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Spider-Man Day: Marathon of iconic films awaits on Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV
Swing into Spider-Man Day by exploring all the films from the original trilogy to the Spider-Verse!
Aug 01, 2024
Stream iconic Spider-Man films on OTT
To all, it is Spider-Man Day! Immerse yourself in Spider-Man's web-slinging exploits, spanning multiple films that are available for streaming as we commemorate this legendary character. Whether it's the original trilogy by Sam Raimi, Andrew Garfield's reimagining, or Tom Holland's incorporation into the MCU, every Spider-Man fan can choose a film that suits their taste. Be sure you don't miss the Spider-Verse's animated masterpieces, which showcase Miles Morales's fascinating world. Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV, and ZEE5 have all of your beloved Spider-Man films, whether you're looking to rewatch old favourites or discover new ones. Indulge in some popcorn and get ready to swing!
Spider-Man films to stream on OTT!
Spider-Man (2002) - Netflix; Prime Video; SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium); ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium; on rent)
The character from Marvel Comics serves as the basis for the 2002 superhero film Spider-Man. David Koepp wrote the first installment of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy, while Raimi directed it. The film features a cast that includes Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Cliff Robertson, and Rosemary Harris.
A genetically modified spider bites a shy adolescent called Peter Parker (Maguire), bestowing upon him superhuman abilities. In order to combat crime in New York City, he dons the mask of "Spider-Man" and confronts the villain Green Goblin (Dafoe).
Spider-Man 2 (2004) - Netflix; Prime Video; SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium); ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium; on rent)
The comic book character of the same name inspired the 2004 superhero film Spider-Man 2. Sam Raimi directed the film, and Alvin Sargent wrote the screenplay based on an idea by Michael Chabon and the creative team of Miles Millar and Alfred Gough. Successor to Raimi's Spider-Man (2002), it is part of the second installment in the trilogy. In addition to Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris, and Donna Murphy, the film also features Tobey Maguire in the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
Peter Parker is still dealing with the fallout from his twin identities and the threat that Dr. Otto Octavius poses to his abilities two years after Spider-Man. He tries to stop himself from recreating the deadly experiment that killed his wife and left him neurologically fused to mechanical tentacles.
Spider-Man 3 (2007) - Netflix; Prime Video; SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium)
Sam Raimi, his brother Ivan, and Alvin Sargent co-wrote the screenplay for Spider-Man 3. It is the third and final part of the Spider-Man trilogy, following 2002's Spider-Man and 2004's Spider-Man 2. Tobey Maguire plays the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the film, which also stars Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell, Rosemary Harris, and J. Kris Simmons. Not only that, but it was Cliff Robertson's last playing role before he retired that year and passed away in 2011.
A year after Spider-Man 2, the film picks up where the previous one left off, following Peter Parker as he gets ready to tie the knot with Mary Jane Watson. Along the way, he encounters several villains, including Flint Marko, who transforms into the Sandman in an accident, and Harry Osborn, his old best friend, who knows who Peter is and wants revenge on his father. Meanwhile, Eddie Brock, a rival photographer, poses a threat to his job at the Daily Bugle. The most difficult thing that happens to Peter is when he forms a link with an alien symbiote, which gives him superpowers but also makes him more irritable and aggressive.
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) - JioCinema; Netflix; Prime Video (on rent); ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium; on rent)
The Amazing Spider-Man, one of the longest-running Spider-Man comic book series, saw its film debut in 2012. This relaunch follows Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy from 2002 to 2007, which in turn spawned a second The Amazing Spider-Man picture; it is the fourth cinematic Spider-Man feature. The movie, which Marc Webb produced and James Vanderbilt wrote, stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen, and Sally Field.
After his parents abandoned him, teenager Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), also known as Spider-Man, struggles to understand his identity and his feelings for Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone). After Peter discovers a strange briefcase that belonged to his father, he sets out on a mission to find out what happened to them. As his quest leads him to Oscorp and Connors, he encounters Dr. Curt Connors' (Rhys Ifans) Lizard persona.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) - JioCinema; Netflix; Prime Video (on rent); ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium; on rent)
Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, and Jeff Pinkner wrote the screenplay for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, working in collaboration with James Vanderbilt to develop the story. This film serves as the fifth and last installment in the Spider-Man film franchise, following 2012's The Amazing Spider-Man and preceding this one. Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Campbell Scott, Embeth Davidtz, Paul Giamatti, Colm Feore, and Sally Field are among the actors that star opposite Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the film.
While investigating the deaths of his parents, Peter Parker must contend with the supervillain Electro, his best friend Harry Osborn's comeback from a fatal genetic condition, and his girlfriend Gwen Stacy.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) - Netflix; Prime Video; SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium); ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium; on rent)
The 2017 superhero flick Spider-Man: Homecoming is the sixteenth MCU feature and the second reboot of the Spider-Man film franchise. Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, Watts and Christopher Ford, and Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers were the writers on the screenplay that Jon Watts adapted for the film. Among the actors featured in the film are Tom Holland, who plays Peter Parker/Spider-Man as well as Michael Keaton, Jon Favreau, Zendaya, Donald Glover, Jacob Batalon, Tony Revolori, Bokeem Woodbine, Tyne Daly, Marisa Tomei, and Robert Downey Jr.
While battling the Vulture (Keaton), Peter Parker (Holland) juggles his responsibilities as Spider-Man and a high school student. After his amazing adventure with the Avengers, young Peter Parker is overjoyed to go back to his Aunt May's (Tomei) house. Parker begins to accept his new identity as Spider-Man under Tony Stark's (Downey Jr.) guidance. While preoccupied with ideas of establishing himself as more than just a benevolent neighbourhood superhero, he also endeavours to resume his customary everyday activities. The nefarious vulture soon appears, threatening Peter's life and everything he holds dear, forcing him to quickly demonstrate his abilities.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) - Netflix; Prime Video; ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium; on rent)
The 2018 animated superhero flick Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse stars Miles Morales as Spider-Man. The film marks the beginning of two animated series: Spider-Man and Spider-Verse. The latter takes place in the "Spider-Verse," a shared multiverse of other realities. Phil Lord and Rothman wrote it, while Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman directed it. Shameik Moore stars as Morales, and the voice actors include Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Vélez, John Mulaney, Kimiko Glenn, Nicolas Cage, and Liev Schreiber.
As Miles assumes the identity of Spider-Man, the film's plot follows him as he forms a team with other Spider-People from different realities to defeat the Kingpin and rescue New York City. Miles Morales, a teenager from Brooklyn, undergoes a quick and unexplained transformation into Spider-Man after a radioactive spider bites him in the tube. He finds out that he isn't alone in his extraordinary abilities when he meets Peter Parker. Now that Miles has his newfound abilities, he must utilise them to defeat the colossal maniac Kingpin, who can access other universes through portals and bring many Spider-Man avatars into our own.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) - Netflix; Prime Video; SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium); ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium; on rent)
The 2019 superhero film Spider-Man: Far From Home is the 23rd installment in the MCU and the sequel to 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming. Erik Sommers wrote the script, and Jon Watts directed the film, which stars Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya, Cobie Smulders, Jon Favreau, J. B. Smoove, Jacob Batalon, Martin Starr, Tony Revolori, Marisa Tomei, and Jake Gyllenhaal in supporting roles. Tom Holland plays the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
While on a school vacation to Europe, Nick Fury (Jackson) and Mysterio (Gyllenhaal) enlist Parker to battle the Elementals. Unexpectedly, Nick Fury interrupts Peter Parker's peaceful European vacation by recruiting him for a mission. Four gigantic elemental beings—earth, air, water, and fire—emerge from a cosmic rift, posing a threat to Earth. In order to aid Fury and fellow superhero Mysterio in their mission to stop the evil spirits from spreading havoc across the continent, Parker quickly finds himself wearing the Spider-Man suit.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) - Netflix; Prime Video; ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium; on rent)
The superhero film Spider-Man: No Way Home made its debut in 2021. It is the 27th installment in the Spider-Man film series and the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019). Erik Sommers and Chris McKenna wrote the screenplay, while Jon Watts directed it. In addition to Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Benedict Wong, Tony Revolori, Marisa Tomei, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire, the film stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
At the end of Far From Home, Parker begs Dr. Stephen Strange (Cumberbatch) to use magic to conceal his identity as Spider-Man once more. Due to Parker's interference, the spell fails, allowing extraterrestrials to enter Parker's universe through the shattered multiverse.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) - Netflix; Prime Video; ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium; on rent)
The 2023 animated superhero flick Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, from Marvel Comics, stars Miles Morales as Spider-Man. This film serves as the continuation of the Spider-Verse franchise and the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). Both films take place in the "Spider-Verse," a common multiverse of parallel realms. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who also functioned as producers alongside Dave Callaham, wrote the script, while Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson directed the film. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse stars Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Vélez, Jake Johnson, Jason Schwartzman, Issa Rae, Karan Soni, Shea Whigham, Greta Lee, Daniel Kaluuya, Mahershala Ali, and Oscar Isaac, and Shameik Moore provides the voice for Miles.
During his journey with Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman (Steinfeld) through the multiverse, Miles encounters the Spider-Society, a group of Spider-People headed by Miguel O'Hara/Spider-Man 2099 (Isaac). However, a new threat from the Spot (Schwartzman) puts them at odds with one another.
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