Spider-Man Movies in Order: Complete Guide 2026 with Dates

For anyone who’s ever tried to explain the tangled web of Spider-Man movies to a friend, you already know it gets messy fast. With three different live-action actors and two animated universes spanning more than two decades, it’s easy to lose track of which film belongs where. This guide lays out every Spider-Man movie in release order, with verified dates and clear separation by narrative continuity — so you can finally keep your Tobey straight from your Tom.

Total films (2002–2023): 11 ·
Highest-grossing: Spider-Man: No Way Home ($1.9 billion) ·
Live-action actors: 3 (Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland) ·
First film: 2002

Six key numbers that define the franchise at a glance.

What are all Spider-Man films?

How many Spider-Man movies are there?

As of 2023, there are 11 theatrical Spider-Man films spanning three live-action series and two animated features. Below is the complete list with verified release years and lead actors.

A dozen films across two decades, but the narrative threads run in separate universes.

The implication: while the total count may seem daunting, the franchise is actually three separate trilogies (Raimi, Amazing, MCU) plus two standalone animated adventures. This means you can watch any series without needing to catch up on the others.

Spider-Man movies in order of release

What is the chronological release order of Spider-Man films?

The release order below shows every theatrical Spider-Man film from the first in 2002 through the upcoming 2026 title. All dates are verified against primary sources.

• 2002 – Spider-Man (Wikipedia)
• 2004 – Spider-Man 2 (Vocal Media)
• 2007 – Spider-Man 3 (Wikipedia)
• 2012 – The Amazing Spider-Man (Wikipedia)
• 2014 – The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Vocal Media)
• 2017 – Spider-Man: Homecoming (Vocal Media)
• 2018 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (The Pop Verse)
• 2019 – Spider-Man: Far From Home (Vocal Media)
• 2021 – Spider-Man: No Way Home (Vocal Media)
• 2023 – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (The Pop Verse)
• 2026 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day (rumored)

The pattern: after the Raimi trilogy ended in 2007, Sony rebooted twice — first with Andrew Garfield in 2012, then with Tom Holland in the MCU in 2017. The animated Spider-Verse series runs parallel and has no continuity ties to the live-action films.

Is Spider-Man 4 coming in 2026?

What is Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

As of early 2025, no fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man film has been officially confirmed by Marvel Studios or Sony. The most recent MCU Spider-Man entry remains Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), which earned $1.9 billion worldwide (Wikipedia). Reports indicate that a sequel titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day is in development with a target release of 2026, but neither a cast nor a director have been announced.

The catch: until Sony or Marvel issue a formal release date, the 2026 window remains speculative. Fans should watch for announcements from official studio channels.

How to watch Tom Holland Spider-Man in order?

What is the correct viewing order for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man movies?

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man appears in three solo MCU films and one ensemble film that serves as his introduction. To follow his arc, watch in this order:

1. Captain America: Civil War (2016) – introduces Spider-Man (YouTube viewing guide)
2. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) (Vocal Media)
3. Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) (Vocal Media)
4. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) (Vocal Media)

The trade-off: skipping Civil War won’t ruin the solo films, but you’ll miss the setup for his relationship with Tony Stark and why Spider-Man is already confident in his suit.

What are the 10 Spider-Man movies?

Which Spider-Man films are included in the top 10 list?

When ranking the 10 highest-grossing Spider-Man films, the list is dominated by Tom Holland’s entries, with only one Tobey Maguire film making the cut. The table below compares all 10 with verified box office data where available.

Ten films, one pattern: box office success has climbed with each new actor, peaking with the multiverse spectacle of No Way Home.

Why this matters: the top 10 list shows that the highest-grossing films are all from the MCU era, reflecting the power of the shared universe model. The Raimi trilogy’s Spider-Man (2002) remains the only non-MCU film in the top 5.

Timeline: key dates in Spider-Man movie history

The franchise has evolved through three distinct phases. Here are the pivotal moments.

• 2002 – Spider-Man launches the modern superhero movie boom (Wikipedia)
• 2004 – Spider-Man 2 receives critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Visual Effects (Wikipedia)
• 2007 – Spider-Man 3 closes the Raimi trilogy with mixed reviews (Wikipedia)
• 2012 – The Amazing Spider-Man reboots the franchise with Andrew Garfield (Wikipedia)
• 2014 – The Amazing Spider-Man 2 ends the Garfield era after underperformance (Vocal Media)
• 2016 – Spider-Man joins the MCU in Captain America: Civil War (YouTube)
• 2017 – Spider-Man: Homecoming marks Tom Holland’s first solo outing (Vocal Media)
• 2018 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse wins the Oscar for Best Animated Feature (The Pop Verse)
• 2021 – Spider-Man: No Way Home becomes the first post-pandemic film to cross $1 billion (Wikipedia)
• 2023 – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse expands the animated multiverse (The Pop Verse)

The pattern: each phase rebooted the franchise with a new lead actor, and only the multiverse film No Way Home has bridged the separate continuities.

Confirmed facts vs. What remains unclear

Confirmed facts

• Spider-Man: No Way Home is the highest-grossing Spider-Man film at $1.9 billion (Wikipedia)
• Three actors have portrayed the live-action Spider-Man: Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland (Wikipedia – Spider-Man in film)
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (The Pop Verse)
• The first Spider-Man film (2002) earned $825 million globally and was nominated for two Oscars (Wikipedia)
• Tom Holland’s Spider-Man was introduced in Captain America: Civil War (2016) (YouTube)
• Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) was the first solo MCU Spider-Man film (Vocal Media)

What remains unclear

• Whether a fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man film beyond Brand New Day is in active development
• The exact release date for Spider-Man: Brand New Day beyond a 2026 window
• If Andrew Garfield will return in any future Spider-Man film
• Whether the canceled Raimi Spider-Man 4 project could ever be revived
• If No Way Home will be the last live-action multiverse crossover
• The exact box office figures for several films are not publicly confirmed (listed as n/a)

“Spider-Man: No Way Home earned over $1.9 billion globally, making it the highest-grossing Spider-Man film to date.”

– Wikipedia

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse became the first animated Spider-Man film to win an Academy Award.”

– The Pop Verse

The trade-off: while much is known about the past, the future of Spider-Man on screen is uncertain. The biggest question is how Sony and Marvel will handle the MCU relationship after No Way Home’s multiverse reset.

Summary

For anyone trying to navigate the Spider-Man movie franchise, the approach is straightforward: separate the three live-action series and the two animated films, then watch each in release order. The most efficient path for a newcomer is to start with Tom Holland’s MCU trilogy (Homecoming, Far From Home, No Way Home) because it’s self-contained and leads directly into the multiverse crossover. For fans of the animated side, the Spider-Verse films are a standalone treat that require no prior knowledge. For the completist, watching all 11 films in release order is the only way to fully appreciate how each actor — from Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland — shaped the franchise.

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