"Have you witnessed the state of the city out there? It's a chaotic mess... the populace desperately needs a hero." Indeed, they do. How about a noir detective hero to the rescue? Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled an intriguing 30-second teaser trailer, offering a glimpse into the upcoming "Spider-Noir" series, a spellbinding spin-off inspired by the mesmerizing "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" films.
"Spider-Noir" brings the enigmatic Spider-Man Noir character to life in live-action form, with Nicolas Cage reprising his role (which he also voiced in the animated films) as this incarnation of Peter Parker. Picture an aging, hard-boiled private investigator in 1930s New York, his luck at an all-time low, yet compelled to confront his past life as the city's sole superhero. Executive producer Chris Miller tweeted with enthusiasm, "It's official. 'Spider-Noir' is hurtling towards Amazon Prime in 2026. A live-action, black-and-white series set in the 1930s, featuring the delightful Nicolas Cage and an exceptional ensemble cast. This show is truly unique. I can hardly wait for you all to witness it."
The stellar cast also includes Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Li Jun Li (of "Sinners!" fame), Abraham Popoola, Jack Huston, and Karen Rodriguez. While the footage shown so far is promising, it's not quite enough to fully capture the awe-inspiring potential of the series – yet I have a profound sense that it will be worth every moment of anticipation.
Imagine an aging private investigator, his fortune dwindling, grappling with his former life as the city's one and only superhero in 1930s New York City. This is "Spider-Noir," a series based on the Marvel Comics character, conceptualized and crafted by the talented writers Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot, whose credits include "Hannibal," "Narcos," "The Punisher," "Behind Her Eyes," and "Shantaram." The series is rooted in the Marvel comic series "Spider-Man Noir," created by David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky, Carmine Di Giandomenico, and Marko Djurdjević. Episodes are directed by Harry Bradbeer, with production oversight from Sony Pictures Television, Lord Miller Productions, Pascal Pictures, and Amazon MGM Studios. Executive producers include Phil Lord & Chris Miller, Amy Pascal, Oren Uziel, Steve Lightfoot, Harry Bradbeer, Aditya Sood, Dan Shear, and Pavlina Hatoupis.
MGM will exclusively premiere "Spider-Noir" on MGM+/Prime Video in early 2026. Stay tuned for the latest updates, as this promises to be a journey through the dark alleys of noir, with a superhero twist.
