The Marvel superhero franchise that started it all is headed back to theaters, but with a very exciting twist. The original Spider-Man trilogy starring Tobey Maguire will be playing in theaters later this year, along with an extended version of the beloved second installment.
Per Variety, Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy is headed back to theaters starting Sept. 26. The special presentation includes Spider-Man 2.1, the extended cut of what is widely regarded as the best movie in the franchise. The extended 4K version of the film will play in theaters for the first time. Spider-Man will play on Sept. 26, Spider-Man 2.1 on Sept. 27, and Spider-Man 3 will hit theaters on Sept. 28. Fortunately, those who miss out on the three-day event will be able to catch encore screenings starting Oct. 3. Fathom Entertainment, who are collaborating with Sony Pictures on the Spider-Man re-release, shared an official statement:
“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. 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.”
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Source: Variety
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