Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: Sneak-peek, Release date, Characters, Story, & more About the Marvel Animated Series

Big news for Spider-Man fans! The highly anticipated animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is set to swing onto screens soon, bringing a fresh and exciting take on everyone's favorite web-slinger. Recently unveiled at D23, the series promises to offer a unique spin on Peter Parker’s early days, with new twists, thrilling characters, and an unexpected lineup of Marvel icons. 

The show is stepping outside the main MCU timeline, providing a fresh alternate reality while still packing in connections to the vast Marvel universe. Expect to see familiar faces and some surprising cameos, including Doctor Strange and Iron Man, joining Peter Parker in his journey.

This animated adventure isn't just about swinging through New York—it's about redefining Spider-Man's origins with a dash of nostalgia, as the series draws inspiration from the classic 60s animation style. If you caught the exciting preview at New York Comic Con, you're in for a treat with stunning visuals and a soundtrack that’ll have longtime fans feeling nostalgic.

We’ve gathered all the latest scoop on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, including exclusive details about the characters, story arcs, and what makes this animated series stand out. Expect surprises, revelations, and all things Spider-Man as the show carves its path in the Multiverse.

Stay tuned as we continue to bring you the most up-to-date information about this thrilling new addition to the Spider-Verse!

Release date & Where to Watch

The first season is set to premiere on Disney+ on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, with ten-episodes expected.

Plot

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is an animated series that reimagines Peter Parker's journey into heroism, offering a fresh take on his earliest days as Spider-Man. Inspired by the classic Silver Age Spider-Man comics, this series dives into Peter’s transformation from a regular teen to a crime-fighting vigilante.

The show takes a new spin on Peter's origin story, with a magical twist. In a unique plot development, Peter is bitten by a magical spider after Doctor Strange creates a portal that brings the creature and a monster into his world. This supernatural origin sets Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man apart from previous adaptations, as Peter’s powers are now rooted in magic rather than science.

Alongside Peter, familiar characters like Norman Osborn will play a significant role, but with a twist. Instead of being an enemy, Osborn takes on a mentor-like figure, helping Peter create an advanced suit, much like Tony Stark did for the MCU Spider-Man. However, given Osborn's eventual transformation into the Green Goblin, fans can expect this dynamic to evolve in surprising ways.

The series also introduces new allies, such as Nico Minoru from Runaways, and pits Peter against classic Spider-Man villains like Doctor Octopus and Chameleon. With its unique spin on Peter’s early days, this series promises unexpected twists and a fresh take on the beloved superhero’s journey.

Cast

• Hudson Thames as Peter Parker/Spider-Man
• Eugene Byrd as Lonnie Lincoln
• Grace Song as Nico Minoru
• Hugh Dancy as Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus
• Kari Wahlgren as May Parker
• Zeno Robinson as Harry Osborn
• Paul F. Tompkins as Bentley Wittman
• Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil
• Colman Domingo as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin

Other confirmed characters are:

• Dr. Stephen Strange
• Amadeus Cho
• Tony Stark / Iron Man
• Venom
• Chameleon
• Pearl Pangan
• Jeanne Foucault
• Mac Gargan / Scorpion
• Curt Connors
• Unicorn
• Rhino
• Tarantula
• Butane
• Speed Demon
• Carmela Black
• White Rabbit

Is There a Trailer for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man?

No full trailer for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man has been released yet, but the clip below, at 0:33 seconds, offers a glimpse into the series. The footage showcases Spider-Man in an early costume featuring a sports jersey, sweatpants, and web shooters attached to his backpack with long tubes.

Also, take a look at the recently released sneak peek video from the D23 event below.

LIVE from the @DisneyD23 Marvel Animation Sneak Peek:

Meet your Norman Osborn, @colmandomingo, and Peter Parker, @hudsonthames, from Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! 🕸️🕷️ #D23 pic.twitter.com/vbtec7RuDV

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 10, 2024

Behind the Scenes

The upcoming Disney+ series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is produced by Marvel Studios Animation, marking the 12th television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The show, with animation inspired by early The Amazing Spider-Man comic book art, is brought to life by Polygon Pictures. 

Jeff Trammell serves as head writer, with Mel Zwyer as the supervising director. Executive producers include Trammell, Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, and Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt.