'Spider-Man 2' extended edition is coming to theaters in 4K, along with original trilogy

The archetypal “Spider-Man” trilogy, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire, is returning to the large surface with a peculiar addition.

For the archetypal time, “Spider-Man 2.1” — the extended variation of “Spider Man 2” — volition beryllium playing successful theaters successful 4K successful a constricted engagement presented by Fathom Entertainment. This version, released connected DVD successful 2007, features 8 minutes of caller footage, including a fan-favorite country successful which J. Jonah Jameson, played by J.K. Simmons, tries connected the Spidey suit.

More than 2 decades and 10 Spider-Man movies aft the archetypal trilogy premiered, “Spider-Man 2” consistently ranks among the champion of the franchise by critics and fans. Starring alongside Maguire arsenic Peter Parker (a.k.a. Spider-Man) are Kirsten Dunst arsenic Mary Jane “MJ” Watson, James Franco arsenic Harry Osborn and Alfred Molina arsenic Dr. Otto Octavius.

“The occurrence of ‘Spider-Man’ successful 2002 helped motorboat the modern epoch of ace leader films. To this day, Tobey Maguire’s instrumentality connected Spider-Man resonates crossed generations,” Fathom Entertainment’s Chief Executive Ray Nutt said successful a property release. “At Fathom Entertainment, we observe fandom and I americium delighted that ‘Spider-Man 2.1’ successful 4K volition marque its theatrical debut, a existent acquisition for longtime fans and a thrilling find for caller ones.”

“Spider-Man” volition play successful theaters Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, “Spider-Man 2.1” connected Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, and “Spider-Man 3” connected Sept. 28 and Oct. 5. Tickets volition beryllium disposable astatine Fathom Entertainment and participating theaters July 25.

Other films soon returning to theaters with Fathom Entertainment are “Clueless” (June 29-30), “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (July 13-16) and “The Sound of Music” (Sept. 13-17).