Spider-Man Homecoming Trilogy: Every Main Character’s First & Last Lines

Caution: MAJOR SPOILERS For Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Spider-Man: No Way Home ripped through the multiverse–and fans’ hearts–to take audiences on an exciting adventure that spanned multiple Spider-Man franchises, culminating in a thrilling conclusion to the character’s first trilogy within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

With the Homecoming trilogy now having come to a close, fans can look back at its characters and their journeys throughout. By contrasting their first lines with their very last, the true essence of each character arc comes to light, as fans say goodbye to the first chapter in this Peter Parker’s superhero journey.

Flash

First: “‘Sup, Penis Parker!”

Last: “To The Airport.”

Flash Thompson is Peter Parker’s high school bully that almost always falls short of doing any damage to his pubescent prey. He begins his story in Homecoming by taunting Peter after nearly hitting him with his car, calling out an unflattering nickname that would stick to Peter throughout the film. Unbeknownst to Flash, that relationship with Peter was destined to change.

After learning that Spider-Man and Peter are one and the same, Flash instantly attempts to be Peter’s best friend, pretending that their previous rivalry had never happened. His very last scene in the trilogy involves him actually helping Peter track down the MIT admissions chancellor before she reached the airport.

Happy

First: “Who’re You Talking To?”

Last: “It Was Nice To Meet You.”

Happy Hogan, as played by Iron Man director Jon Favreau, didn’t get along with Peter at first. Thinking of him as little more than an annoying assignment given to him by Tony Stark, Happy often scolded the young hero for his childish antics and typically underestimated his abilities.

Despite getting off to a rough start with Peter, Happy eventually came around, acting as the motivating force for Peter to confront Mysterio in the final act of Far From Home. Though his memories of Peter had been erased by the end of the franchise, Happy’s final words to him still ring of the warmth that had formed between the two in a former life.

Osborn

First: “Coward! We Have A New World To Conquer!”

Last: “What Have I Done?”

Green Goblin has a rich comic book history, but his cinematic endeavors are just as iconic. In a brilliant performance by Willem Dafoe, Norman Osborn and the Green Goblin both return to haunt a new Peter Parker. Audiences knew that his return would only cause trouble, especially as his very first lines include the Goblin persona enticing Norman to conquer this new world.

By the film’s end, Norman has once again committed unforgivable acts, including the murder of Aunt May. Yet, after being cured of the illness caused by the faulty Goblin formula, the villain actually expresses true remorse for what he has done, perhaps finally fully restored to his former self.

Octavius

First: “Hello, Peter.”

Last: “You’re All Grown Up. How Are You?”

A contender for the best villain of Spider-Man’s original trilogy, Alfred Molina’s Dr. Otto Octavius shines in his return to the big screen. He is introduced with the very same lines that blew up the internet in the film’s first trailer, greeting the man he believes to be his version of Peter Parker, only to learn that he has been transported to another universe.

Given the character’s redemption arc in Spider-Man 2, Octavius eventually adopted a heroic role in the film, helping defeat the rogue villains and restore them to their universes. This sequence includes a touching moment shared between Octavius and his Peter Parker, as played by Tobey Maguire, with a callback to their very first conversation.

Peter (3)

First: “Hi! No, It’s Okay, I’m A Nice Guy!”

Last: “You’re In So Much Pain, Huh?”

By the time No Way Home premiered, the theory that Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man would return was almost a foregone conclusion. This made it no less thrilling when he finally appeared, only to be forced to immediately prove his legitimacy as a real Peter Parker, much to his annoyance.

Though it took him a while to get used to his new surroundings, Garfield’s Peter, who came to be known as “Peter 3,” eventually helped save the day, making genuine connections with his variants along the way. His final lines show the camaraderie forged between himself and Maguire’s Peter, the basis of a friendship that was surprisingly fun to experience.

Peter (2)

First: “Hello. Um, Hope It’s Okay, I Just Came Through This–Oh. It Just Closed.”

Last: “We Know. It’s What We Do.”

Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man makes his return alongside Garfield and Holland, becoming “Peter 2.” Fourteen years after last playing the character, Maguire returns to his awkward and lovable take on Peter Parker, who is surprisingly comfortable with the idea of being in a parallel universe.

This version of Peter is finally given the catharsis that fans have only been able to imagine for over a decade, with the revelation that he and MJ finally did make things work, and that he had continued to be Spider-Man after his trilogy’s end. The core of the character remained intact through the years, with his final line acting as a wink to the audience, as if to say “you’re welcome for the good memories.”

May

First: “What Was That?!”

Last: “I’m Just Gonna Catch My Breath.”

Marisa Tomei’s May Parker acted as Peter’s moral compass and support through the trilogy. As a result of learning his secret identity early in the franchise, she and Peter’s relationship was perhaps the closest out of any of the previous franchises, giving an extra dimension to the character.

In a shocking turn of events, May fills the shoes of Uncle Ben for this version of Peter Parker, dying in her nephew’s arms after uttering the famous line: “With great power must also come great responsibility.” In her final moments, May tragically whispers to Peter that she’s just catching her breath before fading away.

Ned

First: “Join Me And Together, We’ll Build My New Lego Death Star.”

Last: “Look At You With The School Spirit!”

Unlike Ned Leeds’s villainous comic roots, Jacob Batalon’s character is Peter’s best friend and “guy in the chair.” Fun and nerdy, Ned can’t contain his excitement when he gets the Lego Death Star set–which would inadvertently lead to him learning the secret identity of Spider-Man.

Though he always retained his lovable and carefree persona, Ned grew quite a bit over the course of these films, only to have his memories of Peter erased in the finale. Ned’s final scene gives audiences a glimpse of his future, confirming his admittance into MIT, before leaving the character behind–perhaps for the final time.

MJ

First: “Too Late. You Guys Are Losers.”

Last: “No Problem.”

Spider-Man’s most prominent relationship from the comics, MJ is the rock of many of the superhero’s greatest stories. When Zendaya’s MJ was first introduced, she went solely by “Michelle,” often hanging around Peter and Ned to casually insult them from the corner of a room. However, she grew more confident and mature with each passing film, becoming an integral member of the FOS (Friends of Spider-Man).

By the end of No Way Home, MJ has had all her memories of Peter Parker erased, leaving her in a new reality that never included her past relationship. Her interaction with Peter in a post-spell world is heartbreaking, as she has no idea that the man before her was once her love.

Peter (1)

First: “New York, Queens: It’s A Rough Burrough, But Hey, It’s Home.”

Last: “Take Care Of Yourself, Okay?”

Tom Holland’s Peter Parker has had an incredible story arc so far. He began as a well-intentioned yet immature kid with incredible powers, but ended as a responsible man wishing his old friend the best after a tragic loss. His arc comes to a fitting conclusion with No Way Home’s finale.

With the end of his first trilogy, Peter Parker has truly come of age, becoming the man that Tony Stark knew he could be from the beginning. Peter’s final words in this franchise are certainly not his last; it is only a matter of where–and when–fans will see him next.

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