🕷️Best Spider-Man Movies Ranked
Spider-Man films have evolved across live-action and animated eras, sparking endless fan debates on which best capture the hero's wit, responsibility, and spectacle. From Raimi classics to MCU entries and multiverse animations, each brings unique strengths and flaws. Vote to rank your favorites.
What counts: Best balances critical acclaim, audience impact, storytelling, and spectacle; only ~12 major films exist so this ranks the 25 most discussed entries with approximate figures
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse▲ Rising
This animated triumph redefined the character by embracing multiple Spider-heroes in a visually inventive multiverse tale. Its breakthrough moment came with the bold art style shift that mirrored Miles' growth from unsure teen to confident hero. It earns the top spot for innovation that still feels fresh.
Year: 2018RT Score: 9.7/10Box Office: 384 $MDirector: Runtime: 117 min
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61Spider-Man▲ Rising
Raimi's origin story launched the modern superhero boom with grounded action and a memorable Green Goblin fight. The upside-down kiss became an instant cultural moment. It holds strong for launching the character's cinematic era with charm.
Year: 2002RT Score: 8.9/10Box Office: 825 $MDirector: Runtime: 121 min
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32Spider-Man 2▲ Rising
Sam Raimi's sequel deepened Peter Parker's internal conflict as he questioned his powers while facing Doctor Octopus. The train rescue sequence stands as a signature heroic peak. It ranks high for balancing spectacle with personal stakes better than most entries.
Year: 2004RT Score: 9.3/10Box Office: 784 $MDirector: Runtime: 127 min
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28Spider-Man: No Way Home▲ Rising
The MCU entry delivered fan-service payoff by uniting three Spider-Men against multiverse threats. Its emotional peak came in the final act choices that honored legacy heroes. It earns this placement for delivering the crossover many waited decades to see.
Year: 2021RT Score: 9.3/10Box Office: 1,920 $MDirector: Runtime: 148 min
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26Spider-Man: Homecoming▲ Rising
Tom Holland's debut integrated Spider-Man into the MCU with a high-school focus and Vulture as a relatable foe. The ferry rescue moment highlighted his growth. It ranks for balancing teen comedy with heroics.
Year: 2017RT Score: 8.7/10Box Office: 880 $MDirector: Runtime: 133 min
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25Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse▲ Rising
The sequel expanded the multiverse with stunning new animation styles while deepening Miles and Gwen's story. Its cliffhanger ending left audiences buzzing. It ranks here for raising the bar on visual ambition.
Year: 2023RT Score: 9.5/10Box Office: 690 $MDirector: Runtime: 140 min
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18Spider-Man Unlimited▲ Rising
The 90s animated series pilot movie sent Spider-Man to a Counter-Earth with new twists. Its arc explored isolation themes. It ranks for bold animated experimentation.
Year: 1999RT Score: 5.5/10Box Office: —Director: Runtime: 90 min
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12Raimi's finale tried to juggle multiple villains and Peter's dark symbiote turn but struggled under its own weight. The Sandman reveal offered emotional weight amid the chaos. It lands mid-pack for ambition despite flaws.
Year: 2007RT Score: 6.3/10Box Office: 895 $MDirector: Runtime: 139 min
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11Spider-Man: Far From Home▲ Rising
The sequel leaned into post-Endgame mystery with Mysterio's illusions creating trippy action. Peter's Europe trip mixed humor and stakes well. It earns this spot for clever twists and lighter tone.
Year: 2019RT Score: 8.6/10Box Office: 1,130 $MDirector: Runtime: 129 min
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11Andrew Garfield's reboot brought a fresh take emphasizing detective work and a more rebellious Peter. The Lizard battle and web-slinging sequences shone. It earns its spot for strong chemistry and grounded tone.
Year: 2012RT Score: 7.2/10Box Office: 758 $MDirector: Runtime: 136 min
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8Garfield returned for an expanded story with Electro and a darker Green Goblin arc. The high-school romance and web action kept momentum. It ranks for visual flair despite narrative bloat.
Year: 2014RT Score: 5.9/10Box Office: 709 $MDirector: Runtime: 142 min
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8▲ Rising
This TV sequel continued the 70s take with more focus on daily heroics and a new villain. Its arc showed Peter balancing journalism and powers. It ranks for early TV charm.
Year: 1978RT Score: 5.8/10Box Office: —Director: Runtime: 98 min
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6▲ Rising
Fan-edited versions highlight different pacing but the core story remains the same multiverse win. It reinforces the original's strengths.
Year: 2018RT Score: 9/10Box Office: 384 $MDirector: Runtime: 117 min
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5A 90s TV compilation film recut from animated episodes featuring the Hobgoblin threat. Its story arc revisited classic foes. It earns a spot for nostalgic animated fans.
Year: 1997RT Score: 6.2/10Box Office: —Director: Runtime: 85 min
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-2The extended edition adds minor scenes but keeps the core Doctor Octopus arc intact. It strengthens the emotional beats slightly.
Year: 2004RT Score: 9/10Box Office: 784 $MDirector: Runtime: 135 min
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-2This animated series pilot compilation brought a fresh take on high-school Peter with strong villains. Its arc focused on classic growth.
Year: 2008RT Score: 8.5/10Box Office: —Director: Runtime: 95 min
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-2▼ Falling
The TV movie introduced Nicholas Hammond's Spider-Man in a grounded, low-budget take on the origin. Its signature moment was the wall-crawling stunts using practical effects. It earns inclusion for pioneering the live-action version.
Year: 1977RT Score: 6.5/10Box Office: —Director: Runtime: 92 min
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-8▼ Falling
A compilation of key arcs from the beloved 90s cartoon focusing on the clone saga. Its signature was the multiverse seeds planted early. It earns placement for nostalgic impact.
Year: 1995RT Score: 7/10Box Office: —Director: Runtime: 120 min
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-8Spider-Man: Edge of Time▼ Falling
A video game tie-in film version that mixed 2099 and classic Spider-Man. Its arc explored time travel themes briefly.
Year: 2011RT Score: 4.5/10Box Office: —Director: Runtime: 75 min
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-8Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
Game movie compilation with four Spider-Men across realities. Its multiverse arc predated the animated success.
Year: 2010RT Score: 6/10Box Office: —Director: Runtime: 95 min
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-15Spider-Man: Battle for New York▼ Falling
A mobile game film version with basic hero vs villain plot. Its arc stayed simple for portable play.
Year: 2006RT Score: 4/10Box Office: —Director: Runtime: 60 min
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-16▼ Falling
Extended versions include more deleted hero interactions but the three Spider-Men team-up remains the highlight.
Year: 2021RT Score: 9/10Box Office: 1,920 $MDirector: Runtime: 155 min
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-17Spider-Man: Web of Shadows▼ Falling
Another game adaptation film that explored symbiote choices. Its story allowed darker paths for Peter.
Year: 2008RT Score: 5.5/10Box Office: —Director: Runtime: 85 min
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-17▼ Falling
A 2000s direct-to-video effort recapped early adventures with updated style. Its story stayed simple and kid-friendly.
Year: 2003RT Score: 5/10Box Office: —Director: Runtime: 80 min
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-21The Disney XD series pilot movie featured team-ups and a lighter tone. Its arc showed Peter learning teamwork.
Year: 2012RT Score: 6/10Box Office: —Director: Runtime: 90 min
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