Spider-Man is not just any hero; he is a film star. Since Tobey Maguire first wore the red & blue suit in 2002, we have seen many changes. From new starts to many worlds, meme times & more. Let’s be clear – not each film was spot on. Some we can’t forget, others? They got lost. Here is our list of all 10 Spider-Man films, from bad to best.
10. The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) – Try Again
Sony chose to start again just five years after Spider-Man 3. It left fans confused. Andrew Garfield did make the role fresh – he was fun, strong & cool. But the film felt old. It told the tale we knew, the bad guy was weak, & it did not bring much new. As said by Entertainment Weekly, it was more of the same. Not bad, but hard to love.
9. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) – Too Fast & Full
This film had big ideas but failed to link them. With too many bad guys & plots, & not enough focus, it tried to start a whole world but didn’t take off. Garfield & Emma Stone were great together, & parts looked good. But the tale was a mess. EW said it tried too much. That sums it up.
8. Spider-Man 3 (2007) – Emo Peter & Lots of Bad Guys
This film will stand out for that dance part. Sam Raimi’s last in the set felt too full & jumbled, with Sandman, New Goblin, & Venom forced in. Yet, it had its own odd charm. Thomas Haden Church’sSandman looked great & there were good bits in the mix. Not the best—but we remember it, that counts.
7. Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) – Europe Trip & More
Tom Holland’s next film sent Peter Parker to Europe, but he couldn’t leave his hero issues behind. Jake Gyllenhaal’s Mysterio was fun & mean, & the moves were smooth. Yet, it felt more about setting up the next steps than its own tale. Yet, that credit scene? Top twist & a sure win.
6. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – Our Local Friend’s Fun
This Spidey was for the MCU, & it worked. Holland’s Peter was young & cute, right in high school. The film was smart to keep it low-key. Michael Keaton as Vulture was really mean, & the cast gave life & laughs. At times, it leaned too much on MCU ties—but still, a great new start.
5. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – Old Meets New Chaos
Three Spider-Men. One big mess of worlds. No Way Home is part fan fun & part wild tale – but it worked. Seeing Tobey, Andrew, & Tom together was like a dream & hit fans’ hearts. The tale was a bit clunky, but didn’t forget Peter’s feelings. A mess, yes—but you can’t forget it.
4. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) – Bold, Great, & Fine
This next part, after Into the Spider-Verse, grew the stakes. It’s a joy to watch – any part could be a poster. It went deep into Miles Morales & Gwen Stacy’s tales, & it felt real. New bits, like The Spot, were high energy, & the multiverse tale was top level. The only knock? That cliffhanger end. If the next one lands well, this will age well.
3. Spider-Man (2002) – The Start
Before hero films ran Hollywood, there was Spider-Man. Sam Raimi’s first is key for the kind – real, a bit silly, but with heart. Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker was just right, & Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin was good as both showy & scary. The upside-down kiss? A must. A bit old now, but can’t deny its mark.
2. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) – Miles Wins Big
Who knew a drawn Spider-Man film would be one of the best hero films ever? Into the Spider-Verse broke all rules – with its comic look, great sounds, & new take on the hero role. Miles Morales won our hearts, & the tale of all being welcome hit all ages. Fun, deep & wild. It earned that Oscar.
1. Spider-Man 2 (2004) – Still Tops
Fans & good lookers agree – Spider-Man 2 is the best of the pack. Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus was deep & fun, the fights (like the train one) were top, & Maguire’s Peter had real, clear issues. Raimi hit the right mix of comic soap & feels. Nearly 20 years on, it still holds up as a hero film star.
From new starts, next parts, drawn films, & other worlds, Spider-Man stays in the swing – for at his heart, he is one we see in us. From Peter Parker’s fight with duty to Miles Morales finding his spot, the Spidey tale stays true. That is what brings us back, time & again. No matter which one, it’s about the fight for power & aim—and that gets to us, all the more now.