Spider-Man: Homecoming is a 2017 superhero film directed by Jon Watts. It stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, a high school student who gains superhuman abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider. The film follows Peter as he navigates his dual life as a teenager and a crime-fighting superhero. With the help of his mentor Tony Stark/Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr., Peter must confront the villainous Vulture and protect his loved ones. Spider-Man: Homecoming received critical acclaim for its fresh take on the character and Holland's charismatic performance.