Spider-Man Movies in Order: The Best Watch Order
Key takeaways
- Release order is the simplest way to watch the 10 Spider-Man-led theatrical films.
- The films follow four separate continuities: Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland, and Miles Morales.
- MCU crossover movies add context to Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films but aren’t Spider-Man-led movies.
- Venom, Morbius and other Sony character spin-offs are optional, not required viewing.
Table of contents
- Spider-Man Movies in Order: The Best Watch Order
- Key takeaways
- Table of contents
- Spider-Man movies in release order
- Watch the movies by Spider-Man actor
- Tobey Maguire: the original trilogy
- Andrew Garfield: The Amazing Spider-Man films
- Tom Holland: the MCU Spider-Man films
- Miles Morales: the animated Spider-Verse films
- Where do the MCU crossover movies fit?
- Should you watch Spider-Man movies in chronological order?
- Do Venom, Morbius and other Sony films count?
- Frequently asked questions
- What is the first Spider-Man movie to watch?
- Are the Spider-Man reboots connected?
- What order should I watch the Spider-Verse movies?
- The easiest watch plan
Spider-Man movies in release order
The simplest way to watch the Spider-Man movies is in release order. That keeps each reboot and animated series in its own sequence, while showing how the films reached audiences. There are 10 released theatrical films centered on Spider-Man: three starring Tobey Maguire, two with Andrew Garfield, three with Tom Holland, and two animated films focused on Miles Morales. Film-series lists and watch-order guides can differ in what they count, so this list covers Spider-Man-led films—not every Marvel movie or spin-off.
| Order | Movie | Spider-Man continuity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spider-Man (2002) | Tobey Maguire |
| 2 | Spider-Man 2 (2004) | Tobey Maguire |
| 3 | Spider-Man 3 (2007) | Tobey Maguire |
| 4 | The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) | Andrew Garfield |
| 5 | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) | Andrew Garfield |
| 6 | Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) | Tom Holland, MCU |
| 7 | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) | Miles Morales, animated |
| 8 | Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) | Tom Holland, MCU |
| 9 | Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) | Tom Holland, MCU |
| 10 | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) | Miles Morales, animated |
For a first-time watch, follow that order. It preserves each series’ intended progression without suggesting that all 10 films take place in one continuous timeline. The live-action movies feature different versions of Spider-Man, while the animated films tell a separate, connected story about Miles Morales. IGN’s guide also distinguishes the different film sequences.
Watch the movies by Spider-Man actor
Tobey Maguire: the original trilogy
- Spider-Man (2002)
- Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Sam Raimi’s trilogy is a complete sequence, so watch the films in release order. Start with the 2002 movie, which introduces Maguire’s Peter Parker, and continue through the two sequels.
Andrew Garfield: The Amazing Spider-Man films
- The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
These two films form their own run, with Garfield playing Peter Parker. You can watch them together without first seeing the Maguire trilogy; they begin a separate version of the character rather than continuing that story.
Tom Holland: the MCU Spider-Man films
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
These are the three Spider-Man-led films starring Holland. Unlike the earlier live-action series, they’re part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), so a little extra viewing helps explain Peter Parker’s place in the wider story.
Miles Morales: the animated Spider-Verse films
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
Watch these in order. They’re not side stories to the live-action films: Miles Morales is the central Spider-Man, and the second movie continues his animated storyline. The two films belong together even if you skip the other Spider-Man continuities.
Where do the MCU crossover movies fit?
If you want the broader MCU context for Holland’s Spider-Man, add three films to his sequence. In release order, the relevant watchlist is:
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Civil War introduces Holland’s Peter Parker to the MCU. Infinity War and Endgame provide important context for the events leading into Far From Home. These are MCU crossover films, not additional Spider-Man-led movies, which is why they don’t appear in the 10-film list above. Spider-Man movie guides commonly separate those crossover appearances from the standalone films.
Should you watch Spider-Man movies in chronological order?
For most viewers, release order is the clearer choice. There isn’t one useful chronological timeline for every film: the Maguire and Garfield movies are separate reboots, the Holland films fit into the MCU, and the animated Spider-Verse movies follow Miles Morales. Sorting them by fictional events would mix continuities rather than give you one straightforward story.
If you’re watching only one set, use its internal order: Maguire’s three films, Garfield’s two, Holland’s three (with the MCU crossovers if you want the full context), or the two Spider-Verse films. You don’t need to watch every version of Peter Parker before starting a different series.
Do Venom, Morbius and other Sony films count?
They’re related to Spider-Man through characters and the broader Sony film universe, but they aren’t Spider-Man-led movies. The related titles include Venom (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), Morbius (2022), Madame Web (2024), Venom: The Last Dance (2024) and Kraven the Hunter (2024). Broader Spider-Man film lists and IGN’s watch-order guide include some of these in discussions of Spider-Man-related movies.
You can treat them as an optional watchlist rather than adding them to the main Spider-Man sequence. Their inclusion depends on how broadly you define “Spider-Man movies,” and they aren’t required to follow the four central film continuities listed above.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first Spider-Man movie to watch?
Start with Spider-Man (2002) if you want the complete release-order watchlist. If you’re interested only in Holland’s MCU version, begin with Captain America: Civil War (2016) for context, then watch Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Are the Spider-Man reboots connected?
The Maguire and Garfield films each have their own sequences, and the Holland movies belong to the MCU. They shouldn’t be treated as one continuous story from the beginning. No Way Home connects different Spider-Man worlds, but you can still follow each earlier series on its own. Watch-order coverage discusses the films as distinct continuities.
What order should I watch the Spider-Verse movies?
Watch Into the Spider-Verse (2018) first, followed by Across the Spider-Verse (2023). They form a two-film animated sequence focused on Miles Morales.
The easiest watch plan
For a complete Spider-Man movie marathon, use the 10-film release-order list. For a shorter route, choose one continuity and watch its films in sequence. Add Civil War, Infinity War and Endgame if you want the surrounding MCU story for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, and keep the Sony character spin-offs separate from the main list.
