‘Spider-Man’ Movies in Order: Including No Way Home
In the last 20 years, we got a lot of Spider-Man movies. Probably more than any other superhero out there. We also had 4 different actors playing Peter Parker. With so many Spider-Man movies in such a short time, it is not always easy to know the best order of watching them. This is where our article will come in handy, because we will sort all Spider-Man movies in order, including the last one, No Way Home.
We will let you know how many Spider-Man movies are there, the best way to watch them, do you need to watch them in order, and can we expect to see more Spider-Man movies in the future. So let’s begin.
How many Spider-Man movies are there?
There are currently nine Spider-Man movies. Three with Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, two with Andrew Garfield, one with Shameik Moore and three with Tom Holland. Let’s check them out.
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy
- Spider-Man (2002)
- Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Marc Webb’s Spider-Man Duology
- The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
Jon Watts’s Spider-Man Trilogy
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
- Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Animated Spider-Man Movie
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
Spider-Man movies in order
We will sort Spider-Man movies in order of their respected universes, but also, how you should watch them before No Way Home, which actually brings them all together, to some extent.
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy
Sam Raimi first started directing Spider-Man movies with Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker. It could be said that those Spider-Man movies started this golden age of superhero movies we currently live in. They were also hugely successful and have a huge fan base all over the world even today.
Spider-Man (2002)
Student Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is bitten by a genetically modified spider. Peter soon discovers that he possesses extraordinary powers: he is gifted with the power and abilities of spiders with particularly sharpened spider senses.
Meanwhile, megalomaniac businessman, Norman Osborn (Willem Dafoe) is also going through some unusual changes. The experimental formula exploded in his face, increasing his intelligence and strength, but at the same time driving him crazy. He becomes the Green Goblin, Spider-Man’s greatest enemy, who will put Peter Parker’s vow to fight crime and help the innocent to the ultimate test.
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
After two years since he was bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter Parker / Spider-man (Tobey Maguire) is facing new challenges, reconciling his “gift and curse”. As a college student, tormented by his secret, he discovers that relationships with all those dear to him are in danger if they find out his secret identity. Parker’s longing for Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst) grows stronger as he struggles with the urge to reveal his other face to her and declare his love for her.
Friendship with Harry Osborne (James Franco) is eroded by Harry’s desire to avenge his father and destroy Spider-Man. Even his aunt May (Rosemary Harris), devastated after her husband’s death, harbors suspicions about her nephew Peter. Things get even more complicated when he is confronted by a new villain, Dr. Otto Octavius - Doc Ock (Alfred Molina), a man who can use a neuro-chip in his head to control mechanical grips on his back.
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
When Peter’s (Tobey Maguire) suit suddenly changes color and heightens his powers, he too changes, showing his dark and vengeful side that he is trying to control. Under the influence of the suit, he becomes overconfident and begins to neglect the people he loves the most.
Forced to choose between the alluring powers of a new suit and the compassionate hero he once was, he must defeat personal demons as his two worst enemies, Sandman and Venom, combine their powers and a desire for revenge that threatens Peter and all he loves.
Marc Webb’s Spider-Man Duology
Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man movies are a reboot of Sam Raimi’s trilogy. Andrew Garfield stars as Peter Parker in these two movies. Unfortunately, it hasn’t earned enough at the box office to justify making a trilogy. Again, it is good to watch these two movies before watching No Way Home.
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
This is the story of Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), an insecure high school student who was abandoned by his parents as a child and left to Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Field). Like other teenagers, Peter tries to find himself, but also to discover more about his family. When he finds a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins to understand the circumstances that led to his parents’ disappearance.
This brings him directly to the Oscorp Corporation and the laboratory of Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans), his father’s former partner. Peter will soon have to make big decisions that will shape his destiny and make him a hero.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there is no better feeling than when he swings between skyscrapers, when everyone accepts him as a hero and when he spends time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man is no easy task… because only Spider-Man can protect his fellow citizens from the terrifying enemies that threaten the city.
With the arrival of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter will have to face a villain much more powerful than himself. And when his old friend Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan) returns to the city, Peter will realize that all his enemies are connected by one thing: the OsCorp Corporation.
Jon Watts’s Spider-Man Trilogy
And we came to the current Spider-Man and, for now, its movie trilogy. Tom Holland as Peter Parker this time. Holland wasn’t only Peter Parker/Spider-Man in these three movies, he also starred in multiple other MCU movies, such as Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. Of course, these movies are crucial to be watched in order by their release date.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Excited about the experience he has had with the Avengers, Peter returns to the house where he lives with Aunt May, where he is kept under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark.
Peter tries to return to his normal daily routine, although he is prevented from doing so by the thought that he still has to prove himself as a real superhero. And the right moment for that may come much earlier than Peter had hoped, when a new villain appears in the city – The Vulture (Michael Keaton).
Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)
After the event with the Avengers, Peter Parker along with Ned, MJ and the rest of the team goes on a trip to Europe but his summer plans will be disrupted by Nick Fury who needs Spider-Man’s help in fighting powerful elemental beings.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
For the first time in the history of Spider-Man, the identity of our friendly hero from the neighborhood has been revealed and he is no longer able to separate his normal life from the high risks of a superhero. When he seeks help from Dr. Strange, the stakes get even bigger, forcing him to discover what it really means to be Spider-Man.
Without a lot of spoilers, No Way Home connects all Spider-Man movies that we have put on this list. That is why it would be good to watch them all before watching Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man in other MCU movies
Spider-Man first appeared in the MCU in Captain America: Civil War movie. After that, he stared in his solo movie, but also had other appearances in the MCU. So let’s see in which order you should be watching Spider-Man movies in the MCU.
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” continues where “Avengers 2: The Age of Ultron” ended. Steve Rogers is leading a new team of Avengers (including Spider-Man) in an effort to preserve humanity.
This is the first movie in the MCU featuring Tom Holland’s Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in the hit “Captain America: Civil War” begins to act independently under his newfound identity in the Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Excited about the experience he had with the Avengers, Peter returns to the house where he lives with Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), where he is kept under the watchful eye by his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). Peter tries to return to his normal daily routine, although he is prevented from doing so by the thought that he still has to prove himself a real superhero… And the right moment for that may come much earlier than Peter hoped, when a new villain appears in the city – The Vulture (Michael Keaton).
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War is an unprecedented ten-year film journey that encompasses the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. It brings to the canvas the final, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their superhero allies must be willing to sacrifice everything to defeat the mighty Thanos before he ends the universe with his destruction and destruction.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
After the devastating events in the movie Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of the remaining allies, the Avengers reunite to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to space.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
After the event with the Avengers, Peter Parker and his friends go on a summer vacation to Europe. But their peaceful vacation is interrupted by the dangerous Mysterio.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
For the first time in the history of Spider-Man, the identity of our friendly hero from the neighborhood has been revealed and he is no longer able to separate his normal life from the high risks of a superhero. When he asks for Dr. Strange’s help, the stakes get even bigger, forcing him to discover what it really means to be Spider-Man.
Spider-Man animated movies
There is currently only one Spider-Man animated movie, with more to come soon. We currently know there are two more sequels to Into the Spider-Verse in the works, called Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Part One and Part Two.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
It’s about the new Spider-Man world and a completely different story that will make us rethink everything we’ve known so far about the world’s most famous Spider-Man. We are introduced to the story by a teenager from Brooklyn – Miles Morales, who reveals the unlimited possibilities of the Spider-Man world, but also he is not alone.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is not connected to No Way Home, and because of that we have sorted it as a bonus movie. Still, it has a lot of references to other Spider-Man movies, so it can be watched here, at the end. It also should be said, that this is one of the best Spider-Man movies ever, and if you haven’t watched it, we would definitely recommend it.