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Spider-Man Movies Ranked: The Complete Tier List (2026)

Every Spider-Man movie: the Raimi trilogy, the Amazing Spider-Man films, the MCU trilogy, and the Spider-Verse, ranked from S-tier to D-tier. Then build your own Spider-Man tier list with head-to-head comparisons.

The Complete Spider-Man Tier List

No superhero has been rebooted as often, or as successfully, as Spider-Man. Across four eras and three live-action actors, plus the animated Spider-Verse, there are ten Spider-Man movies, and ranking them sparks one of the most passionate debates in film fandom. Is Spider-Man 2 still the best, or has Into the Spider-Verse taken the crown? Here's the complete ranking, split into classic S/A/B/C/D tiers. Disagree? You should, and you can settle it yourself in minutes with Shortlist.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

(2018)

A revolution in animation and the most inventive Spider-Man movie ever made. Won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

Spider-Man 2

(2004)

The high-water mark of the superhero genre for years. Doc Ock, the train scene, and a perfect Peter Parker arc.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

(2021)

A multiverse event movie that actually earned its nostalgia. Three Spider-Men, real emotional stakes.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

(2023)

Even more ambitious than the first. Docked only because it ends on a cliffhanger.

Spider-Man

(2002)

The film that launched the modern superhero era. Raimi's sincerity still holds up.

Spider-Man: Homecoming

(2017)

A fresh, funny high-school take on the character. Michael Keaton's Vulture is a standout villain.

Spider-Man: Far From Home

(2019)

A breezy European adventure with a great Mysterio twist. Lighter than it should be.

The Amazing Spider-Man

(2012)

Andrew Garfield is excellent; the film around him is a serviceable reboot that arrived too soon.

Spider-Man 3

(2007)

Too many villains, the infamous dance scene, but Raimi's craft keeps it from the bottom.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

(2014)

Overstuffed, tonally confused, and the film that ended the Garfield era prematurely.

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How to Build Your Own Spider-Man Tier List

Almost everyone agrees the top of the list and the bottom of the list: it's the messy middle that's personal. Where does Homecoming sit against Spider-Man (2002)? Is The Amazing Spider-Man better than Spider-Man 3? The fastest way to settle it is with head-to-head comparisons:

Open Shortlist and search "Spider-Man" to find every film, including the animated Spider-Verse movies.
Add them to a ranking: create a custom "Spider-Man" list so it only contains these movies.
Compare head-to-head: the app shows you two films at a time. Pick the one you prefer. That's it.
Watch your tier list form: your complete Spider-Man ranking builds itself in a couple of minutes.
Share it: every ranking gets a shareable link. Post it, argue about it, send it to the group chat.

Read more about the comparison-based approach in our movie tier list guide.

The Spider-Man Eras Explained

The Raimi trilogy (2002-2007) stars Tobey Maguire and defined the modern superhero blockbuster. The Amazing Spider-Man films (2012-2014) star Andrew Garfield in a darker, short-lived reboot. The MCU films (2017-2021) star Tom Holland and integrate Spider-Man into the Avengers universe. And the Spider-Verse films (2018-present) are animated, follow Miles Morales, and have redefined what the character can do on screen.

What Order Should You Watch the Spider-Man Movies?

For the live-action films, watch by era and release order: the Raimi trilogy first, then the two Amazing Spider-Man films, then the MCU trilogy: Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home. No Way Home pays off all three eras, so save it for last. The animated Spider-Verse films tell their own self-contained Miles Morales story and can be watched any time.

Spider-Man Tier List FAQ

What is the best Spider-Man movie?

It's a three-way race. Spider-Man 2 (2004) held the title of best superhero movie for over a decade. Into the Spider-Verse (2018) reinvented the character and won an Oscar. No Way Home (2021) is the highest-grossing and most crowd-pleasing. All three are defensible #1 picks.

How many Spider-Man movies are there?

There are ten Spider-Man movies as of 2026: three in the Raimi trilogy, two Amazing Spider-Man films, three MCU films, and two Spider-Verse animated films. A fourth MCU film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Beyond the Spider-Verse are both in development.

Are Venom and Madame Web Spider-Man movies?

Not exactly. Venom, Morbius, Madame Web, and Kraven the Hunter belong to Sony's Spider-Man Universe of spinoffs. Spider-Man himself doesn't appear. They aren't included in this Spider-Man movie tier list, but you can rank them as their own list in Shortlist.

Which Spider-Man actor is the best?

That's the eternal debate. Tobey Maguire defined the role, Andrew Garfield is many fans' favorite performance, and Tom Holland is the longest-running. No Way Home brought all three together so you can decide for yourself.

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