Godzilla Minus One Just Got a Massive Boost From Nicolas Cage’s Confession

Nicolas Cage revealed that Godzilla Minus One indirectly helped his Spider-Noir series finally get made in his desired version. A Month after the series was officially canceled by Prime Video, Cage opened up that initially the studio was nervous about making Spider-Noir entirely in black and white. At Fan Expo Dallas, he said, “They were terrified of the black and white.” That’s where Godzilla Minus One came in as an inspiration.

Cage understood that the studio’s main concern was that a black-and-white version might fail to resonate with younger viewers. So, he suggested that Spider-Noir could be produced in both color and black-and-white versions. “I offered that [like Godzilla] we could do it both ways,” he recalled at the Fan Expo.

Godzilla Minus One Inspired Nicolas Cage’s Brilliant Spider-Noir Idea

Nicolas Cage in Black and White Version of Spider-Noir | Credit: Amazon Prime Video

This is not the first time Cage has referred to Godzilla Minus One while speaking about his Spider-Noir idea. Earlier this year, he told Esquire, “When [2023’s] Godzilla Minus One came out from Japan, I saw it in color. I thought it was stunning. But it was even more stunning when they reissued it in black and white. It looked like an old Godzilla movie.” He noted that he felt it was beautiful to have experienced the film both ways, and that’s what he wanted to offer his Spider-Noir fans.

Cage’s idea ultimately turned into reality after Spider-Noir debuted on Prime Video with a black-and-white noir and a vivid color version. Viewers are able to choose their preferred versions while watching the standalone season of the Marvel series.

What’s Next for Nicolas Cage After Spider-Noir Got Canceled

Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly in Spider-Noir | Credit: Prime Video

Despite the show’s creators already brainstorming Season 2 ideas, Spider-Noir was officially canceled by Prime Video on September 4, 2026. Although there was no definitive or official statement about why it was not renewed for another season, Deadline’s reporting indicates a mismatch between viewership and its high production cost.

Cage will be returning as Spider-Man Noir in the animated film, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, which is set to release on June 18, 2027. His upcoming roster includes Madden, by director David O. Russell. He will play the titular role of NFL legend John Madden in the biopic that premieres on Prime Video on November 18, 2026.

The actor also stars in Simon West’s WWII espionage thriller, Fortitude, set for a 2026 release; the Lord of War sequel, expected for a 2027 premiere with Cage reprising his role; and the Longlegs sequel, dated for a January 2028 release.

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