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Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2 is a 2004 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Spider-Man 2 is a 2004 American superhero film directed by Sam Raimi, starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker and Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus. It is the second film in Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy.

What it is

Spider-Man 2 is the sequel to Spider-Man (2002) and follows Peter Parker as he struggles with his personal life, work, and responsibilities as Spider-Man. The main antagonist is Dr. Otto Octavius, who becomes Doctor Octopus after a failed experiment.

Key details

The film was released in the United States on June 30, 2004, and earned $795.9 million worldwide. The cast includes Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, and Donna Murphy.

Why it matters

Spider-Man 2 is widely regarded as one of the best superhero sequels. It was a major box office success and a key part of the early 2000s superhero film boom, with a wide Canadian release as part of its North American rollout.

In short

  • Second film in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy.
  • Tobey Maguire returns as Peter Parker; Alfred Molina plays Doctor Octopus.
  • Released June 30, 2004; worldwide box office $795.9 million.
  • Widely released in Canada as part of the North American theatrical rollout.
Canadian angle

Spider-Man 2 was widely released in Canada in 2004 as part of the major North American theatrical rollout of a high-profile Hollywood franchise film.

Quick questions

Who is in Spider-Man 2?
The film stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, and Donna Murphy.
What is Spider-Man 2 about?
It follows Peter Parker as he balances his personal life and Spider-Man duties while facing Dr. Otto Octavius, who becomes Doctor Octopus.
When was Spider-Man 2 released?
It was released in the United States on June 30, 2004.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man_2
    Supports: Release year, director, main cast, plot, and box office total.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0316654/
    Supports: Release date and plot premise.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spiderman_2
    Supports: Synopsis, cast list, director, release date, and box office information.
  4. Cinema.com — https://www.cinema.com/film/7392/spider-man-2/cast.phtml
    Supports: Cast listings including Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus.