Spider-Man 3 will make its worldwide debut in Japan next month. The film starring Tobey Maguire will open in Japanese theatres on May 1, three days before it opens in the US.
The official opening will be held at Tokyo cinema on April 16. Director Sam Raimi, series creator Stan Lee and stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst are expected to attend the premiere.
The previous two Spider-Man films have earned more than $US1.6 billion ($A2.08 billion) worldwide since the first movie was released in 2002, making it one of the most successful franchises of all time.
Spider-Man 3 will be released in various parts of Africa, Europe and Asia before it’s shown in the U.S. on May 4, according to Sony’s website.
