Not all Spider-Man movies are on Disney Plus, and the ones available change depending on your region and Disney's licensing deals with Sony Pictures.
Disney owns Marvel Studios, but Sony Pictures owns the film rights to Spider-Man and related characters. This split means Disney Plus does not automatically get every Spider-Man movie. The films available on Disney Plus in the United States include the three Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man movies starring Tom Holland: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). These arrived on Disney Plus because Marvel Studios produced them under a deal with Sony.
The older Spider-Man films — the Tobey Maguire trilogy from 2002–2007 and the Andrew Garfield films from 2012–2014 — are not on Disney Plus in the US. Sony keeps those on its own streaming service, Sony Pictures Core (formerly called Crackle Premium), or licenses them to other platforms. Outside the United States, availability varies by country, and some regions may have different Spider-Man titles through other Disney partnerships.
Key Takeaways
- Disney Plus in the US carries the three Tom Holland Spider-Man films made by Marvel Studios: Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home.
- The Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield Spider-Man movies are not on Disney Plus because Sony Pictures retains streaming rights to those films.
- Availability of Spider-Man content on Disney Plus changes by region and can shift if licensing agreements are renewed or expire.
- To watch the complete Spider-Man film catalog, you may need to use multiple streaming services or purchase films individually.
Why Disney Plus does not have all Spider-Man movies
Sony Pictures has owned the Spider-Man film rights since 1999 and has never sold them to Disney. When Marvel Studios began making Spider-Man films in 2016, it was under a specific production and distribution deal with Sony — Marvel Studios makes the films, but Sony retains the streaming rights. This is why Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home eventually landed on Disney Plus: they are Marvel Studios productions, and Disney negotiated to include them as part of the broader Marvel content library.
The earlier Spider-Man films — Tobey Maguire's three films and Andrew Garfield's two films — were made before this Marvel Studios deal existed. Sony produced and distributed those films independently and continues to control where they stream. Sony has its own streaming platform, Sony Pictures Core, where it prioritizes its own theatrical releases. This means Sony has little incentive to license those films to Disney Plus.
What Spider-Man content is actually on Disney Plus
As of now, Disney Plus in the United States offers Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. All three are part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and connect directly to other MCU films and the Disney Plus series. No Way Home is the most recent and was released theatrically in December 2021; it arrived on Disney Plus in November 2022.
Disney Plus also carries related Marvel content that features Spider-Man characters, such as the Disney Plus series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, which includes appearances by Spider-Man. However, the standalone Spider-Man films outside the MCU — the Maguire and Garfield movies — are not part of this catalog and are not expected to be added to Disney Plus in the foreseeable future.
Where to watch the other Spider-Man movies
The Tobey Maguire trilogy (Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3) and the Andrew Garfield films (The Amazing Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man 2) are available through Sony Pictures Core, which requires a subscription. They are also frequently available for purchase or rental through digital storefronts like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and Vudu. Rental typically costs $3.99 to $5.99 per film, and purchase ranges from $9.99 to $14.99 depending on the platform and whether you want the standard or high-definition version.
Some cable providers and streaming bundles occasionally include these films as part of their on-demand libraries, so it is worth checking what you already have access to through your existing subscriptions. Availability on these platforms changes regularly, so if you are looking for a specific film, searching the title directly on your preferred platform will show you current options.
How Disney Plus availability changes by region
The Spider-Man films available on Disney Plus are not the same everywhere. In some countries, Disney has different licensing agreements with Sony, which means certain Spider-Man movies may be available in one region but not another. For example, some international versions of Disney Plus may carry additional Spider-Man content or have different release dates for the same films.
If you are using Disney Plus outside the United States, check your regional app or website directly to see what Spider-Man content is currently available. Licensing agreements are renegotiated periodically, so what is available today may change in the future. Disney Plus typically sends notifications when new content arrives, so enabling notifications for Marvel or Spider-Man content can help you know when films are added.
Will the other Spider-Man movies ever come to Disney Plus
It is unlikely that Sony will license the Maguire or Garfield Spider-Man films to Disney Plus in the near future. Sony has invested in its own streaming strategy and prefers to keep its theatrical releases on Sony Pictures Core or to license them to competitors like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, which pay higher licensing fees than Disney Plus would. Sony also benefits from keeping those films available for purchase, since older films continue to generate rental and purchase revenue.
The only scenario in which those films might appear on Disney Plus is if Disney were to acquire Sony Pictures entirely, which would be a massive corporate transaction unlikely to happen. For now, if you want to watch the complete Spider-Man film history, you will need to use multiple services or purchase the films you want to own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spider-Man: No Way Home on Disney Plus?
Yes. Spider-Man: No Way Home is on Disney Plus in the United States as of November 2022. It is the most recent Spider-Man film and is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so Disney Plus has the streaming rights.
Can I watch the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man movies on Disney Plus?
No. The Tobey Maguire trilogy is not on Disney Plus. Those films are available on Sony Pictures Core, or you can rent or purchase them through Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, or Vudu.
Why is Spider-Man not on Disney Plus in my country?
Licensing agreements vary by region. Some countries have different deals between Disney and Sony, which means Spider-Man content may be available on different platforms depending on where you live. Check your regional Disney Plus app to see what is currently available in your area.
Do I need Disney Plus to watch all Spider-Man movies?
No. Disney Plus has only the three Tom Holland MCU films. To watch the Maguire and Garfield films, you will need to use Sony Pictures Core, purchase them, or rent them through another platform.