Spider-Man Movies in Order: Full Guide

Few superheroes have been rebooted as often — or as successfully — as Spider-Man. Since 2002, three different actors have swung across the big screen as Peter Parker, and the animated Spider-Verse films have added Miles Morales to the mix.

Total live-action Spider-Man films (2002–2021): 8 ·
Total animated Spider-Verse films (2018–2023): 2 ·
Actors who have played Peter Parker in film: 3 ·
Highest-grossing Spider-Man film worldwide: Spider-Man: No Way Home ($1.92B) ·
First Spider-Man film release year: 2002 ·
Upcoming film announced (Brand New Day): 2026

Ten films across two decades, one pattern: each actor’s era has its own tone, timeline, and audience. Here’s how they stack up.

What are the 9 Spider-Man movies in order?

Counting only theatrical releases, there are 10 Spider-Man films as of 2025 — eight live-action and two animated. The “9 movies” figure some sources cite (Forbes (business and entertainment analysis)) often excludes the second Spider-Verse film or counts the Maguire trilogy as a single entry. Here’s the full list.

Live-action Spider-Man films (2002–2021)

• Spider-Man (2002) — Tobey Maguire’s debut, directed by Sam Raimi. (Collider)
• Spider-Man 2 (2004) — Released June 30, 2004. Widely considered one of the best superhero sequels. (The Popverse (comics and film guide))
• Spider-Man 3 (2007) — Released May 4, 2007. Introduced Venom and Sandman. (Popverse)
• The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) — Andrew Garfield’s first outing, released July 3, 2012. (IMDb (user-curated film lists))
• The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) — Released May 2, 2014. Introduced Electro and Green Goblin. (IMDb)
• Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) — Tom Holland’s first solo film, released July 7, 2017. (Collider)
• Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) — Released July 2, 2019. Picks up after Avengers: Endgame. (Popverse)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) — Released December 17, 2021. Grossed $1.92 billion worldwide, the highest of any Spider-Man film. (Collider)

Animated Spider-Verse films (2018–2023)

• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) — Released December 1, 2018. Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. (Collider)
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) — Released June 2, 2023. Direct sequel to Into the Spider-Verse. (Popverse)

The implication: the series offers multiple entry points depending on tonal preference.

In what order should I watch Spider-Man?

The answer depends on whether you want the simplest path, the MCU’s interconnected timeline, or a deep dive into one actor’s era.

Release order for first-time viewers

Release order is the simplest and avoids spoilers. Start with Spider-Man (2002) and work through the list above. This preserves the natural evolution of effects, storytelling, and casting. (The Popverse (comics and film guide))

Chronological order within the MCU

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man exists inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His first appearance isn’t in a solo film — it’s in Captain America: Civil War (2016). The MCU chronological order for his arc is:

• Captain America: Civil War (2016) — first appearance
• Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
• Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
• Avengers: Endgame (2019)
• Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

The Popverse’s chronological guide places Civil War before Homecoming, reflecting Peter Parker’s first MCU appearance before his solo films. (Popverse)

Actor-specific marathons (Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland)

Each actor’s trilogy can be watched independently. The Tobey Maguire films (2002–2007) form a self-contained trilogy. Andrew Garfield’s two films (2012–2014) are a separate continuity. Tom Holland’s three solo films (2017–2021) are part of the larger MCU but work as a trilogy on their own. (IMDb)

The pattern: no single viewing order fits all viewers; the choice hinges on how deeply you want to engage with the interconnected storylines.

What is the correct order of Spider-Man movies?

“Correct” depends on whether you mean release date or in-universe timeline. Both are valid for different purposes.

Complete list by release date

• Spider-Man (2002) (Collider)
• Spider-Man 2 (2004) (Collider)
• Spider-Man 3 (2007) (Collider)
• The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) (Collider)
• The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) (Collider)
• Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) (Collider)
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) (Collider)
• Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) (Collider)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) (Collider)
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) (Collider)

Complete list by in-universe timeline

The live-action films follow a single timeline if you treat the Maguire and Garfield films as separate universes (which No Way Home confirmed). For Tom Holland’s MCU arc, the timeline is: Captain America: Civil War → Homecoming → Infinity War → Endgame → Far From Home → No Way Home. (Popverse)

The Spider-Verse films are separate from the live-action timeline. They exist in their own multiverse, though No Way Home nods to the concept of parallel Spider-People.

The implication: choosing between release and chronological order depends on your tolerance for multiverse discontinuity.

Which Spider-Man is LGBTQ?

No live-action Spider-Man film has explicitly identified Peter Parker as LGBTQ. However, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) includes a trans pride flag in Gwen Stacy’s room, widely interpreted as a signal of her identity in that universe. (Collider)

The character of Miles Morales is not LGBTQ in the films. Whether future live-action films will introduce an LGBTQ Peter Parker remains unclear — no official announcements have been made as of 2025.

The pattern: the animated films lead in representation while the live-action branch remains uncommitted.

Spider-Man movies in order with Tom Holland

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man appears in six MCU films total — three solo outings and three ensemble Avengers movies.

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films in release order

• Captain America: Civil War (2016) — First appearance as Peter Parker. (Collider)
• Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) — First solo film. Released July 7, 2017. (Collider)
• Avengers: Infinity War (2018) — Peter Parker joins the fight against Thanos. (Popverse)
• Avengers: Endgame (2019) — Returns after the Blip. (Popverse)
• Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) — Released July 2, 2019. Deals with the aftermath of Endgame. (Collider)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) — Released December 17, 2021. Brings back Maguire and Garfield. (Collider)

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films in MCU chronological order

The MCU chronological order is identical to release order for these films, since the MCU timeline largely follows real-world release dates. The only nuance: Civil War happens before Homecoming, and Infinity War/Endgame sit between Homecoming and Far From Home. (Popverse)

The consequence: Holland’s films demand the biggest time investment, but reward with the richest narrative payoff.

Timeline signal

The pattern: the series has maintained nearly consistent output for 23 years, with the longest gap (2014–2016) bridged by a supporting role in the MCU.

Confirmed facts

• Spider-Man (2002) is the first live-action Spider-Man film. (Collider)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) is the highest-grossing Spider-Man film at $1.92 billion. (Collider)
• Three actors have played Peter Parker in live-action films: Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland. (IMDb)
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse includes a trans pride flag in Gwen Stacy’s room. (Collider)

The catch: all confirmed facts rely on sources from either Collider or IMDb, which are consistent but not primary documents.

What’s unclear

• Whether future live-action films will introduce an LGBTQ Peter Parker. (No source)
• The exact release date of Spider-Man: Brand New Day beyond the year 2026. (IMDb lists July 31, 2026, but this is subject to change.)

The implication: both uncertainties highlight how much of the franchise’s future remains speculative.

What’s next

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled for 2026, with Tom Holland reportedly returning. A third Spider-Verse film, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, is expected but has no confirmed release date as of 2025. (IMDb (film database))

For fans of the Maguire and Garfield eras, No Way Home served as a capstone — it’s unclear whether either actor will return for future projects.

The consequence: the franchise’s future direction will depend on how Sony and Marvel balance multiverse connectivity with standalone storytelling.

For a chronological viewing experience, check out this full guide to Spider-Man movies that breaks down every era of the web-slinger.

Frequently asked questions

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