Spider-Man Series in the MCU Sets New Marvel Record for the Second Time

Marvel Animation is poised to set a record within the MCU’s television landscape for the second time, courtesy of the much-anticipated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. This upcoming show will venture into an alternate reality within the expansive multiverse of the MCU, offering a fresh take on the origin story of Hudson Thames’ portrayal of Spider-Man. With its premiere scheduled for January 29, 2025, the series promises to explore themes and narratives that the live-action MCU has yet to touch upon, ultimately aiming to shatter significant viewership records.

Hudson Thames, noted for his previous voice role as Spider-Man in What If…?, will take on a new and distinctive iteration of the iconic hero in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. This series will diverge from the traditional mentor narrative, as Colman Domingo’s portrayal of Norman Osborn steps into the mentor role typically filled by Tony Stark. This shift is set to create dynamic new storytelling opportunities within the Multiverse Saga, encapsulated over ten captivating episodes.

What’s Inside: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 1

Mark Your Calendars: Premiering on January 29

Peter Parker and his classmates in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Peter Parker in his white costume in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Peter Parker surrounded by fire in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Peter Parker as the new hero in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Peter Parker and Norman Osborn examining the Spider-Man suit in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Confirmed to comprise ten episodes, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man may adopt a format similar to its MCU predecessors, potentially launching with a double episode on January 29 before transitioning into a weekly release schedule. The initial trailer has already showcased the series’ innovative animation style, which sets it apart from prior Marvel productions and hints at several exciting plot twists. By boasting ten episodes, this series will establish a record within the MCU, previously matched only by one other show.

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Understanding the Episode Landscape: Why Only One Other MCU Series Has 10 Episodes

Spotlight on X-Men ’97: A Milestone Series

Cyclops and the X-Men encountering Magneto in X-Men '97

The singular MCU series previously to boast a ten-episode format is X-Men ’97, which aired its first season in 2024. Notably, all other live-action series featured on Disney+ have typically included nine or fewer episodes. Consequently, both X-Men ’97 and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man now share the distinction of being the longest series in the MCU to date. While shows like Loki and What If…? have had multiple seasons, extending their cumulative episode counts, a new record is anticipated to be set by the forthcoming series Wonder Man, launching in December 2025.

MCU TV Series	Premiere Date	Episode Count
WandaVision	January 15, 2021	9
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier	March 19, 2021	6
Loki Season 1	June 9, 2021	6
What If…? Season 1	August 11, 2021	9
Hawkeye	November 24, 2021	6
Moon Knight	March 30, 2022	6
Ms. Marvel	June 8, 2022	6
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law	August 18, 2022	9
Secret Invasion	June 21, 2023	6
Loki Season 2	October 5, 2023	6
What If…? Season 2	December 22, 2023	9
Echo	January 9, 2024	5
X-Men ’97 Season 1	March 20, 2024	10
Agatha All Along	September 18, 2024	9
What If…? Season 3	December 22, 2024	8
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man	January 29, 2025	10
Daredevil: Born Again	March 4, 2025	9
Ironheart	June 24, 2025	6
Eyes of Wakanda	August 6, 2025	4
Marvel Zombies	October 3, 2025	4
Wonder Man	December 2025	10

Both X-Men ’97 and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delve into alternate realities, necessitating a greater number of episodes to effectively establish their universes compared to series grounded in the main timeline of Earth-616. The expected innovations in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man—particularly the significant alterations to Peter Parker’s narrative—underscore the excitement surrounding the series, with the extended episode count providing ample opportunity for in-depth storytelling.

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