Here’s a list of all 10 Spider-Man movies ranked, including the newest animated feature — Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse.
All 10 Spider-Man Movies Ranked
Now that Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse has been released, let’s rank every single Spider-Man movie, from worst to best.
10. Spider-Man 3
While there are certainly some things to enjoy about Spider-Man 3, the bad outweighs the good. Fans had longed to see Black Suit Spidey and Eddie Brock as Venom, and unfortunately, neither of those delivered. In this one, Tobey Maguire feels a bit too old as Peter Parker and way too bizarre when the symbiote gets to him.
Let’s never talk about that dance scene again, please. Topher Grace as Eddie Brock is a choice that doesn’t pan out well either.
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9. The Amazing Spider-Man
Andrew Garfield isn’t necessarily a bad Spider-Man, but he certainly isn’t a good Peter Parker. There is nothing nerdy about him and try as he might, he just cannot pull that off. Instead, the Amazing Spider-Man delivers a mediocre origin story that fans did not need to watch again.
Everyone knows how Peter Parker got his abilities, and The Amazing Spider-Man spends far too long showing them, yet again.
8. The Amazing Spider-Man 2
The fact that Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone were dating in real life during this movie adds to their on-screen chemistry. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is not afraid to get dark, and because of that, it is the best Andrew Garfield Spider-Man movie.
Gwen Stacey’s death is a scene ripped right from the comic books that sends Peter Parker down an interesting path — that fans never got to see on the big screen because the third movie in the trilogy was canceled.
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7. Spider-Man: Homecoming
Speaking of origin stories, Spider-Man: Homecoming does a great job quickly discussing the spider that bit Peter and then moving along from it. There is no need to dwell because everyone knows Spider-Man’s origin.
It helps a lot that Tom Hollands’ Peter Parker was first introduced in Captain America: Civil War, and they were able to pick up after that. Holland proves in this movie that he is the perfect Peter and the perfect Spider-Man, therefore the best of the three actors to portray the popular comic book character. The fact that Marvel has their hands in this trilogy as well really pushes it to the top.
6. Spider-Man
It is the first of Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man trilogy, and it actually pulls off the origin story quite well. Maguire is very believable as Peter Parker, less so as Spider-Man, though. It is hard to find an actor that can play them both to perfection (although fans will see that later with Tom Holland).
William Dafoe’s portrayal of Green Goblin/Norman Osbourne makes this movie what it is, though. He is perfectly cast as one of the best Marvel villains of all time and will now be back in No Way Home.
5. Spider-Man: Far From Home
Spider-Man: Far From Home deals with the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame and brings a lot of heart to the character of Peter Parker. To see his struggles and Happy’s struggles done so well in this movie is refreshing.
Mysterio is easily one of the best villains, and Jake Gyllenhaal is a great casting choice. The changes made to him for the big screen versus the comic book feel right on brand and work very well. The Spider-Man: Far From Home end credit scene, though, is what puts this movie in the top two.
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4. Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2 is in the top three for two reasons. The first is because of Doc Ock. Alfred Molina is a good casting choice and brings a lot to the table with this one. The connection between Peter and MJ is the second reason. There is a lot to love about the chemistry between Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maquire, and this movie is where it really shines.
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3. Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home is truly an epic event. It is the perfect Spider-Man movie, and the perfect Peter Parker movie. This movie elevates Tom Holland’s character to a whole new level, and brings him to exactly where he is meant to be. It is the culmination of generations of Spider-Man villains and events — and quite possibly the best live action superhero movie ever made.
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2. Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is one of the best animated films of all time, it is easily the best Spider-Man film to date. This is for several reasons, but mostly because of just how fantastic the story, visuals, and acting are. The fact that comic book fans get a handful of their favorite spiders certainly helps too. The animation style feels like it is ripped right from the pages of a comic book, complete with the little dots that readers see when looking at the panels.
1. Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse is filled with twists and turns, major reveals, emotional beats, exciting surprises, and truly stunning visuals. Not only does it feel like it ties into the greater MCU’s multiverse in a way, it is able to do its own thing without getting repetitive. Something that is impressive.
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About Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence.
But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most. Anyone can wear the mask – it’s how you wear it that makes you a hero.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is in theaters now.
Tessa Smith is a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-approved Film and TV Critic. She is also a Freelance Writer. Tessa has been in the Entertainment writing business for ten years and is a member of several Critics Associations including the Critics Choice Association and the Greater Western New York Film Critics Association.