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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

Timeline of Releases
YearTitleLead ActorNotable Context
2002*Spider-Man*Tobey MaguireFirst modern adaptation
2004*Spider-Man 2*Tobey MaguireWidely praised sequel
2007*Spider-Man 3*Tobey MaguireFinal Raimi entry
2012*The Amazing Spider-Man*Andrew GarfieldReboot with Gwen Stacy
2014*The Amazing Spider-Man 2*Andrew GarfieldContinuation
2016*Captain America: Civil War*Tom Holland (cameo)Introduces MCU Spider-Man
2017*Spider-Man: Homecoming*Tom HollandFirst solo MCU film
2018*Avengers: Infinity War*Tom HollandMajor crossover
2019*Spider-Man: Far From Home*Tom HollandPost-Infinity War road-trip
2021*Spider-Man: No Way Home*Tom HollandMultiverse climax
2026*Spider-Man: Brand New Day*Tom HollandLatest 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.