Prime Video has canceled Spider-Noir after one season while considering new series based on Marvel characters.
Prime Video has officially announced the cancellation of its superhero series, Spider-Noir, after just one season. According to Deadline, the news was published on September 4, 2026. This series, starring Nicolas Cage, was the first to air under a multi-title agreement between Amazon's MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, focusing on properties from Sony’s Universe of Marvel Characters.
Despite a strong launch, Spider-Noir did not maintain its momentum on the platform. The show debuted on MGM+ and was available on Prime Video, quickly reaching number two in Nielsen's U.S. Top 10 original series for its initial week and garnering approximately 851 million minutes viewed within its first week. Audience and critical reception was promising, with a 92% critics score and a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, alongside 11 Emmy nominations, the most for any Prime Video series in 2026.
However, despite these accolades, the show struggled to sustain viewership beyond its initial interest, likely contributing to the decision against a second season. Its production costs, described as high due to lavish production values and dual filming in color and black & white, further complicated its renewal prospects, as streaming services base renewal decisions primarily on the balance of cost versus performance.
Spider-Noir followed the story of Ben Reilly, played by Nicolas Cage, a private investigator in 1930s New York, grappling with his past as the city's only superhero. Among the series' cast were Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, and Karen Rodriguez, with the project developed by notable names including Phil Lord and Christopher Miller—who collectively crafted the acclaimed Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Even though Spider-Noir has been canceled, the partnership between Amazon and Sony is reported to be ongoing, as they explore the development of new series based on the broader Marvel character lineup.
While the cancellation of Spider-Noir marks an end for this particular series, sources indicate that Prime Video is considering other projects based on Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters. As revealed by Deadline, the collaboration between Amazon and Sony continues, with developments underway for new adaptations that may soon receive greenlight approvals.
Although the cancellation of Spider-Noir could disappoint fans, the foundation laid by this series suggests a continued interest in Marvel properties. With the media landscape increasingly dominated by superhero content, the future adaptations from this collaboration may carry the potential to explore fresh narratives in characters loyal audiences already recognize. The outcome of these new projects remains to be seen as both Amazon and Sony navigate the complex dynamics of streaming viewership and production costs.
For fans of Spider-Noir, the first season has largely concluded its narrative, leaving only a few open threads, which helps mitigate some disappointment from the series' cancellation. With the future characters and stories lined up for development, there could still be much for fans to anticipate in the evolving universe of superhero adaptations on Prime Video.
Check out more about the cancellation of Spider-Noir here and the anticipated new releases from Amazon-Sony's partnership here.
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