Marvel’s “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” Greenlit for Three Seasons Ahead of Premiere
Marvel Studios Breaks Ground With Three-Season Plan for Spider-Man Series
Marvel Studios is setting a new precedent for its Disney+ shows with Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, an animated series exploring Peter Parker’s formative years. The show, debuting January 29, has already been greenlit for three seasons, marking a historic move for the MCU’s streaming ventures.
A First in MCU History
Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Studios’ Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation, shared groundbreaking news about the series during an interview with The Movie Podcast. He revealed that the show’s second and third seasons have already been approved, a first for any Marvel Studios project.
Winderbaum expressed excitement about the story’s development, praising writer Jeff Trammell’s vision:
“What Jeff is building brick by brick in this show starts to pay off. You feel it in Season 1, you grow connected to these characters… and it just gets deeper and deeper in subsequent seasons.”
The team is halfway through creating animatics for Season 2, with plans to pitch Season 3 soon.
Why This Matters for Marvel on Disney+
This multi-season greenlight breaks the mold for Marvel Studios, which has typically renewed shows after assessing fan reactions to their initial seasons. Only a few MCU projects, such as Loki, What If…?, and Daredevil: Born Again, have been renewed for a second season before their premieres.
With Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Marvel is signaling confidence in its storytelling and its ability to engage audiences long-term.
What to Expect From Marvel on Disney+ in 2025
Marvel has a packed slate of live-action and animated projects scheduled for Disney+ in 2025:
Animated Series
- Eyes of Wakanda
- Marvel Zombies (TV-MA rating)
- Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Live-Action Series
- Daredevil: Born Again (premieres March 4)
- Ironheart (June)
- Wonder Man (December)
Beyond 2025, Marvel Studios is also developing a Vision solo series and a project centered on Nova.
Why Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Stands Out
The series promises a fresh take on Peter Parker’s early days, separate from MCU continuity. The creative freedom allows for deeper character exploration, coupled with nostalgia-inducing animation inspired by classic Spider-Man comics.
Marvel’s ambitious three-season plan demonstrates faith in the series’ potential to captivate audiences over an extended period, offering fans a rich, evolving storyline that builds across multiple seasons.
The first two episodes of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man premiere on Wednesday, January 29, exclusively on Disney+. With three seasons already planned, this animated series is set to become a cornerstone of Marvel Studios’ streaming universe.
