The Amazing Spider-Man

Peter Parker is a teen who feels isolated after his parents vanish; he is raised by Aunt May and Uncle Ben. While adjusting to high school life, he uncovers a puzzle about his father that drags him toward Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors. There, he discovers a connection to his past and unlocks new abilities that let him defend his city. As he experiments with his powers, Peter must decide how to use them and what kind of person he wants to be, setting the stage for a new kind of hero. His growing curiosity about his parents' past pulls him toward Oscorp and shadow of Connors' experiments, while Parker learns to balance school life with responsibilities.

Directed by Marc Webb, The Amazing Spider-Man reimagines Spider-Man for a new generation. It adapts the iconic comic origin with a screenplay by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent, and Steve Kloves, drawing on Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's creation for audiences.

It grossed $757,930,663 worldwide against a $215,000,000 budget, marking a strong commercial performance for a reboot and underscoring the character's ongoing popularity across international markets, merchandise and home media for a broad audience. Including families and sci fi fans worldwide.

Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone supply a fresh chemistry that helped redefine Spider-Man's romance and teenage camaraderie on screen. The film's look and tone influenced subsequent reboots with a more grounded urban vibe, affecting action choreography and the way the city feels alive, and helped set a benchmark for action.

Critics praised the energetic pace and performances, while noting the film builds a credible bridge between science and superhero myth. It centers on identity and responsibility, offering a contemporary take on origin storytelling that aims to mix heart with blockbuster spectacle. It also sparked discussions about heroism in online culture.