Nicolas Cage stars as Ben Reilly in the upcoming Marvel series Spider-Noir, with a new trailer highlighting his role as a 1930s private investigator turned superhero. The show premieres domestically on MGM+ on May 25, 2026, followed by a global release on Prime Video on May 27. Viewers can choose between black-and-white and color versions.
The live-action adaptation of the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir features Nicolas Cage in his first leading television role. According to the official logline, Cage portrays Ben Reilly, "a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York who is forced to grapple with his past life following a deeply personal tragedy as the city's one and only superhero."
The series draws from the character's appearance in the 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, where Cage voiced a variant of the hero inspired by old-school detective stories. In this version, however, Cage plays Ben Reilly rather than Peter Parker, blending elements of Humphrey Bogart-style noir with comic book flair. The trailer showcases Cage's performance, depicting Ben as a jaded figure pushed to his limits, including scenes of him fighting at a bar and confronting villains while dealing with an existential crisis.
Co-starring are Lamorne Morris (New Girl), Li Jun Li (Sinners), Karen Rodriguez (The Hunting Wives), Abraham Popoola (Slow Horses), Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire), and Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin). Produced by Sony Pictures Television, Spider-Noir is not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and offers dual viewing formats: "Authentic Black & White" and "True-Hue Full Color." The trailer's tagline, "with no power comes no responsibility," nods to the Spider-Man mythos while emphasizing the series' unique take on the character.
This project arrives amid Marvel's scaled-back output for 2026, following releases like Wonder Man and Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. The black-and-white option is highlighted for immersing viewers in the period setting and production design.
