Gwinnett News Report

Nicolas Cage is officially stepping back into the Spider-Verse this time in live action. Prime Video released the first teaser trailer Thursday for Spider-Noir, a new Marvel series that places Cage in the title role of a gritty, world-weary superhero operating in an alternate version of New York City.

The one-minute teaser offers a moody introduction to the series, set in a Prohibition-era-inspired Manhattan where shadows stretch long across rain-soaked streets and jazz hums in the background. Cage plays Ben Reilly, a private investigator pulled out of retirement after a personal tragedy, who also happens to be Spider-Man in this noir universe.

Spider-Noir draws inspiration from the fan-favorite Marvel Comics character and Cage’s animated portrayal of Spider-Man Noir in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). This marks the first time the character will appear in live action, expanding Marvel’s ongoing exploration of alternate realities and timelines.

According to Prime Video, the series blends classic pulp detective storytelling with superhero action. The teaser highlights black-and-white visuals, hard-boiled narration, shadowy fight sequences, and period-appropriate costumes that distinguish the show from traditional Spider-Man adaptations. Viewers are also given a brief glimpse of Cage’s trench coat, fedora, and web-slinging action—elements that have already sparked discussion online.

The series is set to run for eight episodes, all of which will stream globally beginning May 27. In the United States, Spider-Noir will premiere on MGM+, with international audiences able to access the show through Prime Video. The series will be available in both black-and-white and full-color formats, allowing viewers to choose how they experience the noir aesthetic.

Early reactions to the teaser have been mixed but energetic. Many fans praised the stylistic commitment, Cage’s gravel-voiced performance, and the show’s willingness to lean into noir tropes rather than standard superhero formulas. Others joked online about Cage’s age he turns 60 this year or poked fun at the practicality of Spider-Noir’s hat during fight scenes.

Despite the lighthearted criticism, industry observers note that the project reflects a growing appetite for experimental superhero storytelling. By stepping away from familiar origin stories and embracing genre blending, Spider-Noir aims to offer something distinct within an increasingly crowded comic-book landscape.

Prime Video and Marvel Studios have not yet released additional casting details or plot specifics beyond what is shown in the teaser. However, with Cage’s return to the role and a strong visual identity already established, anticipation is likely to build ahead of the May release.

As superhero franchises continue to evolve, Spider-Noir represents a bold attempt to merge old-school detective fiction with modern comic storytelling placing one of Hollywood’s most unconventional actors at the center of the web.