The role of Spider-Man in films has been filled by three different actors.
As Marvel 's flagship character and company mascot , he has appeared in countless forms of media , including several animated and live action television series , syndicated newspaper comic strips , and in a series of films.
Marc Webb was hired to direct , with Andrew Garfield starring , and The Amazing Spider-Man -LRB- 2012 -RRB- was released to positive reviews.
This younger version of Peter Parker is played by Tom Holland , and appears in Captain America : Civil War -LRB- 2016 -RRB- -LRB- distributed by Disney -RRB- before starring in Spider-Man : Homecoming -LRB- distributed by Sony -RRB- in 2017 and Avengers : Infinity War -LRB- distributed by Disney -RRB- in 2018.
The rights to further films featuring the character were purchased in 1985 , and moved through various production companies and studios before being secured by Sony Pictures Entertainment -LRB- Columbia Pictures -RRB- , who hired Sam Raimi to direct Spider-Man -LRB- 2002 -RRB- , Spider-Man 2 -LRB- 2004 -RRB- , and Spider-Man 3 -LRB- 2007 -RRB- starring Tobey Maguire.
