‘Spider-Noir’ Canceled by Prime Video After One Season
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Prime Video and MGM+ have canceled the Marvel series “Spider-Noir” starring Nicolas Cage after eight episodes, with no plans for a second season despite its critical acclaim and 11 Emmy nominations.
- The show, based on the Spider-Man Noir character and set during the Great Depression, marked Amazon's first Marvel-related series under its deal with Sony Pictures TV to develop characters from the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters.
- “Spider-Noir” premiered on MGM+ and Prime Video in May, offering viewers the option to watch in color or black & white, and garnered 2.6 billion viewing minutes in its first six weeks.
- The series received 11 Emmy nominations across various categories, including production design, sound mixing, cinematography, and special visual effects, reflecting its strong technical and creative achievements.
- Amazon's broader Marvel deal with Sony includes other projects in development, such as a second series expected to be announced soon, while Sony continues to find success with its Spider-Man film franchise, notably “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
