Spider-Man 3 is a 2007 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. The movie was produced by Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, and Laura Ziskin Productions, then distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. Director Sam Raimi helmed this final installment of his Spider-Man trilogy, which ran from 2002 to 2007. The film stars Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker and features an ensemble cast including Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell, Rosemary Harris, and J.K. Simmons. Set one year following the events of Spider-Man 2, the narrative follows Peter as he anticipates his future with Mary Jane Watson while confronting multiple adversaries: the Sandman, Venom, and his vengeful friend Harry Osborn.