Not sure where to start? Here’s the Spider-Man movie watch order, from the Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield eras to Tom Holland, with release years.
The Spider-Man movie watch order often confuses new viewers. Three actors have played the character since 2002, and each has his own storyline.
The easiest way is to watch the films by release year. This way, viewers follow Peter Parker’s journey from one era to the next.
Tobey Maguire Era (2002 to 2007)
Sam Raimi directed this first trilogy. Tobey Maguire plays Peter Parker, a teenager who gains powers after being bitten by a spider. The first film came out in 2002.
Spider-Man 2 followed in 2004. Many viewers consider it the best film in the trilogy, with Doctor Octopus as the main villain. Spider-Man 3 premiered in 2007 and features Sandman, Venom, and Harry Osborn.
The order is Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), then Spider-Man 3 (2007). All three films stand on their own, so viewers don’t need to watch any other film first.
Andrew Garfield Era (2012 to 2014)
Sony restarted the story with The Amazing Spider-Man in 2012. Marc Webb directed, and Andrew Garfield took on the role of Peter Parker. The film spends a lot of time on the background of Peter’s parents.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 came out in 2014. Peter faces Electro and the Green Goblin, while his relationship with Gwen Stacy is at the heart of the story. The series ended after two films.
Garfield returns in Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021. Viewers should finish these two films first so his return carries more weight. Doing so also keeps the Spider-Man watch order tidy before moving on to the latest era.
Tom Holland Era in the MCU (2016 to Present)
Tom Holland first appeared as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War in 2016. Marvel Studios and Sony manage the character together, so Holland’s films connect directly to the Avengers films.
The release order is Civil War (2016), Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Far From Home (2019) and No Way Home (2021) follow. Viewers need to watch both Avengers films so Peter’s storyline stays continuous.
The fourth film is titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Sony and Marvel announced its release date on July 31, 2026, with Destin Cretton as director. The story picks up from the end of No Way Home, when everyone forgets Peter Parker. Holland and Zendaya return to star together with Sadie Sink.
Viewers who want to follow Holland’s whole story only need to watch the six films above in order, then finish with Brand New Day. With this Spider-Man watch order, no part of the story is missed.