The Spider-Man Motion pictures, Ranked From Worst to Greatest

11. Spider-Man 3 (2007)

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A bizarre parody of the sooner, much better Sam Raimi Spider-Man motion pictures, Spider-Man 3 was closely criticized upon its launch and rightfully so.

However the years have been form to it, partly due to the reservoir of memes that developed in its wake. No film — save possibly Lord of the Rings or the Star Wars prequel trilogy — has been as liable for as many GIFs and memes as Spider-Man 3. In that respect re-watching it’s a new, distinctive expertise. Upon its launch it was bloated and unusual, in 2021 it is an unbelievable quantity of enjoyable. 

— Mark Serrels

The place to look at it: Spider-Man 3 out there to hire or purchase on Amazon Prime Video, and is out there to stream on Starz, which prices $8.99 per thirty days after a one week free trial.

10. Venom (2018)

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I watched Venom on a primary date and promptly fell asleep midway by way of. In the midst of a loud, crowded cinema. My apologies to followers of the toothy symbiote.

— Steph Panecasio

The place to look at it: Venom is on the market to hire or purchase on Amazon Prime Video, or to stream by way of FuboTV, which prices $64.99 per thirty days.

9. Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)

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It is uncommon for a sequel to outperform the unique, however Venom: Let There Be Carnage does so in each attainable means. It is funnier by a mile, the motion is far improved and the general story is significantly extra compelling. Plus this film really finishes the origin story framework began within the first movie, with our foremost character lastly deciding to be the “the deadly protector” anti-hero Venom. In the event you preferred the primary film, you are going to love this sequel. And in the event you weren’t completely offered on the unique Venom, there’s each likelihood you may like this film much more.

— Russell Holly

The place to look at it: Let There Be Carnage opened Oct. 1 within the US, and can hit UK theaters Oct. 15, whereas Australia has to attend till Nov. 25.

8. The Superb Spider-Man 2 (2014)

All of the work The Superb Spider-Man did to arrange Peter as a rough-around-the-edges Spider-Man who nonetheless had some determining to do when it comes to his ethical compass, got here crashing in on itself on this sequel.

Peter turned essentially the most chatty and assured Spidey iteration, torn between dragging Gwen into his drama, rekindling friendships from when he was a barely acutely aware pre-teen (no surprise Harry was confused when Peter turned up at his door step) and exploding a poor man with electrical energy. Let’s undoubtedly not point out the more and more awkward scenes with Aunt Might.

As bloated and chaotic as Maguire’s Spider-Man 3. It’s going to offer you nightmares concerning the Inexperienced Goblin and never for the proper causes.

— Jennifer Bisset

The place to look at it: The Superb Spider-Man 2 is out there to hire or purchase from Amazon Prime Video.

7. Spider-Man: Far From Dwelling (2019)

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In a post-blip world, this Spider Man flick does an awesome job of returning to the core of what I like concerning the motion pictures usually. The romance and awkwardness between Peter and MJ provides a extremely nostalgic really feel to this one, even when the remainder of the movie is extra flash than substance at occasions. 

The consequences are spectacular, the twist is ok and Jake Gyllenhaal is a charismatic addition to the franchise — however what we care most about is Peter and his associates. Which is strictly what these movies thrive on! Sure, he swings and has loopy spider expertise, however he is additionally a highschool child with a loopy crush on his finest buddy. Seeing him cope with that as effectively as an element-controlling villain hellbent on destroying the world and the grief from the loss of life of his mentor? That is what I am right here for.

— Steph Panecasio

The place to look at it: Spider-Man: Far From House is out there to hire or purchase from Amazon Prime Video, and in addition out there to stream by way of FuboTV, which prices $64.99 per thirty days.

6. The Superb Spider-Man (2012)

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I am right here to inform you that this film’s rap for being a reasonably mediocre movie is — effectively, it is solely considerably truthful.

The fittingly named Marc Webb, who directed (500) Days of Summer time, made the entire first third of this film really feel like a small impartial movie. Peter goggling at Gwen from throughout the classroom. ‘Til Kingdom Come, initially written by Coldplay to be carried out with Johnny Money, taking part in over the skateboard scene.

After which there’s Peter’s Spider-Man actions really mirroring skateboarding strikes, in addition to being extra spider-like than his counterparts. Andrew Garfield’s stutter, jazz palms and basic endearing weirdness. The surprisingly horny naked chest scene.

Some components of this film rule. If solely its comedy wasn’t so cringe and compelled. If solely there weren’t so many miserable deaths. Garfield is underrated and I hope he will get one other likelihood by way of the multiverse in Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man 3.

— Jennifer Bisset

The place to look at it: The Superb Spider-Man is out there to hire or purchase on Amazon Prime Video, and in addition out there to stream on Starz, which prices $8.99 per thirty days.

5. Spider-Man (2002)

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As somebody who’s deathly afraid of spiders, I held out on watching this for the longest time, however regardless of some moments the place the arachnophobia received its fangs into me, it is effectively definitely worth the watch. From the overwhelmingly theatrical portrayal of Inexperienced Goblin by way of to some genuinely shifting moments (Uncle Ben, I am lookin’ at you), the entire thing was a trip from begin to end. 

Positive, watching it again now has me cringing at among the memes, nevertheless it’s a genuinely nice place to begin with some spectacular motion and precisely the correct amount of ridiculousness for a superhero film. Sam Raimi balanced the foolish with the intense — one thing extra trendy superhero flicks ought to take inspiration from. It is not all solemn faces and punching! All in all, it is price it only for the performances from JK Simmons and Willem Dafoe alone. 

— Steph Panecasio

The place to look at it: Spider-Man is out there to hire or purchase from Amazon Prime Video, and in addition out there to stream on Starz, which prices $8.99 per thirty days.

4. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

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It is arduous to get enthusiastic about one other reboot. However when Spider-Man Homecoming got here alongside, bringing Spider-Man into the MCU, it was clear this one could be price it. In bypassing the character’s well-worn origin story, the franchise received a contemporary feeling launch that higher served Peter Parker’s growth and ensured a extra stable basis for the comply with up. 

Peter, MJ, Ned and the remainder of the crew made for plausible highschool college students — quirky and nonetheless new to the world. And as a lot as angst is constructed into Spider-Man’s DNA together with these spidey-bits, Tom Holland delivered a lighter, nearly irritatingly buoyant Peter Parker, just like the energetic child brother you may’t assist however love.

— Erin Carson

The place to look at it: Spider-Man: Homecoming is out there to hire or purchase from Amazon Prime Video, and in addition out there to stream by way of FuboTV, which prices $64.99 per thirty days.

3. Spider-Man: No Means Dwelling (2021)

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And right here it’s. After all of the hype, the record-breaking trailer, the rumors of returning villains — Spider-Man: No Means Dwelling does not prime this record, however let’s simply say it is tremendous, tremendous satisfying. Primarily a fruits of 20 years of Spider-Man motion pictures, it manages to service the followers, string collectively a remarkably clear plot (until you are not paying consideration and know nothing about Spider-Man usually) and elevate Tom Holland’s Peter Parker into mature, attention-grabbing, advanced territory worthy of seeing him take over as the subsequent Tony Stark. Oh, and it has its personal model of the Spider-Man pointing at Spider-Man meme. A winner.

— Jennifer Bisset

2. Spider-Man 2 (2004)

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Pizza time. The second live-action Spidey journey capitalizes on the momentum constructed up within the first film and sends Peter Parker on an unbelievable journey that riffs on the traditional Spider-Man No Extra comedian storyline superbly.

It additionally boasts a killer villain in Alfred Molina’s Physician Octopus. The surgical procedure room scene is traditional Sam Raimi and stays completely chilling 17 years later. His battle with Spidey on the prepare is a visible pleasure too — No Means Dwelling higher do that man justice.

The tie-in online game was glorious too; it captured the enjoyment of web-swinging round Manhattan to a level that wasn’t equaled till the 2018 PS4 sport.

— Sean Keane

The place to look at it: Spider-Man 2 is out there to hire of purchase on Amazon Prime Video, and in addition out there to stream on Starz, which prices $8.99 per thirty days.

1. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

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Into the Spider-Verse is so good, we’ve got two entries on the purpose.

Into the Spider-Verse is not simply the very best Spider-Man film ever made, it is the very best superhero film ever made, interval. 

The speedy hearth tempo, the visible prospers, the razor-tight script, the pitch excellent characterization. Into The Spider-Verse sidesteps tropes and creates a world so dense with particulars it rewards a number of, a number of viewings. It is as unforgettable on its tenth viewing because it was on the primary. An ideal film.

— Mark Serrels

Mark Serrels is completely proper. That being mentioned, Into the Spider-Verse is a lot extra than simply the very best superhero film — it is an animated characteristic that experiments with visible aesthetics, variable framerates and groundbreaking strategies to current us with one thing utterly in contrast to some other piece of characteristic animation in the marketplace. This Spider-Man is saving us from the mediocrity of one other by-the-numbers animated movie. 

It does not damage that it is the solely Spider-Man movie courageous sufficient to let Peter Parker develop up and transfer on, both. Miles Morales perpetually.

— Sean Buckley

The place to look at it: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is out there to hire or purchase from Amazon Prime Video.