Peter Parker is finally getting some respect as Spider-Man is now being looked to as a hero of the city. But all is not well in NY. A new villain arrives in the form of Flint Marko a.k.a. The Sandman. His body is entirely composed of sand which he uses to devastating effect. Not only that, but Pete is having to defend himself against a newly super powered Harry Osbourne, who has taken up his Father's Green Goblin memorabilia and is using it to exact revenge for his Father's death! And if that wasn't enough, a symbiotic space alien has taken over the Spidey suit, imbuing Spidey with more power, but heightening his aggression. At work, Pete is competing with an upstart photographer who will become (with help from the evil suit) Venom--one of Spidey's most powerful enemies!
Spider-Man 3 was directed by Sam Raimi and starred: Tobey Maguire - Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst - Mary Jane Watson, Thomas Haden Church - Sandman, James Franco - Harry Osborn, Topher Grace - Venom, Bryce Dallas Howard - Gwen Stacy, James Cromwell - Captain George Stacy, Rosemary Harris - Aunt May Parker, J.K. Simmons - J. Jonah Jameson, Dylan Baker - Dr. Curt Connors/The Lizard, Elizabeth Banks - Betty Brant.