Spider-Noir co-creator Oren Uziel has spoken out after streaming service Prime Video canceled the Nicolas Cage television series following its first season.
Uziel expressed regret on Thursday, September 10, 2026, that 62-year-old actor Nicolas Cage will not return to screens as private investigator Ben Reilly in a second season of the live-action comic book adaptation.
In an interview with Variety magazine, the executive producer declared that making the series was the best experience of his professional life and that the team achieved everything they had set out to do. He added that his primary regret regarding the cancellation was losing the opportunity to work alongside the cast and crew again.
Nicolas Cage is an Academy Award-winning American actor known for his extensive film career spanning action, drama, and independent cinema. The Amazon streaming platform Prime Video produces and distributes original programming globally, operating within an increasingly competitive digital entertainment market where production expenses dictate renewal decisions.
Plans for a second season
Discussing future episodes that will no longer be produced, Uziel revealed that the project had planned a major shift in setting that was already starting to be explored. Although the story was set in 1930s New York, principal photography for the series took place in Los Angeles, United States.
The creator explained that given the choice, he would likely have filmed in another location, noting that numerous classic film noir productions were set in Los Angeles. He explained that after starting the story in 1933, the narrative was slated to move into the era of World War II, describing it as a catastrophic period that offered significant historical material to explore.
World War II was a global military conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945 that profoundly altered global history and society. Film noir is a cinematic genre characterized by hard-boiled detective stories, moral ambiguity, atmospheric shadows, and bleak urban landscapes popular during the mid-twentieth century.
Emmy Awards success and future projects
Despite being axed prior to a second season, the production earned significant recognition during the 2026 award season. The series won five technical categories at the 2026 Emmy Awards, including Best Main Title Design, Best Cinematography for a One-Hour Series, and Best Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode.
Uziel reflected on the ceremony, stating that as his first television show, it marked his debut experience at the Emmy Awards. He noted that receiving 11 total nominations allowed 11 distinct production crews to attend the event, bringing together almost everyone who had worked on the series alongside unnominated team members who also attended.
The Emmy Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to honor artistic and technical achievement across American television programming. Winning technical honors highlights the visual craftsmanship, set design, and digital effects required to recreate period settings on television.
Uziel confirmed that despite the unexpected conclusion to the show, he harbors no regrets about his involvement. He stated that he is already in communication with members of the production team, including Cage, regarding an undisclosed new project.
Ratings performance and cancellation reasons
News of the cancellation first surfaced in early September 2026 when entertainment industry outlet Deadline reported that the series would not be renewed. Deadline reported that although the series achieved a respectable audience, it failed to justify its substantial production budget.
Streaming platforms rely heavily on cost-to-benefit ratios when determining whether to renew serialized content. While Spider-Noir debuted in second place on the Nielsen streaming charts in the United States, the series struggled to maintain top viewership numbers over time, mirroring performance trends seen with other high-budget Prime Video projects.
Nielsen Media Research is an American audience analytics firm that tracks television viewing habits and digital streaming metrics across the United States. Its weekly rankings provide media companies with comparative benchmarks for subscriber engagement and viewer retention.
Premise of Spider-Man Noir
Based on Marvel Comics property, Spider-Man Noir centers on detective Ben Reilly, a down-on-his-luck private investigator living in 1930s New York City. Following a personal tragedy, Reilly is forced to confront the haunting ghosts of his past while transforming into a superhero.
Marvel Comics is a leading American comic book publisher founded in 1939, responsible for creating iconic comic book franchises and global media properties. The Spider-Man Noir storyline originally debuted in print as an alternate-universe reimagining of classic Marvel superhero mythology set during the Great Depression.
