Sony Pictures officially announces the production of Spider-Man 2, the sequel to the 2002 Spider-Man film.
Sam Raimi is confirmed to return as the director for Spider-Man 2.
Screenwriter Alvin Sargent completes the screenplay for Spider-Man 2.
Alfred Molina is officially cast in the role of Doctor Octopus, the main antagonist of Spider-Man 2.
Principal photography for Spider-Man 2 wraps up.
Post-production and visual effects work intensifies to prepare the film for release.
Spider-Man 2 holds its world premiere event in New York City.
Spider-Man 2 is released in theaters across the United States and worldwide.
The film receives widespread critical acclaim for its story, direction, and visual effects.
Spider-Man 2 becomes one of the highest-grossing films of 2004.
Spider-Man prevents a train disaster by stopping a runaway subway train, saving the hostages inside but exhausting himself.
Peter faces difficulties juggling his personal life, work, and his responsibilities as Spider-Man, leading him to stop being Spider-Man temporarily.
Dr. Otto Octavius's fusion experiment fails in a spectacular accident; his mechanical arms are fused to his body and his mind is influenced negatively.
Due to the pressure and failures in his life, Peter Parker publicly gives up being Spider-Man.
Mary Jane Watson decides to move away, believing Peter does not love her anymore as he avoids her.
Otto Octavius transforms into Doctor Octopus and starts committing crimes using his mechanical arms.
Peter regains his confidence and powers, returning as Spider-Man to stop Doctor Octopus's destructive plans.
During the final confrontation with Doctor Octopus, Peter saves Mary Jane from an accident.
After being defeated, Doctor Octopus regains his sanity and entrusts his mechanical arms to Peter before dying.
Peter and Mary Jane agree to be together, suggesting a hopeful future for their relationship.
