Cage Relieved Amazon Cancels Spider-Noir
The actor said one season is enough and that he will likely not work with Amazon again after criticizing its AI investment.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Television
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Nicolas Cage said he was relieved that Amazon MGM Studios canceled Spider-Noir after one season. The series, which stars Cage as an aging private investigator, is streaming on Prime Video.
Why it matters
Cage said continuing the story could devalue how special the first season is on its own, and he criticized Amazon's investment in artificial intelligence. His remarks highlight growing friction between performers and streaming platforms over AI use in production.
Spider-Noir accumulated 2.6 billion viewing minutes in its first six weeks according to Nielsen's streaming data, and holds a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score. The source does not say whether the series' viewing figures were a factor in the cancellation decision.
The players
Nicolas Cage
An Academy Award-winning actor known for a wide range of leading roles across decades of American film, who now stars in Spider-Noir and is currently starring in True Detective.
Amazon MGM Studios
The film and television division of Amazon that produces and distributes original programming, including Spider-Noir, for the Prime Video streaming service.
The details
Cage made the comments in a new interview with IGN, published after the cancellation. He said he did not sign the waiver to use AI on Spider-Noir and criticized Amazon's $50 billion investment in OpenAI, first voicing the criticism at New York Comic-Con in October.
Timeline
September 2026: Amazon MGM Studios cancels Spider-Noir after one season.
October 2026: Cage criticizes Amazon's AI investment at New York Comic-Con.
November 8, 2026: Cage's IGN interview is published.
Industry Dynamics
Cage's public criticism of Amazon's AI investment, first raised at New York Comic-Con in October, extends into a direct statement that he will probably not work with the studio again. The episode shows performers pushing back on how streaming platforms are adopting artificial intelligence in production.
Spider-Noir is currently streaming on Prime Video, so viewers can still watch the single season. Because the series has been canceled, no additional episodes are expected from Amazon MGM Studios.
The takeaway
Performers are increasingly willing to publicly challenge streaming platforms over AI, and that tension can shape which projects get continued. Readers following the industry should watch whether other actors follow Cage's lead in tying their future work to AI policies.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
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