Few superheroes have been rebooted as many times as Spider-Man, yet each iteration finds a new audience. With nine live-action films and two animated adventures spanning three distinct continuities, keeping track of which Peter Parker belongs where can feel like a multiverse in itself. This guide untangles the web — from the 2002 original to the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day in July 2026 — so you can watch with confidence.
First Spider-Man film released: 2002 · Number of live-action film series: 3 · Total live-action films (as of 2025): 9 · Next scheduled film: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 2026)
Quick snapshot
Nine live-action films, one pattern: the franchise has been rebooted twice, but each series shares the same DNA — a teenager from Queens gaining powers and grappling with responsibility.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| First Spider-Man film | Spider-Man (2002), directed by Sam Raimi |
| Total Spider-Man films (live-action) | 9 (as of 2025) |
| Next scheduled release | Spider-Man: Brand New Day, July 29, 2026 |
| Actors who played Spider-Man | Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland |
How to Watch Spider-Man Movies in Order?
Release order vs. chronological order
For a first-time viewer, the simplest approach is release order. Start with Spider-Man (2002) and continue through the Raimi trilogy, then the Webb duology, then the MCU films. Collider’s watch-order guide (Collider, a film and entertainment publication) recommends this sequence because it respects the evolving visual style and storytelling of each era. If you want to include the animated Spider-Verse films, place Into the Spider-Verse (2018) after Venom (2018) but before Far From Home (2019).
Chronological order within the MCU timeline requires inserting Captain America: Civil War (2016) before Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), and Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Endgame (2019) before Far From Home (2019). Inverse’s analysis (Inverse, a tech and culture publication) confirms this arrangement aligns with the MCU’s internal timeline.
- Start with Spider-Man (2002) – the Raimi trilogy opener.
- Continue through Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007).
- Move to the
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