Peter Parker may be famous for being somewhat goofy - but that hasn't stopped him from having plenty of love interests on the big screen over the years. In just about every movie he's appeared in Spider-Man has found time for some romance, no matter the array of formidable foes he's had out to destroy him at the time.
So we now take a look back at each of the webslinger's outings and rate Peter's various partners from worst to best.
Betty Brant
For the most part, Peter Parker's relationship with Betty Brant during the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy was strictly professional. The duo works together at the Daily Bugle, spending their time going through payments or how they can deal with the volatile J. Jonah Jameson.
But things change briefly in Spider-Man 3, with the duo growing very close. Betty, certainly, becomes besotted with Peter after he's possessed by the symbiote from outer space. The reason it comes last is that nothing ever really comes of it - with Jameson intervening to stop a very public display of affection.
Ursula Ditkovich
Ursula Dikovitch is first introduced in Spider-Man 2. There, it's patently clear that she has a crush on our protagonist, always acting nervously whenever Peter is in close proximity. And she continues her quest to get with Spider-Man in Spider-Man 3, particularly after he breaks up with Mary Jane Watson.
Again, this comes close to the bottom because of the fact they never really come close to being a couple. It's clear that they get on but it's Ursula who wants something to happen - whereas Peter is always focused on getting back with Mary Jane instead. It's probably for the best, especially given how fierce Mr Dikovitch, the woman's father, is on Peter when he's always behind with his rent.
Gwen Stacy (Spider-Man 3)
Bryce Dallas Howard may be known these days as Claire from the Jurassic World series - and as an excellent filmmaker - but she also played Gwen Stacy in 2007's Spider-Man 3. On this occasion the love interest is a girl in Peter's class, one he saves and later kisses on stage in front of a horrified Mary Jane Watson.
Peter begins to date her when the symbiote takes over him. However, he only does this to make Mary Jane jealous. He ends up humiliating Gwen, making a scene in a Jazz club and striking his ex-girlfriend round the face when he's told to leave. It's not surprising Gwen gave him the boot after this and, after they split, she doesn't appear on-screen again.
Liz
Liz is the first love interest of Tom Holland's Spider-Man, appearing in 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming. She agrees to go with Peter to prom but he's shocked to discover that her father is none other than Michael Keaton's Adrian Toomes, a villain who has been stealing alien technology and assembling an arsenal of highly-powerful weapons.
That twist is definitely the best thing about Liz, with the character under-developed when compared to other love interests in the series. She and her family leave New York after Adrian's arrest and she's yet to be seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since.
Mary Jane Watson
We're always going to have a soft spot for Kirsten Dunst's portrayal of Mary Jane Watson. She and Peter Parker had an intriguing relationship throughout the three Sam Raimi movies and the chemistry between both Dunst and Tobey Maguire was impressive.
Their relationship goes through the wringer, too. Peter turns MJ down after Norman Osborn's death, eventually ends up getting with her in Spider-Man 2 before things go very topsy-turvy in Spider-Man 3. Even by the end of the trilogy the exact nature of their bond is left somewhat up in the air, with the duo previously going their separate ways as a result of some scheming from Harry Osborn. It doesn't come higher because Mary Jane is often a damsel in distress - with other love interests far more in the thick of things.
MJ
We're glad that Peter Parker didn't spend any of Spider-Man: Far From Home pining over Liz. But we actually feel that MJ, played by Zendaya, is a far better fit for the MCU's version of the webslinger.
That's because she's just on the same level as the protagonist. By that we mean she's got the same quirky sense of humor, same courageous instincts and same ability to take the lead during dire situations, such as when she helps the likes of Happy Hogan, Ned, Flash Thompson and Betty Brant at Tower of London. We can't wait to see how their relationship evolves in the future, particularly given MJ now knows the truth about Peter and his alter ego.
Gwen Stacy
The Amazing Spider-Man and it's sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, remain divisive among fans to this day. But just about everybody can agree that the chemistry between both Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone is super strong in both blockbusters, helped by the fact the pair were together in real life.
This Gwen Stacy is so different to Mary Jane, the love interest of the Spider-Man movies that had gone before it. She shows no fear going up against villains like The Lizard, Electro and the Green Goblin. She tragically dies for her bravery in a scene that had just about everybody reaching for the tissues. While that's the case, though, we're glad we didn't get an Amazing Spider-Man 3. It would have involved her being brought back from the dead, lessening the emotional blow of the previous movie in the process.
Spider-Gwen
The third Gwen Stacy on this list - but one the best of the bunch! 2018's Into The Spider-Verse is a classic movie already, despite being less than two years old. And we're hugely appreciate of Zhang Tian'ai, who does the voicework on the character for the animated movie.
This Gwen immediately clicks with Miles Morales, with their relationship blossoming into something more throughout the course of the film. She, along with an older Peter Parker, both help coax the best from the conflicted youngster. Not only did she help improve the protagonist, she's also a capable player on the battlefield herself. And we're hoping to see her again in the sequel.