History TearJerker / SpiderMan3

* After Mary Jane breaks up with Peter, he confides with Harry, who twists the knife by revealing that Mary Jane cheated on Peter with him. Heartbreak combined with a thirst for vengeance all becomes too much for Peter and he's left vulnerable to the symbiote's temptations.
** The Editor's Cut makes things tragic in a different way. After losing Mary Jane, Peter goes back to his apartment and quietly seethes in bitterness before deciding to put on the black suit. He knows it's going to corrupt him, but he also knows that wearing the suit makes him feel better. As soon as his grief is overcome Peter gets rid of the suit and tries to talk things out with Harry, with the same tragic results. Cut to Harry's home where Peter - instead of demanding to know if Harry forced Mary Jane's hand - just shows up cheerfully stretched out on the bed - the same bed he left Norman's dead body for Harry to find. As a result the ensuing fight is less about Peter seeking justice and more about looking for a fight.

-->'''Peter:''' You'll get your rent ''when you fix this'' '''''damn DOOR!!'''''

'''Spider-Man:''' EVERYTHING!

** This puts his reaction to Peter's ReasonYouSuckSpeech in a new light. Harry secretly knows Peter is right that his mission is pointless and self-destructive, and his father was not a good person, but can't bring himself to let go of his grief and anger--a tragically realistic depiction of how hard it is to shed such toxic relationships and the unhealthy mindsets they create.

** [[spoiler: This is brought up in ''[[Film/SpiderManNoWayHome No Way Home]]'' when Ned Leeds asks Tobey's Peter if he has a best friend. It's ''very'' clear that ever since Harry's death, Peter 2 never had a meaningful friendship with anyone else like he had with Harry despite what he did to him and decades since then.]]
--->[[spoiler: '''Ned Leeds:''' So, do you have a best friend too?\\

'''Peter 2:''' He died in my arms. After he tried to kill me. It was heartbreaking.]]

** Immediately after, Venom cruelly tosses Harry's body aside. All Peter can do is [[SayMyName scream his name]].

-->'''Spider-Man:''' Flint Marko.\\

'''Sandman:''' ...What does it matter to you anyway?!\\

** Mary Jane frantically rushing to Harry's body and cradling him in her arms. She tries to get help, but Harry simply asks her to stay, knowing he doesn't have much time left. When Peter joins them, MJ gives him a tearful look, signifying the inevitable.

** [[spoiler: This is brought up in ''[[Film/SpiderManNoWayHome No Way Home]]'' when Ned Leeds asks Tobey's Peter if he had a best friend. It's ''very'' clear that ever since Harry's death, Peter 2 never had a meaningful friendship with anyone else like he had with Harry despite what he did to him and decades since then.]]
--->[[spoiler: '''Ned Leeds:''' Did you have a best friend?\\

'''Ned Leeds:''' You..did?\\

--->[[spoiler: '''NedLeeds:''' Did you have a best friend?\\
'''Peter2:''' I did.\\
'''NedLeeds:''' You..did?\\
'''Peter2:''' He died in my arms. After he tried to kill me. It was heartbreaking.]]

'''Peter:''' '''Best''' friend.

** Later that day, Mary Jane learns she has been replaced in her role because of the bad reviews. While her bosses try to be kind about it, she's clearly bitter over being cast aside so easily after all the work she'd put in the past few years to become an actress.

** This puts his reaction to Peter's [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech Reason You Suck Speech]] in a new light. Harry secretly knows Peter is right that his mission is pointless and self-destructive, and his father was not a good person, but can't bring himself to let go of his grief and anger--a tragically realistic depiction of how hard it is to shed such toxic relationships and the unhealthy mindsets they create.

--->'''Peter:''' I should never have hurt you. Said those things.\\
'''Harry:''' None of that matters, Peter. You're my friend...\\

** Eddie spends his final moments [[TogetherInDeath choosing to die with the symbiote]], jumping toward its mass as a last desperate act to rebond with it. After losing everything due to his hubris, all he has left is the symbiote; and thus, he dies a terrified, helpless addict to the PowerHigh it gives. There was nothing left of Eddie Brock even before he died, just Venom, halved and desperate to become one again to avoid death.

** Marko's whole character arc is heartbreaking. His daughter is terminally ill, so he desperately resorts to partnering with a criminal to get money for her treatment, only to get arrested for an AccidentalMurder, and he was only arrested because he stayed behind to call for help for his unplanned victim, while his partner flees and dies. After escaping from jail, Flint accidentally falls into a testing site and gets turned into Sandman. He then tries to use his powers to commit just ''one'' big robbery, just one for his daughter's sake, but Spider-Man keeps thwarting him and leaving him empty-handed. Spider-Man almost ''kills'' him the second time because he happens to be the nephew of Marko's accidental victim. Marko becomes desperate enough to partner with another criminal, a ''supervillain'', to kill Spider-Man and stop his interference. Flint's partner dies ''again'', and he comes to terms with the fact that everyone now sees him as a monster and nothing he can do will save his daughter or make up for the bad things he's done. Peter's forgiveness is Flint's sole consolation.

* Snow Patrol's [[https://youtu.be/aTRfA9obHqU Signal Fire]], playing at the film's credits, emphasizing the trilogy's end.

*** When Spider-Man does confront him in the subway tunnels, he angrily asks Marko if he remembers killing a man named Ben Parker. This was clearly meant to be a rhetorical question for Peter, but the devastated look on Marko's face expresses that he ''does'' remember and that mistake still haunts him even now.

* Creator/PeterDavid's {{novelization}} details Harry's struggle and how his crusade is ultimately to avenge his father [[SunkCostFallacy in the futile hope that]] [[WellDoneSonGuy Norman will finally be proud of him]]. Even as he's risking his life going down a dark path, Harry clings to his hallucinations of his father because they provide him with the affection and guidance he desperately wished he received from Norman in life. He is so blinded by his insecurities and neglectful past that [[SanitySlippage his mental state is fracturing]] and his moral compass is completely skewed.

* Creator/PeterDavid's {{novelization}} details Harry's struggle and how his crusade is ultimately to avenge his father [[SunkCostFallacy in the futile hope that]] [[WellDoneSonGuy Norman will finally be proud of him]]. Even as he's risking his life going down a dark path, Harry clings to his hallucinations of his father because they provide him with the affection and guidance he desperately wished he received from Norman in life. He is so blinded by his insecurities and past neglect that [[SanitySlippage his mental state is fracturing]] and his moral compass is completely skewed.

* Creator/PeterDavid's {{novelization}} details Harry's struggle and how his crusade is ultimately to avenge his father in the [[SunkCostFallacy futile hope that]] [[WellDoneSonGuy Norman will finally be proud of him]]. Even as he's risking his life going down a dark path, Harry clings to his hallucinations of his father because they provide him with the affection and guidance he desperately wished he received from Norman in life. He is so blinded by his insecurities and past neglect that [[SanitySlippage his mental state is fracturing]] and his moral compass is completely skewed.

** This puts Harry's reaction to Peter's [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech Reason You Suck Speech]] in a new light. Deep down, Harry knows his mission is pointless and self-destructive, and his father was not a good person, but can't bring himself to let go of his grief and anger--a tragically realistic depiction of how hard it is to shed such toxic relationships and the unhealthy mindsets they create.

* Harry giving in to his hatred and becoming New Goblin. Peter is forced to fight his best friend, who has become the next generation of his most dangerous enemy. In their first battle, Peter tries keep things from spiraling out of control and appeal to their friendship, but is angrily rejected.

* Harry's happier, relaxed disposition thanks to his [[EasyAmnesia amnesia]] is this and heartwarming, as it's who he could've been if he wasn't so consumed by his inner demons. Unfortunately, those demons gain the upper hand once more after Mary Jane rejects him again.

** Later that day, Mary Jane learns she has been replaced in her role because of the bad reviews. While her bosses try to be kind about it, she's clearly bitter over being cast aside so easily after all the work she'd put in these past few years to become an actress.

** Throughout it all, Penny knows she's living on borrowed time and her father became a criminal who killed someone in his efforts to save her. However, she's accepting of her fate and still loves her daddy, only wanting him back in her life even though it may be impossible.

*** When Spider-Man does confront him in the subway tunnels, he angrily asks Marko if he remembers killing a man named Ben Parker. This was clearly meant to be a rhetorical question for Peter, but the devastated look on Marko's face expresses that he ''does'' remember and that mistake still haunts even now.

* Harry giving in to his hatred and becoming New Goblin. Peter is forced to fight his best friend, who has become the next generation of his most dangerous enemy.
** After MJ's play, Peter desperately tries to talk to Harry, only to be coldly shut down. He clearly tried for a long time to finally explain the truth of Norman's death, but it's too late. Harry chose to take his father's mantle, and there's nothing Peter can do to stop it.
** In their first battle, Peter doesn't want to fight Harry and tries to appeal to their friendship, but is angrily rejected.

* Creator/PeterDavid's {{novelization}} details Harry's struggle and how his crusade is ultimately to avenge his father in the [[SunkCostFallacy futile hope that]] [[WellDoneSonGuy Norman will finally be proud of him]]. Even as he's risking his life going down a dark path, Harry clings to his hallucinations of his father because they provide him with the affection and guidance he desperately wished he received from Norman in life. He is so blinded by his insecurities and past neglect that his moral compass is completely skewed.

** This puts Harry's reaction to Peter's [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech Reason You Suck Speech]] in a new light. Deep down, Harry knows his mission is pointless and self-destructive, and his father was not a good person, but can't bring himself to let go of his grief and anger--a tragically realistic depiction of how hard it is to shed such toxic relationships and the unhealthy mindsets they create in real life.