History Heartwarming / SpiderMan2

* Harry is willing to let Peter be interrogated by Doctor Octopus in order to figure out where Spider-Man is, and has been pissed at him the whole movie for seemingly siding with the man who killed his dad. But what's the thing he yells after the Doctor as he goes off to get him? "Don't hurt Peter!"
** Additionally, the way he hesitates when it's time to finally get his revenge. He has the knife, ready to kill the one who murdered his father. But the moment he sees it's Peter he just... stops. No matter his feelings, no matter how he's been waiting to get his revenge, he can't bring himself to kill his best friend.

* Dr. Octavius describing his college romance with Rosie. It's clear that he still adores her after many years of marriage. Otto and Rosie also give Peter some relationship advice.

* John once referring to Mary Jane as "honey". Such endearment was a rarity for her, and it's a relief that they have such a healthy, happy relationship despite her past. Throughout the movie, John is consistently shown to be warm and supportive towards Mary Jane, and even when things don't work out between them, he accepts her calling off their wedding with grace.
* It's mostly in the background, but MJ's friendship with her co-star, Louise Wood, counts, especially in the extended cut where they discuss her engagement to John. It's nice to see that MJ now has a girlfriend she can genuinely confide in, compared to how shallow her peer group seemed to be back in high school.

* The novelization reveals it was Mary Jane's parents who convinced her to leave the wedding and go to Peter. Her dysfunctional family has been a major source of grief for her, so seeing the Watsons (now divorced) come together and encourage their daughter to follow her heart makes it extra touching and no doubt liberating for her.

* It's mostly in the background, but MJ's friendship with her co-star, Louise Wood, counts, especially in the extended cut where they discuss her engagement to John. It's nice to see that MJ now has a girlfriend she can genuinely confide in, especially with how shallow her peer group seemed to be back in high school.

** Special mention goes to her father, Philip Watson, who wasn't the best parent yet knows MJ enough to understand that she loves Peter. It should be noted that the ''Film/SpiderMan1'' novelization had Philip [[ShippingTorpedo ardently opposing Peter's interest in MJ]], meaning he's finally putting his daughter first.

* It's mostly in the background, but MJ's friendship with her co-star, Louise Wood, counts, especially in the extended cut where they discuss her engagement to John. It's nice to see that MJ now has a girlfriend she can confide in.

* May, MJ, and Harry throwing a surprise birthday party for Peter, which lifts his spirits for a while after the rough day he's had. It's heartening to see Peter and his loved ones celebrating together... [[{{Tearjerker}} before things start to fall apart later.]]

* In the novelization, Peter experiences a final vision at his uncle at the end: Ben is glad his nephew has reaffirmed his responsibilities as Spider-Man but also encourages him to move on from his guilt and be happy, assuring Peter that he doesn't need him anymore. He then drives off, just before Mary Jane arrives at Peter's apartment. [[Film/SpiderMan3 While Peter's struggles around his uncle's death aren't over]], it's a nice sense of {{Bookends}} that Ben himself doesn't blame Peter for what happened and is at peace knowing Peter has a bright future ahead of him.

** Another line from that scene: "Isn't is about time someone saved your life for a change?" Peter has been miserable the whole movie, nothing going right, losing his powers and feeling alone. And here, Mary Jane knows his identity and still wants to be with him and heal his emotional pain. In the end, he can only respond, "Thank you, Mary Jane Watson."

* May, MJ, and Harry throwing a surprise birthday party for Peter, which lifts his spirits for a while after the rough day he's had. It's heartening to see Peter and his loved ones celebrating together... before things start to fall apart later.
* Harry arranging for Peter to meet Otto. When Otto says he doesn't have time, Harry subtly reminds him that they're funding his experiment. Harry may be angry that Peter makes money taking pictures of Spider-man, he's still his friend and went out of his way to help him meet an idol of his.
* Peter and Otto's camaraderie. While Otto's initially annoyed at having to put up with Harry's friend, he quickly warms up to him when Peter displays his wits. He and his wife also give him relationship advice by telling him about their own romance.

* Dr. Octavius describing his college romance with Rosie. It's clear that he still adores her after many years of marriage.
* Mary Jane achieved her dream of acting on stage after her struggles in the previous film. With a promising career and a loving boyfriend, John Jameson, she's in a much better state than before.
** Mary Jane becoming upset when Peter misses her play proves how important he is to her. She very much still wants Peter to be a part of her life because it's not truly perfect without him in it, and she hopes to share her success with the person who believed in her even at her lowest.
* John once referring to Mary Jane as "honey". Such endearment was a rarity for MJ, and it's a relief that she and John have such a healthy, happy relationship despite her past.
** Throughout the movie, John is consistently shown to be warm and supportive towards Mary Jane, and even when things don't work out between them, he accepts her calling off their wedding with grace.

** Another line from that scene: "Isn't is about time someone saved your life for a change?" Peter has been miserable the whole movie, nothing going right, losing his powers and feeling alone. And here she knows his identity and still wants to be with him and heal his emotional pain. In the end, he can only respond, "Thank you, Mary Jane Watson."

** Special mention goes to her father, Philip Watson. He admits wasn't the best parent, yet knows MJ enough to understand that she loves Peter. It should be noted that the ''Film/SpiderMan1'' novelization had Philip ardently opposing Peter's interest in MJ, meaning he's finally putting his daughter first.

* In the novelization, Peter experiences a final vision at his uncle at the end: Ben is glad his nephew has reaffirmed his responsibilities as Spider-Man and says Peter doesn't need him anymore. He then drives off, just as Mary Jane arrives at Peter's apartment. [[Film/SpiderMan3 While Peter's struggles around his uncle's death aren't over]], one gets the sense Ben himself is at peace knowing Peter has a bright future ahead of him.

** It's subtle, but Mary Jane becoming upset when Peter misses her play proves how important he is to her. She very much still wants Peter to be a part of her life because it's not truly perfect without him in it, and she hopes to share her success with the person who believed in her even at her lowest.

** Throughout the movie, John is consistently shown to be warm and supportive towards MJ, and even when things don't work out between them, he accepts her calling off their wedding with grace.

* The novelization reveals it was Mary Jane's parents who convinced her to leave the wedding and go to Peter. Her dysfunctional family has been a major source of grief for her, so seeing the couple (now divorced) come together and urge their daughter to follow her heart is touching and no doubt liberating for her.

* It's mostly in the background, but MJ's friendship with her co-star, Louise Wood, counts, especially in the extended cut where they discuss her engagement to John. It's nice to see that MJ now has a girlfriend she can be open with.

* The novelization reveals it was Mary Jane's parents who convinced her to leave the wedding and go to Peter. Her dysfunctional family has been a major source of grief for her, so seeing the couple (now divorced) come together and urge their daughter to follow her heart is beautiful and no doubt liberating for her.