Over the last 20 years and nearly a dozen appearances on the big screen, Spider-Man has seemingly donned just as many suits to fight crime and look good doing it. It is only natural that, throughout the years, new suits add to the pile. This inspires worldwide fans to ask themselves this very important, life-affecting question: How do the Spidey suits stack up against each other? Collider answers that very conundrum by going back to the first major films with Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker in the suit, then going to Andrew Garfield's run, taking a stopover to the animated Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), and then, of course, including Tom Holland's MCU adaptation.

Whether it's the simple red and blue spandex or the tech-heavy Tony Stark suits, Spider-Man's many outfits solidify him as the ultimate Marvel fashionista, for better or worse. What follows is a discussion of all the major supersuits, leaving out costumes like Maguire's wrestling outfit and Morales' Spider-Man Halloween getup. Without further ado, these are all the live-action Spider-Man suits ranked.

9 The Second Amazing Suit

'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' (2014)

Spider-Man atop a building looking down in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'
Image via Sony Pictures Releasing

Like many of the questionable decisions in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, switching up the costume from the first movie was a bad call. While the suit that preceded it had a parkour vibe that was befitting to the more grounded tone of the reboot, here it seems the team went in the other direction. From just looking at it, few would be blamed for thinking the team was going for a look reminiscent of the Maguire suit from his trilogy.

From seeing it in action on Garfield, the second Amazing supersuit looks like just a step up from mediocre cosplay, sometimes looking like the production fit the star into some casual pajamas. All the money that went toward bringing out all the new villains must have been cut from the costume department, meaning that on top of this movie not being great, Spidey wasn't able to even look good in it.

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2
PG-13
Action
Adventure
Fantasy

Release Date
April 16, 2014
Director
Marc Webb
Runtime
142

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8 Black Suit

'Spider-Man 3' (2007)

Symbiote Spider-Man aiming his web-shooters at someone off-camera in Spider-Man 3
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Pretty much everyone remembers Maguire's suit from the original three Spider-Man movies. Okay, then this is the same, just black. The Black Suit Spider-Man was highly marketed and hotly anticipated by fans going into Spider-Man 3, and like many of the other characters in the movie, it didn't really get proper treatment.

This arguably just looks like the suit Peter Parker would buy if he really liked his first suit but now wanted one of the same in a different color, for variety's sake. Unlike the Venom suit, which looks alive and instantly striking, Peter's version is weirdly boring and far less effective. It's not a bad suit, but it is not the best either—in fact, there is a much superior black suit that actually stood out compared to others.

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Spider-Man 3
PG-13
Action
Adventure
Fantasy

Release Date
May 1, 2007
Director
Sam Raimi
Runtime
139

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7 Homemade Suit

'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017)

Spider-Man in his homemade suit in Spider-Man Homecoming
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When audiences first met Holland's fun-loving Parker in Captain America: Civil War, he had yet to really get himself a refined suit. Instead, he was swinging around New York in a makeshift red and blue suit, with special goggles to hone in his newfound Spidey senses as he joined the Tony Stark-led Team Iron Man.

Given the fact that it is handmade, this Spider-Man suit has its charms and holds meaning, with the eyewear really emphasizing the scientific, engineering mind of young Parker. However, when push comes to shove, it is really not the prettiest costume of the bunch, nor the most practical. Still, not much was expected from Peter at this point, and the fact that he crafted it from scratch just proves how passionate he is about Spider-Man. It is put to good use when he's forced to dress down in Spider-Man: Homecoming, making him really feel like the underdog who has to prove himself.

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Spider-Man: Homecoming
PG-13
Superhero
Action
Adventure
Sci-Fi
Comedy
Drama

Release Date
July 7, 2017
Director
Jon Watts
Cast
Tom Holland , Zendaya , Michael Keaton , Marisa Tomei , Robert Downey Jr. , Jon Favreau , Jacob Batalon , Laura Harrier
Runtime
133 minutes

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6 Red and Black Suit

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' (2019)

MJ holding on to Spider-Man as they land on an NYC sidewalk in Spider-Man: Far From Home
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The minds behind many of the MCU movies have really made wardrobe changes a big part of their finales, and for Spidey's second go-around, he got a chance to build his own to really get the climax jumping. Crafted using materials found in a Stark plane, Parker doesn't divert too far away from the design of the original suit the billionaire gave him, swapping out the blue for some stylish black.

There's not much else to this suit other than to give Spidey a makeover before the final fight. In that respect, the red-and-black suit has a great look, having the classic essence of his previous costume with it tweaked just enough to feel unique. Alas, it turned out to be a one-and-done, as Peter promptly changed it for his subsequent adventure. However, it made enough of an impression to stand out over the competition.

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Spider-Man: Far from Home
PG-13
Superhero
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Sci-Fi

Release Date
June 28, 2019
Director
Jon Watts
Cast
Tom Holland , Samuel L. Jackson , Jake Gyllenhaal , Marisa Tomei , Jon Favreau , Zendaya Coleman
Runtime
130

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5 Stealth Suit

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' (2019)

Spider-Man in his black stealth suit in Spider-Man Far From Home
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Not quite the high-tech suit Stark gave him but not exactly cheap fabric grabbed from the bargain bin either, the "Stealth Suit" made a very brief appearance in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Brought in to accommodate for one plot point (no one can know Spider-Man is in Europe while Parker is also in Europe!), it gets points for its fun look and how it feels reminiscent of the Spider-Man Noir persona.

This suit is so unique, making Spider-Man look like he's about to either pull off a heist or shoot at James Bond during a ski chase (or defeat Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio). In the cinematic era of Spider-Man, where he has more costumes than the cast of Wicked, the Stealth Suit is certainly fashion over function. In this case, that's okay as long as it looks like he could be teaming up with Ethan Hunt to take down a crime syndicate.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home
PG-13
Superhero
Drama
Action
Comedy

Release Date
December 17, 2021
Director
Jon Watts
Runtime
148 minutes

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4 The Amazing Suit

'The Amazing Spider-Man' (2012)

Spider-Man with his mask off aiming his web shooters to his sides in The Amazing Spider-Man
Image via Sony

For the reboot of the Spider-Man series, Sony wanted to go the more grounded route. As far as costumes go, that meant a suit with a bit more of an edge to it that could stand out from the suit from the Sam Raimi films. The new suit felt as rebellious as Andrew Garfield's take on the character, for both better and worse.

With eyes that look a bit intimidating, feet that look perfect for a cross-country runner, and Parker's own web-shooters affixed, there's a practicality to his suit that really sells it as born of his ingenuity. The heaviness of the blue color scheme is a tad much in the overall look, but in terms of style matching character and tone, this suit was a perfect fit for The Amazing Spider-Man series, and it's a shame it was put in the closet the second time around.

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The Amazing Spider-Man
PG-13
Action
Adventure
Superhero

Release Date
June 23, 2012
Director
Marc Webb
Runtime
136 minutes

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3 Raimi Trilogy Suit

'Spider-Man' (2002), 'Spider-Man 2' (2004), 'Spider-Man 3' (2007)

Spider-Man on a flag pole in 2002's 'Spider-Man'.
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The Raimi movies showed Maguire's Parker spending hours, if not days, flipping through his notebook trying to design the perfect supersuit. Ditching ideas for capes or extra legs, the suit he landed on would be with him for three whole movies and imprint its image on the pop culture zeitgeist.

With a prominent webbing design, it definitely lets everyone know that the guy underneath it has spider-related powers, which is great because it's all about branding. It may not have the frills or flexibility of other suits that would follow, but there's a grabbing, dynamic pull to the way it looks. With all the costumes that have come and gone, this classic look is fixed in time by defining Spidey's look across those first three massive movies, even if it rode up in the crotch a bit...

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Spider-Man (2002)
PG-13
superheroes
Action
Adventure
Sci-Fi

Release Date
May 3, 2002
Director
Sam Raimi
Cast
Tobey Maguire , Kirsten Dunst , Willem Dafoe , James Franco , Cliff Robertson , Rosemary Harris , J.K. Simmons , Joe Manganiello
Runtime
121 minutes

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2 Tony Stark Suit

'Captain America: Civil War' (2016), 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017)

Spider-Man with his  mask off looking intently ahead in Spider-Man: Homecoming
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Everyone loves the "Tony Stark" suit, mainly because of how it looks plucked right from the comics. The eye design and all the little gadgets that Parker doesn't know how to use add to the overall innocent and inexperienced vibe the MCU is going for. It's a terrific suit that looks great and allows Parker to have a ton of fun while he's in it.

Still, it is not difficult to grasp why some may not like how all the tech puts him one step closer to being "Iron Man Jr." Still, being mostly kept to Homecoming meant it was used as a way for Parker to demonstrate his naïveté, having no clue how to wield the power at his disposal. Exploring how the suit works feels natural to him, especially as he toys with his potential as a budding superhero. Matched with that incredible, simple design, this suit brought Spidey into the MCU in a memorable, fashionable way.

Captain America: Civil War poster
Captain America: Civil War
PG-13
Superhero
Action
Sci-Fi

Release Date
May 6, 2016
Runtime
147 minutes

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1 Iron Spider Suit

'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018), 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019), 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' (2021)

Spider-Man wearing the Iron Spider suit while standing on a bridge in Spider-Man: No Way Home
Image via Sony Pictures Releasing

Whatever audiences' feelings about this new take on Peter Parker/Spider-Man are, they have to give it up for what is the character's coolest big screen costume: the Iron Spider suit. Based on the comic book version used predominantly during the "Civil War" storyline, this cinematic version has been seen in more movies than any other suit before getting its swan song in No Way Home.

In terms of functionality, it has a nano-tech design for easy removal, imposing extendable legs for crowd control or extra grabbing power, varying lenses on the eyes, and a plethora of gadgets. It's flashy and looks great on screen, but without being too much. The red/blue color scheme is still there with a gold mixture, and save for the bulky wrist shooters, it still has the refinement of his simpler suits. Basically, it's a Spider suit if it was also a suit of armor, and while some may revere the classic looks, it's hard to deny the Web-Head has never looked cooler.

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Avengers: Infinity War
PG-13

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