Nicolas Cage Blasts Amazon Following Shock ‘Spider-Noir’ Cancellation

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Amazon‘s Prime Video streaming service released all eight episodes of the Nicolas Cage-led “Spider-Noir” in May 2026. However, despite its popularity, the streamer canceled the series in September. Recently, at New York Comic Con, the 62-year-old actor said he doubts he’ll ever work with the company again, citing a difference of opinion on artificial intelligence.

Nicolas Cage Says He Won’t Work With Amazon Again Over Its Use Of AI

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Per Variety, Cage appeared on a panel on the Empire Stage at New York Comic Con in October 2026. While there, he discussed not only “Spider-Noir” but also his potential future with Amazon, revealing there probably isn’t one.

He said about the company, “Amazon is a very AI-friendly company, to the tune of $50 billion invested in OpenAI.” Cage went on to share that his views on the technology are very different from those at Amazon, saying, “I am not an AI-friendly actor, so it’s like, connect those dots! I’m not a member of their club.”

The actor continued, “I didn’t sign the waiver to let him use AI on ‘Spider Noir.’ I’m probably not going to be working with that studio again, but that’s okay.”

The ‘Spider-Noir’ Star Wants To Work With Gen Z Directors

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Cage continued, discussing the direction he wants to take his career after filming “Spider-Noir” for Prime Video. Specifically, he said he wants to work with young talent. He stated, “I got to get with these young directors who are Gen Z, and they’re going at it their own way, whether it’s through the YouTube culture or whatever it is.”

The “Leaving Las Vegas” star added, “They’re doing it from scratch and by hand. I want to get with that.” After that, Cage confirmed that not only is he interested in more television projects, but that he will appear in HBO’s “True Detective,” before joking, “My agent’s out there somewhere listening. That’s okay that I’m the first to announce that, right?”

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Nicolas Cage Broke His Silence On The ‘Spider-Noir’ Cancellation

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On September 4, it was reported that Prime Video opted not to renew “Spider-Noir” for a second season, despite Cage previously expressing interest in continuing the series.

Then, on September 6, Cage issued a statement to Deadline, saying, “For me, one season is perfect, having said what I wanted to say with this dangerous, innovative, pop-art Spider-Man.” He added, “Onwards, upwards, inwards.”

In addition to Cage, the show stars Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, and Brendan Gleeson. Regarding its reception, “Spider-Noir” currently sits at a 92% positive rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Its audience score is also stellar at 90%.

Nicolas Cage Recently Shared His Thoughts On Marvel

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Cage appeared at Fan Expo Dallas in early October. During the event, he shared his thoughts on the storytelling in recent Marvel films, saying he believes it’s taken a turn for the worse.

Per Entertainment Weekly, he said, “It started out, in my view, terrific. Some of the early stories were marvelous. The way that they wove all the threads together and told the different character stories and backstories.”

Regarding the difference, Cage explained, “Lately — I do say this with love. When I see these 50-plus and otherwise intelligent and remarkably gifted thespians putting on these ridiculous outfits and getting ready for the fight — let’s face it, it’s all cutting to the fight — it’s hard for me not to be reminded that the MCU is becoming a well-funded and glorified WWE.”

He Has Multiple Projects On The Horizon

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According to PEOPLE, Cage will next star in “Madden,” the upcoming biopic about legendary NFL coach John Madden. Amazon MGM Studios is distributing the movie, and it will arrive in select theaters on November 11. “Madden” will then stream on Prime Video beginning November 18. Amazon MGM released the official trailer on September 24.

Cage will also star in the upcoming action thriller “Best Pancakes in the County,” set for release in theaters on November 20.

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