: Producers described the sequel as a "love story" between the two.
: The animated Spider-Verse movies lean more heavily into this romance.
: In the comic crossover " Sitting in a Tree ," Miles and Gwen share a kiss and discover an alternate future (Earth-8) where they are married with children. However, they ultimately decided to remain friends in their respective main timelines due to the difficulties of long-distance multiversal dating.
: Gwen initially keeps Miles at a distance, fearing the "canon" fate that Gwen Stacys who fall for Spider-Man always die. By the end of the film, she risks everything to assemble a team to save him, signaling a shift from fear to proactive love. Relationships of Spider-Gwen (Earth-65)
: Later retcons like the " Sins Past " arc introduced controversial elements involving a past relationship between Gwen and Norman Osborn, though subsequent stories have sought to distance the character from this narrative. The Multiversal Connection: Gwen and Miles Morales
In her own universe (Earth-65), Gwen’s romantic life is often complicated by her double life.
In the primary Marvel continuity, Gwen Stacy is often cited as Peter Parker's first true love. Their relationship is a cornerstone of Spider-Man’s history, beginning at Empire State University.
: Their romance famously ended in The Amazing Spider-Man #121, when the Green Goblin threw Gwen off the George Washington Bridge. This event remains one of the most impactful deaths in comic book history, serving as a "canon event" that defines many versions of Spider-Man.