Spider-Man (2002)

In a narrow, rain-slicked alley, Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) hangs upside down as Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) gently lifts his mask to steal a kiss - a moment brimming with tension, curiosity, and forbidden romance. Directed by Sam Raimi, the scene unfolds before Mary Jane discovers Peter Parker’s secret identity, transforming a routine superhero rescue into one of modern cinema’s most iconic and frequently referenced kisses. Its mix of vulnerability, playful intimacy, and cinematic spectacle has cemented it as a touchstone for superhero romance, inspiring countless homages across film and television.