Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Name: Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Director: Sam Raimi
Genre: action, fantasy, scifi
Released: 2007-07-19
Duration: 2 hr 19 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Elizabeth Banks, J. K. Simmons, James Cromwell, James Franco

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2 hr 19 min

2007

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Spider-Man 3 (2007) Storyline

Spider-Man 3 swings into action as the final chapter in Sam Raimi’s original trilogy, where Peter Parker faces his most personal and overwhelming challenges yet. As he plans a future with Mary Jane Watson, new enemies emerge — including the vengeful Harry Osborn (as the New Goblin), escaped convict Flint Marko (transformed into the Sandman), and the alien symbiote that turns Peter into a darker version of himself.

While wrestling with his inner demons and the responsibilities of being Spider-Man, Peter must also confront a new adversary born of hatred — Venom, the fusion of the symbiote and rival photographer Eddie Brock.

Packed with emotion, action, and spectacle, Spider-Man 3 is a tangled but ambitious web of redemption, vengeance, and identity.

Director Sam Raimi

Release date April 5, 2007

Genres

action fantasy scifi

Content rating 15

Duration 2 hr 19 min

Last Updated 07/08/2025

Cast

Bryce Dallas Howard Elizabeth Banks J. K. Simmons James Cromwell James Franco Joe Manganiello Kirsten Dunst Rosemary Harris Thomas Haden Church Tobey Maguire Topher Grace Willem Dafoe

Spider-Man 3 (2007) Cast & Crew

Tobey Maguire

Kirsten Dunst

Bryce Dallas Howard

Elizabeth Banks

J. K. Simmons

James Cromwell

James Franco

Joe Manganiello

Rosemary Harris

Thomas Haden Church

Topher Grace

Willem Dafoe

Spider-Man 3 (2007) Review - 7/10 Rating

Spider-Man 3 is a flawed yet bold conclusion to Raimi’s trilogy. It juggles multiple storylines — some more effectively than others — but still delivers thrilling action, iconic visuals, and powerful emotional beats.

Tobey Maguire leans into Peter’s evolving struggle between heroism and ego, especially after bonding with the symbiote suit, which turns him into the infamous “Emo Peter.” Thomas Haden Church brings pathos to Sandman, one of the film’s most sympathetic villains, while James Franco completes his Harry Osborn arc with surprising depth. Unfortunately, Venom (Topher Grace) feels underdeveloped and rushed, likely a result of studio interference.

Despite being overstuffed, Spider-Man 3 still shines through its visual effects, character arcs, and Raimi’s signature mix of heart and horror. It’s not as focused as its predecessors, but it swings for the fences — and lands more often than it misses.

Spider-Man 3 (2007) Trivia

Did You Know?

Studio Pressure Led to Venom’s Inclusion: Director Sam Raimi originally wanted only Sandman and New Goblin as villains, but Sony pressured him to include Venom due to the character’s popularity.
Record-Breaking Box Office: Despite mixed reviews, the film grossed $895 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Spider-Man film at the time.
Topher Grace Left That ’70s Show for Venom: Grace departed the hit sitcom to play Eddie Brock, but fans were split on his casting as the muscular antihero.
Sandman’s Transformation Took Over 6 Months to Animate: The CGI sequence showing Flint Marko turning into Sandman was a technical marvel — one of the most complex scenes in the film.
The Symbiote Suit Was Real: While some shots used CGI, the black Spider-Man suit was practically made and worn by Tobey Maguire on set.
Bruce Campbell’s Cameo Is a Fan Favourite: Campbell (a Raimi regular) plays a hilariously pompous French maître d’ — his most elaborate cameo in the trilogy.
Black Suit Brings Out the Jazz: Peter’s now-infamous “Emo Peter” dance scene has become both a meme and a cult favourite, sparking decades of debate.
Venom Was Almost Saved for Spider-Man 4: Raimi had plans to introduce Carnage and The Vulture in a fourth film, with Venom only teased in 3 — but the plans were scrapped.
Bryce Dallas Howard as Gwen Stacy: Long before her Jurassic World fame, Howard played Peter’s classmate Gwen Stacy, a character with major comic book significance.
It Was Raimi’s Last Spider-Man Film: Due to creative differences with Sony, Sam Raimi walked away from Spider-Man 4, which led to the series being rebooted in 2012.