The reason this question gets asked at all is that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man story does not live only in Spider-Man films. Watch just the four with his name on the poster and two of the biggest turns in his arc happen off-screen.
The Full Order
| # | Film | Year | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Captain America: Civil War | 2016 | His debut — recruited by Tony Stark |
| 2 | Spider-Man: Homecoming | 2017 | First solo film |
| 3 | Avengers: Infinity War | 2018 | Essential — skip it and the next film makes no sense |
| 4 | Avengers: Endgame | 2019 | Resolves Infinity War and Peter’s relationship with Stark |
| 5 | Spider-Man: Far From Home | 2019 | Picks up directly after Endgame |
| 6 | Spider-Man: No Way Home | 2021 | The film everything since depends on |
| 7 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | 2026 | Current film |
The Three That Surprise People
Civil War, Infinity War and Endgame are not marketed as Spider-Man films, and all three are load-bearing.
- Civil War is where he exists at all — a teenager recruited into an argument between adults.
- Infinity War ends with the single most-quoted moment of his run. Watching Endgame or Far From Home without it removes the emotional floor of both.
- Endgame closes the Stark relationship that Far From Home is entirely about processing.
The Short Version, If You Are in a Hurry
If you genuinely will not watch seven films, the minimum viable run before Brand New Day is Homecoming → Infinity War → Far From Home → No Way Home. You lose the debut and some of the Stark payoff, but the plot holds.
What you cannot skip is No Way Home. Brand New Day is built directly on its ending — the spell that erased Peter Parker from everyone’s memory. Without it, the entire question of who remembers him means nothing.
Chronological or Release Order?
For this character they are the same thing. There is no out-of-sequence entry to reshuffle — watch them in the order above.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many Tom Holland Spider-Man films are there?
Four solo films, but seven entries in his full story including three Avengers-branded ones.
Which film does he first appear in?
Captain America: Civil War (2016).
Do I need to watch the Avengers films?
For the full arc, yes — Infinity War especially. Endgame and Far From Home lose their meaning without it.
What must I watch before Brand New Day?
No Way Home, without question — the new film is built on its ending.
Is chronological order different from release order?
No — for this character they match.
Film order per IMDb, TheWrap and TechRadar watch-order guides, 2026. Photo: cinema tickets and popcorn (Unsplash); illustrative.
