Release dates for third and fourth 'Amazing Spider-Man' films set

Set photos from "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" (Credit: Aby Baker/Getty Images)

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 doesn’t hit theaters until May 2, 2014, but Sony hasn't wasted any time in locking in the dates for the third and fourth films in the franchise.

The third film has been scheduled for release on June 10, 2016, with the fourth movie to follow two years later on May 4, 2018.

“Spider-Man is our most important, most successful, and most beloved franchise," said Sony Pictures’ Chairman of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution Jeff Blake, in a press release, "so we’re thrilled that we are in a position to lock in these prime release dates over the next five years.”

While some might worry about the two-year turnover time between sequels, Sony executives are confident in the franchise's ability to deliver. And with good reason: the first movie made over $750 million worldwide.

Via: Entertainment Weekly