- Primary Subject: Spider-Noir showrunner Oren Uziel addresses original season 2 plans after the series' cancellation
- Key Update: Showrunner Oren Uziel revealed season 2 would have shifted the setting out of New York and toward L.A. or Europe as Ben Reilly navigated the approach of World War II before Prime Video cancelled the series.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: September 11, 2026
- Quick Answer: Spider-Noir was cancelled due to steep production costs and lower viewership, despite racking up five Creative Arts Emmy Awards shortly after the decision.
Following its critically acclaimed debut, Nicolas Cage's live-action debut as Ben Reilly took television by storm, captivating fans with its gritty 1930s mystery cinematography and stunning comic book parallels.
However, it would seem that dominating the streaming platform and earning major award recognition were not enough to secure its place, as Prime Video made the unexpected decision to pull the plug after just one season.
Spider-Noir Showrunner Unveils Scrapped Plans for Season 2 Post-Shocking Cancellation
Following the abrupt cancellation news, showrunner Oren Uziel opened up to Variety about where he originally envisioned taking the series had Prime greenlit a second installment.
"If I had my druthers, it would be probably another location," Uziel told the outlet. "There are so many L.A. noirs we could have dove into. There are European noirs we could have dove into. There are other places to go. You're starting in 1933. Where is that heading? It's heading toward just a most cataclysmic time — World War II. There was a lot of storytelling that could have happened there."
While fans are still taking in the cancellation news, it would seem that even the showrunner had his own reservations, too. When asked whether he would be interested in taking its second season on a different platform, Uziel admitted that they "haven't gotten there yet" and that it would be a "complicated proposition."
Now, even though the cancellation held back Spider-Noir from its potential story expansion, Uziel shared he had "no regrets."
"We made a very closed-ended show. There's a reason we were honoring these old noirs. The story begins when the client comes into the private detective's office, and it ends when they solve the case," Uziel continued. "So, it was nicely buttoned up. We told a story. It felt a little bit like a long movie. So, it's bittersweet to not get right back to work with this cast and crew. But also, I have no regrets."
Why Spider-Noir Season 2 Got Cancelled Despite Viewership & Major Emmy Awards
The decision to cancel Spider-Noir came as a surprise, particularly given the show's dominance at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, where it picked up five trophies for Outstanding Title Design, Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series, Outstanding Cinematography for a Series, Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode, and Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Comedy Programming.
Despite its five major Emmys, the harsh realities of streaming economics ended up weighing down the project.
Industry reports indicate that Prime Video and Sony Pictures Television were forced to weigh the series' heavy budget against its subscriber retention numbers.
While the show garnered critical acclaim and a passionate cult following, its viewership failed to meet the required benchmark to justify another expensively produced season.
Between soaring production costs and Amazon shifting its strategy towards content more appealing to the broader general audience, the studio made the tough call to end the series after a single, award-winning run.
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