Spider-Man Movies in Order: Raimi, Garfield, Holland Guide

Three different actors have played Peter Parker across two decades and three franchise reboots—Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland. With No Way Home bringing all three Spider-Men together for the first time, fans now have more ways to watch than ever: a clear release-order overview, a timeline you can actually use, and a look at what’s coming next.

Live-Action Films: 8+ · Main Actors: Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland · Holland/Zendaya Net Worth (2026 est.): $55M · Upcoming: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)

This table summarizes the key numbers driving the Spider-Man franchise across three eras of live-action filmmaking.

What are all 8 Spider-Man films?

The live-action Spider-Man film series spans three distinct eras, each with its own Peter Parker, director, and tone. Counting across all releases from 2002 to 2021, there are exactly eight films to cover—though counting No Way Home‘s multiverse cameos can make that number feel like a trick question.

Tobey Maguire Era

Sam Raimi’s original trilogy brought Spider-Man to the big screen starting with Spider-Man on May 3, 2002 (Timetoast). The series continued with Spider-Man 2 in 2004, widely regarded as the strongest entry, and wrapped up with Spider-Man 3 in 2007. The Raimi films earned $789 million and $895 million worldwide respectively (VOX Cinemas), proving audiences wanted a darker, more dramatic take on the web-slinger.

Andrew Garfield Era

Sony rebooted the franchise with The Amazing Spider-Man on July 3, 2012, casting Andrew Garfield as a younger, skateboard-friendly Peter Parker (Timetoast). The Amazing Spider-Man 2 followed on May 2, 2014, earning over $709 million despite mixed critical reception (VOX Cinemas). Marc Webb directed both films, with emphasis on modern romance and visual polish rather than the grittier tone Raimi established.

Tom Holland MCU Era

Tom Holland debuted as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War (2016) before getting his solo debut with Spider-Man: Homecoming on July 7, 2017 (Timetoast). The MCU films differ from their predecessors by embedding Spider-Man in a larger shared universe—complete with Avengers crossovers and a high-school comedy tone. Spider-Man: Far From Home arrived July 2, 2019, and Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021 brought all three live-action Spider-Men together on screen for the first time (Vocal Media).

How to Watch the Spider-Man Movies in Order

There is no single correct watch order for Spider-Man, and that confusion is precisely why most guides start with the straightforward option: release order.

Release Order

The simplest path through the franchise is chronological by release date: Raimi’s trilogy first, then the Webb duology, then the MCU trilogy. Start with Spider-Man (2002), follow with Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007), move to The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), and finish with the MCU entries (Homecoming, Far From Home, No Way Home). This approach lets you see how the character evolved across three different creative eras and appreciate the tonal shifts.

Chronological Story Order

If you want the in-universe timeline, things get messier. The MCU places Captain America: Civil War (2016) before Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), which means the MCU Spider-Man films should technically start there for a true “story order” experience (Popverse). No Way Home connects the Raimi, Webb, and MCU timelines through multiverse mechanics, making it the natural culmination point regardless of which order you choose.

How to watch Spider-Man in chronological order?

Chronological watch order for Spider-Man falls into two separate tracks: in-universe timelines within each franchise, and cross-franchise viewing sequences that account for the multiverse.

In-Universe Timeline

Within the Raimi and Webb franchises, each film’s events follow the previous one in sequence. For the MCU, Civil War → Homecoming → Infinity War → Endgame → Far From Home → No Way Home is the internal continuity. The animated Spider-Verse follows its own timeline, starting with Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and continuing with Across the Spider-Verse (2023) (Popverse).

Across Franchises

Cross-franchise chronology is genuinely complicated because no single continuity spans all Spider-Man films. Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU)—which includes the Venom films, Morbius, and Madame Web—exists separately from the main Spider-Man films (Popverse). These films do not feature Spider-Man as a main character and are generally optional viewing unless you’re committed to Sony’s broader universe.

Is Spider-Man 4 coming in 2026?

Yes—and its title is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, marking the fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man film and the first to follow No Way Home‘s emotional reset.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

The upcoming film is scheduled for July 31, 2026, according to current industry tracking (Popverse). After No Way Home saw Peter Parker lose his memories of his identity to everyone he loves, Brand New Day is expected to explore a fresh start for Holland’s version of the character. The title references a famous Spider-Man comic run, suggesting potential tonal and narrative shifts.

Development Status

As of early 2025, the film is in active development with Jon Watts confirmed as director for the fourth consecutive time (Movies Fandom). While no official plot details have been released, industry speculation suggests the film will deal with Peter rebuilding his life post-memory wipe while navigating the MCU without his supporting cast of friends and mentors.

The implication: Sony is betting that audiences want to rediscover Peter Parker from scratch, trading the emotional weight of established relationships for a return to formative heroics.

Why did Spider-Man 4 get canceled?

The original plans for a fourth Spider-Man film under Sam Raimi were officially shelved in early 2010, leading directly to the 2012 Webb reboot.

Raimi Trilogy End

Sam Raimi directed all three films in the original trilogy and had developed an early story for Spider-Man 4 that reportedly would have featured John Malkovich as the Vulture and Anne Hathaway as Felicia Hardy (Movies Fandom). Sony ultimately cancelled the project after Raimi felt he could not deliver the film he wanted within the studio’s timeline constraints.

Creative Differences

The decision to cancel Raimi’s Spider-Man 4 opened the door for Sony’s “Amazing” reboot, with Marc Webb brought on to direct a fresh take on the character. This shift reflected Sony’s desire to keep the franchise financially viable rather than risk diminishing returns with a fourth film in the same creative direction. The reboot launched in 2012 and produced two films before the MCU deal brought Holland into the picture.

Timeline signal

Eight live-action Spider-Man films have been released over nearly two decades, with two more confirmed for the future.

This timeline tracks every major live-action Spider-Man release alongside the animated Spider-Verse entries and upcoming films across all universes.

Beyond the live-action timeline, the animated Spider-Verse series continues with Beyond the Spider-Verse due June 18, 2027 (Popverse). The series began with Into the Spider-Verse in 2018, which won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and redefined what superhero animation could look like.

“No Way Home brought together all of the live-action movie Spider-Men into one film.”

— Popverse (Film publication)

“Despite its anticipation in the lead-up to its release, the film did not live up to its box office expectations and received many mixed reviews.”

— VOX Cinemas (Entertainment outlet)

For viewers trying to decide where to invest their time, the Raimi trilogy remains the most tonally cohesive, while the MCU entries offer the richest world-building if you’re already invested in Marvel’s broader universe. The Spider-Verse films stand entirely apart—experimentally animated and critically acclaimed, they reward viewers looking for something visually and narratively daring.

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Tom Holland’s arc builds toward the highly anticipated Spider-Man: Brand New Day in 2026, whose Brand New Day preview fresh MCU narrative reset has fans buzzing.

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