There have been several Spider-Man film franchises over the years:
- The Spider-Man trilogy (2002-2007) - These films, directed by Sam Raimi, star Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and follow his journey as he learns to control his powers and deal with the responsibilities that come with them. The trilogy consists of:
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Spider-Man (2002) - This film sees Peter Parker gain his powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider and struggle to balance his life as a superhero with his personal relationships. It was a critical and commercial success and is considered a classic of the superhero genre.
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) - This film sees Peter struggle with his responsibilities as Spider-Man and face off against Doctor Otto Octavius, a scientist who becomes the villainous Doctor Octopus after an experiment goes wrong. It was also a critical and commercial success and is considered one of the best superhero sequels ever made.
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Spider-Man 3 (2007) - This film sees Peter deal with multiple villains, including the Sandman and Venom, as well as his own inner demons. It was a commercial success but was not as well-received by critics as the previous two films in the trilogy.
- The Amazing Spider-Man series (2012-2014) - These films, directed by Marc Webb, star Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and follow his journey as he tries to uncover the truth about his parents' disappearance and comes into conflict with the villainous Dr. Curt Connors, who becomes the Lizard. The series consists of:
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The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) - This film is a reboot of the Spider-Man franchise and sees Peter gain his powers and face off against the Lizard. It was a commercial success but was not as well-received by critics as the Raimi trilogy.
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) - This film sees Peter deal with multiple villains, including Electro and the Green Goblin, as well as his own personal problems. It was a commercial success but was not as well-received by critics as the first film in the series.
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Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) - This film is a collaboration between Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios and is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and sees him struggle to balance his responsibilities as a superhero with his normal life as a high school student. The film was a critical and commercial success and Holland's performance as Spider-Man was praised.
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Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) - This film is a sequel to Homecoming and sees Peter Parker go on a school trip to Europe, where he must confront the villainous Mysterio and deal with the aftermath of the events of Avengers: Endgame. The film was a critical and commercial success and Holland's performance as Spider-Man was once again praised.
Overall, the Spider-Man film franchise is a must-see for fans of superhero films and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The films are known for their action, special effects, and the performances of their lead actors as Spider-Man.