Marvel Studios confirms Spider-Man is swinging back into action sooner than you thought

Marvel fans, brace yourselves! Our favorite web-slinger, Spider-Man, is set to debut his new adventures much sooner than anticipated. 

Originally announced back in 2021 under the title Spider-Man: Freshman Year, a new series about Spidey has been a long time coming. Fans have waited patiently for more details, and Marvel finally delivered. While it doesn’t exactly tie into the live-action Spider-Verse, it looks set to satisfy your Spider cravings until the next big MCU theatrical release. 

A fresh look at a classic hero

At D23 Brazil, Marvel revealed some exciting details about Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, the animated series that’s bringing Peter Parker back with a fresh story and a nostalgic twist. The show promises to dive deep into the classic high school and superhero struggles we know and love, adding a new perspective to Peter’s origin.

Unlike Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse with its colorful, dimension-jumping adventure, this show takes a more classic approach, bringing us back to Peter Parker’s high school days. Think of it as a throwback to the original Stan Lee and Steve Ditko comic era, with all the youthful energy and everyday challenges that made Spider-Man so relatable in the first place. As Marvel’s Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, explained, this show is “essentially Spider-Man.” Peter is just a broke teenager trying to juggle high school, family, and his secret life as a superhero. 

D23 Brazil announcement

During D23 Brazil, it was confirmed that Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is set to premiere on Disney Plus on Jan. 29, 2025. A teaser from the series was shown, and hinted at a world that’s both familiar and new. Peter will face iconic villains, get tangled up in high-stakes drama, and try to protect his Aunt May – all while figuring out his double life as Spider-Man. 

Unlike previous animated versions that go for big, sweeping changes, this one sticks closer to a grounded storyline. Winderbaum promises twists and turns in the neighborhood itself, calling the ensemble of characters the true strength of the series. Jeff Trammell’s long-form storytelling will allow us to see these relationships build and shift as the season goes on, raising the stakes and making every victory or defeat hit even harder.

Who’s joining Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man?

Marvel has assembled a stellar voice cast to bring Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man to life. Hudson Thames voices Peter Parker, with other familiar names adding to the excitement. We’ll hear Hugh Dancy as the iconic Dr. Otto Octavius, Colman Domingo as Norman Osborn, Zeno Robinson as Harry Osborn, and Kari Wahlgren as Aunt May. 

With each character adding depth to Peter’s world, it’s going to be more than just an action-packed series—it’s set to be a heartfelt journey. Marvel has high hopes for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and so do we. The first look might have been exclusive to D23 Brazil, but with just a few months left until the premiere, fans are expecting more sneak peeks soon.