Spider man movies: Spider-Man swung into theaters in 2002

Spider-Man swung into theaters in 2002, cementing Marvel Comics as a viable player in the superhero movie arena, which had been dominated by DC with Superman and Batman. And though 2000’s X-Men felt the need to modernize its team, Spider-Man fully embraced its classical roots, down to the iconic outfit. That’s because director Sam Raimi was a lifelong fan who fully knew how to navigate and celebrate Spidey, from the relatable morality at the core of Peter Parker (played by Tobey Maguire ... Spider-Man is one of the most iconic superheroes of all time, but he didn’t swing onto the big screen until director Sam Raimi helped bring 2002’s Spider-Man to life. Since then, Spider-Man ... This was the second reboot in the Spider-Man movie series and again, it is completely independent from the others. RELATED: List of All Superman Movies in Order Sony Pictures Entertainment owns the rights to Spider-Man , but with the last two, they have a deal to share the Spider-Man film rights. This is why the last two are part of Infinity Saga.