Mumbai: With Spider-Man: Brand New Day set to hit theatres soon, fans are revisiting some of the most iconic films featuring Marvel’s friendly neighbourhood superhero. From Tobey Maguire’s emotional portrayal to Tom Holland’s Marvel Cinematic Universe adventures and the Oscar-winning animated Spider-Verse films, the franchise has delivered several critically acclaimed entries over the years.
Based on IMDb ratings, here are seven of the highest-rated Spider-Man films that continue to define the franchise.
1. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) – IMDb: 8.5
Widely regarded as one of the finest animated superhero films ever made, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse follows Miles Morales as he travels across the multiverse, encountering different Spider-People while facing impossible choices.
The film earned widespread praise for its groundbreaking animation, emotional storytelling and action sequences.
2. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) – IMDb: 8.4
The Academy Award-winning Into the Spider-Verse introduced audiences to Miles Morales and reinvented Spider-Man for a new generation.
Its unique visual style, humour and heartfelt coming-of-age story helped redefine animated superhero cinema.
3. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – IMDb: 8.2
Tom Holland’s third standalone Spider-Man film became a global blockbuster by bringing together characters and villains from previous Spider-Man universes.
Featuring Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield alongside Holland, the film combined nostalgia with emotional storytelling and remains one of the highest-grossing superhero films ever made.
4. Spider-Man 2 (2004) – IMDb: 7.9
Directed by Sam Raimi, Spider-Man 2 is often considered one of the greatest superhero films ever made.
The movie explores Peter Parker’s struggle to balance personal life with responsibility while facing the iconic Doctor Octopus.
5. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – IMDb: 7.4
Tom Holland’s first solo outing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced a younger Peter Parker navigating school life while learning what it truly means to be a superhero.
Michael Keaton’s performance as the Vulture was widely praised.
6. Spider-Man (2002) – IMDb: 7.4
The film that launched the modern Spider-Man era, Spider-Man introduced Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker and Willem Dafoe as the Green Goblin.
Its success paved the way for the superhero boom that followed in Hollywood.
7. The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) – IMDb: 6.9
Andrew Garfield’s first appearance as Spider-Man offered a different interpretation of Peter Parker, focusing on his relationship with Gwen Stacy and his search for answers about his parents.
The film also featured Emma Stone and Rhys Ifans in key roles.
Excitement builds for Brand New Day
The upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks Tom Holland’s fourth solo outing as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film follows Peter Parker after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where the world no longer remembers his identity.
With anticipation running high, these seven films offer fans the perfect way to revisit Spider-Man’s cinematic journey before the next chapter swings into theatres.
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