cyrano Film
McGarvey also had a conflict with the film Cyrano (2021) following the third MCU Spider-Man film's pandemic-caused production delay.
January 9, 2022: Estimated Audience Size in Theaters
As of January 9, 2022, an estimated 54.4 million people had seen No Way Home in theaters in the United States and Canada.
January 16, 2022: All-Time Highest-Grossing Film in Mexico
As of January 16, 2022, Spider-Man: No Way Home became the all-time highest-grossing film in Mexico, grossing $72 million.
February 2022: No Release Date in China
As of February 2022, Spider-Man: No Way Home had no set release date in China due to diplomatic tensions between the country and the United States.
February 27, 2022: Largest Markets for the Film
As of February 27, 2022, the largest markets for Spider-Man: No Way Home were the United Kingdom ($127.3 million), Mexico ($76.2 million), Australia ($67.9 million), France ($65.2 million), and South Korea ($63.1 million).
March 15, 2022: Digital Download Release
On March 15, 2022, Spider-Man: No Way Home was released for digital download by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. This was moved up from March 22 after Blu-ray versions leaked.
May 2022: Statue of Liberty Controversy
In May 2022, Chinese authorities reportedly requested the removal of the Statue of Liberty from the film for it to be released in the country, but Sony refused.
June 2022: Announcement of Extended Cut
In June 2022, an extended cut of the film, titled The More Fun Stuff Version, was announced to celebrate 60 years of Spider-Man in comics and 20 years of Spider-Man in film. The re-release featured approximately 13 minutes of additional and deleted scenes.
August 31, 2022: The More Fun Stuff Version Released in Indonesia
On August 31, 2022, The More Fun Stuff Version of Spider-Man: No Way Home was initially released in theaters in Indonesia.
September 2022: The More Fun Stuff Version Release
In September 2022, an extended version of Spider-Man: No Way Home, subtitled The More Fun Stuff Version, had a global theatrical release.
2022: America Chavez Consideration
America Chavez had been considered to appear in the film at one point to serve in the sorcerer's apprentice-type role that eventually became part of Ned Leeds's role in the film; she would go on to appear in the MCU film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in 2022.
2022: She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
In June 2020, Charlie Cox was contacted about reprising his role as Matt Murdock / Daredevil in upcoming Marvel Studios projects starting with appearances in No Way Home and the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022).
February 2023: Story Development Begins
In February 2023, Feige said they had a story for the film with "big ideas" and that writers had begun work on it.
November 2023: Holland's Desire to do Justice to the Character
In November 2023, Holland reiterated he was part of discussions surrounding the film and his desire to return only if it would "do justice to the character".
2023: Indian Box Office Conversion to 2023 USD
In India, Spider-Man: No Way Home's box office on its opening day was ₹320 million (equivalent to ₹360 million or US$4.2 million in 2023) to ₹345 million (equivalent to ₹390 million or US$4.5 million in 2023), beating Endgame and the Indian film Sooryavanshi (2021).
March 2024: Re-release Announcement
In March 2024, Sony announced that all of their live-action Spider-Man films would be re-released in theaters as part of Columbia Pictures' 100th anniversary celebration.
June 3, 2024: Re-release in Theaters
On June 3, 2024, Spider-Man: No Way Home was re-released in theaters as part of Columbia Pictures' 100th anniversary celebration.
September 2024: Destin Daniel Cretton in Talks to Direct
By September 2024, Destin Daniel Cretton, who directed the MCU film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), was in early talks to direct the sequel.
February 2025: Release Date Pushed Back
In February 2025, the next Spider-Man film's release was pushed back a week later to July 31, 2026.
March 2025: Casting and Title Announcement
In March 2025, Sadie Sink joined the cast of the next Spider-Man film in an undisclosed role, and the title was announced as Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
July 24, 2026: Initial Release Date of Next Spider-Man Film
The next Spider-Man film was initially scheduled for release on July 24, 2026.
July 31, 2026: Scheduled Release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a sequel to Spider-Man: No Way Home, is scheduled for release on July 31, 2026.
2026: Netflix Streaming Deal End Date
In 2026, Sony's films would be released on Netflix after their theatrical and home media releases.
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