Spider-Man: Brand New Day is dominating the summer box office, with Tom Holland's fourth solo outing as the web-slinger breaking records and leaving fans with plenty of questions. But if you want to revisit some of the wall-crawler's greatest hits from the comfort of your couch, you might be surprised to learn that only a handful of Spider-Man films are available without a Disney+ subscription.
As of August 2026, the only Spider-Man movies you can stream without Disney+ are Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) on Netflix and the original Tobey Maguire trilogy—Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), and Spider-Man 3 (2007)—all available on Hulu. That means Andrew Garfield's The Amazing Spider-Man films and the rest of Holland's MCU appearances are locked behind Disney+'s paywall.
While Brand New Day has been making headlines for its massive box office haul, Homecoming has been quietly climbing the Netflix charts, currently sitting as the seventh most-popular streaming film. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of Holland's debut solo outing, which redefined what a Spider-Man movie could be.
A Fresh Take on Peter Parker
Director Jon Watts took a bold approach with Homecoming, skipping the origin story entirely. There's no radioactive spider bite, no Uncle Ben tragedy—just a 15-year-old Peter Parker juggling high school life with his superhero duties. This fresh perspective set him apart from his predecessors, allowing the character to grow in a way that felt organic and relatable.
Watts drew inspiration from John Hughes' classic teen films, even instructing his cast to watch The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Pretty in Pink. The influence is clear: Zendaya's MJ channels Ally Sheedy's moody character, and there's a backyard sequence that pays homage to Ferris Bueller's Day Off. This approach gave the high school drama real weight, making Peter's double life all the more compelling.
A New Mentor in Tony Stark
Instead of Uncle Ben, Homecoming introduced Tony Stark as Peter's father figure. Their dynamic—Tony trying to teach Peter to be better than he was—became one of the MCU's most emotional relationships. The famous line, "If you're nothing without this suit, then you shouldn't have it," set the stage for pivotal moments in Infinity War and Endgame, and its impact is still felt in Brand New Day.
For those looking to catch up on the web-slinger's cinematic history, the Tobey Maguire trilogy remains a must-watch. Directed by Sam Raimi, these films are a reminder of a simpler time in superhero cinema, before the MCU's interconnected storytelling. They hold up as entertaining blockbusters, even if they're sometimes overshadowed by their modern counterparts.
If you're curious about what's next for Holland's Spider-Man, check out our breakdown of the biggest questions from Brand New Day. And for more streaming recommendations, don't miss Prime Video's top picks this week.
As the summer heats up, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy everyone's favorite friendly neighborhood hero—whether in theaters or on your favorite streaming platform.
