The First ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Reactions Can’t Get Enough Of Mysterio And The Post-Credits Scenes

Spider-Man: Far From Home swings into your nearest multiplex on July 2. The film will officially end Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so there’s plenty of loose ends to tie up and a set-up for the future to be expected. Not only that, but Marvel Studios must transition from the events of Avengers: Endgame in a graceful manner. And as if those tasks weren’t enough for Tom Holland’s Peter Parker to handle while on vacation with friends, the first trailer created plenty of confusion with the arrival of Jake Gyllenhaal’s Mysterio. The character’s a villain in the comics, and he’s been painted as a friend (not a foe) here, so what’s really happening

While fans sorted through some confusion (and Holland dropped a possible spoiler on the villain subject) clips pointed toward the MCU’s introduction of the multiverse, and Nick Fury stepped into view in a big way while the spirit of Tony Stark still looms large. All of this seems like too much to handle in a movie with a 2:10 runtime, but the first critic reactions have arrived on Twitter, and Spidey fans should be pleased by what they read. There’s a lot of love from critics, including our own Mike Ryan, for how Mysterio is handled in Far From Home.

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) June 19, 2019

And obviously with Mysterio involved, there are some pretty bizarre scenes. Honestly I always kind of assumed a Mysterio movie wasn’t really possible, but Jon Watts and company pulled it off.

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) June 19, 2019

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) June 19, 2019

Spider-Man: Far From Home made me smile from start to finish. Its got huge reveals and exciting set pieces but the way it builds off Endgame to to dive deeper into Peter’s emotions is really what make it soar. Mysterio also rules. I can’t wait to see it again. pic.twitter.com/FvP3B53MOX

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) June 19, 2019

absolutely loved #SpiderManFarFromHome. Captures the spirit of the comics and mixes in some amazing movie magic. The second the film ended I wanted to watch it again. #JakeGyllenhaal is fantastic as Mysterio. pic.twitter.com/4ZYaS0L8mf

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) June 19, 2019

#SpiderManFarFromHome is the coda we needed after Endgame, a glimpse of how the world looks now that the dust has settled. Could maybe have gone a bit harder on P's emotional arc, but bursting with warmth and humor and awkward teen romance. Also: Jake G = perfect casting.

— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) June 19, 2019

#SpiderManFarFromHome: far superior to its predecessor & really delightful, w/a terrific theme of trust well-threaded throughout. Could say more, but it's spoiler-laden, full of fun secrets, so be careful who you follow and what they say. Jake G is great #SpiderMan #FarFromHome

— Rodrigo Perez (@YrOnlyHope) June 19, 2019

#SpiderManFarFromHome! What a fun, solid sequel. Tom Holland so incredibly charming, will watch him in any/all things. Jake Gyllenhaal gets way more to do than expected, clearly had a ball doing it. Also still loving Zendaya's MJ.

— Kara Warner (@karawarner) June 19, 2019

Others pointed toward the “jaw-dropping” nature of the film as a whole, especially that ending and post-credits scenes that aren’t to be missed.

— Sean O'Connell (@Sean_OConnell) June 19, 2019

Finally, #SPIDERMAN fans will lose their minds during one of the post-credits scenes. Not gonna say anything more, but it's just… so right. #SpiderManFarFromHome

— Eric Walkuski (@ericwalkuski) June 19, 2019

#Spiderman #FarFromHome is SUCH a good movie! Jake Gyllenhaal suits up & completely embraces his role in its entirety & he’s clearly having a blast. This is such a refreshing film after the heaviness of #EndGame. The post-credit scenes are a MUST WATCH & will blow your dang mind! pic.twitter.com/wcTh9iHaYq

— Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) June 19, 2019

I can’t stress this enough: stay all the way through the credits for #FarFromHome!!!

There’s a couple of brilliant sequences waiting for you!

Dodge #SpiderMan spoilers as best you can!! pic.twitter.com/vhiJcMwzF1

— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) June 19, 2019

Overall, the reactions praise the Spidey sequel’s deft storytelling and great action scenes, along with plenty of humor and, of course, Zendaya.

— Eric Walkuski (@ericwalkuski) June 19, 2019

#SpiderManFarFromHome had the difficult task of following two epic Avengers movies AND Spider-Verse and succeeds by telling a smaller, classical story about Peter Parker caught between what he wants and what responsibility demands. Pure cat(spider)nip for Spidey fans like me. pic.twitter.com/G2a4p6YhAr

— Matt Singer (@mattsinger) June 19, 2019

#SpiderManFarFromHome isn't quite as wonderful as Homecoming, but it's a really strong, endearing sequel that delivers some excellent moments in its second half in particular. It commendably furthers Peter's story while laying groundwork for what's next in a notably deft way.

— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) June 19, 2019

A reaction tweet: #SpiderManFarFromHome is wonderful. It’s funny and clever and filled with smart twists. (It also made me have incredibly visceral memories of class trips of yore.) I didn’t leave the theater sad! I am not worried about superheroes’ emotional states! Zendaya!!

— Kate Erbland (@katerbland) June 19, 2019

#SpiderManFarFromHome: far superior to its predecessor & really delightful, w/a terrific theme of trust well-threaded throughout. Could say more, but it's spoiler-laden, full of fun secrets, so be careful who you follow and what they say. Jake G is great #SpiderMan #FarFromHome

— Rodrigo Perez (@YrOnlyHope) June 19, 2019

Spider-Man: Far from Home is an extremely fun, cleverly executed, and frequently hilarious culmination of the MCU’s wall-crawler’s journey so far. Some very sweet moments, sly commentary and deft action set-pieces throughout #SpiderManFarFromHome pic.twitter.com/5sAmxh4E3p

— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) June 19, 2019

#SpiderManFarFromHome is funny, exciting, romantic, goofy & follows HOMECOMING in being this brilliant ground-level look at Spidey's world & how the events of #AvengersEndgame impacted everyday life. Lots of twists & turns, plus some adorable summer romances, too. I'm a big fan pic.twitter.com/NUX0f8YFM0

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) June 19, 2019

Spider-Man: Far From Home arrives on July 2.