The upcoming Spider-Noir series will feature Nicolas Cage as an alternate version of the iconic Marvel comics superhero Spider-Man.
While this iteration is known as Ben Reilly / The Spider, that does not mean members from the web-crawler’s iconic rogues gallery won’t be making an appearance.
In fact, the recently released first trailer for the show has already teased several villains from the comics who are likely to make the jump to live-action, including one confirmed antagonist who has never been featured on the big screen.
Here are the five classic Spider-Man villains likely to appear in Spider-Noir.
Electro
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A hand with an electric current pulsing through it can be glimpsed in the trailer, hinting at the villain’s appearance in the series.
First appearing in the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man #9, Electro is a recurring foe of Spider-Man with electrokinesis. In the Marvel Noir universe, his power is derived from Tesla coils strapped to his back.
The character has previously appeared in the live-action films The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), played by Jamie Foxx.
Molten Man
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A flaming man’s appearance in the trailer largely resembles Molten Man, who first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #28. Originally a scientist named Mark Raxton, he gained the ability to produce intense flames after exposure to an experimental liquid metal alloy.
A character loosely based on Molten Man appeared in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019).
Man-Spider
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Several mutated versions of Spider-Man, dubbed “Man-Spider,” have appeared in the comics. A similar character briefly appears in the trailer, with extra limbs and eyes, resembling an actual spider.
Whether this figure is a separate character or an extension of The Spider’s twisted psyche remains to be seen.
Sandman
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One of the two confirmed rogues appearing in the series is Flint Marko / Sandman, with Jack Huston essaying the role.
Introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man #4, he is a shapeshifter with the ability to turn his body into sand.
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In the Marvel Noir universe, he is an enforcer working in the underworld who possesses skin as hard as granite. The trailer suggests Huston’s take on the villain will be inspired by this version.
Sandman has appeared in Spider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), played by Thomas Haden Church.
Silvermane
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Silvio Manfredi, also known as Silvermane, is set to appear in live-action for the first time with Brendan Gleeson playing the role. Although the character was absent from the trailer, the New York mob boss is confirmed to have ties to The Spider’s past.
First appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #73, Silvermane is an excellent unarmed combatant and marksman who gains temporary immortality through magic potions.
Mister Negative
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In a blink-and-miss moment from the trailer, fans spotted a man in a white suit against a black backdrop. Some have speculated that the mysterious figure is Mister Negative, also known as Martin Li.
Debuting in The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (2007), he is a criminal mastermind with several abilities powered by supernatural and technological sources. The character has long been rumored to appear in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but he may make his live-action debut in the series.
Spider-Noir is set to premiere in the USA on May 25, 2026, on MGM+ and globally on May 27, 2026, on Amazon Prime Video.
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