Spider-Noir, Nicolas Cage to Campaign in the Emmys' Comedy Category

Spider-Noir, the upcoming superhero bid starring Nicolas Cage, debuts connected MGM+ connected May 25, 2026, and past connected Prime Video connected May 27, allowing Spider-Noir to suffice for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards conscionable up of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ May 31st cutoff day for consideration.

While you mightiness deliberation an action-oriented, play superhero amusement mightiness beryllium considered a drama, the awards tract Gold Derby exclusively reports that Spider-Noir volition really run successful the Comedy class of the Emmys.

As Gold Derby points out, that would pit Spider-Noir against the likes of perennial Emmy nominees Hacks, Only Murders successful the Building, and Shrinking, oregon spot Nic Cage successful the moving for the Outstanding Lead Actor successful a Comedy Series against the likes of Martin Short oregon Jason Segel.

"Nicolas Cage delivers a singular, profoundly archetypal instrumentality connected Ben Reilly, and I’m incredibly excited for audiences to spot his performance," co-showrunner and enforcement shaper Oren Uziel told Gold Derby.

"Alongside an exceptional ensemble formed — including Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, Abraham Popoola, Jack Huston, and Brendan Gleeson — this was a genuinely unforgettable collaboration, and I anticipation audiences consciousness that spirit."

Set successful an alternate beingness 1930s New York City, Spider-Noir follows gumshoe Ben Reilly (Cage) arsenic his latest lawsuit has him transverse paths with the city’s biggest gangster, Silvermane (Gleeson), and his super-powered cronies.

Spider-Noir volition beryllium disposable to ticker successful some Authentic Black & White and True-Hue Color.

While you await the accomplishment of Spider-Noir, observe wherefore the amusement proves wherefore we inactive request Sony’s Spider-Man universe.

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards volition beryllium broadcast connected September 14, 2026.