Once upon a time, New York City was changed permanently by a young man named Peter Parker. What started as an idea to introduce more teenage superheroes has since exploded into a franchise of Goliath proportions. Consistently ranked one of the most popular superheroes, as reported by Inside the Magic, and general fictional characters of all time, he really is everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Naturally, there are a lot of recognizable aspects of Spidey’s persona, most notably his costume.

On par with Superman and Batman, Spider-Man’s may be one of the most iconic super suits in pop culture history. Everyone knows the signature red and blue color scheme, and the usual web detailing is simply unmistakable. Since every Spider-Person is different, it’s no surprise that audiences have seen several takes on the trademark uniform. Having created multiple Spider-Man franchises and reboots, Sony has given us the most interpretations of it so far. While we wait for the franchise to show us new designs in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and a rumored Spider-Man 2099 cameo in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, let’s rank the best Spider-Man suits in Sony’s cinematic history.

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12 Why Reinvent the Wheel? — Spider-Man 2 (2004)

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The suit hasn’t seen much change since Spider-Man (2002), but it is notably much larger. The updated design in Spider-Man 2 (2004) features more defined muscles and significantly broader shoulders, which give Peter a more grown-up appearance. The added muscle mass certainly makes the suit more attractive, but it’s still nearly identical to the first one. Regardless, it’s a solid design.

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11 The Handmade Hero — Spider-Man: Homecoming

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Tom Holland’s first Spider-Man suit in Spider-Man: Homecoming looks very much like a handmade costume, making it a perfect representation of Peter’s sewing skills and the materials he would realistically have access to. The red is impossibly vibrant against a slightly muted blue, and the blue rings around his arms and at the top of his ‘socks’ balance the look nicely. There are two features of this version that detract from the look: the eyes and the chest emblem. They seem unusually small compared to the rest of the suit, and the spider looks more like a tic than anything.

10 Peter’s First Suit — The Amazing Spider-Man

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Andrew Garfield’s take on the Spider-Suit in The Amazing Spider-Man seems to draw a lot of influence from Tobey Maguire’s version, but there are plenty of changes and more, fine details in the design. The blue is a bit sharper and more prevalent throughout, making Peter look a bit younger. There’s sleek blue line detailing in his gloves and lower legs, and the entire ensemble has a delightfully shiny quality that calls back to old-school superheroes. The pattern on the abdomen does make him seem inhumanly tall at times, but it works for Garfield’s body type and gives us a believably lanky Spider-Man.

9 The Upgrade — The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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Right from the start, this suit has several major upgrades. The color scheme of the suit in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 uses a cooler shade of red, which offers an eye-catching complement to the heavy use of blue. The abdominal pattern now looks more like Tobey Maguire’s original design, and the ultra-fine line work is satisfyingly crisp. Another strong point of Garfield’s suit is his shiny eyes — it gives his face a more bug-like quality, which is fitting for a character like Spider-Man.

8 The Original — Spider-Man (2002)

The suit in Spider-Man is an extremely pure, simplistic representation of the Marvel hero. The suit is extremely cohesive and the faded red and blue color scheme gives it a vintage aesthetic. The spider emblem on the chest is beautiful and sleek, and the eyes on his mask have a perfect size ratio for the rest of the suit. The main issue with the costume is actually the fact that it looks so good — it feels like it was professionally manufactured rather than handmade by Peter, as shown in the movie.

7 Peter Parker — Into the Spider-Verse

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New York’s own Peter Parker has the most effective design in Into the Spider-Verse. His suit calls back to Tobey Maguire’s look, and it benefits from rich, almost candy-like shades of red and blue. He’s vibrant, colorful, and represents the quintessential Spider-Man. Interestingly, he and Miles both have very large eyes in their masks, amplifying their almost childlike naivety. Considering that Peter has so much growing up to do throughout the film, this makes sense! On top of everything else, he also gets an accessory: a coffee mug (and sometimes sweatpants), which adds to his sort of fatherly connection to Miles.

6 Peter’s New Suit — Spider-Man: No Way Home

An impressive jump from Tom Holland’s first Spider-suit, this take in No Way Home went incredibly dark with midnight navy instead of blue. The contrast against the intense red is fantastic, as is the white lining around the spider on his chest. The darker parts of the suit also appear to be made of some kind of leather, and the addition of shiny material gives the ensemble more texture and depth. It’s a major upgrade from the first suit, and it’s the perfect storytelling device to show us how much Peter has grown since Homecoming.

5 Spider-Gwen — Into the Spider-Verse

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Gwen Stacy chose to make her Spider-suit to the beat of a different guitar — her ensemble takes inspiration from a traditional ballet leotard, albeit with a fittingly alternative color scheme that blends seamlessly into the underbelly of New York City. From the sharp neckline pattern on her torso to her ballet shoes, Gwen’s look exemplifies her ability to move with precision and grace. The addition of a hood is another excellent design choice, as it adds just a splash of edge and disguise to her suit. The little webbing on her costume is hidden on the underside of the hood, building on her more reserved personality.

4 The Venom Suit — Spider-Man 3 (2007)

The suit is still the same one from Tobey Maguire’s first two films, but things take a drastic turn when Venom comes into the picture in Spider-Man 3. Once the symbiote latches onto Peter Parker, his suit undergoes one of the coolest makeovers in the franchise. The Spider-suit is positively gorgeous in black, and the silver web detail and chest emblem stand out more as a result. The stark change is the perfect way to symbolize the way Venom has changed Peter internally; he looks great, but he’s darker and no longer himself.

3 Spider-Noir — Into the Spider-Verse

A delightful surprise in Into the Spider-Verse, Spider-Noir somehow looks completely different yet perfectly recognizable as a Spider-Man all at once. He almost has a cel-shaded quality, and his black and white color scheme is underlaid with warm grays and browns against the bright world around him. The trench coat and fedora almost conceal his mask, which is the only part of his suit with web detail; in a way, the lack of webbing is like a hidden visual treat, and the concealment makes sense for his role as a private investigator. His mask is actually equipped with goggles rather than simple cut-outs, and you can clearly see the texture and stitching in his clothes. Honestly, everything about Spider-Noir is captivating to look at.

2 The Iron Spider — Spider-Man: No Way Home

We start the film with Peter in his Far From Home suit, but we’re soon treated to one of Tom Holland’s best outfits in the MCU: the Iron Spider! Lovingly crafted with cutting-edge technology by Tony Stark himself, this suit is equal parts functional and superb. The addition of gold in the color scheme and prevalence of metal illustrates Peter’s connection to Tony, yet the look is still undeniably Spider-Man. Every last inch of linework and visible armor plating glistens in the sun, giving Peter an incredible heroic vibe. The addition of robotic spider legs to the suit is ingenious, and his chest emblem has taken on a welcome change. This is easily Holland’s best suit.

1 Miles Morales — Into the Spider-Verse

We see Miles in two different suits throughout Into the Spider-Verse, the first being a store-bought costume. Taken from the hands of the late Stan Lee, his first suit is generic and several sizes too small for him. The eye cut-outs and poor fit all come together to show us how young and inexperienced Miles is at that point. He may have superpowers, but he’s still just a kid in someone else’s costume.

It’s only after an arduous, emotional journey that Miles fulfills the rite of making his own suit. Using cool reds and rich midnight colors, he’s as bright and attention-grabbing as they come. Instead of embroidering or ironing his chest emblem, Miles dove off the beaten path and spray-painted one instead. In another bold move, he accessorizes with a hoodie and matching Nikes. Everything about the suit is just so ‘Miles’! He’s finally come into his own, and his final look shows that he’s happy being himself rather than trying to live up to everyone else’s expectations.