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Spider-Man 3

Spider-Man 3 is a 2007 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Spider-Man 3 is a 2007 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. Directed by Sam Raimi, it is the final film in Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy and stars Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker. The film was released in theatres on May 4, 2007.

Plot

Set a year after Spider-Man 2, the film follows Peter Parker as he faces personal strain, a black symbiote that alters his behaviour, and conflicts with Sandman, Venom, and Harry Osborn as the New Goblin. The black symbiote suit plays a major role in Peter Parker’s personal conflict, enhancing his powers but also bringing out his darker side.

Production

Spider-Man 3 was directed by Sam Raimi and written by Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, and Alvin Sargent. The film was produced by Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, and Laura Ziskin Productions, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. The runtime is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Cast

The film stars Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, with Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell, Rosemary Harris, and J. K. Simmons in supporting roles.

Release and reception

Spider-Man 3 premiered in 2007 and had a wide theatrical release on May 4 of that year. It is the third and final film in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. Sources identify it as a major studio superhero release from Sony Pictures Releasing. The film was distributed in Canada by Sony Pictures Releasing, and it remains part of the mainstream Hollywood superhero films widely released in Canadian theatres.

Key facts

  • It is the third and final film in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy.
  • The film continues Peter Parker’s story a year after the events of Spider-Man 2.
  • Its main antagonists include Sandman, Venom, and Harry Osborn as the New Goblin.
  • A black symbiote suit plays a major role in Peter Parker’s personal conflict.
  • The film was released in theatres on May 4, 2007.
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Canadian context

Spider-Man 3 was distributed in Canada by Sony Pictures Releasing, and it remains part of the mainstream Hollywood superhero films widely released in Canadian theatres.[1][4]

Frequently asked questions

What is Spider-Man 3?
Spider-Man 3 is a 2007 American superhero film based on Marvel’s Spider-Man comics.
Who directed Spider-Man 3?
It was directed by Sam Raimi.
Is Spider-Man 3 the last film in the trilogy?
Yes. It is the final film in Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy from 2002 to 2007.
Who plays Peter Parker in Spider-Man 3?
Tobey Maguire plays Peter Parker.
When was Spider-Man 3 released?
It was released theatrically on May 4, 2007.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man_3
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, cast, trilogy placement, and plot context.
  2. Marvel.com — https://www.marvel.com/movies/spider-man-3
    Supports: Release date, director, cast, and plot premise.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spiderman_3
    Supports: Director, screenwriters, distributor, production company, rating, runtime, and release date.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0413300/
    Supports: Film identification and plot premise.
  5. Spider-Man Films Wiki — https://spiderman-films.fandom.com/wiki/Spider-Man_3
    Supports: Trilogy placement and cast list.