Fans of the animated hit Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man have exciting new details to look forward to, as the show’s second season will introduce two of the most famous characters from Spider-Man’s world: the alien symbiote Venom and Peter Parker’s classic love interest, Gwen Stacy. The news was confirmed at New York Comic Con 2025, where an exclusive trailer gave attendees a first look at the upcoming story.
The reveal showed that the new season will see Peter Parker’s world get bigger and more complicated. The footage included a familiar black goo, hinting at the arrival of the Venom symbiote. It also introduced Gwen Stacy, but not in her well-known Spider-Gwen identity from other universes. This version appears to be based on her original 1960s comic book look, making her a more classic character in the show’s retro-style world.
What the New Season Will Bring
The upcoming season promises to expand the show’s universe with new allies, new threats, and a darker tone. The trailer confirmed that several key characters from the first season will be returning, alongside the major new additions.
Charlie Cox is confirmed to return to voice Daredevil, the blind vigilante lawyer. His appearance in the first season was a fan favorite, and his role is set to continue. The trailer also showed that classic Spider-Man villains like Doctor Octopus, Chameleon, and Scorpion will have roles to play, ensuring Peter Parker will have his hands full.
The show exists in its own unique universe within the multiverse, where Norman Osborn became Peter’s mentor instead of Tony Stark. This different starting point has allowed the creators to explore new storylines and character dynamics that haven’t been seen in other Spider-Man movies or shows.
A Look Back at the First Season
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man first arrived on Disney+ in January 2025. The series was praised for its animation style, which pays homage to the early Spider-Man comics drawn by Steve Ditko and John Romita Sr. It follows a 15-year-old Peter Parker, voiced by Hudson Thames, as he navigates high school and his early days as a superhero.
The first season ended with several major story points that set the stage for the new threats. Doctor Strange helped Spider-Man fight a symbiote that came from another dimension. In a post-credits scene, it was revealed that Norman Osborn had secretly kept a piece of the alien symbiote for himself. The season also ended with the shocking reveal that Peter’s father, Richard Parker, who was thought to be dead, is actually alive and in prison.
When to Watch Season 2
Marvel Animation has announced that the second season of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is scheduled to arrive on Disney+ in the fall of 2026. While an exact premiere date has not been set, fans can expect to continue the adventure about a year from now.
The first season is currently available to stream in its entirety on Disney+, allowing new viewers to catch up and see the foundation of this unique Spider-Man story.
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