Fans can now watch a never seen before extended 4K version of original Spider-Man 2- Find out how

The three films of the original Spider-Man film trilogy, directed by Sam Raimi, were released in 2002, 2004, and 2007, respectively. Starring Tobey Maguire, the films saw immense success, collectively grossing over 10 billion dollars.

Now, in 2025, as Variety reports, the film trilogy is re-releasing, and Spider-Man 2 is re-releasing with a 4K extended cut, which has never been seen before.

Spider-Man 2 is going to be re-released with an extended cut

Fans met the superhero Spider-Man in theaters for the first time in Spider-Man (2002). In the film, Peter Parker is an introverted high school student living with his Aunt May and Uncle Ben. He has a crush on Mary Jane but is too shy to admit it. During a school trip, Peter is bitten by a genetically modified spider, and he gains powers like super strength, speed, wall-climbing, and web-slinging. After Uncle Ben is tragically killed, Peter decides to use his abilities to fight crime and help protect New York City.

In the second film, which came out in 2004, Peter tries to manage his responsibilities as Spider-Man while also handling college, work, and his feelings for Mary Jane, who is now engaged to someone else. He also deals with Harry Osborn, who blames Peter's superhero form for his father’s death. Things get worse when Dr. Otto Octavius, a once-respected scientist, becomes the villain Doctor Octopus after a lab experiment goes wrong, fusing mechanical arms to his body.

By the third film, which came out in 2007, Peter is dating Mary Jane, but his problems increase. Harry becomes the new Green Goblin to avenge his father, and a criminal named Flint Marko transforms into Sandman. Peter learns Marko was involved in Uncle Ben’s death, and a strange black substance attaches to Peter, changing his behavior.

After removing it, the alien bonds with Eddie Brock, creating a powerful new enemy, Venom. Peter then has to face multiple villains and his own darker side. The trilogy was followed by seven Spider-Man films, with more on the way.

Fathom Entertainment is organizing an event with Sony Pictures, which will be re-releasing the original Spider-Man film trilogy in theaters. This event will be re-releasing Spider-Man 2 with a twist: it will have 4K extended cut footage that has never been released theatrically before.

The first film will be re-released on 26th September 2025. Spider-Man 2.1 will be released on 27th September 2025, and Spider-Man 3 on 28th September 2025. There will also be an encore presentation where the trilogy entries will be played on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of October, respectively. If you want to be a part of the event, you can buy the tickets online from 25th July 2025.

According to Variety, the chief executive officer of Fathom Entertainment, Ray Nutt, spoke about the event, saying,

“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 continued,

"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 Spider-Man film trilogy is streaming on Starz and DirecTV. You can also rent the films on Prime Video or Apple TV.

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