Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir trailer lands, swings onto Prime Video in May 2026

The wait is finally over — or it will be on 27 May 2026. Prime Video has dropped the first teaser trailer for Spider-Noir, starring Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly in his first leading TV series role. UAE viewers can stream it the same day as the global release, with episodes dropping all at once for your binge-watching pleasure. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, this marks the first live-action adaptation of the Marvel Comics Spider-Verse character.

What it's actually about

Set in 1930s New York, Spider-Noir follows Ben Reilly, an aging and down-on-his-luck private investigator who's forced to grapple with his past life as the city's one and only superhero. The trailer shows Cage as both a world-weary gumshoe and a black-clad web-slinger, complete with the deliciously noir tagline: 'With No Power Comes No Responsibility.'

It's essentially what happens when you take Spider-Man and run him through a 1930s pulp fiction filter — which, honestly, sounds like the perfect vehicle for Nicolas Cage's particular brand of intensity.

The cast and creative team

Beyond Cage's starring role, the series boasts an impressive ensemble including Lamorne Morris (Fargo), Li Jun Li (Sinners), Karen Rodriguez (The Hunting Wives), Abraham Popoola (Slow Horses), Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire), and Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin).

Behind the camera, Harry Bradbeer (Fleabag) directed and executive produced the first two episodes. Co-showrunners Oren Uziel (The Lost City) and Steve Lightfoot (The Punisher) developed the series alongside the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse team of Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal.

A unique viewing experience

Here's where things get interesting: Prime Video is offering Spider-Noir in two distinct viewing formats. You can watch in 'Authentic Black & White' for the full noir experience, or opt for 'True-Hue Full Color' — a nod to how the original comics were muted and monochromatic but technically in colour.

It's a clever touch that lets viewers choose their own aesthetic adventure, whether you want the full pulp detective experience or prefer your superhero content in living colour.

When and where to watch in UAE

UAE viewers can stream Spider-Noir on Prime Video starting 27 May 2026. All episodes drop at once, so you can binge the entire season or pace yourself — your choice. Prime Video operates in the UAE, so no VPN acrobatics required.

The series will be available in both viewing formats from day one, giving you the option to watch it twice if you're feeling particularly devoted to the cause.

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