🕷️ Spider-Man & Iron Man: a father-son relationship at the heart of the MCU

There's no shortage of powerful duos in the Marvel Universe. But the relationship between Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Peter Parker (Spider-Man) has captivated fans like few others.
Over the course of the films, she has become one of the most human, touching and symbolic characters in the MCU .

🤝 A meeting between genius and innocence

When Tony Stark discovers Peter in Captain America: Civil War (2016) , he immediately sees his potential.
He's not just a teenager in a suit: Peter is brilliant, courageous, and morally upright .
And Tony, often cynical, recognizes in him what he would have liked to be at his age.

"I want to keep you grounded. That's why you don't have the full armor yet."

🧠 Tony Stark as a mentor… and more

For Peter, Tony becomes much more than just a mentor.
He embodies:

• A role model : intelligent, strong, self-confident

• A father figure : protective but demanding

• A moral guide , despite its own dark areas

For Tony, Peter is:

• A reminder of his humanity

• A student he wants to protect at all costs

• Proof that he can transmit his values

This dynamic culminates in Spider-Man: Homecoming , where Tony tests Peter's maturity before giving him a real suit of armor.

💥 A tragic loss in Endgame

The reunion scene between Peter and Tony in Avengers: Endgame is brief… but powerful.
It precedes Stark's ultimate sacrifice , giving his life to save Peter and the rest of the universe.

At Tony's funeral, Peter is one of the faces most marked by sadness.
He didn't just lose a hero: he lost a father figure.

🧭 Tony's legacy in Peter's life

After Endgame, Peter inherits:

• Stark Technology (EDITH glasses)

• Team confidence

• And above all, an immense emotional void

In Far From Home , the entire movie revolves around how Peter deals with Tony's absence , and whether he's ready to become a hero on his own.