The Russo Brothers have finally explained why Tom Holland’s Spider-Man never had to grapple with the death of Uncle Ben, and the reasoning is more deliberate than you might think. For decades, the phrase “with great power comes great responsibility” has been synonymous with Peter Parker’s origin, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe decided to take a different approach.
The change wasn’t just a casual omission. Joe Russo told CBR the decision was made to preserve the tone and emotional core of Holland’s version of the character. In an exclusive interview, Russo explained that if Holland’s Spider-Man had blamed himself for Uncle Ben’s death, it would have fundamentally altered the character’s arc.
