Celebrate Peter Parker with the Best MCU Spider-Man Quotes

Spider-Man is one of the most beloved super heroes of all time. His symbol and costume are indelible images in pop culture, even to those who may not consider themselves Marvel fans. That’s because Spider-Man represents so much more than comics. He’s a symbol of youth, perseverance, and absolute kindness. Also, he’s just fun. Spider-Man appeals to readers and viewers of all ages through quips, quick comebacks, and unrelenting optimism in the face of danger.

To celebrate Peter Parker’s birthday, we’re pulling up his best quotes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, you’ll find a quote or two from his Multiversal counterparts! See if your favorite dialogue made our list below.

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“I can’t go to Germany! I got homework.”

Captain America: Civil War

Spoiler alert: He went to Germany. But this quote shows Peter’s commitment to school and learning. Before he was a super-powered wall-crawler, Peter was someone who relied on his intellect to get through life. Even after getting bit by a radioactive spider, Peter’s intelligence comes in handy. He manufactures his own web formula and uses science to take down enemies.

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“Magic. More magic. Magic with a kick!”

Avengers: Infinity War

Remember how we said Spider-Man is just fun? During battle with Thanos, his greatest adversary yet, Peter can’t help but enjoy himself. As he jumps through Doctor Strange’s portals, Peter commentates on his own fight moves. Though not very eloquent, the description is accurate. Really, this entire scene is just so cute and quintessentially Peter Parker. We’ll just pretend he doesn’t get squashed like a bug soon after.

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“Mr. Stark, I don’t feel so good.”

Avengers: Infinity War

Memeability aside, this is actually such a heartbreaking scene! You have to remember that Peter Parker is still a teenager in these movies. After the Snap, he and many other heroes start to fade out of existence in order to achieve Thanos’ so-called perfect balance. For the very first time, Peter Parker must grapple with the reality of his own death. Scared and showing his youth, he tells his closest father figure how he feels before vanishing.

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“This is nice.”

Avengers: Endgame

We all know how much Peter Parker reveres Tony Stark. Tony, however, keeps his emotional and physical distance. This makes sense for someone with an emotionally unavailable father of his own — Howard Stark — plus how hard Tony’s had to work to be vulnerable around his loved ones. Conversely, Peter Parker is an open emotional book with a huge heart. When they finally hug, Peter states the obvious for both himself and the audience.

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“I just wanted to be like you.”

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Being a young hero comes with a lot of pressure. As he came of age, Peter found incredible role models in the Avengers. Yet he also can’t help but be insecure about his place among them, and try to prove his worth however he can. This causes a lot of friction between Peter and the adults as Peter risks himself more and more just to show how much he can handle. In this emotional moment, Peter admits why he pushes himself. Don’t worry, Peter. One day you’ll be even better than Iron Man.

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“I’m just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.”

Spider-Man: Far From Home

You have to love when the movies bring in iconic comics quotes. Here, Peter Parker undercuts himself a bit with it, though. Nick Fury asks him to help on a mission, and Peter insists he’s only cut out for saving people in New York City. Sure, kid — like you haven’t been fighting aliens in outer space. Yet these words also illustrate Peter’s commitment first and foremost to the people in his hometown, which is absolutely admirable.

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“I generally don’t go around advertising it. Kind of defeats the whole anonymous super hero thing.”

Spider-Man: No Way Home

When summoned through Ned’s portal, Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker appears in civilian clothes. While Andrew Garfield’s Peter is already in costume, Tobey keeps his identity a secret until he realizes he can trust his new allies. The above quote, then, shows his wisdom and experience. An older — and potentially far more jaded — Peter assesses situations first instead of diving in and trusting everyone.

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“She told me with great power…”

“Comes great responsibility.”

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Again, here comes a comics quote. And this one is the most important of all. After Aunt May’s death, Peter Parker is inconsolable. He feels rage and pain so profound that he thinks no one else can share it. But his two fellow Peter Parkers also intrinsically understand this loss. After all, they’ve both lived and survived through something horribly similar. Finishing each other’s sentence, they distill the essence of Spider-Man together in a moving, touching scene fit for the MCU history books.

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