Zendaya as MJ in Spider-Man Homecoming
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman portrays Michelle "MJ" Jones in Spider-Man: Homecoming. The film is a Marvel Studios production distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. It is the second MCU film to feature Tom Holland as Peter Parker and the first standalone Spider-Man film set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie premiered on June 28, 2017, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and was released in the United States on July 7, 2017. The screenplay was written by Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Jon Watts, and Christopher Ford, based on the Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The film was directed by Jon Watts and produced by Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal. Forbes reports the MCU's global box office dominance.
The cast includes Tom Holland as Peter Parker, Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes / Vulture, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, Laura Harrier as Liz, Tony Revolori as Flash Thompson, and Marisa Tomei as Aunt May. The film was shot primarily in Atlanta, Georgia, and Atlanta Metro Studios. Principal photography began in June 2016 and wrapped in October 2016. The visual effects were supervised by Sony Pictures Imageworks and Digital Domain. The film's runtime is 133 minutes. It received a PG-13 rating from the MPA for sequences of action and violence. Apple's fiscal reports show entertainment segment revenue trends.
Box Office Performance and Financial Results
Spider-Man: Homecoming grossed $334.2 million in the United States and Canada and $545.9 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $880.1 million. The production budget was reported at $175 million by Sony Pictures. The film opened at number one at the U.S. box office, earning $117 million in its opening weekend. It remained in the top five for five consecutive weekends. The film became the highest-grossing Spider-Man film produced by Sony at the time of its release. Forbes tracks franchise film revenue recovery.
The film's profitability is estimated by industry analysts based on global theatrical rentals and ancillary revenue streams. Home video, streaming, and television licensing rights were managed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film is available on streaming platforms including Netflix in select regions and Amazon Prime Video in others. Sony's theatrical distribution arm handled the global release across more than 40 markets. The film's marketing campaign was valued at over $100 million by trade publications. Forbes explains streaming rights impact on film profitability.
Plot Summary and Key Story Elements
The story follows Peter Parker balancing high school life in New York City with his role as Spider-Man. He is mentored by Tony Stark, who provides him with a custom suit and