Spider-Man
Queens teenager Peter Parker, bitten by a radioactive spider, juggles high school with superheroics. His MCU arc covers mentorship under Tony Stark, loss, multiverse chaos, and a fresh start that erases the world's memory of Peter Parker.
Peter Parker's MCU introduction in Captain America: Civil War is the franchise's most economical origin: no radioactive spider shown, no Uncle Ben, no origin monologue — just a teenager with powers who's already been doing this for six months. The three Spider-Man films directed by Jon Watts build on this efficiency, using Tony Stark's mentorship as the emotional engine of the Homecoming trilogy rather than retelling a story the audience already knows. Peter's evolution from Stark's mascot to independent hero is charted with unusual restraint.
Spider-Man: No Way Home is the climax of Peter Parker's MCU arc and one of the franchise's most emotionally ambitious films. The decision to have Peter ask Strange to make the world forget him — sacrificing every relationship he has to protect the people he loves — is a genuine tragic resolution rather than a reset. Peter ends the film completely alone and, for the first time, fully himself. The subsequent Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man animated series and upcoming Brand New Day film explore this clean-slate chapter. Watch all three Watts films in sequence before entering the multiverse material.
All Appearances
Captain America: Civil War
The Avengers split over the Sokovia Accords. Tony learns Bucky killed his parents. Steve and Tony's friendship fractures permanently. Spider-Man and Black Panther debut. Bucky, Sam, and Steve all confirmed for Doomsday.
2h 27m
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Peter's first MCU solo film. Tony mentors him, then steps back. The foundation for who Peter is when No Way Home breaks him.
2h 13m
Avengers: Infinity War
Thanos collects all six Infinity Stones and snaps away half of all life. Doctor Strange gives the Time Stone intentionally — 'We're in the endgame now.' This is the pivot everything before leads to and everything after responds to.
2h 29m
Avengers: Endgame
Five years after the snap, the surviving Avengers execute a time heist to undo it. Tony snaps Thanos away and dies. Steve stays in the past with Peggy — passing the shield to Sam. The MCU's defining film.
3h 2m
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Peter's first adventure after Tony's death. Mysterio frames him — then reveals his identity to the world. The crisis that drives him to Doctor Strange in No Way Home.
2h 9m
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Peter asks Strange to make the world forget he's Spider-Man — the spell goes wrong and pulls in multiverse villains and both Tobey and Andrew's Spider-Men. Aunt May dies. All three Peters cure the villains. Strange wipes everyone's memory of Peter — he starts completely alone.
2h 28m
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Season 1)
Animated — not MCU canon. Alternate Peter Parker story where Norman Osborn is an early mentor. Unconnected to Tom Holland's continuity.
4h 10m
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Peter Parker's next chapter — completely alone after Strange's memory wipe. Details TBD. The last film before Doomsday.
2h 10mFrequently Asked Questions
How many MCU titles does Spider-Man appear in?
Spider-Man appears in 8 titles — 7 movies and 1 TV series — totalling 21.1 hours: Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Season 1), Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
What order should I watch Spider-Man movies?
Follow the story order shown above, which tracks the in-universe timeline. Start with Captain America: Civil War and end with Spider-Man: Brand New Day for the best narrative experience.
Which Spider-Man titles are essential for Avengers: Doomsday?
5 of Spider-Man's appearances are marked essential: Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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