While the Marvel Cinematic Universe turned several Marvel comic book characters into household names, the famous web-slinger, Peter Parker/Spider-Man was one of the few who thrived on the big screen well before the franchise's inception. It all began with Spider-Man (2002), directed by Sam Raimi.

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Sadly, the original trilogy didn't end on a high note and more people noticed its flaws over time. Since then, other Spider-Man movies have come out and told incredible stories about the hero, his friends, and his villains. With nine films in total, there is something special in every Spider-Man film.

9 Spider-Man (2002) Had Significant Influence Amid Its Shortcomings

Spider-Man swinging from buildings in Spider-Man (2002)

Sam Raimi's Spider-Man (2002) follows a teenaged Peter Parker who gets bitten by a radioactive spider and develops spider-like powers. After inadvertently causing his Uncle Ben's death, Peter becomes the titular superhero, leading life by Ben's final words to him and fighting Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin.

Spider-Man's visuals and the writing of Peter and his love interest, Mary Jane Watson, leave something to be desired. However, many actors from 2002's Spider-Man are now synonymous with their characters. The film's cheesy dialogue and imagery give it a unique charm, which set a precedent for future Spider-Man movies.

8 Spider-Man 2 (2004) Took A Massive Leap Forward

Peter Parker loses his powers in Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2 takes place two years after the first movie. During this time, Peter struggles to balance his dual life while battling against his mentor, a scientist named Dr. Otto Octavius, aka Doc Ock. Spider-Man 2 offers a compelling insight into Peter's wants and needs, leading to a heartfelt dream sequence with his late Uncle Ben and other emotional scenes with his Aunt May.

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Molina's excellent performance as Doc Ock makes for a complex, beloved character. The only downsides are that Spider-Man 2 does retain its predecessor's silliness and Mary Jane's decision to confess her love for Peter wasn't a beloved choice among fans.

7 Spider-Man 3 (2007) Ended The Original Saga

Peter's Black Suit in Spider-Man 3 (2007)

The beginning of Spider-Man 3 showed Peter happier than ever in both of his lives. However, his livelihood gets threatened by a trio of villains and an alien symbiote bonds itself to him, causing further turmoil.

Despite adding unnecessary plot threads, Spider-Man 3 had better effects than its predecessor and laid the groundwork for crafting two more iconic villains. Raimi also did not want the symbiote storyline in the movie, which led to the cheesiness factor going up an extra notch. Spider-Man 3 is a great nostalgic rewatch, but it sadly didn't garner the same warm critical reception as its predecessors and ended the trilogy on an upsetting note.

6 The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) Proved to Be A Good Start To A New Take

Andrew Garfied as Spider-Man shooting web in The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Man was a darker and down-to-earth rebooted origin story. The story follows Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), as he learns to use his gifts, finds out the mysteries of his late parents, and squares off against an old family friend, Dr. Curt Connors, who uses a serum to transform himself into a lizard.

The Amazing Spider-Man thrives on its performances, as the actors balance familiarity with freshness when portraying these iconic characters. Garfield gives an entertaining and witty take on the web-slinger. Peter's love interest, Gwen Stacy, is equally enjoyable as the two have top-notch chemistry. Its only downsides are some dialogue's attempts at being too similar to Spider-Man (2002) and its underwhelming villain.

5 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) Tried To Launch A Cinematic Universe

Spider-Man and Rhino in The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Despite mixed praise, The Amazing Spider-Man did well enough to warrant a sequel. Thus, viewers received The Amazing Spider-Man 2 two years later. Peter grapples with his past, future, and the mysteries surrounding to his friend Harry Osborn's company, Oscorp.

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Like Spider-Man 3, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 overloaded itself with various villains and plot threads. However, the film blends several stories and styles in a failed attempt to launch a new Spider-Man universe. As such, few can fully appreciate the film's better aspects, like Gwen's tragic storyline and the excellent performances of the cast.

4 Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) Had The Most Fun With The Character

Spider-Man Homecoming's Truck Scene

Although Spider-Man (Tom Holland) debuted in Captain America: Civil War with a glossed-over origin, he would not star in his solo movie until a year later in Spider-Man: Homecoming. In the film, Peter Parker performs his Spider-Man duties as a street-level superhero and tries to become an Avenger by taking down an advanced weapon smuggling ring that's led by Adrian Toomes.

Holland gives a humble and endearing youthful innocence to Peter Parker and Homecoming boasts various entertaining shenanigans. Keaton brings theatrics and a one-of-a-kind menacing aura to Adrian Toomes that helps the audience understand Peter's helplessness. However, Homecoming doesn't fully nail its source material's depth and isn't considered to be accurate to the comics.

3 Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018) Established A Distinctive Identity

The Spider-Men in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse followed young teen Miles Morales, who learns to be the Spider-Man of his universe after his world's Peter Parker dies while trying to stop a villain known as Kingpin. Miles finds his way with the help of five other spider-powered individuals from different universes.

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Into The Spider-Verse cleverly uses humor and crafts distinct and original identities for all its spider-powered characters and their journeys. Its voice cast is undeniably talented and the animation style immerses viewers in its comic book world. The only disappointments were its financial results and the few updates on its sequel, Across The Spider-Verse.

2 Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) Was A Middle-Of-The-Road Flick

Spider-Man vs. Mysterio in Spider-Man Far From Home.

Spider-Man: Far from Home followed Peter Parker as he mourns Tony Stark's death from Avengers: Endgame while the world expects him to fill Stark's shoes. Things grow more challenging for Peter due to the main antagonist, Quentin Beck, aka Mysterio, and his plans.

The film has some engaging action sequences. For example, Mysterio's illusions delve into Peter's insecurities and mess with his head. Far From Home has some enjoyable, relatable drama in Peter's awkward interactions with his schoolmates. Despite Gyllenhaal's entertaining performance, his association with Stark was somewhat disappointing. However, Far From Home marks the beginning of Peter and MJ's beloved relationship.

1 Spider-Man: No Way Home Served As A Passionate Tribute

Spider-Man and MJ in Spider-Man No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home saw Peter and his loved ones struggling with his outed identity due to Far from Home's events. Peter turns to Doctor Stephen Strange for help, who accidentally casts a corrupted spell that brings multiple characters into their universe, setting Peter on a new path.

No Way Home received praise for its fanservice and for making the MCU's Spider-Man more in line with his previous movie and comic book counterparts. No Way Home played on the strengths of its characters and prior Spider-Man films while patching up their weaknesses. While the film wasn't perfect, it did right by its love for the web-slinger.

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