Amazon’s ‘Spider-Noir’: Premier Date, Time, Trailer and Synopsis for the New Superhero Series

(SeaPRwire) –   Spider-Man fans have plenty to celebrate this year. Alongside Tom Holland’s long-awaited return as the web-slinging hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a fresh iteration of the iconic character is set to make its debut on Prime Video soon.

Anyone who has watched Sony’s Spider-Verse films already recognizes Spider-Man Noir, the gritty private investigator voiced by Nicolas Cage. While he returned to his black-and-white home world at the end of Into the Spider-Verse, his adventures are, to some extent, carrying on in Prime Video’s Spider-Noir. The upcoming series is less a spinoff than a complete reimagining of the Spider-Man lore, with Cage now portraying a hero known as The Spider. That is not the only unique detail that sets this story apart: Prime is also releasing two distinct versions of the show, ensuring Spidey fans will have plenty to keep them occupied while waiting for Brand New Day.

Below is all the key information you need about Spider-Noir, from its release date and launch time to the different viewing formats it will be offered in.

What is the official release date for Spider-Noir?

Spider-Noir is the latest entry in a string of superhero shows that have premiered consecutively in a block this year. The new spinoff is positioned to fill the gap left by fellow Prime Video series The Boys, debuting exactly one week after its Season 5 finale. You can start streaming Spider-Noir from May 27 onwards.

What time will Spider-Noir be available to stream?

All eight episodes of Spider-Noir will go live on Prime Video at midnight PT/3:00 a.m. ET. When accessing the show, viewers can pick between two formats for their first watch. Spider-Noir is offered both in a noir-style black-and-white cut and the vibrant, technicolor-inspired “True Hue” version. Both formats deliver a slightly different viewing experience — meaning fans essentially get two slightly distinct iterations of the show to enjoy.

Has a trailer for Spider-Noir been released?

Yes, it has. You can view the final trailer, which is presented in “True Hue” color, below.

What is the storyline of Spider-Noir?

Surprisingly, Spider-Noir is not a direct continuation of the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse — the film that first introduced the titular hero to movie audiences — but a full reimagining of the character. Instead of focusing on a variant of Peter Parker, the series follows the story of Ben Reilly, an “experienced, down-on-his-luck private investigator working in 1930s New York.” The plot picks up years after he was bitten by a radioactive spider, gained superpowers, and became the masked vigilante known as “The Spider.” Though he has left that life behind by the time we meet him in Spider-Noir, Ben is pulled back into a world of strange mutations and hidden conspiracies when he takes on a missing persons case that is far more complex than it initially appears.

Who makes up the cast of Spider-Noir?

Nicolas Cage leads Spider-Noir as Ben Reilly, the tough, no-nonsense detective who will eventually embrace his destiny once more as The Spider. The full supporting cast of Spider-Noir is listed below:

• Li Jun Li plays Cat Hardy, a nightclub performer and this universe’s version of Black Cat
• Lamorne Morris portrays Robbie Robertson, a Daily Bugle journalist and Ben’s close trusted ally
• Karen Rodriguez takes on the role of Janet, Ben’s personal assistant
• Brendan Gleeson plays Silvermane, an infamous crime boss who holds full control over New York City
• Jack Huston is Flint Marko, Silvermane’s personal bodyguard and Cat’s romantic partner

Is a second season of Spider-Noir in development?

No official updates have been shared yet about whether Ben Reilly’s story will continue with another season of Spider-Noir, but Sony appears dedicated to expanding the Spider-Verse whenever possible. Showrunner Oren Uziel told The Hollywood Reporter that there is always potential for more seasons: “The show is designed to run for as many seasons as we want to make,” he revealed. “One of the great things about any private detective story is, if you want to tell another story, all you need is a new client to knock on that door, and that brings a whole new set of cases, new challenges, and a brand new adventure to follow.”

Let’s hope Ben’s next set of adventures arrives sooner rather than later.