The character of Peter Parker and Spider-Man is one of the most enjoyable and fun within the MCU, with Tom Holland's performance blowing the viewers away. His two individual MCU movies have been some of the most enjoyable so far, and one of the big reasons for that is the fact that Peter progresses and develops as a person.
Even though Peter Parker is traditionally a very happy character, who is full of wise comments, the difference between Homecoming and Far From Home is clear to see. There are major changes that take place that really do alter how he acts and behaves, which makes him an even more layered and detailed character.
Becoming The Villain
Obviously, Spider-Man is never truly the villain, but in the shocking final scene of Far From Home when J. John Jameson returns to the Marvel world, he showcases a piece of footage that makes him seem like that. It changes Peter's whole life right at the end, and while the ramifications aren't felt in this movie, it's clearly going to make a big impact.
Mysterio sets up Spider-Man right at the end with a video that makes it seem like he is a villain. Considering the entire world gets to see the footage, who knows how he will handle this pressure.
More Pressure
In Homecoming, Peter Parker is adjusting to life with having powers, and for the most part, he finds it very cool and exciting. However, by the time Far From Home rolls around, the stakes are put up even more and he begins to feel the weight of his role as a superhero.
It's something that Peter has a lot of differences with in-terms of how he deals with it. There are points when he is very calm and in control, being able to accept his growth in the public sphere, but there are also moments where he really suffers from the pressure.
Enhanced Abilities
One big way that Peter Parker changes is within the abilities that he has when he's being Spider-Man. This is because of the technology that Tony Stark leaves behind for him, with Peter's suit being completely enhanced as he's given even more abilities to help his fighting.
It makes him an even more exciting character to watch, and seeing him try to get to grips with the new technology is something that makes him very different and more exciting within the sequel.
The Peter Tingle
While the Spider-Man suit is seriously developed within Far From Home, making him a much more exciting and dominant threat when it comes to fighting scenes due to the Stark technology, one big change is the addition of the 'Peter Tingle.'
This has traditionally been known as the Spider-Sense in the past, with Peter being able to know when danger is around. This ability has been hinted at in previous movies, but it was most obvious during this movie, with Aunt May giving it a brand new name.
Wants To Remain Young
The way Peter Parker views his abilities is totally different between Homecoming and Far From Home. In the original MCU Spider-Man movie, Peter is incredibly excited about his newfound abilities and wants to mature as much as possible in order to be a hero like The Avengers.
However, by the time Homecoming rolls around, his stance on that is different. Peter actually wants to enjoy his youth and have far fewer responsibilities, wanting to just hang out with his friends and be a High School student for a little while.
He Becomes More Romantic
Romance is something that all teenagers go through, and Peter Parker is no different in that manner. Previous movie versions of Peter have shown how important love ends up being an important aspect of his character, and it appears that the MCU version is no different.
In Far From Home, Peter begins to openly acknowledge his feelings for MJ, especially once she finds out that he is also Spider-Man. It's something that will no doubt play an even bigger impact in his story and character as things progress, but it was certainly a big change for him.
Snaps More
In his first outing within the MCU, Peter Parker is fairly relaxed, quick-witted and fun-loving. However, he goes through an awful lot between that point and Far From Home, which has caused Peter's personality to change slightly.
He's less calm and snaps at people when they push him too far or if his emotions end up spiraling out of control. It shows the difference and how he has been affected by his experiences to that point, which is the next logical step in his development as a human, especially at his age.
Showcasing Self-Doubt
While Peter Parker is never overly confident to the point of arrogance, he certainly does believe in himself and his ability to help others. However, throughout parts of Far From Home, elements of self-doubt certainly begin to creep into him, both in and out of the suit.
Because of the difficulties that the character goes through during the movie, he isn't always as sure of himself, which does provide an extra layer to his character as a person. Seeing that difference is certainly an enjoyable change though because it makes his character more flawed, which allows people to invest into him further.
Becoming More Confident
Despite the fact that he has a lot more doubt within the sequel, by the end of the movie, Peter Parker does become a lot more confident. He begins to learn how to juggle the responsibility of being a superhero and a friend far more, which helps him become a lot more clear about what he is doing.
The change in his confidence towards the end of the movie is something that is obviously going to serve him well moving forwards. Seeing him come to peace with things (before the final twist) showcases that he is truly ready to take on the responsibility of being Spider-Man.
More Emotional
The biggest way that Peter Parker changes between the two movies is that he becomes far more emotional. The movie showcases Peter in a stage of grief as he tries to develop to life without Tony Stark, who is essentially a father figure to him prior to his death.
At various points in the movie, it is clear that Peter is struggling to deal with life without Tony, not being sure of the responsibilities he faces and what is expected of him. It makes him very sympathetic throughout the movie, with audiences being able to really feel for him and relate with him.