The film opens with Spider-Man foiling a plot by Quentin Beck, a Hollywood special effects artist and professional illusionist who was fired from the set of an upcoming blockbuster film. Beck has taken those involved in his firing hostage on a sound stage, but Spider-Man intervenes and saves them, wrapping Beck up in his webs. That night, Peter is in turmoil over the menace of Mysterio. While he sleeps, the alien symbiote bonds with him. He wakes to find himself wearing a sleek new black suit and his powers have improved. He welcomes the mysterious new costume.