Spider-Noir Early Screening at Alamo Drafthouse
Spider-Man fans eager to see the highly anticipated Spider-Noir series can get an exclusive first look before its official release. Alamo Drafthouse has announced a special early screening event featuring the first two episodes of Spider-Noir on May 25, with locations in New York City, Los Angeles, Austin, San Francisco, Chicago, and Raleigh.
Spider-Noir Premiere Details and Cast Q&A
The Spider-Noir screening will include a question-and-answer session with cast members Jack Huston and Lamorne Morris at the Los Angeles location. While admission to the screening is free, attendees must purchase a food and beverage voucher to reserve their spot, allowing theaters to offer an immersive 1930s-inspired dining experience.
Spider-Noir Themed Menu and Drinks
To complement the noir aesthetic of the series, Alamo Drafthouse has created a special menu featuring signature items:
- Food: Popcorn Noir or The City Dog
- Cocktails: Black Manhattan and Dark & Stormy
- Dessert: Blackout Malt—vanilla ice cream blended with Oreos and Whoppers, topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle
Spider-Noir Official Release Schedule
The Spider-Noir release date premiere spans across multiple platforms. The series will debut on MGM+ on May 25 at 9 p.m. EDT, with the full eight-episode first season arriving on Prime Video on May 27. The series offers viewers two viewing options: Authentic Black & White and True-Hue Full Color, honoring the classic noir genre.
Nicolas Cage Stars in Spider-Noir
Nicolas Cage leads the Spider-Noir cast as Ben Reilly, a 1930s private investigator navigating his turbulent past while serving as New York City’s lone superhero. The Spider-Noir ensemble includes Jack Huston, Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Li Jun Li, and Karen Rodriguez.
Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Man Franchise History
This marks Cage’s return to the Spider-Man universe after voicing Spider-Man Noir in the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. He did not reprise the role in the sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, but is now bringing the character to live-action television. The Spider-Verse film trilogy concludes with Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, scheduled for release on June 18, 2027.
Between his Spider-Verse voice role and this Spider-Noir series, Cage has appeared in notable films including The Croods: A New Age, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Arcadian, and Longlegs.
Spider-Noir Creative Team and Production
Spider-Noir is helmed by showrunners Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot, who also serve as executive producers alongside Nicolas Cage. The production team includes Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (producers of the Spider-Verse films), Amy Pascal, Harry Bradbeer, Aditya Sood, Dan Shear, and Pavlina Hatoupis.
The first two episodes screened at Alamo Drafthouse were written by Uziel and Christopher Chen respectively, with director Harry Bradbeer overseeing the production.
How to Watch Spider-Noir
Spider-Noir release date premiere Monday, May 25 at 9 p.m. EDT exclusively on MGM+. The complete first season becomes available to Prime Video subscribers on Wednesday, May 27. For an exclusive early experience, attend the Alamo Drafthouse screening on May 25 in your city.
