One of its most difficult years for competition, however, was in 2002.
There’s quite a bit of overlap betweenStar Warsmoviesand the superhero genre.
Which Is The Bigger Film Franchise: Spider-Man Or Star Wars?
For those reasons,Star Warsstill beatsSpider-Man, just not in 2002.
Spider-Man is the first film in Sam Raimi’s trilogy starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker.
At the same time, Peter Parker is grappling with his newfound abilities as the iconic wall-crawler.
Custom image by Sean Morrison
Custom image by Sean Morrison
Years after the events of The Phantom Menace, the Skywalker Saga continues with Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. When Senator Padme Amidala’s life is threatened, Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are tasked with her protection. While Obi-Wan uncovers a clone army made in secret, Anakin falls in love with Padme, marking the beginning of his inevitable fall to the dark side of the Force.
Spider-Man is the first film in Sam Raimi’s trilogy starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker. Released in 2002, the film introduced superhero fans to a live-action Norman Osborn, played by Willem Dafoe, who is transformed into his villainous alter ego, Green Goblin, after being forced out of Oscorp Industries. At the same time, Peter Parker is grappling with his newfound abilities as the iconic wall-crawler.
