This ranking covers villains that appeared in Tom Hollands Spider-Man trilogy withinthe MCU timeline.

These characters range from fully fleshed-out returning antagonists to one-off threats or background figures teased for future stories.

These manufactured monstersappear to wreak havoc in Venice, Prague, and London.

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If the real Elementals were introduced inthe MCUs future, they would likely pose a far greater threat.

Hes later teased in a post-credits scene as someone with a serious grudge against Spider-Man andpotential plans for revenge.

InSpider-Man: Homecoming, Gargan is just a gangster with no powers or specialized equipment yet.

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But as it stands in the current timeline,Gargans threat level remains low.

Shockers motivations are basic: follow orders, make money, and avoid jail.

Unlike some villains who want power or vengeance, Connors believes in forcibly evolving humanity into reptilian hybrids.

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Hes shown to overpower multiple characters and survive intense damage.

His threat level is high, but not the most lethal among Spideys other cinematic rogues.

Hes not out for chaos or power, but his methods are dangerous and increasingly criminal.

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Despite lacking superpowers, Toomes resourcefulness, technological weaponry, and ruthless pragmatism make him a serious threat.

However, his scope is relatively small, operating more as an arms dealer than a global menace.

Still, his ability to nearly outwit Spider-Man earns him a respectable ranking.

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Spider-Man: Homecoming follows Peter Parker after the events of Captain America: Civil War as he navigates high school challenges and battles the emergence of a new villain, the Vulture. With mentorship from Tony Stark, Peter strives to prove himself while balancing his responsibilities as Spider-Man and a student.

His transformation into a being composed of living sand makes him incredibly durable and hard to contain.

He can grow to massive sizes, slip through cracks, and absorb physical attacks.

In the MCU, his role was less villainous at first he even aided Peter briefly.

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However, mistrust and fear pushed him back into conflict.

Sandmans threat level is tied to his powers and unpredictability.

Beck posed one of the most dangerous threats not just physically, but psychologically.

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Mysterio’s genius lies in perception control turning allies into enemies, manipulating the media, and sowing doubt.

While he lacks superpowers, his strategic thinking and access to deadly tech make him a high-level threat.

His impact fundamentally reshaped Peter Parkers life.

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Spider-Man: Far from Home, directed by Jon Watts, follows Peter Parker on a European school trip, where he is recruited by Nick Fury to team up with Mysterio. They work together to battle elemental creatures, but soon unravel a mysterious plot threatening the world, testing Spider-Man’s abilities and resolve.

However, once restored to his original moral compass, Otto chose to help rather than harm.

While temporarily one of the most dangerous enemies Peter faced, his redemption lowers his long-term threat level.

Driven by a split personality, Osborn is unpredictable, remorseless, and manipulative.

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He quickly dismantled Peter emotionally and physically murdering Aunt May and triggering Peters darkest spiral yet.

Even with multiple Spider-Men teaming up, the Goblin proved nearly unstoppable.

His sadistic nature, combined with enhanced strength and strategic cunning, made him the deadliest adversary by far.

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For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the trials and tribulations of being a superhero. In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) asks for help from Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) when his identity becomes a problem for the ones he loves. Unfortunately, when the spell goes wrong, Spider-Man will now have to face off with villains such as Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina) and Electro (Jamie Foxx) as Peter finally comes to terms that he can’t run from being Spider-Man. Supported by his close friends and help from an unexpected place (or multiverse), Spider-Man will go toe-to-toe with some of the most legendary foes in his storied history.

Unlike others who could be reasoned with or redeemed, the Green Goblinfully embraced chaos.

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