Spider-Man 3 (2007) Continuity

Spider-Man 3 (2007) is the third and final film in the Spider-Man trilogy by director Sam Raimi. It directly continues the story of Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man. The film is notable in the trilogy for containing multiple villains and for its different take on the characters.

We’re exploring the continuity details surrounding this film. We’re looking at what to watch before watching Spider-Man 3, what to watch after watching Spider-Man 3, and any other relevant details that may enhance the watching experience.

What to watch before Spider-Man 3

Spider-Man 3 (2007) picks up where Spider-Man 2 (2004) left off. It returns to Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man shortly after the events of the second film. This directly continues the narrative stretching through this series.

Spider-Man 3 doesn’t stand very well on its own. The entire film references the events of the first two films and heavily relies on the character development that occurred across them. Because of this, we highly recommend watching Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 before watching Spider-Man 3.

What to watch after Spider-Man 3

Spider-Man 3 is the final film in this Spider-Man trilogy. This effectively brings the narrative running through this film series to a close.

However, the world of this Spider-Man trilogy was revisited in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Viewers looking for the return of characters and concepts from this world can see the continuation in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

When is Stan Lee’s Cameo in Spider-Man 3?

Warning: This section contains spoilers.

Like most other Marvel movies, Stan Lee makes a cameo in Spider-Man 3. At one point, Peter Parker is wandering the streets of New York City and is approached by a random stranger who states: “You know, I guess one person can make a difference.” This stranger is Stan Lee.