Nicolas Cage is stepping into the shadows as Spider-Noir returns—this time in live-action.
Marvel confirmed the noir detective series is coming to streaming in 2026. Cage voices the character in the animated Spider-Verse films. Now he’ll bring the 1930s web-slinger to life in a gritty, black-and-white world.
The series follows an aging superhero in depression-era New York. Ben Reilly appears as a key character in this darker Marvel universe.
Fast Facts:
- Release Window: 2026
- Star: Nicolas Cage (Academy Award winner)
- Setting: 1930s New York during the Great Depression
- Format: Live-action noir series
- Studio: Marvel Television/Sony Pictures Television
This marks Cage’s first live-action superhero role since Ghost Rider in 2007. The actor has been vocal about wanting to play Spider-Man since the 1990s.
Why It Matters:
Spider-Noir expands Marvel’s multiverse storytelling beyond animated films. The series proves darker, mature superhero content can thrive on streaming platforms. For Cage, it’s a career-defining moment—finally becoming the Spider-Man he always wanted to be.
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