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Willem Dafoe

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Norman Osborn

A conflict that reaches into Peter’s world.

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Behind the name

Meet Norman Osborn

Willem Dafoe portrays Norman Osborn in Spider-Man, whose central conflict pits Peter Parker against the Green Goblin. The film is the starting point for this catalog profile, allowing the connections between its characters to emerge on screen.

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Notice what changes with the audience

Watch how an exchange differs depending on who is listening. The movement between public presentation and a personal encounter can give a scene tension before any overt confrontation.

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Where to start

Begin with Spider-Man (2002). Consult each later film guide before moving ahead, so that the circumstances of a returning character are established by the story.

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Catalog appearances

4 entries · release order

These are the existing catalog records, including supporting roles, cameos and other formats. This list is not a required watch order or proof that every appearance shares one continuity. Future entries may change.

2002

  1. Spider-Man

    May 1, 2002

2004

  1. Spider-Man 2

    June 25, 2004

2007

  1. Spider-Man 3

    May 1, 2007 · Supporting

2021

  1. Spider-Man: No Way Home

    December 15, 2021

Sources & context

About this profile

Profile information checked 2026-11-08. Viewing suggestions are editorial guidance. Appearance records and identity labels come from the existing catalog.

Sony Pictures Entertainment · Film synopsis and context ↗

TMDB · Willem Dafoe portrait ↗

Background artwork: Spider-Man. The portrait shows the performer.

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