Every Version Of Spider-Man in Movies and TV You Must See
It’s well-known that due to his immense popularity as a superhero, Spider-Man boasts a significant media presence, appearing in numerous movies and TV shows. Originating from the creative minds of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko back in 1962, it didn’t take long for Marvel’s legendary character, the Web-Slinger, to transition from comic books to animated series, live-action television, and eventually feature films. Nowadays, fans can explore a variety of Spider-Man interpretations beyond the printed page.
One of the most appealing aspects of Spider-Man lies in the fact that “the mask can be worn by anyone“. Consequently, it’s truly astounding to observe the vast array of Spider-Man portrayals scattered across various mediums. This includes the MCU’s Spidey, diverse representations of Peter Parker in animated series, and numerous versions of the Web-Slinger hailing from distinct timelines. Given this versatility, here is a roundup of the significant iterations of Spider-Man that have graced our television screens and movie theaters.
20. Tobey Maguire
The First Big Blockbuster Spider-Man
Beginning the cinematic journey of everyone’s favorite web-slinger, Tobey Maguire was the pioneering actor to portray Spider-Man on the silver screen with the 2002 film, Spider-Man, directed by Sam Raimi. Maguire’s rendition of Spider-Man spanned an entire trilogy and made a more recent cameo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man: No Way Home.
19. Andrew Garfield
The Amazing Spider-Man
In the second set of major Spider-Man films produced by Sony, it was Andrew Garfield who took center stage in The Amazing Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Although he didn’t get a complete trilogy, Garfield shared screen time with Maguire in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, which revolved around a multiverse storyline.
18. Tom Holland
The MCU’s Webslinger
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Captain America: Civil War, Tom Holland took on the role of the main movie Spider-Man. Since then, he has starred in a trilogy, with the final installment being Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021. Previously, his character, Spider-Man or Wallcrawler, was also featured in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. The following year in 2026, Spider-Man: A Fresh Start will begin a new trilogy within the MCU, with further Avengers appearances as well.
17. Miles Morales’ Spider-Man
(Spider-Verse)
Sony Pictures continues its series of animated Spider-Man films from the Spider-Verse, featuring Shamiek Moore as the Earth-1610’s Spider-Man. This franchise showcases various Spider-Man characters from different realities, and it is anticipated to conclude with the release of “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” in 2027.
16. Spider-Man Noir
(2026)
In a different timeline set during the 1930s before World War II, Spider-Man, portrayed by Nicolas Cage, is a detective-style version of our friendly neighborhood wall-crawler. The live-action series titled Spider-Noir will debut on Amazon in 2026. Although Cage has previously lent his voice to the character in the animated Spider-Verse films.
15. Madame Web’s Peter Parker
(2024)
In the film Madame Web by Sony, a spin on Spider-Man makes an appearance. To put it simply, at the conclusion of the movie, a character representing Peter Parker comes into existence, born to Richard and Mary Parker.
14. Spider-Man Japan
(Takuya Yamashiro)
1978 marked the debut of Japan’s live-action Spider-Man series, although it bore little resemblance to the comic book character. The protagonist, Takuya Yamashiro, was accompanied by a giant robot named Leopardon, setting the stage for the Power Rangers. Initially, Yamashiro was a motocross racer with extraordinary abilities like X-ray vision and the knack for speaking with spiders.
13. Electric Company Spider-Man
(1971)
Back in the 1970s, one of the earliest live-action portrayals of Spider-Man was performed by Danny Seagren on the children’s program called The Electric Company. This show featured a recurring sketch titled “Super Spidey Stories,” where Spider-Man battled villains without speaking aloud but instead through speech bubbles, to aid kids in improving their reading abilities.
12. The Amazing Spider-Man
(1977)
Eventually, CBS broadcasted the short-lived live-action series titled “The Amazing Spider-Man,” with Nicholas Hammond portraying the character. Running for just two seasons, the show faced cancellation primarily due to dwindling viewership and severe criticism over its departures from the original comic books.
11. Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
(1981)
1981 marked the debut of the animated series “Spider-Man and His Spectacular Pals,” where Spider-Man teamed up with Firestar and Iceman. Over three seasons, this show left an enduring impact that led to a revival series many years down the line.
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