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The Amazing Spider-Man 2
2014 · Film · 2h 21m
Peter’s confidence meets a growing cost.
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- April 16, 2014
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- 2h 21m
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The story
Why watch The Amazing Spider-Man 2?
Peter enjoys being Spider-Man and spending time with Gwen Stacy, but Electro’s arrival brings a threat he cannot ignore. The sequel expands Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man world while keeping Peter’s relationships in the path of his responsibilities.
Watch the tension between Peter’s enjoyment of his powers and the promises he makes to other people. The action grows larger, but the choices about closeness, protection and independence give the spectacle its personal stakes.
Synopsis source · Sony Pictures Entertainment ↗Before you begin
A starting point
The Amazing Spider-Man establishes Peter and Gwen’s relationship. Watch it first rather than treating the sequel as another origin.
Story & release
Where it fits
This is the second Andrew Garfield Spider-Man film. Later crossover appearances do not turn it into a middle chapter of the Tom Holland solo series.
Plan your watch
Time & preparation
The catalog lists 141 minutes. The release date above is the catalog’s date for this title; dates and runtimes may differ by territory or edition. Follow the linked film source for its own listing.
This film is not on the current reviewed Doomsday preparation list. That is separate from its value as a film or a starting point.
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Characters & performers
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Official trailer
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Related titles
Explore Spider-Man: No Way Home and Spider-Man 3. These are onward browsing or comparison choices, not a complete list of required viewing.
Sources & context
About this guide
Sources checked 2026-11-07. Catalog metadata, images and existing grades are from the current catalog. A source link does not imply streaming availability in your region.
- Sony Pictures Entertainment — Film synopsis and context ↗
- Sony Pictures Entertainment — Official trailer ↗