The Amazing Spider-Man (2012 film) China, "The Amazing Spider-Man" grossed $33.3 million over its seven-day debut, which is more than "Spider-Man 3"'s lifetime box office in China. China is also the movie's highest-grossing territory with $48.8 million. "The Amazing Spider-Man" received generally favorable reviews by critics upon release with critics praising the performance of Andrew Garfield. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 72% based on 316 reviews, with an average rating of 6.7/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "A well-chosen cast and sure-handed direction allows "The Amazing Spider-Man" to thrill despite revisiting many of the same plot points from
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was released in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D on May 2, 2014, in the United States with two international premieres being held between March 31 and April 10, 2014. It received mixed reviews from critics and audiences and grossed $709 million worldwide, making it the ninth-highest-grossing film of 2014 but the lowest-grossing "Spider-Man" film. "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" was originally envisioned as the beginning of a shared fictional universe, which would have continued with two sequels and several spin-off films centered on Venom and the Sinister Six, among others. Due to its performing below expectations, all subsequent installments were cancelled