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Spider-Man Film Rankings Highlight New “Brand New Day” Release
8/1/2026, 2:42:09 AM
Core Event: Rankings Published as “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Hits Theaters
Two major outlets released rankings of every Spider-Man movie on the day Tom Holland’s latest solo outing, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” entered theaters in 2026. USA TODAY ordered the franchise from worst to best, while TheWrap evaluated Holland’s appearances within the MCU. Both place the new film among the later entries and use the ranking to frame Holland’s decade-long evolution as the web-slinger.
Background & Context
The saga began with Sam Raimi’s trilogy starring Tobey Maguire (2002-2007). After the two-film run of Andrew Garfield (2012, 2014), Sony partnered with Marvel Studios, allowing Tom Holland to portray Peter Parker within the MCU beginning with “Captain America: Civil War” (2016) and then in four solo titles. The 2026 release is the first new solo Spider-Man film in a decade.
Timeline of Releases
| Year | Title | Lead Actor | Notable Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | *Spider-Man* | Tobey Maguire | First modern adaptation |
| 2004 | *Spider-Man 2* | Tobey Maguire | Widely praised sequel |
| 2007 | *Spider-Man 3* | Tobey Maguire | Final Raimi entry |
| 2012 | *The Amazing Spider-Man* | Andrew Garfield | Reboot with Gwen Stacy |
| 2014 | *The Amazing Spider-Man 2* | Andrew Garfield | Continuation |
| 2016 | *Captain America: Civil War* | Tom Holland (cameo) | Introduces MCU Spider-Man |
| 2017 | *Spider-Man: Homecoming* | Tom Holland | First solo MCU film |
| 2018 | *Avengers: Infinity War* | Tom Holland | Major crossover |
| 2019 | *Spider-Man: Far From Home* | Tom Holland | Post-Infinity War road-trip |
| 2021 | *Spider-Man: No Way Home* | Tom Holland | Multiverse climax |
| 2026 | *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* | Tom Holland | Latest solo adventure |
Data & Statistics: Rankings Across Sources
*USA TODAY* (1 = best, 9 = worst)
- 1 – *Spider-Man: No Way Home* (2021)
- 6 – *Spider-Man: Far From Home* (2019)
- 9 – *Spider-Man 3* (2007)
*TheWrap* (1 = best, Holland-centric)
- 2 – *Spider-Man: No Way Home* (2021)
- 3 – *Spider-Man: Homecoming* (2017)
- 4 – *Captain America: Civil War* (2016)
- 5 – *Avengers: Infinity War* (2018)
- 6 – *Avengers: Endgame* (2019)
Both outlets agree *No Way Home* tops their lists, while *Spider-Man 3* is USA TODAY’s lowest-ranked entry.
Official Statements & Responses
The outlet highlights the film’s emotional thread of Peter trying to confess his feelings to MJ despite a magical memory-loss spell.
Criticism & Opposition
- USA TODAY criticizes *Spider-Man 3* for “emo Peter” and “horrendous villains,” singling out Topher Grace’s Venom and James Franco’s Green Goblin.
- *The Amazing Spider-Man 2* is faulted for “bad CGI” (Electro) and an “oddly elfish” Green Goblin, while Gwen Stacy’s death is called “a really nasty fall.”
- *Far From Home* receives mixed reviews; USA TODAY praises its “lighthearted storytelling,” whereas TheWrap calls the European teen-sex-comedy tone “kooky” and the Nick Fury-as-Skrull reveal “awkward,” suggesting a studio-mandated feel.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
USA TODAY evaluates every Spider-Man film, while TheWrap limits its list to Holland’s MCU appearances. Direct numeric comparisons for many titles (e.g., *Homecoming*, *Spider-Man 2*) are absent, leaving a gap in a unified hierarchy across the full franchise. No source provides a complete side-by-side ranking of all twelve films, so readers lack a single definitive order.
