Stan Lee Picked His Favorite Superhero Movie and It Was Not What Fans Expected

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You know, before superhero movies became the huge business they are today, studios were really hesitant about them. They either thought they’d lose money or saw them as just silly fun. Comics have always been popular, of course, but those first attempts to bring them to life on film, like the ’60s Batman series, often felt more like a joke than a compelling story. They just didn’t quite work as serious, dramatic movies.

Things started looking up for superhero movies with Richard Donner’s Superman, which proved these characters could be both emotionally engaging and visually spectacular. But the road to success wasn’t easy, as shown by a disappointing Captain America movie in the 90s and the widely criticized Batman & Robin. The genre began to falter again until Sam Raimi, a horror director with a long-time love for Spider-Man, took on the challenge.

Sam Raimi’s 2002 Spider-Man movie was a huge hit, skillfully combining exciting action with a realistic and heartfelt performance by Tobey Maguire. Stan Lee, the creator of Spider-Man, later said online that this film was his personal favorite because it was the first to become such a massive success. Its achievement helped launch the era of modern blockbuster movies, demonstrating that audiences wanted well-made adaptations of comic books.

Tobey Maguire’s performance as Peter Parker contributed to a now-famous tradition in Marvel movies. During a fight scene with the Green Goblin, a quick shot shows Stan Lee rescuing someone from falling rubble—a cameo that became his signature in almost every Marvel film until his death. These appearances beautifully connected the creator of Marvel with the films he helped bring to life.

Both Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire are still well-known and popular in the entertainment world, and fans often discuss what they’ll do next. Raimi recently released a new movie called Send Help, a survival horror film that premiered on January 30th. Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, the movie tells the story of a worker and her boss trying to survive after a plane crash, and it represents a return to Raimi’s signature style of creating dark and suspenseful films.

During interviews about his new film, Sam Raimi has been repeatedly asked about the possibility of a fourth Spider-Man movie starring Tobey Maguire. He mentioned that while he thinks audiences would be excited to see Maguire reprise the role, he doesn’t want to disrupt the success of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite this, rumors continue to circulate that Maguire might appear in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film, expected to be released later this year, potentially as part of a large-scale multiverse storyline.

Tobey Maguire continues to work steadily as an actor and producer. His production company, Material Pictures, is currently developing several independent films. He recently appeared in the ensemble drama Babylon, and despite focusing on other projects, fans still hope to see him reprise his role as Spider-Man. His performance as the first modern Spider-Man remains incredibly memorable and impactful.

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2026-02-02 15:44