

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was originally envisioned as the beginning of a shared fictional universe, which would have continued with two sequels and several spin-off films. The film subsequently won awards for its music composition and acting, notably one Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award and two ASCAP Awards.

The film received mixed reviews, and although it grossed $709 million worldwide and became the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2014, it was the lowest-grossing film in the series. However, the film was declared a "hit" in the overseas markets with high openings and a wide cinematic release. The film was released in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D on May 2, 2014, in the United States with two international premieres being held between March 31 & April 10, 2014. Filming took place in New York City from February to June 2013. DeHaan, Giamatti, Jones, and Cooper were cast between December 2012 and February 2013.

The film stars Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy, Dane DeHaan as Green Goblin / Harry Osborn, Campbell Scott and Embeth Davidtz as Peter's parents, and Sally Field as Aunt May, with the addition of a new cast including Paul Giamatti as Rhino / Aleksei Sytsevich and Jamie Foxx as the primary antagonist, Electro / Max Dillon.ĭevelopment of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 began after the success of The Amazing Spider-Man. It was released in April 2014 internationally, and on in the United States. The Amazing Spider-Man 3 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (also released as The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of Electro in some markets) is the second installment in the series and a sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man (2012).
