This new Marvel animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, offers a fresh take on the iconic web-slinger's origin story, drawing inspiration from the classic Amazing Spider-Man comics while adding a unique twist. Already renewed for two additional seasons, the show boasts a strong foundation within the crowded Spider-Man media landscape. IGN critic Joshua Yehl praised the series in his Season 1 review, highlighting its bold departure from the MCU narrative and its blend of fun, intelligence, and genuine suspense.
Streaming Information:
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man streams exclusively on Disney+. Subscriptions start at $9.99/month, or you can bundle it with Hulu and/or Max for a higher monthly fee.
Episode Release Schedule (Season 1):
The first two episodes premiered on January 29th. Subsequent episodes release weekly on Wednesdays.
- Episodes 1 & 2: January 29th ("Amazing Fantasy" and "The Parker Luck")
- Episodes 3-5: February 5th ("Secret Identity Crisis," "Hitting the Big Time," and "The Unicorn Unleashed")
- Episodes 6-8: February 12th ("Dual with the Devil," "Scorpion Rising," and “Tangled Web”)
- Episodes 9 & 10: February 19th ("Hero or Menace" and “If This Be My Destiny…”)
Synopsis:
Set within an alternate MCU reality, separate from the movie timeline, this "origin story" reimagines Peter Parker's journey to becoming Spider-Man, staying true to the spirit of the early comics.
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Where to Stream Spider-Man Movies:
Disney+ is your one-stop shop for most Spider-Man content, including the MCU films, Spider-Verse movies, and various animated series. Note that The Spectacular Spider-Man is not currently streaming on Disney+ and must be rented or purchased elsewhere.
Voice Cast:
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, created by Jeff Trammell (based on the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko comics), features a stellar voice cast, including:
- Hudson Thames as Peter Parker/Spider-Man
- Colman Domingo as Norman Osborn
- Eugene Byrd as Lonnie Lincoln
- Grace Song as Nico Minoru
- Zeno Robinson as Harry Osborn
- Hugh Dancy as Otto Octavius
- Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil
- Kari Wahlgren as May Parker
- Paul F. Tompkins as Bentley Wittman