Spider-Man 3
The seemingly invincible Spider-Man goes up against an all-new crop of villains—including the shape-shifting Sandman. While Spider-Man’s superpowers are altered by an alien organism, his alter ego, Peter Parker, deals with nemesis Eddie Brock and also gets caught up in a love triangle.
Directed by Sam Raimi · Marvel · Action Epic · Adventure Epic · 139 min · 2007
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Director
Sam Raimi
Writer
Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, Alvin Sargent
Studio
Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Laura Ziskin Productions
Release
May 4, 2007
Runtime
139 min
Genres
Marvel, Action Epic, Adventure Epic, Epic, Psychological Drama, Sci-Fi Epic, Superhero, Tragedy, Urban Adventure, Action
Country
United States
Budget
$258,000,000 (estimated)
Box office
$887,415,130 worldwide ($338,032,318 domestic; $151,116,516 opening weekend)
Awards
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award; 4 wins & 44 nominations total.
Full Plot
Peter Parker has finally managed to piece together the once-broken parts of his life, maintaining a balance between his relationship with Mary-Jane and his responsibility as Spider-Man. But more challenges arise for our young hero. Peter's old friend Harry Obsourne has set out for revenge against Peter; taking up the mantle of his late father's persona as The New Goblin, and Peter must also capture Uncle Ben's real killer, Flint Marko, who has been transformed into his toughest foe yet, the Sandman. All hope seems lost when suddenly Peter's suit turns jet-black and greatly amplifies his powers. But it also begins to greatly amplify the much darker qualities of Peter's personality that he begins to lose himself to. Peter has to reach deep inside himself to free the compassionate hero he used to be if he is to ever conquer the darkness within and face not only his greatest enemies, but also...himself.
Cast & Characters
Spider-Man/Peter Parker
Tobey Maguire
Mary Jane Watson
Kirsten Dunst
Venom/Eddie Brock
Topher Grace
New Goblin/Harry Osborn
James Franco
Sandman
Thomas Haden Church
Gwen Stacy
Bryce Dallas Howard
May Parker
Rosemary Harris
J. Jonah Jameson
J.K. Simmons
Captain Stacy
James Cromwell
Dr. Curt Connors
Dylan Baker
Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson
Bill Nunn
Green Goblin
Willem Dafoe
Ben Parker
Cliff Robertson
Did You Know?
Also known as "El hombre araña 3" in Spanish-language markets.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02
Thomas Haden Church broke three knuckles during the subway punch scene after being told a real brick had been swapped for a foam one, which had not actually been placed yet.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02
"Opening Montage," written by Christopher Young, Danny Elfman, and Deborah Lurie, features on the soundtrack.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02
Critical Assessment
Spider-Man 3 holds 6.3/10 on IMDb (709K votes), 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a Metascore of 59 from 388 critic reviews — a clear step down from Spider-Man 2 on every measure.
“Though there are more characters and plotlines, and the action sequences still dazzle, Spider-Man 3 nonetheless isn't quite as refined as the first two.” — Rotten Tomatoes (critics consensus)
The trilogy's steepest drop-off (62% RT vs. 93% for Spider-Man 2) is widely attributed to overstuffing the film with three villains (Sandman, Venom, New Goblin) at once — a criticism that has become one of the most commonly cited cautionary tales in superhero sequel writing.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedSpider-Man 3's fall to 62% RT and 6.3 IMDb after Spider-Man 2's near-universal acclaim is one of the most instructive trilogy-enders in the genre — a $250M+ budget and three simultaneous villains (Sandman, Venom, New Goblin) diluted exactly the emotional focus critics praised the second film for having.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spider-Man 3's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Spider-Man 3 holds a 62% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Spider-Man 3's IMDb rating?+
Spider-Man 3 has a 6.3/10 rating on IMDb from 709K votes.
What is Spider-Man 3's Metacritic score?+
Spider-Man 3 has a Metascore of 59/100 on Metacritic.
Is Spider-Man 3 good? What are critics saying?+
Spider-Man 3 holds 6.3/10 on IMDb (709K votes), 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a Metascore of 59 from 388 critic reviews — a clear step down from Spider-Man 2 on every measure.
How long is Spider-Man 3?+
Spider-Man 3 has a runtime of 139 min.
Who directed Spider-Man 3?+
Spider-Man 3 was directed by Sam Raimi.
Where can I watch Spider-Man 3?+
Spider-Man 3 is available to stream, rent, or buy on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex, Netflix, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Netflix Standard with Ads, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Sony Liv, Lionsgate Play, VI movies and tv, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Zee5.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to Spider-Man 3 has been mixed, with some praising Tobey Maguire's performance and the movie's dark tone, while others find it cheesy or unenjoyable. Critics have noted that the film may not live up to the standards set by its predecessors. The "Venom is coming" trailer comment indicates that the movie was a surprise hit among younger viewers.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
After the success of the first two Spider-Man films, Spider-Man 3 represents Sam Raimi's inability to overcome the biggest hurdle of a third movie, a hurdle that Alien 3, The Godfather Part 3, RoboCop 3, and the list goes on could not: studio interference. Although I wish that wo…
tmdb44006625 · 3/10This movie is about Spidey's revenge and transformation to bad Spidey. It has a dark feel to it that I found one of the most appealing factors to this movie. Because we've all gotten used to Peter Parker being "your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man,” having him turn to the dark s…
Tobey Maguire makes such a great Spider-Man, hands down. We've seen him at his best, but in this movie, we saw him at his worst, and although I must say I wasn't that big of a fan of how cheesy he looked with that emo cut, it was still enjoyable for me watching him beat the "veno…
So much emotion in this movie! What a way to end a trilogy!
The third and final film to one of the few trilogies we have that are actually good. Tobey surely gave a whole new meaning to Spider-Man and set the bar high for the other Spider-Man movies that came out.
I know this is supposed to have a darker tone than the normal Spider-Man movies we see, but I found it more comedic to see Peter take on an entirely new character. Loved it though!
My wife isn't that big of a superhero fanatic but after watching this whole trilogy with me, I can say that she's still not a superhero fan! Still, I know she was able to enjoy the movie and how the creators told the story.
It still puzzles me to this day why this felt like two movies crammed into one.
Now that I think about it, this film just had too much going on. Compared to the first two which were both hyper-focused on just one storyline, Spider Man 3 lacked that distinct characteristic which I know most of us will agree on.
Out of all the Tobey Maguire Spider Man films, this one had the best effects. But with that, the overall quality of the movie in terms of the plot greatly decreased. I wish they would've stuck with the same strategies they had for the first two films.
I was satisfied, but that already was a disappointment. Spider Man 2 was a great sequel and I had high hopes that they would outdo themselves again this time, but sad to say third time's not gonna be the charm for Spider Man.
Although I'd say that Sandman's acting was pretty on point, I still feel like he could've been cut out from the movie and it still would've made sense.
Spider Man 3 is still pretty good but when you compare it with its other two predecessors, you can see that there is a huge step down in the overall quality of the film.
Man I wish they didn't have to kill off Harry so quickly after he had just reconciled with Peter. That scene broke me so much.
They had too many concepts that they tried to cram in one movie that it ended up being an awkward mess.
Tobey Maguire isn't good at being bad. Don't get me wrong, he played a great Spider-Man in the first two films but he just isn't cut for being evil.
I really tried my best to not hate it but it's hard not to compare it to the first two successful Spider-Man movies.
It felt like a totally different Spider-Man. It's such a shame because they had such a good storyline that connected the previous films.
Great action sequences and character development is lost when you try too hard to cram too many things into one 2-hour movie.
Yes, there was too much to process, but I still think it's a great ending to an epic trilogy.
From the trailer's comments
You didn’t search for this it was recommended to you…19 years later
@Thomas8ubba · 3518 likesGuys , we unite here again😭.see you at 2050.
@jalapathirajasekhar5515 · 1922 likesThis TV spot scared the hell outta me as a kid. Venom alone scared me.
@LukeTheGhostKiller · 1133 likesAnyone 13 August 2026 ? 😂
@eexx1453 · 353 likesSo this was recommended for me 19 years later
@MaxThomas-z7t · 55 likes"Venom is coming" ....and there he goes.
@MrShifty07 · 1268 likesamazing how they are able to get all the scenes venom was in into a 30 second clip
@drewstin77 · 616 likesThat giant symbiote thing in the final fight was badass
@slickryder · 151 likes
