The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Also known as: Spider-Man

One of the world’s most popular characters is back on the big screen as a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy is revealed in The Amazing Spider-Man. Focusing on an untold story that tells a different side of the Peter Parker story, the new film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, with Martin Sheen and Sally Field. The Amazing Spider-Man is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents’ disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Ifans), his father’s former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.

Previews

Summer 2012 Movie Preview - April 23, 2012
Superhero movies may be poised to dominate theaters this season, but those aren't the only films you need to see!

WonderCon 2012: What's Hot? - March 15, 2012
Our guide to what you must see there in comics, movies and TV!

Marvel's The Avengers vs. The Amazing Spider-Man - February 8, 2012
Which new trailer has you the most excited? Take our poll!

News

How Much Money Will the Big 3 Comic Movies Make? - April 26, 2012
Plus, Avengers already bringing in the big bucks abroad.

When Can You See the New Spider-Man Trailer? - April 25, 2012
Soon... soon...

Spider-Man Sequel Gets Transformers Writers - April 24, 2012
Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci to rewrite Spidey 2.

Watch Amazing Spider-Man's International Trailer - April 16, 2012
New Japanese preview debuts.

Spider-Man's Origin Changes - April 11, 2012
Wait... no Bonesaw!?

Why Lizard is the New Spidey Villain - April 3, 2012
The producer on the choice of Curt Connors as the reboot's heavy.

Spider-Man Trilogy Returning to BD - April 2, 2012
Sam Raimi's Spider-series gets a double-dip.

Dark Knight Rises: Most Wanted Superhero Movie - March 27, 2012
Nolan's final Bat-flick voted most anticipated summer comic book film.

Spider-Man Will Hint at Sequel Villains - March 19, 2012
Director claims future baddies will be alluded to in the first film.

New Spider-Man Viral Video - March 19, 2012
Leary's Captain Stacy warns New York of the "webbed menace."

WonderCon: Spider-Man Rocks - March 17, 2012
Does the reboot look as Amazing as its title suggests?

WonderCon: The Lizard Returns in Amazing Spider-Man - March 16, 2012
Dan Slott discusses the return of the Lizard in the comics.

Venom Movie Closer to Reality - March 7, 2012
Josh Trank in negotiations to direct Spidey villain spinoff movie.

Which New Superhero Movie Are You Most Excited For? - March 6, 2012
Take our Batman vs. Spider-Man vs. Avengers poll!

Watch a Scene From The Amazing Spider-Man - February 21, 2012
Update: First clip from the reboot now removed.

Leary Talks Amazing Spider-Man - February 17, 2012
Did destiny have a hand in casting Denis Leary as George Stacy?

Look: An Amazing Spider-Man/Lizard Size Comparison - February 15, 2012
Diamond Select's busts and action figures tell the untold story.

Peter Parker's Knapsack Found! - February 14, 2012
IGN receives a very mysterious package.

Here's The Lizard from Amazing Spider-Man - February 11, 2012
Our best look at the villain yet comes in toy form.

Spidey Director Webb on The Lizard - February 9, 2012
The Amazing Spider-Man helmer discusses new trailer & villain.

Spider-Man's New Viral... Thing - February 7, 2012
Hidden message discovered in The Amazing Spider-Man trailer.

Check Out the New Amazing Spider-Man Trailer - February 7, 2012
The wise-crackin' wall crawler is back in action.

New Amazing Spider-Man Footage Description - February 6, 2012
Worldwide fan event features the Spidey cast and director, plus fresh web-tastic scenes.

Webb Talks Amazing Spider-Man - February 6, 2012
Director emphasizes this is not a remake of Raimi's movie.

Amazing Spider-Man Sneak Peeks - January 27, 2012
Sony will hold special worldwide previews February 6.

Official Spider-Man Plot Synopsis - January 26, 2012
Does this sound like an Amazing story to you?

Amazing Spider-Man Video Chat - January 19, 2012
The cast and producers hold a press conference in Tokyo.

Batman, Spidey Skip the Super Bowl - January 11, 2012
Some major studios are sitting out the big game.

Toys Confirm Spider-Man Spoilers - December 30, 2011
The Lizard does WHAT to the police?!

David Fincher's Spider-Man - December 21, 2011
Dragon Tattoo director describes the webhead that never was.

New Spider-Man Story Details - December 15, 2011
The official plot synopsis has been updated.

The Amazing Spider-Man Poster Debuts - December 9, 2011
He crawls walls, yo.

Is This Really The Lizard? - November 30, 2011
Alleged concept art from The Amazing Spider-Man online.

Your First Look at The Lizard Should Not Have to Be This - November 29, 2011
But it is.

Rhys Ifans Explains Lizard Love - November 2, 2011
The Amazing Spider-Man star discusses the appeal of his character Dr. Curt Connors.

Amazing Spider-Man's Lizard Speaks - October 21, 2011
Wanna hear what Rhys Ifans' Spidey bad guy may sound like?

Becoming The Amazing Spider-Man - August 26, 2011
Andrew Garfield on how he prepared for his wall-crawling role.

Spider-Man's Lizard Talks! - August 12, 2011
"I'd never want to get my first [erection] in that costume."

Denis Leary Talks Amazing Spider-Man - August 6, 2011
The Rescue Me star discusses working with Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone on the new film.

Amazing Spider-Man Sequel Date Announced - August 5, 2011
Sony reveals plans for second Spidey movie.

Comic-Con: The Lizard Arrested! (For Real) - July 23, 2011
Rhys Ifans reportedly arrested for shoving a SDCC guard.

Comic-Con: Is Spider-Man's New Movie His Best One Yet? - July 22, 2011
Sony reveals Spidey in action, and our first look at The Lizard!

Spidey Soars in the Amazing Spider-Man Teaser Trailer! - July 20, 2011
Check out Marc Webb's more haunting, mature take on the web-slinging story of Peter Parker.

Spider-Man Director Talks Reboots and Villains - July 19, 2011
As Comic-Con approaches, Marc Webb discusses his version of the wallcrawler.

Spider-Man Villain in Bond 23? - July 18, 2011
Rhys Ifans reportedly cast in 007's next film.

The Amazing Spider-Man's Mask Revealed - July 14, 2011
And there's word on when you can see Spidey's new trailer.

The Big Guide to Comic-Con 2011 - July 8, 2011
Check out all the panels you can't miss. Or else.

No Avengers Panel at Comic-Con - June 22, 2011
Earth's Mightiest Heroes are skipping Hall H.

Spidey Producer Laura Ziskin Dies - June 12, 2011
Veteran producer succumbs to cancer.

SDCC: Amazing Spider-Man Comic-Con Plan - June 2, 2011
Sony kicks off Face of the Fan contest for wall-crawler reboot.

Features

Who Is The Amazing Spider-Man's Mystery Player? - May 8, 2012
Shadowy figure could be a major character.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 166 - May 3, 2012
Avengers, Dark Knight Rises, Spidey, Hobbit & more!

The New Amazing Spider-Man Trailer - May 3, 2012
Director Marc Webb talks about his upcoming reboot.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 165 - April 26, 2012
The Hobbit, Dark Knight Rises, Avengers, Spidey & more!

Hero Worship: The Fandom Menace - March 30, 2012
Is Internet fandom doomed to be cynical?

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 162 - March 29, 2012
Ninja Turtles, Anchorman 2, Hunger Games, RoboCop and more!

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 161 - March 22, 2012
TMNT, Dark Knight Rises, Prometheus, WonderCon & more!

Hero Worship: How Venom is Like Catwoman - March 9, 2012
The two spin-off movies have more in common than you think.

Venom Movie: How to Please Fans - March 7, 2012
Spider-Man's nemesis may get a spinoff. Is that a good thing?

Hero Worship: What Do We Really Want From Superhero Movies? - March 2, 2012
Or, why not sticking to the comics might be okay.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 157 - February 23, 2012
Oscar picks, Die Hard 5, Bond, John Carter, Star Wars & more.

What Are the Coolest Collectibles Coming in 2012? - February 16, 2012
From The Lizard to The Walking Dead to Back to the Future's hoverboard, it's the best of this year's Toy Fair.

IGN Assemble! #29 - Characters and Their Creators - February 10, 2012
We talk Marvel's Ghost Rider lawsuit, Smallville, Penguin, Secret Avengers, Spider-Man and more!

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 155 - February 10, 2012
Spidey, Avengers, Star Wars, Wolverine, Machete & Blade Runner.

Hero Worship: Decoding the Secret Origin of Spider-Man - February 10, 2012
Don't expect Amazing Spider-Man to be the same song and dance.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 154 - February 3, 2012
Spidey, X-Men, Avengers, Skyfall, Hasbro & more.

Hero Worship: 2012's Superhero Movie Apocalypse - January 6, 2012
It's going to be a huge year for superhero movies. Can comics benefit?

Back Off, Hollywood! - December 20, 2011
What do all these current movie posters have in common?

Performances We Can't Wait to See - December 17, 2011
Tom Hardy's Bane and Martin Freeman's Bilbo are among them.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 147 - December 1, 2011
TDKR, Trek, Hobbit, Spidey, Bond, Muppets and BioShock.

Ultimate Comic Book Movie Guide - November 4, 2011
X-Men: First Class 2 gets a writer.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 134 - August 12, 2011
We're back! The word on Marvel, DC, Resident Evil and more.

Comic-Con's Greatest Hits - July 26, 2011
The cool, the geek and the nerdy of the 2011 show.

Things You Can't Miss at Comic-Con - July 18, 2011
What are the must-see nerd events in San Diego? We got ya covered.

Hero Worship: Why the Spider-Man Reboot Will be Amazing - July 15, 2011
Peter Parker goes back to basics.

The Legacy of Ultimate Spider-Man - June 22, 2011
We reflect on the accomplishments of Marvel's original Ultimate book.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 126 - May 16, 2011
The Dark Knight Rises, The Amazing Spider-Man, Piranha 3DD and more.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 125 - May 6, 2011
Thor, Green Lantern, Fast Five, Conan and more!

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 115 - February 18, 2011
The latest on Spidey, Superman, Batman, and more.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 114 - February 11, 2011
Super Bowl spots, Cap, X-Men: First Class, G.I. Joe 2 and Iron Man 3.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 113 - February 4, 2011
The latest on Superman, TDKR, Uncharted, The Avengers and Cap.

The Many Looks of Marvel's Heroes - January 14, 2011
Which take on the character kicks the most ass, comics or film? You decide!

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 111 - January 14, 2011
Spidey, Batman's babes, Hobbit, Cap, 007, Green Hornet & more.

What Say You About Spidey's New Suit - January 13, 2011
What does your Spidey Sense tell ya about Garfield's Webhead?

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 110 - January 7, 2011
The Hobbit, GI Joe 2, Dark Tower, Uncharted and JLA.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 108 - December 10, 2010
Transformers 3, Thor, The Hobbit, The Flash and Spidey.

Marvel's Most Wanted Movies - November 30, 2010
Which Marvel hero do you want to see next on the big screen?

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 106 - November 19, 2010
Hulk, Harry Potter, Green Lantern, Cowboys & Aliens and more.

Spider-Man Reboot: Burning Questions - November 5, 2010
There's plenty we still want to know about Spidey's return to the big screen.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 104 - November 5, 2010
Spidey, 007, Conan, Silent Hill 2, Megamind and more.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 103 - October 29, 2010
Batman 3, Cap, The Hobbit, Avatar 2, Saw 3D and more!

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 102 - October 22, 2010
Batman 3, Spidey, Hobbit. Wolvie 2, Jackass 3D, Bourne 4 and more!

Spider-Man Reboot: Villains Wanted - October 12, 2010
Who should Spidey fight in his new movie? We have some ideas.

Who is Spidey's New Villain? - October 11, 2010
What say you about the reboot's latest casting addition?

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 101 - October 7, 2010
Light news week: Halo, Superman, Spidey, Wolverine 2, Transformers 3.

Spider-Man vs. Venom: Too Soon? - October 1, 2010
What say you about Venom's possible return in the new movie?

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 98 - September 9, 2010
The Dark Tower, The Hobbit, the Spider-Man reboot, and more!

Why High School Spider-Man Matters - July 2, 2010
The Spider-Man movies are heading back to high school. Here's why that's a good thing.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 92 - July 2, 2010
Twilight, Last Airbender, BioShock, Potter and Pee-wee.

Who is Andrew Garfield? - July 2, 2010
IGN looks back at the brief career of the actor newly cast as Spider-Man.

Contributions