Spidey Swings Back into Theaters (and Our Hearts) for 20th Anniversary, Nets $850K at Box Office
Even after two decades, it seems there’s no stopping the web-slinger! “Spider-Man 2,” the movie that made us all want to dangle precariously from buildings (don’t try this at home, folks), swung back into theaters for a limited-time anniversary run, and audiences are still lining up for a dose of Doc Ock and Peter Parker’s tangled mess.
This past Monday, the beloved superhero flick secured the coveted second place spot at the box office, slinging its way to a cool $850K. That might not be Avengers: Endgame money, but for a 20-year-old film, it’s a testament to the enduring power of a good hero, a great villain, and a pizza-delivery-induced identity crisis (we’ve all been there, Pete).
Social media is abuzz with fans sharing their experiences, many revisiting the film with their kids for the first time. It’s heartwarming to see a new generation discovering the brilliance of Alfred Molina’s delightfully unhinged Doc Ock and Tobey Maguire’s portrayal of a perpetually broke, perpetually stressed Peter Parker.
“Just took my son to see Spider-Man 2 on the big screen for his first time,” tweeted one user. “He hasn’t stopped quoting ‘pizza time’ all day. Thanks, Spidey!” Another wrote, “Man, watching Spider-Man 2 in theaters again made me realize how good those train fight scenes still hold up. Special effects have come a long way, but that raw emotion? Timeless.”
So, what’s the secret sauce behind Spider-Man 2’s continued success? Maybe it’s the relatable struggles of a young adult juggling work, love, and superpowers. Maybe it’s the iconic villain with the coolest mechanical arms ever to grace cinema. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s the sheer joy of watching a guy in tights defy gravity with the power of responsibility (and a whole lot of web).
Whatever the reason, here’s to Spider-Man 2 – a film that proves some things, like a good superhero story and a craving for pizza, never go out of style.