Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: First reactions roll In for MCU's animated Spider-Man show

While the recent phase of Marvel films has been a mixed bag, the animated series produced by the studio has generally received universal acclaim. The latest addition to the lineup is the upcoming Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man for Disney+, created by Jeff Trammell. The show uses 3D cel-shaded animation style as an homage to the comics.

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Although fans of the web-slinger will have to wait until February to watch the series, early reactions from critics are now available, thanks to the lifting of the review embargo

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First Impressions

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The Verdict

Critics have given the upcoming addition to the MCU a thumbs-up, praising its animation, humour, writing, and the inclusion of exciting cameos.

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Alternative Timeline

The series explores a different Peter Parker from across the multiverse, where Norman Osborn—better known as The Green Goblin—becomes Spider-Man's mentor instead of Tony Stark.

The Cast

The series boasts an ensemble cast of voice actors, including Hudson Thames as Spider-Man, Colman Domingo as Norman Osborn, Eugene Byrd as Lonnie Lincoln, and Charlie Cox reprising his role as Daredevil.

The series will also feature numerous cameos from the MCU and a diverse rogues’ gallery for Peter Parker to contend with.

The first two episodes of Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man are scheduled to debut on 29 January 2025 on Disney+.

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