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SPIDER-MAN™ 3

2007
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Action
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Superhero

Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) finally has the girl of his dreams, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), and New York City is in the throes of Spider-mania! But when a strange alien symbiote turns Spider-Man's suit black, his darkest demons come to light changing Spider-Man inside as well as out. Spider-Man is in for the fight of his life against a lethal mix of villains - the deadly Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), Venom (Topher Grace), and the New Goblin (James Franco) - as well as the enemy within himself.

Rated PG-13

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SPIDER-MAN™ 3 FAQs

  1. What is Spider-Man 3?
    Spider-Man 3 is the third and final film in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. The film follows Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) as he faces new personal and superhero challenges while confronting multiple enemies and the darker aspects of his own personality.
  2. When does the story take place?
    The film takes place after the events of Spider-Man 2 (2004). Peter Parker has embraced his role as Spider-Man and is enjoying newfound public admiration while planning a future with Mary Jane Watson. However, a series of events forces him to confront old rivalries, new threats, and difficult choices.
  3. Who are the main characters?
    The film centers on Peter Parker / Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire), whose life becomes increasingly complicated as he struggles with anger, revenge, and responsibility; Harry Osborn / New Goblin (James Franco), Peter’s former best friend who seeks revenge for his father's death; Flint Marko / Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), an escaped convict with extraordinary powers; and Eddie Brock / Venom (Topher Grace), a rival photographer who becomes one of Spider-Man’s most dangerous enemies. Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) also plays a central role as Peter’s longtime love interest.
  4. Who is Venom?
    Eddie Brock (Topher Grace) is an ambitious freelance photographer competing with Peter Parker for professional success. After a mysterious extraterrestrial symbiote bonds with Peter and later transfers to Brock, it amplifies Brock’s resentment and transforms him into Venom. Combining the symbiote's abilities with Brock's personal vendetta against Spider-Man, Venom becomes one of Peter Parker's most powerful and personal adversaries.
  5. Who is Sandman?
    Flint Marko (Thomas Haden Church), also known as Sandman, is a small-time criminal who escapes from prison and is accidentally transformed after falling into an experimental particle accelerator. The accident gives him the ability to manipulate and control sand, allowing him to change shape, increase his size, and regenerate from damage. Although he becomes an enemy of Spider-Man, Marko is motivated largely by his desire to help his sick daughter.
  6. How does this film connect to the broader Spider-Man franchise?
    Spider-Man 3 concludes the story established in Spider-Man (2002) and Spider-Man 2 (2004), bringing resolution to Peter Parker’s relationships with Mary Jane Watson and Harry Osborn while introducing iconic villains from the Spider-Man comics. The film serves as the final chapter of Sam Raimi’s original Spider-Man trilogy.
  7. Who are the cast and filmmakers behind Spider-Man 3?
    Spider-Man 3 is directed by Sam Raimi, with a screenplay by Sam Raimi & Ivan Raimi and Alvin Sargent, screen story by Sam Raimi & Ivan Raimi, based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The film is produced by Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, and Grant Curtis. Executive producers are Stan Lee, Kevin Feige, and Joseph M. Caracciolo. The cast includes Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell, Rosemary Harris, and J.K. Simmons. 
    8.    Where can I watch Spider-Man 3?
    Spider-Man 3 is available through major digital retailers, including Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango, DIRECTV, and Sony Pictures Core.