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Spider-Man movies: What is the best order to watch them in?

THERE have been many Spider-Man films over the years, with cast reboots and spin-off stories.

The character has even made an appearance in films outside of the Spider-Man franchise, such as Captain America: Civil War.

Fans what to know what order they should watch the films in
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Fans what to know what order they should watch the films inCredit: Alamy

What is the best order to watch the Spider-Man movies?

We'll go through the films in chronological order, starting with the earliest film.

Spider-Man

Tobey Maguire was the original Spider-Man
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Tobey Maguire was the original Spider-ManCredit: Sony

The original Spider-Man movie for millennials is likely to be the most favoured of the lot, with Tobey Maguire as the title character.

Kirsten Dunst starred as Mary Jane Watson, the woman Spider-Man is hopelessly devoted to.

You can watch their iconic kiss at the end of the article.

Spider-Man 2

Doctor Ock in Spider-Man 2
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Doctor Ock in Spider-Man 2Credit: Sony

Doc Ock is the new enemy Spider-Man must face in the follow-up movie.

Meanwhile things aren't going well with Mary Jane and Peter is struggling with his powers.

Spider-Man 3

The iconic kiss from the first Spider-Man movie
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The iconic kiss from the first Spider-Man movieCredit: Kobal Collection

This is the final film from the first Spider-Man movie series starring Tobey Maguire.

The critical response was less kind to this 2007 installment, but it's the next one to watch if you want to see them in order.

In this film Peter Parker's ego has inflated and there are multiple villains to face, but most notably Sandman.

The Amazing Spider-Man

Andrew Garfield became the face of Spider-Man
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Andrew Garfield became the face of Spider-Man

Fast forward to 2012, and there's a new generation of Spider-Man - this time with Andrew Garfield as the superhero.

It focuses on a young Peter Parker and new villians.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Andrew Garfield starred in two Spider-Man movies
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Andrew Garfield starred in two Spider-Man moviesCredit: Columbia Pictures

Electro and Harry Osborn are the villains in this movie.

Emma Stone stars as Mary Jane Watson, meaning casting stayed similar between both the Spider-Man film series.

There wasn't a part three for Andrew like there was in the Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man age.

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Tom Holland as Spider-Man
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Tom Holland as Spider-ManCredit: Rex Features

This next film was the first collaboration between Sony and Marvel.

Tom Holland is Spider-Man here and the all-star cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Zendaya, Donald Glover.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

This animated film showed how Peter Parker became Spiderman
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This animated film showed how Peter Parker became SpidermanCredit: Kobal Collection - Rex Features

This animated action adventure will appeal to kids more.

It goes right back to the start where Peter is first bitten by a spider.

It released in 2018.

Spider-Man: Far From Home

This is currently the newest Spider-Man film, having been released in 2019.

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Tom Holland stars as Spider-Man again with Zendaya as his character's love interest.

Spider-Man fans are excited for an upcoming film with the original two Peter Parker actors.

Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maguire's Spiderman kiss
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