Tobey Maguire Teases Spider-Man Comeback? Viral Photo Ignites Marvel Fan Frenzy

Fans of Tobey Maguire’s friendly-neighborhood web-slinger are getting a rare chance to relive (and upgrade) the original Spider-Man experience on the big screen this fall. Fathom Events has partnered with Sony Pictures to bring Sam Raimi’s entire Spider-Man trilogy back to theaters in newly remastered 4K prints—and the centerpiece is the long-whispered extended cut “Spider-Man 2.1,” which has never received a wide theatrical release until now. According to the announced schedule, Spider-Man (2002) swings in first on Friday, September 26, followed by the debut of the 4K “Spider-Man 2.1” on Saturday, September 27, and a one-night engagement of Spider-Man 3 on Sunday, September 28. Select theaters will encore the trilogy the following weekend for moviegoers who miss the initial dates. “Spider-Man 2.1” restores roughly eight minutes of deleted and alternate material, including an extended pizza-delivery chase and additional Alfred Molina/Doctor Octopus character beats that deepen Peter Parker’s internal struggle. Raimi originally created the cut for the 2007 DVD, but the footage has never been seen on the silver screen until this 4K upgrade. Sony’s marketing push emphasizes Maguire’s enduring popularity following his multiverse cameo in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” positioning the re-release as both a nostalgia event and a primer for younger MCU fans. Tickets go on sale July 15 via FathomEvents.com and participating box offices, with collectible posters and limited-edition ticket stubs available while supplies last. Box-office analysts predict strong turnout from millennials eager to revisit the trilogy that helped define 2000s superhero cinema, especially with premium formats like IMAX and Dolby Cinema confirmed in major markets. Theater chains are also planning themed concessions—expect green-froth “Goblin” sodas and cherry-red “Web-Swing” slushies—to turn each screening into a mini-comic-con experience. Whether you’re reliving Maguire’s upside-down kiss with Mary Jane or catching “Spider-Man 2.1” for the very first time, this limited engagement promises a web-head celebration tailor-made for die-hard Marvel devotees and curious newcomers alike. Snag seats early—because, as always, with great power (and iconic superhero nostalgia) comes sold-out showtimes.