Tom Holland's Favorite Spider-Man Movie Isn't Even Set In The MCU

Throughout his tenure as Spider-Man, Tom Holland has taken the character to greater heights than any other live-action rendition. He's had some incredible adventures, whether fighting alongside the Avengers or assembling the other Spider-Men for a multiversal story. However, Holland's favorite Spidey movie has nothing to do with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

"I think the first 'Spider-Verse' movie is the best Spider-Man movie that's ever been made," Holland told The Associated Press at the premiere of his Apple TV+ series, "The Crowded Room." "I'm so proud of everyone involved. [Producer] Amy Pascal is like my mom. I was supposed to go with her [to the premiere of 'Across the Spider-Verse'] as her date. I couldn't go because I'm here working. But I'm incredibly proud of them. I'm excited for the second one. I'm sure it will live up to every expectation, and I can't wait to see it."

Considering how Holland mentioned his love for "Into the Spider-Verse" and his friendship with Pascal, it's fair to wonder whether his comments will lead to Miles Morales joining the MCU. At the time of writing, "Spider-Man 4" is on pause due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, but fans can always dream. Who knows, maybe that would convince Holland to revisit his Spidey film rankings.

There have been plenty of Spider-Man movies, and one's mileage may vary when ranking each of these takes on the beloved wall-crawler's story. But, even with subsequent films adding to Spidey's mythos, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" reigns supreme at the top, or near it. And Tom Holland isn't the only Spider-Man actor with such high praise for the movie.

When asked by WatchMojo if he'd be willing to appear in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," Andrew Garfield instead took the time to praise its predecessor, saying, "I loved that first movie. I love all the movies, like I love Tom Holland's movies, the Jon Watts movies. I love the 'Spider-Verse' movie. I thought it was just incredibly inventive. I watched that three times."

Similarly, Yuri Lowenthal, the voice behind Peter Parker in Insomniac Games' "Spider-Man," spoke to Comic Book at the "Across the Spider-Verse" premiere, singing the highest praise for "Into the Spider-Verse" in his interview. "I love it. That first movie is one of my favorite movies of all time," Lowenthal said. 

Given the many messages of "Into the Spider-Verse," including accepting yourself, finding strength in those around you, and that anyone can wear the mask, it's understandable for the animated movie to claim the top spot on most Spidey lists. But it begs the question: will anyone, may it be Marvel Studios or Sony, ever successfully top "Into the Spider-Verse" as the best Spider-Man movie?