As fans eagerly anticipate the next installment of the Spider-Man saga, whether Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man 3 or Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 4, Sony Pictures has unveiled a nostalgic treat. The franchise’s entire collection of eight live-action movies featuring the iconic portrayals of the friendly neighborhood superhero by Garfield, Tobey Maguire, and Tom Holland will again be gracing the big screen in celebration of 100 Years of Columbia Pictures. From April to June, every Monday will be a Spider-Monday, as these movies will be re-released in select theaters.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sony Pictures revealed the “amazing news” by dropping the Spider-Man eight-movie trailer. Of course, the franchise will never be complete without J.K. Simmons, playing his iconic role of J. Jonah Jameson, screaming, “I want Spider-Man!”
The preview features the team-up of the three Spider-Man actors in the 2021 Spider-Man: No Way Home. It also reveals the release dates of each movie, starting with Raimi’s critically acclaimed trilogy, followed by Marc Webb’s two The Amazing Spider-Man films, and Jon Watts’ three Marvel Cinematic Universe movies.
You can see the trailer below:
When will the eight Spider-Man movies be re-released?
Fans will once again see the three generations of Spider-Man swinging their way back to the big screen. For the films’ release dates, you can check the list below:
Spider-Man (2002): April 15
The 2002 Spider-Man started it all. It sees a young Maguire as the student Peter Parker, getting bitten by a genetically altered spider and gaining incredible strength and spider-like abilities, like clinging to the surface and swinging around. With his newfound superhuman skills, he promises to fight crimes, as he understands the words of his Uncle Ben: “With great power comes great responsibility.”
Spider-Man 2 (2004): April 22
The 2004 Spider-Man 2 transforms Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina) into the supervillain Dr. Octopus. The deadly cyborg with tentacles blames Spider-Man for his wife's death and wants revenge. But amid the threat, Peter Parker sees his power fading and starts to have self-doubts. Things get more complicated when his best friend (James Franco) begins to hate Spider-Man while his true love, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), is engaged to another man.
Spider-Man 3 (2007): April 29
Spider-Man 3 features the love story of Peter Parker and M.J. But though things are finally falling into their right places, trouble starts to ruin their romance. Peter also faces a personal struggle as his suit turns black and takes control of him, unleashing the dark side of his personality. While he fights himself, he also has to face two supervillains: Sandman (Thomas Haden Church) and Venom (Topher Grace).
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012): May 6
The Amazing Spider-Man sees the teenage Peter Parker (Andrew) abandoned by his parents and raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. As he tries to discover who he is, he also wants to know his real feelings for his crush, Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone). After finding his father's briefcase, Peter tries his best to solve the mystery surrounding his parents’ disappearance. However, instead of knowing the truth, he finds himself in Dr. Curt Connors’ (Rhys Ifans) lab and fights the latter’s alter ego, the Lizard.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014): May 13
Peter Parker has already come to terms with his powers in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. As he embraces his new life as a hero by fighting the criminals in New York, he also spends time with his love, Gwen. However, with the threat of Electro’s (Jamie Foxx) arrival, he has to face an enemy much stronger than him. It also sees the return of his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), making him realize that his foes all have one thing in common: Oscorp.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017): May 20
After experiencing fighting with the Avengers, young Peter Parker (Holland) returns home to live with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei) in Spider-Man: Homecoming. With the help of his mentor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), he begins to embrace his new identity as Spider-Man. But while he tries to return to living his normal life, he also wants to prove that he’s more than just a superhero. So, he’s about to put his powers to the test with the arrival of Vulture (Michael Keaton), who threatens everyone he loves.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019): May 27
Peter Park meets Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) as he enjoys his vacation in Europe to recruit him for a new mission in Spider-Man: Far From Home. The world has been put in huge danger with the emergence of four massive elemental creatures, each representing Earth, water, air, and fire, from a hole torn in the universe. Peter works with Fury and Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhall) to stop these evil villains from destroying the world.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021): June 3
Spider-Man: No Way Home sees the revelation of Spider-Man’s identity as Peter Parker. The world now knows the man behind the Spider mask. As he asks for the help of Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Peter finds himself in a more dangerous scenario, working together with the previous Spider-Men, making him know what it truly means to be a superhero like him.
Which of these Spider-Man movies do you want to see again? As these are all fan favorites, many will look forward to watching and enjoying them in theaters once more. Tickets are now available on the Spidey Movies website.
