The Spider-Man film franchise has traversed several decades, featuring various portrayals of the character by different actors and showcasing a range of storytelling styles. Below is an overview of the primary movie series and independent appearances featuring Spider-Man:
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Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy (2002–2007)
- Spider-Man (2002)
- Director: Sam Raimi
- Cast: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe
- Plot: Peter Parker transforms into Spider-Man and confronts the Green Goblin.
- Notable: Redefined the superhero genre with its emotional resonance and visual effects.
- Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- Villain: Dr. Otto Octavius / Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina)
- Acclaimed: Often regarded as one of the greatest superhero films of all time.
- Spider-Man 3 (2007)
- Villains: Sandman, Venom, and New Goblin
- Reception: Criticized for being overloaded with multiple storylines.
The Amazing Spider-Man Series (2012–2014)
- The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
- Director: Marc Webb
- Cast: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone
- Plot: A darker reboot of the origin story featuring the Lizard as the antagonist.
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
- Villains: Electro, Green Goblin, and Rhino
- Notable: Criticized for having too many subplots, but lauded for the chemistry between Garfield and Stone.
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Spider-Man (2016–2021)
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
- Director: Jon Watts
- Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Michael Keaton
- Villain: The Vulture
- Tone: Centers around high school life and connects directly to the MCU.
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
- Villain: Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal)
- Focus: Peter deals with the consequences following Avengers: Endgame.
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
- Villains: Characters from the multiverse, including Green Goblin, Doc Ock, and Electro.
- Highlight: Marks the return of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man.
Animated Spider-Verse Films
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
- Plot: Follows Miles Morales and various Spider-People in the multiverse.
- Awards: Won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
- Sequel: Further explores the multiverse, introducing numerous Spider-variants.
- Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (TBD)
- Expected: Anticipated conclusion to the Spider-Verse trilogy.
Sony’s Spider-Man Spin-Offs (Venom Universe)
- Venom (2018)
- Centers on Eddie Brock and his connection with the alien symbiote.
- Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
- Introduces Carnage as a central villain.
- Morbius (2022)
- Highlights another anti-hero from the Spider-Man universe.