Nicholas Cage is swinging into the pulpy superhero show ‘Spider-Noir’
Nicholas Cage is swinging into the pulpy superhero show ‘Spider-Noir’
Cage brings the character into the realm of live action in this new series. Get all the details below!
You’ve never seen Spider-Man in live action like this before. This spring, MGM+ and Prime Video will present “Spider-Noir,” a superhero series set in the 1930s. The show follows Ben Reilly, a down-on-his-luck private investigator known by night as “The Spider.” The Nicholas Cage-led pulpy superhero show will air in a marathon on the MGM+ cable channel on Monday, May 25, while all episodes will drop on Prime Video on Wednesday, May 27. We recommend watching with a 30-day free trial to Prime Video.
How to watch ‘Spider-Noir’
- When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Prime Video
- Stream: Watch with a 30-day free trial to Prime Video.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Spider-Noir’
When will ‘Spider-Noir’ come out?
The first episode of “Spider Noir” will premiere on the MGM+ premium cable channel on May 25. All eight episodes of the show will be released on Prime Video two days later, on May 27.
Can you watch ‘Spider-Noir’ for free?
If you have never signed up for Amazon Prime before, you can! The service includes a 30-day free trial for new subscribers, and Prime Video is included as a benefit of the Prime bundle. So, if you haven’t tried Prime yet, you will be able to watch the first episodes of “Spider-Noir” for free.
Prime Video
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Watch the authentic black and white trailer for ‘Spider-Noir’
Watch the true-hue full color trailer for ‘Spider-Noir’
What is ‘Spider-Noir’ about?
“Spider-Noir” is an adaptation of the Marvel comic series “Spider-Man Noir.” It centers on 1930s private investigator Ben Reilly, who becomes New York’s sole superhero after a deeply tragic and personal incident. As he battles the city’s criminal element, he must grapple with his own past.
Will ‘Spider-Noir’ be in black and white?
Yes! True to its setting, “Spider-Noir” will be available to stream in black and white, or “True-Hue Full Color,” as Amazon calls it. Customers will be able to stream whichever way they choose.
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Who stars in ‘Spider-Noir’?
Nicolas Cage stars in the series as Ben Reilly/The Spider, reprising the role he first played in the animated film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Lamorne Morris plays Ben’s best friend and dedicated journalist Robbie Robertson. Li Jun Li plays Cat Hardy, the star attraction at New York’s top nightclub. Karen Rodriguez will portray Ben’s loyal, scrappy secretary Janet. Finally, Brendan Gleeson will portray Silvermane, a New York mob boss with connections to Reilly’s past.
Is ‘Spider-Noir’ connected to the MCU?
No, “Spider-Noir” will not be considered part of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. It shares some connective tissue with “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse),” as mentioned above, but fans shouldn’t expect to see Tom Holland in the series any time soon.
Spider-Noir
Ben Reilly, an aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.