Overview
- JoBlo published a full ranking of every live-action Spider-Man film that places Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 at number one and the new 2026 release Spider-Man: Brand New Day at number two.
- The piece praises Brand New Day for strong Tom Holland–Zendaya chemistry and a story that benefits from repeat viewings.
- JoBlo notes Brand New Day includes guest appearances such as The Punisher and The Hulk and records Tom Holland’s fourth Spider-Man movie and his seventh overall MCU appearance.
- The ranking highlights why Raimi’s films remain influential, citing iconic moments and standout performances by actors like J.K. Simmons and Willem Dafoe.
- The list is an individual critical judgment not a consensus and it frames a broader franchise debate about nostalgia versus new storytelling while calling out low points such as The Amazing Spider-Man 2’s tone, music choices, and performances.