TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Few superhero franchises have matched the longevity and cultural impact of Spider-Man. Since Tobey Maguire first brought Peter Parker to the big screen in 2002, the web-slinger has been rebooted twice, expanded into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and reimagined through an Oscar-winning animated Spider-Verse series.
The franchise reached another milestone in 2026 with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which shattered box office records after earning an estimated US$360 million during its opening weekend, becoming the biggest domestic opening in cinema history. As reported by Variety, the film surpassed Avengers: Endgame and reaffirmed Spider-Man's enduring popularity after more than two decades on screen.
With 11 theatrical Spider-Man films now released, here is how they rank—from the weakest entries to the franchise's greatest triumphs.
11. The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Marc Webb's reboot introduced Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker but struggled to justify revisiting an origin story audiences had already seen a decade earlier. While Garfield and Emma Stone shared natural chemistry, the film repeated familiar story beats and relied on an underwhelming version of the Lizard.
10. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
The second Garfield film suffered from trying to launch an expanded Spider-Man universe before establishing its own foundation. Overloaded with villains including Electro, Green Goblin and Rhino, it became an uneven sequel despite Garfield and Stone delivering emotionally engaging performances.
9. Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Sam Raimi's trilogy concluded with an ambitious but overcrowded story featuring Sandman, Venom and Harry Osborn's transformation. Although memorable for its emotional moments and Thomas Haden Church's sympathetic Sandman, the infamous "emo Peter Parker" sequence has become one of the franchise's most mocked scenes.
8. Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Following Avengers: Endgame, Tom Holland's Peter Parker struggled to step out of Iron Man's shadow while facing Jake Gyllenhaal's charismatic Mysterio. The European adventure delivered strong performances and a memorable post-credit twist, though its heavy dependence on the wider MCU limited Spider-Man's independence.
7. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
The visually dazzling sequel expanded Miles Morales' story into an even larger multiverse while elevating Gwen Stacy into a co-lead role. Its breathtaking animation and emotional storytelling impressed critics, though its cliffhanger ending divided audiences eager for a complete resolution.
6. Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
Tom Holland's fourth standalone Spider-Man film embraces a darker tone following the events of No Way Home, where the world forgets Peter Parker's identity. Alone without friends or family, Peter faces both personal isolation and a wave of comic-book villains.
Entertainment Weekly praised the film for bringing Spider-Man closer to his comic-book roots while highlighting Holland's emotional performance. Meanwhile, Variety described director Destin Daniel Cretton's fresh approach as one that successfully reinvents Holland's Spider-Man without abandoning the character's humanity.
5. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
The Academy Award-winning animated feature reinvented Spider-Man for a new generation through Miles Morales. Blending comic-book aesthetics with heartfelt storytelling, the film introduced audiences to multiple Spider-People while celebrating diversity and innovation.
4. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Rather than retelling Spider-Man's origin, Homecoming focused on Peter Parker balancing high school life with superhero responsibilities. Tom Holland brought youthful energy to the role, while Michael Keaton delivered one of Marvel's most compelling villains as the Vulture.
3. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
The MCU's multiverse reached new heights by bringing together Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in one film. Packed with returning villains and emotional callbacks, No Way Home became both a celebration of Spider-Man's cinematic history and a turning point for Holland's Peter Parker.
2. Spider-Man (2002)
Sam Raimi's original blockbuster laid the foundation for the modern superhero era. Tobey Maguire's earnest Peter Parker, Kirsten Dunst's Mary Jane Watson and Willem Dafoe's unforgettable Green Goblin created a comic-book adaptation that balanced action, romance and tragedy in ways few superhero films had achieved before.
Despite visual effects that now reflect their era, the film remains one of the genre's defining milestones.
1. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Still regarded by many critics as the gold standard for superhero sequels, Spider-Man 2 perfectly blended spectacular action with deeply human storytelling.
Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker wrestled with the personal cost of being Spider-Man, while Alfred Molina's Doctor Octopus emerged as one of cinema's greatest comic-book villains. The film explored responsibility, sacrifice and love with remarkable emotional depth, making it not only the strongest Spider-Man movie but one of the greatest superhero films ever made.
More than 20 years after Spider-Man first swung onto movie screens, the franchise continues to evolve without losing sight of the qualities that made the character a global icon. Whether through Tobey Maguire's heartfelt heroism, Andrew Garfield's emotional vulnerability, Tom Holland's youthful optimism or Miles Morales' fresh perspective, each generation has contributed to Spider-Man's enduring legacy. Also, if you are curious, you can check out how much Tom Holland and Zendaya's net worth now after the success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day's success.
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