If Spider-Man: No Way Home really does bring back previous film versions of Peter Parker, their classic themes should also return. The next installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's take on the beloved web-slinger is already shaping up to be both a game-changer for the franchise and a nostalgic trip for audiences who grew up with the pre-MCU Spidey films. With the return of Toby Maguire and Andrew Garfield now seeming more likely than ever, Marvel should make it a priority to include the Spider-Man themes and music from their respective films in No Way Home's soundtrack.
Set to release December 17, 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home will open up the multiverse in ways that the MCU has never done before. When Peter Parker (Tom Holland) seeks the help of Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) for the purposes of erasing everyone's knowledge of his secret identity, he accidentally messes up Strange's reckless spell and causes an unbalanced merging of multiple timelines and universes. While much of the film's plot remains under wraps, it is confirmed that this multiverse tampering has resulted in villains from other universes crossing over into the MCU, including Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina) and Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) from the Sam Raimi Spider-Man films, and both Electro (Jamie Foxx) and potentially the Lizard from the Marc Webb-directed Amazing Spider-Man films.
While still unconfirmed, this convergence of characters from different Spider-Man franchises seems to confirm rumors that both Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's versions of the titular hero will also make appearances. And if this is the case, the score for No Way Home should absolutely include the music heard in both Maguire and Garfield's movies. Doing so would not only make for a fantastic tribute to the original Spider-Man films but would also make the return of these versions of Spider-Man even more nostalgic.
Back in 2001, director Sam Raimi teamed up with Sony to direct the first of what would become a trilogy of Spider-Man films. The composer for the film and its first sequel was the legendary Danny Elfman, who crafted an iconic main theme for Tobey Maguire's take on the character. Elfman also created memorable themes for both the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus, and despite not scoring Spider-Man 3, his themes (particularly his theme for Spider-Man himself) were still used throughout the score. When Marc Webb rebooted the series in 2012 with The Amazing Spider-Man, he partnered with the late James Horner to create another fantastic soundtrack to accompany Spidey's crime-fighting adventures.
When it comes to evoking nostalgia in audiences, the power of music should never be underestimated. With many kids who watched the first Spider-Man film 20 years ago now grown and taking their own kids to see the character's latest film, it's easy to imagine how hearing Danny Elfman's score for the Raimi trilogy could result in plenty of cheering from viewers. With The Amazing Spider-Man now almost a decade old itself, there are plenty of fans who look back on Andrew Garfield's time as Spidey with just as many fond memories. If Marvel, Sony, and Spider-Man: No Way Home's composer Michael Giacchino were to put in the extra effort to compliment Maguire and Garfield's return with their respective themes, the end result would surely be one of the most emotional and nostalgic moments in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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