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 more seasons, the show boasts a strong foundation in the crowded Spider-Man media landscape. IGN's 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+. A Disney+ subscription starts at $9.99/month, or you can opt for bundled plans with Hulu and/or Max for increased value.
Episode Release Schedule:
The series premiered on January 29th with two episodes. Season 1 consists of 10 episodes, released weekly on Wednesdays:
- Episodes 1 & 2: January 29th
- Episodes 3 & 4: February 5th
- Episodes 5-7: February 12th
- Episodes 8-10: February 19th
Synopsis:
Set in an alternate MCU reality, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man follows Peter Parker's journey to becoming a hero, offering a unique perspective on his origins, heavily influenced by the classic 1960s Amazing Spider-Man comics. The first season's official synopsis emphasizes this fresh take on a familiar tale.
Poll:
Which Marvel hero or villain are you most excited to see in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man? [Poll options omitted for brevity]
Spider-Man Movie Streaming:
Disney+ is the primary streaming home for most Spider-Man content, including the animated series, Spider-Verse movies, and Sony crossovers. The MCU Spider-Man films are also available. Note that The Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon is only available for purchase or rental on platforms like Prime Video.
Voice Cast:
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, created by Jeff Trammell (based on the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko comics), features a star-studded voice cast, including Hudson Thames reprising his role from Marvel's What If...?. The cast includes notable names such as Colman Domingo, Eugene Byrd, Grace Song, Zeno Robinson, Hugh Dancy, Charlie Cox, Kari Wahlgren, and Paul F. Tompkins.
