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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Trilogy Starring Tobey Maguire Returns To Theatres With New Footage
Last Updated: Starting September 26, all three Spider-Man movies by Sam Raimi are scheduled for a re-release with newly added footage. The original Spider-Man movie by Sam Raimi remains a fan favourite. Now, Fathom Entertainment is bringing back those original films for fans to relive the nostalgia on the big screen. Starting September 26, all three movies are scheduled for a re-release. The exciting news doesn't stop there, as the second movie will be shown in a new extended version called Spider-Man 2.1, which was never before seen in theatres. The new edition has sharper 4K picture quality and includes extra scenes that'll provide a deeper look into Peter Parker's challenges. According to Variety, the special screenings will start on September 26 with Spider-Man, followed by Spider-Man 2.1 on September 27, and Spider-Man 3 on September 28. Fans will get another chance to watch the trilogy next weekend, on October 3, 4 and 5. Tickets for both screenings will go on sale from July 25. Ray Nutt, chief executive officer of Fathom Entertainment, said, 'The success of Spider-Man in 2002 helped launch the modern era of superhero films. To this day, Tobey Maguire's take on Spider-Man resonates across generations. At Fathom Entertainment, we celebrate fandom and I am delighted that Spider-Man 2.1 in 4K will make its theatrical debut, a true gift for longtime fans and a thrilling discovery for new ones." Tobey Maguire, who played Spider-Man in Sam Raimi's trilogy, reprised the role in Tom Holland led Spider-Man: No Way Home alongside Andrew Garfield, from The Amazing Spider-Man. Now, there are rumours that Tobey might appear again in upcoming films like Avengers: Doomsday or Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Interestingly, the Marvel trilogy joined Fathom Entertainment's list of special re-releases of fan favourite classics like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Clueless, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Sunset Boulevard, The Sound of Music and Rocky IV. Other than Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, the original Spider-Man films also featured Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson and James Franco as Harry Osborn. The trilogy included many well known villains, such as Willem Dafoe as Green Goblin, Alfred Molina played Doc Ock and Thomas Haden Church stepped into the shoes of Sandman. First Published:
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
UNSEEN Spider-Man Visuals Starring Tobey Maguire to Be Dropped in Theater Re-Release, Everything We Know
The original Spider-Man trilogy, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire, is swinging back into theaters this fall. Fathom Entertainment, in collaboration with Sony Pictures, has announced limited screenings of the three films across select theaters in the U.S., beginning September 26, 2025. This re-release will also include the first-ever theatrical screening of Spider-Man 2.1, an extended version of Spider-Man 2, in 4K. The longer cut includes new and extended scenes not seen in the original 2004 release. Fall screening schedule for the Spider-Man trilogy The event kicks off on Thursday, September 26, with the 2002 original Spider-Man. The extended cut, Spider-Man 2.1, will follow on Friday, September 27, as per Variety. The trilogy concludes with Spider-Man 3 on Saturday, September 28. For those who missed the first run, an encore weekend is also planned, with the films playing again on October 3, 4, and 5. Tickets will be available starting July 25 on Fathom Events' website and participating theaters. First theatrical release of Spider-Man 2.1 in 4K The extended version of Spider-Man 2, titled Spider-Man 2.1, has never before been released in theaters. The 4K edition will offer fans enhanced visuals and several additional scenes that expand the story of Peter Parker's struggles. Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Entertainment, said in a statement, 'The success of Spider-Man in 2002 helped launch the modern era of superhero films. To this day, Tobey Maguire's take on Spider-Man resonates across generations.' He added, 'At Fathom Entertainment, we celebrate fandom, and I am delighted that Spider-Man 2.1 in 4K will make its theatrical debut, a true gift for longtime fans and a thrilling discovery for new ones.' The trilogy is part of Fathom's ongoing 'Fan Favorites' series, which brings classic films back to the big screen. Earlier entries in the lineup included Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Clueless. Upcoming titles in the series include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Sound of Music, Rocky IV, and Sunset Boulevard. This isn't the first time Sony has re-released the Spider-Man films. In April 2024, Cinemark hosted limited screenings of the full live-action Spider-Man catalog, including Tobey Maguire's trilogy, Andrew Garfield's two Amazing Spider-Man films, and Tom Holland's MCU entries.
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Spider-Man Trilogy re-releasing in 4K with extended cuts: When and where to watch
Spider-Man Trilogy re-releasing in 4K with extended cuts: Good news for Spider-Man fans! The iconic Spider-Man trilogy directed by Sam Raimi, starring Tobey Maguire is coming back to theatres near you. Additionally, the fans will also get to enjoy the extended 4K versions. The re-release will include special extra scenes in Spider-Man 2, now called Spider-Man 2.1. Spider-Man Trilogy will be re-released in September. While Spider-Man will be out on September 26, Spider-Man 2.1 will hit the big screens again on September 27; and Spider-Man 3 on September 28. Busy on the above dates? Don't worry, there's always a next time. Fans will also get another chance to watch the three films next weekend as all of them will be shown again on October 3, 4, and 5 respectively. As per a report of Variety, the tickets will be available on July 25. The Spider-Man trilogy is the latest movie series to be featured in Fathom Fan Favorites, a special program by Fathom Entertainment that brings back popular old films to theatres for fans to enjoy for a short duration. The series began in June with the re-release of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, followed by Clueless. Other classics such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Sunset Boulevard, The Sound of Music, and Rocky IV are also set to return to the big screen soon. Notably, this isn't the first time Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man movies have been re-released in theatres. In April 2024, Cinemark held a special re-release of all the live-action Spider-Man movies by Sony. After Tobey's trilogy, Andrew Garfield's two films and Tom Holland's three Marvel movies were screened again in cinema halls. Talking about the upcoming re-release of Spider-Man Trilogy in the series, Ray Nutt, chief executive officer of Fathom Entertainment told Variety, 'The success of Spider-Man in 2002 helped launch the modern era of superhero films. To this day, Tobey Maguire's take on Spider-Man resonates across generations.' 'At Fathom Entertainment, we celebrate fandom and I am delighted that Spider-Man 2.1 in 4K will make its theatrical debut, a true gift for longtime fans and a thrilling discovery for new ones," he further added.
Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
‘Spider-Man 2' extended edition is coming to theaters in 4K, along with original trilogy
The original 'Spider-Man' trilogy, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire, is returning to the big screen with a special addition. For the first time, 'Spider-Man 2.1' — the extended edition of 'Spider Man 2' — will be playing in theaters in 4K in a limited engagement presented by Fathom Entertainment. This version, released on DVD in 2007, features eight minutes of new footage, including a fan-favorite scene in which J. Jonah Jameson, played by J.K. Simmons, tries on the Spidey suit. More than two decades and 10 Spider-Man movies after the original trilogy premiered, 'Spider-Man 2' consistently ranks among the best of the franchise by critics and fans. Starring alongside Maguire as Peter Parker (a.k.a. Spider-Man) are Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane 'MJ' Watson, James Franco as Harry Osborn and Alfred Molina as Dr. Otto Octavius. 'The success of 'Spider-Man' in 2002 helped launch the modern era of super hero films. To this day, Tobey Maguire's take on Spider-Man resonates across generations,' Fathom Entertainment's Chief Executive Ray Nutt said in a press release. 'At Fathom Entertainment, we celebrate fandom and I am delighted that 'Spider-Man 2.1' in 4K will make its theatrical debut, a true gift for longtime fans and a thrilling discovery for new ones.' 'Spider-Man' will play in theaters Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, 'Spider-Man 2.1' on Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, and 'Spider-Man 3' on Sept. 28 and Oct. 5. Tickets will be available at Fathom Entertainment and participating theaters July 25. Other films soon returning to theaters with Fathom Entertainment are 'Clueless' (June 29-30), 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' (July 13-16) and 'The Sound of Music' (Sept. 13-17).
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Spider-Man 2.1 gets first theatrical release in 2025 re-release event
Sam Raimi's beloved Spider-Man trilogy, starring Tobey Maguire, is swinging back into theaters this fall. The re-release will feature all three original films in newly restored 4K resolution, including the highly anticipated Spider-Man 2.1 — an extended cut of Spider-Man 2 that has never been shown in cinemas before. Spider-Man 2.1 includes eight additional minutes of footage and has been a fan-favorite home release since its debut on DVD. Now, audiences will have the chance to experience this extended version on the big screen for the first time. The trilogy will be screened over two weekends with the following schedule: Spider-Man (2002): September 26 and October 3 Spider-Man 2.1 (extended cut): September 27 and October 4 Spider-Man 3 (2007): September 28 and October 5 Tickets for the 2025 Spider-Man re-release will go on sale starting July 25. Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films are considered classics of the superhero genre, praised for their storytelling, emotional depth, and iconic characters such as Green Goblin, Doc Ock, and Venom. Tobey Maguire's portrayal of Peter Parker remains a defining role in comic book film history. This 4K theatrical re-release offers longtime fans and new audiences alike a rare opportunity to revisit one of Marvel's most influential trilogies on the big screen — with even more Spidey action than ever before.
