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10 Best Fight Scenes in Spider-Man Movies, Ranked

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Spider-Man with his back to the camera facing Electro and Green Goblin in a poster for The Amazing Spider-Man 2
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Spider-Man is one of the most popular fictional characters on the planet and perhaps the most recognizable superhero in the West. Thus, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Marvel Studios have gone to great lengths to make his film outings astounding. This effort has created amazing movies and, within them, incredibly memorable fight sequences. Spidey has a badass villain catalog, so going up against them has led to action that is unforgettable.

Whether he's played by , two-time Oscar nominee , , or one of the many animated film actors, the Friendly Neighborhood been through some wonderful battles. can be defined as being entertaining, creative, with high stakes, great choreography, and an emotionally compelling angle. With so many to choose from, it's a difficult topic to rank, but some certainly stand out above the others. , which also rank among the best in the superhero genre.

Spider-Man getting Spider-Sense in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
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The first big fight that takes place in is one for the books. From the very beginning, the Spider-Man () of Earth 1610B is depicted as what the hero would look like at the peak of his career. So, when Miles Morales () stumbles across a fight between him and the Green Goblin () and eventually Prowler (), it's incredibly exciting.

Going up against such a gigantic and monstrous Goblin, with the addition of the cunning and skilled Prowler, makes Peter look super proficient as a hero. While he may meet his end at the climax of the fight, he manages to multitask from going off. The fight is as exciting as ever and helps define Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse as an almost perfect film.

The Lizard screaming in rage in The Amazing Spider-Man
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One of the things that makes Spider-Man so compelling is his double life. So, when a writer/director decides to cross those lives over to create conflict, the stakes immediately rise. does this in a great way by bringing the horrifying Lizard () to Peter's school. With no costume on and all of his classmates in danger, he has to think quickly and face the Lizard in his civilian clothing, looking for a chance to change.

Another thing that makes this fight so impressive is the excellent use of CGI. Some may not know, but the entire fight in the hallway once Peter changes is completely CGI from the ground up. Not only are the lives of others in danger, but the hero's secret identity is totally at stake. , and it becomes an even more thrilling fight once Spider-Man begins fighting seriously.

Sandman looking up at black-suited Spider-Man in Spider-Man 3
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Despite the flak that it gets, has some wild fight sequences. One of the best is when Spider-Man—black symbiote suited—takes to the subway system in New York City to get revenge on Sandman () for killing his Uncle Ben (). This fight takes place when Peter is at the height of his symbiote corruption, so in short, .

Peter came with the intent to kill, and it shows in his visceral and relentless attacks. and eventually drowning him, Spider-Man is a terrifying figure in this fight. The Wall-Crawler typically doesn't fight at full strength, knowing his power can very easily kill someone. To see him letting loose in the worst possible way is breathtaking.

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Spider-Man 3

May 3, 2007

139 minutes

Sam Raimi

Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons, James Cromwell, Dylan Baker, Theresa Russell, Bill Nunn, Bruce Campbell, Elizabeth Banks, Ted Raimi, Perla Haney-Jardine, Willem Dafoe, Cliff Robertson, Elya Baskin, Mageina Tovah, John Paxton, Becky Ann Baker, Stan Lee, Michael Papajohn, Joe Manganiello

Sam Raimi, Alvin Sargent, Ivan Raimi

Miles Morales shoots his web in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
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After the incredibly exciting scene of the entire Spider-Society chasing after Miles Morales as he tries to escape and save his father, he eventually gets cornered on a high-speed train in Nueva York. Being at the front of the pack and far closer to Miles than the others, Spider-Man 2099 () faces the young hero and verbally destroys him.

Not only is this fight sequence visually stunning, but also super important to the plot. While pinning Miles, Spider-Man 2099 reveals that the hero is an anomaly and was never "supposed" to become Spider-Man. Eventually, Miles comes into his own and , escaping successfully. It's not just a great fight but an incredible coming-of-age moment for the protagonist, greatly enhanced by the striking animation.

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Spider-Man on a police car in Times Square in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
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Much like Spider-Man 3, gets a lot of hate from audiences. But if one thing about the movie is true, it's that Andrew Garfield is the highlight, and the action sequences capture Spider-Man better than most films do. The most visually stunning fight scene in the movie is when Peter has to face Electro () in the neon-lit Times Square. Facing off against an electricity-based villain in one of the biggest electrical centers in the city was a great idea on director 's part.

This sequence is the first time that the audience gets to see the true power that Electro holds, and it also features in cinema. With the conflict of having one broken web shooter, the Web-Slinger has to get pretty creative with how he saves civilians and battles the newborn villain.

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2

May 2, 2014

142 minutes

Marc Webb

Andrew Garfield, Felicity Jones, Chris Cooper, Emma Stone, Martin Sheen, Paul Giamatti, Sally Field, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan

Jeff Pinkner, James Vanderbilt, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

Green Goblin holding Peter by the hair in Spider-Man: No Way Home
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When things hit the fan at the top of the third act in , and the Goblin () makes his entrance through Norman Osborn's body, a chaotic fight erupts in Happy Hogan's () apartment. The main action happens between Peter Parker () and the Goblin, who smash each other through the floors and lay some of the hardest beatdowns seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The match ends with the tragic death of Aunt May (), cementing it as not only but also the most devastating. The choreography and blocking as they face each other is absolutely wonderful and worth remembering, further proving that No Way Home is one of the most entertaining movies in the MCU.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home

December 17, 2021

Spider-Man falling through a glass surrounding by green smoke in 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'
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The first encounter after Mysterio () reveals himself and his true intentions is one of . The way director utilizes the illusion tech to create magnificent sights makes this an incredibly exciting battle because no one knows what could come next.

Mysterio is a villain who adds such thrill to every scene because Throughout this prolonged and exhilarating scene, viewers are left to guess what on Earth is real and what isn't. Finally, the scene also shows some metaphorical imagery that is super significant to Peter's character arc.

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Spider-Man: Far from Home

July 2, 2019

129 Minutes

Jon Watts

Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Samuel L. Jackson, Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Tony Revolori, Angourie Rice, Remy Hii, Martin Starr, JB Smoove, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Cobie Smulders, Numan Acar, Zach Barack, Zoha Rahman, Yasmin Mwanza, Joshua Sinclair-Evans, Tyler Luke Cunningham, Sebastián Viveros, Toni Garrn, Peter Billingsley, Clare Dunne, Nicholas Gleaves, Claire Rushbrook, J.K. Simmons, Dawn Michelle King, Jeroen van Koningsbrugge, Michael de Roos, Jan-Paul Buijs, Sergio Pierattini, Anjana Vasan, Brian Law, Evelyn Mok, Tatiana Lunardon, Giada Benedetti, Lukáš Bech, Alessandro Giuggioli, Petr Opava, Giuseppe Andriolo, Pat Kiernan

Erik Sommers, Chris McKenna

Spider-Man winding up a punch for Green Goblin in Spider-Man (2002)
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The final battle of 's first outing is in superhero cinema. Every single punch sounds like it's snapping a bone. A whole bomb explodes in Peter's face, and he gets a butt-whopping like no other Wall-Crawler in cinema ever has. Raimi genuinely makes audiences worry that the Web-Slinger could die in this fight.

, even upon subsequent rewatches. It's by far the bloodiest action sequence in the wall-crawler's history, and the wonderful and hyper-realistic work courtesy of cinematographer keeps things feeling up close and personal. Spider-Man truly feels like he's at a grand disadvantage, and it helps viewers feel as anxious as ever.

The three Spider-Men about to attack in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
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Everyone can agree that the most memorable part of Spider-Man: No Way Home is when the other two live-action Spider-Men enter the MCU to help Tom Holland's Peter in his dire time of need. Sure, seeing them converse on the rooftop and in the science lab was great, but in a wonderful spectacle.

The scene's greatest strength is . The choreography of their united swing scene, the way they work together, and the match-ups they get with the villains all add to make this an astoundingly exciting fight scene. They come together in a spectacle that will truly be remembered for quite a long time. It is not only a great battle but also a major must-watch moment in the genre.

Spider-Man fights Doctor Octopus on a train in Spider-Man 2
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As if there was any question regarding which fight scene would be considered the best of the best. The iconic train fight from Sam Raimi's is not only known as the best Spider-Man fight but also overall. Spider-Man 2 has one of the best plots in the superhero genre, and the action further enhances it; no scene is as unforgettable as the train fight, which remains highly praised to this day.

Whether it's Spider-Man and Doc Ock () fighting on the side of the train, Peter needing to dodge an incoming locomotive, save people who were thrown out of the car, or single-handedly stopping the train, there's so much to love here., and the proof is in the pudding of everything that makes this scene as legendary as it is.

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Spider-Man 2

June 25, 2004

Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons, Donna Murphy, Daniel Gillies, Dylan Baker, Bill Nunn, Vanessa Ferlito, Aasif Mandvi, Willem Dafoe, Cliff Robertson, Ted Raimi, Elizabeth Banks, Bruce Campbell, Gregg Edelman, Elya Baskin, Mageina Tovah, Daniel Dae Kim, Hal Sparks, Joel McHale, Stan Lee, Kelly Connell

Runtime
127 minutes

Director
Sam Raimi

Writers
Alvin Sargent

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