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"Spider-Man 3" will make its worldwide debut in Japan on May 1, three days before the action film opens in the United States, Sony Pictures Entertainment said.

A star-studded premiere will be held April 16 at a Tokyo cinema. Those expected to attend include director Sam Raimi, series creator Stan Lee, and stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst.

The film will be released in various parts of Africa, Europe and Asia before being shown in the United States on May 4, according to Sony's Web site.