Prime Video has canceled the live-action series Spider-Noir just months after its May 2026 premiere. The decision arrives despite critical acclaim and several Emmy nominations for the show. High production costs and declining viewership drove the cancellation by the network.
New Script Development
Sony and Prime Video are actively developing four new scripts set within the Spider-Man universe. The writing team features Kelvin Yu, Alison Tatlock, Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert, and Megan McDonnell. While these projects represent an expansion of the television slate, studio greenlights remain pending. Development does not guarantee that all four scripts will move forward into full production.
Film Slate and Merchandise
Director Destin Daniel Cretton is attached to direct a feature film adaptation of Hawaii Five-O for Paramount. Chris Bremner and Noah Oppenheim wrote the screenplay for the project, which Cretton describes as being > "in active development" > — Destin Daniel Cretton, Director
This new film commitment casts uncertainty on Cretton's potential involvement in future Spider-Man cinematic projects. Meanwhile, Hasbro has expanded its merchandise offerings by announcing a new Marvel Legends holiday Spider-Man action figure.
The television landscape for the Spider-Man franchise shifts toward new creative talent as existing series conclude. Production budgets and audience retention dictate ongoing strategy for both Sony and Prime Video.
Financial models at both studios continue to face rigorous scrutiny following the high expenditures required for previous streaming installments. Industry analysts note that balancing premium production values with sustainable audience metrics remains a central challenge for large-scale comic book adaptations.
Merchandise tie-ins, such as the newly revealed Hasbro collectible, demonstrate that consumer product revenue streams continue to run parallel to on-screen developments. Stakeholders across both production houses will monitor how these merchandise releases perform during the upcoming holiday shopping season, providing an additional barometer for audience engagement with the broader intellectual property portfolio.
As part of these concurrent franchise adjustments, Hasbro has scheduled the release of the Marvel Legends holiday Spider-Man figure to coincide with the winter retail period.
