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Spider-Manfans might be eagerly looking forward to the release ofSpider-Man: Brand New Day, which is set to be the next moment that the iconic superhero swings onto the big screen. However, that doesn’t stop people from returning to the past and enjoying some older Spider-Man content, as they remain as popular as ever.
Due to the chaotic situation over the rights of the characters, theSpider-Manmovies tend to spread across various streaming platforms. So, while Marvel’sSpider-Manfilms are located on Disney Plus, many of the other movies can be found elsewhere, but for a limited time only in some cases.
That’s because, according toWhat’s On Netflix,Sam Raimi’s originalSpider-Mantrilogy is set to be removed from Netflix on May 1st.That gives fans of those movies, which were released in 2002, 2004, and 2007, respectively, just a couple of days to go and enjoy them on that platform. However, they’re not the onlySpider-Man-related movies being taken off Netflix at the start of the month. That’s because the popular animated movieSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Versewill also be removed, which makes it a genuine blow to anyone who is a fan of this particular franchise.
Of course, there is always the possibility that Netflix will bringthese fourSpider-Manmoviesback at some point in the future, as the streaming giants often shake things up to freshen the library of content and then look to bring some popular films back. Having some major superhero movies to go up against what Disney Plus can offer is beneficial for Netflix, but there’s no guarantee that these movies will return.
Marvel Studios recently tapped into various characters from Raimi’s original trilogy forSpider-Man: No Way Home.Tobey Maguire was able to reprise the titular role to star alongside Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield. While Willem Dafoe returns as the Green Goblin, Alfred Molina portrays Otto Octavius one more time. It was a popular decision to tap into the multiverse in that manner because it led to a level of unpredictability throughout this entire phase of Marvel films. Plus, audiences loved seeing all three Spider-Man stars together, as everyone has their own particular favorites with these roles. On top of that, the older villains that were brought back proved to be massively popular, as both are still seen as the gold standard when it comes to superhero villains.
That isn’t going to be the end of Raimi’s characters appearing in the MCU, though, as it was recently revealed thatJ.K. Simmons will be returning as J. Jonah JamesoninSpider-Man: Brand New Day. Seeing the legacy of those movies continue on today is something that audiences love, as it connects many of the characters that they enjoy together. It also proves that the work Raimi put together still holds up, which is why it’s surprising that Netflix is moving on from them. However, the legacy continues to grow, and there’s no doubt theseSpider-Manmovies will become available elsewhere for fans to enjoy.
