Some Spider-Man fans take issue with the MCU take on Peter Parker despite his movies being financial and critical successes. They feel Tony Stark acting as a mentor to the teen vigilante is antithetical to Peter’s outsider status.

When it comes to Marvel Cinematic Universe lore, few things have been more impactful than Captain America: Civil War, which signaled a seismic shift in the MCU’s future by introducing characters and moments Marvel fans still gush about.

Although it reinvents the canon, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man understand one key aspect of the hero better than the MCU.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man episodes 3, 4, & 5 are full of Easter eggs and MCU nods, particularly to Civil War (and a familiar new suit).

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man confirms the events in Captain America: Civil War exist in the new Spider-Man animated series.

Here's everything you need to know about the Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man episode 6 release date and streaming time

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man premiered on Disney+ on January 29, 2025, and has already aired five episodes. The show is an animated retelling of Spider-Man’s origin story.

In the MCU, Peter Parker's billionaire mentor was Iron Man. But in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Peter's mentor is not as friendly.