Nicolas Cage Reacts to Spider-Noir Cancellation: “One Season Is Perfect”

Nicolas Cage says he is at peace with Prime Video’s decision not to renew Spider-Noir for a second season.

The Oscar-winning actor, who played the lead role in the superhero series, said he felt the first season accomplished what he set out to do.

“For me, one season is perfect, having said what I wanted to say with this dangerous, innovative, pop-art Spider-Man,” Cage said in a statement to Deadline. He ended his message with three simple words: “Onwards, upwards, inwards.”

Cage’s comments are similar to remarks he made around the series’ release earlier this year. While he had been uncertain about whether Spider-Noir would return, he said he was proud of the work done on the first season.

“Whether it happens or not, all of us achieved what we set out to do, and it works on its own,” Cage previously told Variety.

That may be one reason the cancellation is less disappointing for fans. Season 1 told a mostly complete story, although it left a few questions unanswered.

A critically acclaimed first season

Spider-Noir received strong reviews from both critics and viewers. The series earned a 92% critics score and a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

It also received 11 Emmy Award nominations, making it the most-nominated Prime Video series of 2026.

Despite the praise, the show reportedly faced challenges including its high production cost and viewership that was solid but not at blockbuster levels. Those factors may have played a role in Prime Video’s decision to end the series after one season.

The show was created by co-showrunners Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot, with Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Amy Pascal among its executive producers.

One of its most distinctive features was its presentation in both color and black and white, giving the series a striking visual style.

Cage’s unusual take on Spider-Man

Spider-Noir was also a major acting challenge for Cage, marking his first regular television role.

To create his version of the character, Cage looked to classic Hollywood films from the 1930s and 1940s. He studied directors such as Howard Hawks and drew inspiration from movies including Double Indemnity, starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck.

“I wanted to go back to those old ’30s and ’40s movies,” Cage said in June. He wanted to combine the style and performances of that era with the world of Stan Lee’s Spider-Man.

Cage compared his approach to the work of pop artist Roy Lichtenstein, saying he wanted the character to feel familiar while still creating something new.

The result was a darker, stylized version of Spider-Man that quickly became one of the most unusual superhero performances on television.

Cage is staying with Prime Video

Although Spider-Noir is over, Cage’s relationship with Prime Video is not.

His next project for the streamer is Madden, a movie in which he plays legendary football coach and broadcaster John Madden. The film is scheduled to premiere on November 18.

Cage also says he plans to keep working in streaming.

“I was friendly to streaming a long time ago before it was cool,” he told Deadline, recalling how some of his earlier streaming projects were viewed negatively.

“Now, everything is going that way,” he said. “I knew streaming would ultimately keep actors working and keep the work viewable.”

For Cage, then, the end of Spider-Noir appears to be less a setback than the conclusion of a creative experiment he believes succeeded.