Nicolas Cage Dons the Fedora in Spider-Noir: First Look at the Gritty Superhero Series Coming to MGM+ and Prime Video

If you're a fan of the multiverse mayhem in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse or simply love a moody detective drama, get ready because Nicolas Cage is officially swinging into the shadows in the first live-action Spider-Noir series. Set to debut on MGM+ in the U.S. and globally on Prime Video in 2026, this unique superhero show is already generating buzz, thanks to a compelling first look at Cage in full costume and a premise that promises to mix superhero action with gritty noir storytelling.

🔥 Why Spider-Noir Matters in the Expanding Marvel Universe

The Marvel multiverse continues to stretch its narrative boundaries, and Spider-Noir stands as a bold departure from traditional superhero fare. Set in a stylized 1930s New York City, this series will follow a hardened private investigator who once operated as the city’s only superhero and who now struggles with the ghosts of his past.

Unlike the high-tech, modern-day adventures of Peter Parker, Spider-Noir dives deep into pulp fiction aesthetics, featuring moody lighting, morally ambiguous characters, and gritty street-level crime. Nicolas Cage, who voiced the character in the Oscar-winning Into the Spider-Verse, now takes on the role in live-action, bringing his iconic gravitas and quirky intensity to a more mature, darker version of Spider-Man.

🎭 First Look: Nicolas Cage Suits Up as Spider-Man Noir

Set photos and early promotional materials reveal Nicolas Cage in a faithful recreation of the Spider-Man Noir costume: black trench coat, leather gloves, fedora, ski mask, and combat boots. The visuals are straight out of a 1930s detective comic, blending perfectly with the show’s black-and-white noir aesthetic.

Nicolas Cage in ‘Spider-Noir’

According to insiders, the production team even used black-and-white cameras during filming to enhance the period-accurate feel. This dedication to stylistic authenticity sets Spider-Noir apart from anything currently in the Marvel TV catalog.

Spider-Noir is developed by Oren Uziel (The Lost City) and Steve Lightfoot (The Punisher), with acclaimed director Harry Bradbeer (Fleabag, Killing Eve) helming the first two episodes. This creative mix ensures the series will balance sharp storytelling, character depth, and cinematic flair.

In addition to Cage, the series boasts a stellar supporting cast:

• Lamorne Morris

• Brendan Gleeson

• Li Jun Li

• Abraham Popoola

• Jack Huston

• Karen Rodriguez 

Spider-Noir will premiere on MGM+ in 2026, followed by an international release via Prime Video. The first season will include eight 45-minute episodes. For fans looking to get a deeper, more grounded version of Spider-Man, this is your series. With Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures Television collaborating on the project, expectations are high.

So keep your eye on MGM+ and Prime Video. When Spider-Noir swings onto screens in 2026, it might just change the superhero game once again.

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