Every actor who has played Spider-Man, ranked from worst to best
This article provides a ranked list of actors who have portrayed Spider-Man in major cinematic releases. It evaluates performances from Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, excluding minor animated cameos.
Why it matters
Spider-Man is a major cultural icon, and tracking the evolution of the character across different cinematic iterations is significant for pop culture and film industry analysis.
Tom Holland on the set of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." MEGA/GC Images Spider-Man is one of the best-known superheroes. Several actors have become famous playing the role. Tom Holland's fourth outing as NYC's favorite web-slinging vigilante is released on Friday. Everyone knows your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Since his comic-book debut in 1962 — 64 years ago — Spidey has captivated audiences, whether on the page, on TV, in movies, or in video games . The latest wall-crawling cinematic experience is 2026's " Spider-Man: Brand New Day, " which will mark the first time a live-action Spider-Man has gotten a fourth solo movie. Tobey Maguire starred in three, Andrew Garfield in two, and Shameik Moore is set to voice Miles Morales in a third "Spider-Verse" film. Tom Holland, the latest person beneath the mask, has actually played Peter Parker in seven movies, more than anyone else before him.
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