On February 12, 2026, the internet was set abuzz as MGM+ and Prime Video unveiled the first trailer for "Spider-Noir," a live-action series that promises to show fans a side of Spider-Man they’ve never seen before. Starring Nicolas Cage in his first leading TV role, the series is a bold reimagining of Marvel’s Spider-Man Noir comics, blending hardboiled detective tropes with superhero spectacle and a heavy dose of Cage’s signature eccentricity. The show is set to premiere on MGM+’s linear broadcast channel on May 25, 2026, and then roll out globally on Prime Video as a binge release on May 27, 2026.
“Spider-Noir” transports viewers to the shadowy streets of 1930s New York, where Cage’s Ben Reilly—better known as “The Spider”—navigates the city as a down-on-his-luck private investigator. Haunted by a personal tragedy that forced him to hang up his mask, Reilly is reluctantly drawn back into the world of caped crusading when an extraordinary case lands on his desk. According to Variety, the series leans heavily into its noir roots, offering a visual and narrative style distinct from the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s usual fare.
What truly sets "Spider-Noir" apart, though, is its unique dual-format release. Each episode will debut in two versions: “Authentic Black & White” and “True-Hue Full Color.” This creative decision is a nod to the genre’s cinematic heritage and the original comics’ moody palette. Nicolas Cage himself told Esquire, “The truth is, they both work and they’re beautiful for different reasons. The color is super saturated and gorgeous. I think teenage viewers will appreciate the color, but I also want them to have the option. If they want to experience the concept in black and white, maybe that would instill some interest in them to look at earlier movies and enjoy that as an art form as well.”
For fans of the animated blockbuster Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, there’s an added layer of excitement. Cage previously voiced Spider-Man Noir in the Oscar-winning film, but this time, he brings the character to life in a flesh-and-blood performance. While the animated film helped popularize the trench coat–wearing web-slinger, the new series is inspired directly by the Marvel comic books and is not connected to the Sony animated universe.
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast alongside Cage. Lamorne Morris plays Robbie Robertson, Li Jun Li steps in as Cat Hardy (a new iteration of Black Cat), and Karen Rodriguez appears as Janet. Rounding out the main cast are Abraham Popoola, Jack Huston, and Brendan Gleeson, with a slate of guest stars including Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, and Amanda Schull. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the casting brings both gravitas and fresh energy to the noir-inspired world.
Behind the camera, "Spider-Noir" is helmed by Emmy-winning director Harry Bradbeer, known for his work on Fleabag and Killing Eve. Bradbeer directed and executive produced the first two episodes, setting the tone for the series’ blend of grit and style. Oren Uziel (The Lost City, 22 Jump Street) and Steve Lightfoot (Marvel’s The Punisher, Shantaram) serve as co-showrunners and executive producers, ensuring that the show’s noir sensibilities are woven throughout. The series was developed in collaboration with the Oscar-winning team behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal, who all serve as executive producers.
“You already know how it ends,” Cage’s Ben Reilly says in the trailer to Li Jun Li’s Cat Hardy. She responds, “So start at the beginning.” This exchange, highlighted by Esquire, encapsulates the series’ approach: a story that’s as much about revisiting the past as it is about forging a new path forward. The trailer is packed with evocative imagery—Cage’s Spider swinging through rain-soaked alleyways, brawling with crooks in smoky bars, and confronting the city’s darkest corners. With the tagline “With No Power Comes No Responsibility,” the show teases a more vulnerable, world-weary hero than the wisecracking web-slingers of previous adaptations.
“He’s older and jaded, and not afraid to punch a guy in the face drunkenly,” producer Chris Miller told Esquire. Phil Lord added, “He already had his Chinatown disillusionment moment that happened years and years ago.” This is a Spider-Man who’s seen it all and carries the weight of his choices, a far cry from the optimistic Peter Parker of the MCU.
“Spider-Noir” draws inspiration from the Marvel Noir comics, a limited run created by writers David Hine and Fabrice Sapolsky and artists Carmine Di Giandomenico and Marko Djurdjević. The comics reimagined Peter Parker as a Depression-era vigilante, but the series takes a twist by centering on Ben Reilly. The result is a story that pays homage to hardboiled detective novels, Golden Age comics, and classic Hollywood cinema. As Deadline notes, the project marks the first live-action Spider-Man series produced by Hollywood, a significant milestone for fans of the character.
The show’s production is a collaboration between Sony Pictures Television, MGM+, and Prime Video, with Sony handling the exclusive production duties. The decision to release the series as a binge drop on Prime Video reflects the current streaming landscape, where audiences increasingly prefer to consume entire seasons at their own pace. According to Deadline, the project was once seen as a risky bet—an expensive, stylistically strict series starring one of Hollywood’s most eclectic actors. Yet, with the trailer’s release, early buzz suggests that "Spider-Noir" might just defy expectations.
For those eager to watch, the series will premiere on MGM+’s linear channel on May 25 before its global streaming debut on Prime Video on May 27, 2026. Each episode will be available in both black & white and color, allowing viewers to choose how they want to experience Cage’s brooding take on the iconic superhero.
With its daring creative choices, star-studded cast, and a team of acclaimed filmmakers behind the scenes, "Spider-Noir" is poised to offer something wholly new in the crowded superhero landscape. Whether viewers opt for the shadow-drenched monochrome or the vivid full-color version, one thing is certain: Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Man is about to swing into the spotlight, and fans are in for an unforgettable ride.