Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: A Fresh Take on the Web-Slinger
From the captivating narrative of a teenager's transformation into a superhero to the undeniable coolness of Doc Ock, Spider-Man's comic book legacy has spawned countless adaptations and merchandise. While the MCU films take a pause and the Sony Spider-Verse movies slow down, Marvel's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man offers a new animated series that revisits Spidey's comic origins – with a unique twist.
Already renewed for Seasons 2 and 3, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man enjoys a strong position within the vast Spider-Man media landscape. IGN critic Joshua Yehl praised Season 1, stating, “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man boldly reimagines Spidey's MCU story, resulting in a fun, intelligent animated series with a touch of genuine danger.”
Where to Stream:
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man streams exclusively on Disney+, not Netflix or Hulu. Disney+ subscriptions start at $9.99/month, or you can opt for bundles with Hulu and/or Max for added value.
Episode Release Schedule:
The series premiered on January 29th with two episodes. Season 1 consists of 10 episodes, released weekly on Wednesdays.
What's it About?
Set in an alternate MCU reality separate from the Spider-Man film timeline, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is an origin story heavily inspired by the classic Amazing Spider-Man comics. The official synopsis describes it as following Peter Parker's unique journey to becoming a hero, celebrating the character's early comic book roots.
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Where to Stream the Spider-Man Movies:
Disney+ hosts a comprehensive collection of Spider-Man content, encompassing cartoons, Spider-Verse films, and Sony crossovers. The MCU films, including the Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy, are also available. Note that The Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon is only available for rent or purchase from platforms like Prime Video.
Voice Cast:
Created by Jeff Trammell (Marvel Studios Animation), based on the comics by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man features a stellar voice cast, including Hudson Thames reprising his role from Marvel's What If...?
- 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
