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The world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is constantly growing and evolving, with several upcoming projects lined up for release or in development. While series likeDaredevil: Born Againand movies likeDeadpool & Wolverinehave been keeping fans hooked to the live-action world of the superhero verse, MCU’s animated world is gearing up for several releases as well.
After the success ofWhat If…?season two and the more recently released,X-Men ’97, MCU’s newfound success in the world of animation has given way to several other projects. And as fans are awaiting the release ofYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, the director of the series revealed that they have been hired for anothersecretMarvel animated series.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-ManDirector Re-Hired by Marvel for Secret Project
Kevin Feigeis busy and up on his toes it seems, for seeing the recent failures and setbacks that MCU has received, the Marvel Boss seems to be busy remedying everything. While having fewer Marvel projects this year is certainly a good thing, Marvel’s latest projects afterThe Marvelsare being well received.
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But the real success for Marvel this year seems to be coming from its animated features. After theincredible success ofWhat If…?season twoandX-Men ’97, the superhero verse has other projects on the way too, including another season for both of the aforementioned series (seeMarvelandComicBook).
Yet fans seem to be more excited for the upcomingYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,another animated series part of the MCU but taking place in another timeline. helmed by Liza Singer, the director revealed that they have reportedly been hired by Marvel again for a new secret Marvel series.
I’m OVERJOYED to share that as of today I am returning to Marvel Studios as an Episodic Director ✨🎉pic.twitter.com/licSRjR7pu
— LaserSpectre (@LaserSinger)Aug 11, 2025
Returning as an Episodic Director this time, Singer did not reveal which series they were hired for. The announcement has taken netizens by surprise, with many of them making guesses about whether it is for a Marvel series that has already been announced or for an upcoming unannounced project (seeX).
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: All We Know
Originally titledSpider-Man: Freshman Year, the upcoming MCU series will feature another version of the origin tale of the famous web-slinger. Set in an alternate timeline, but within the MCU, the series will explore Peter Parker’s origin story to becoming Spider-Man.
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However, instead of Tony Stark being Parker’s mentor, the series will feature Norman Osborn as the mentor. WhileTom Holland won’t be voicing the character,Hudson Thameswill be returning to voice the character after voicing him inWhat If…?(seeU.S. Copyright Office Public Records System).
Expected to feature several iconic characters like Daredevil, Doctor Octopus, Tarantula, and more, the series will also replace Parke’s friendship with Ned Leeds and Michelle Jones-Watson. Expected to begina new era for Spider-Man, the series has Marvel fans geared up for what Kevin Feige has in store for them.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manis expected to be released in late 2024 or early 2025.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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