Collider has published a ranked list of the best animated Spider-Man adaptations, evaluating decades of television series and films for how well they capture the character's blend of humour, heart and broad appeal. The piece argues that Spider-Man translates especially well to animation, though not every adaptation succeeds, with quality varying according to characterisation, art direction and how well each version balances Peter Parker's struggles with the hero's lighter side.

Entries discussed include the 1981 Spider-Man series, notable for pitting the hero against Doctor Doom amid Star Wars-era popularity; Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, which paired him with Iceman and Firestar in an early team-up format; the poorly received 2017 Marvel's Spider-Man series, criticised for weak writing and art direction despite Robbie Daymond's performance; and Ultimate Spider-Man, which saw the hero lead a S.H.I.E.L.D.-backed young team under Nick Fury, initially divisive for replacing the fan-favourite Spectacular Spider-Man. The full ranking, of which this is only part, continues through further entries not included here.