Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (2003)
The wall-crawler swings into the CGI age in this MTV animated series starring Neil Patrick Harris as Peter Parker.
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series - Series Information
- Original Title: Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
- First Air Year: 2003
- Last Air Year: 2003
- Created by: Marsha Griffin, Morgan Gendel et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 11, 2003 (United States - TV-PG), July 11, 2003 (United Kingdom - PG), July 11, 2003 (Germany - 6), July 11, 2003 (Spain - NR)
- Networks: MTV, YTV
- Alternative Titles: Spider-Man The New Animated Series (US), 蜘蛛侠新动画 (CN)
- Production Companies: Adelaide Productions, Mainframe Entertainment, Marvel Enterprises
- Production Countries: Canada, United States of America
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series - Plot
Bitten by an irradiated spider, teenager Peter Parker gains arachnid-like powers that make him both a hero to those in need and a vigilante wanted by the police.
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Spider-Man: The New Animated Series - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Marsha Griffin
- Morgan Gendel
- Brian Michael Bendis
Main Cast
- Neil Patrick Harris
- Lisa Loeb
- Ian Ziering
- Keith Carradine
- Ed Asner
- Rino Romano
- Ethan Embry
- Julie Nathanson
- Virginia Madsen
- Michael Dorn
Writers
- Morgan Gendel
- Rick Suvalle
- Marsha Griffin
- Tracey Forbes
- Scott Lipsey
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series - FAQs
Who voices Spider-Man in this animated series?
Neil Patrick Harris brings Peter Parker and Spider-Man to life in this series, delivering a performance that captures both the hero's wit and his personal struggles. The cast also includes Lisa Loeb as Mary Jane Watson, Ian Ziering as Harry Osborn, and Michael Dorn as Kraven the Hunter.
Where can you watch Spider-Man: The New Animated Series?
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series is available to purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. There is currently no subscription streaming option, so buying individual episodes or the full season is the way to go.
Is Spider-Man: The New Animated Series based on a comic?
The series draws directly from Marvel Comics' Spider-Man mythology, with co-creator Brian Michael Bendis — one of Marvel's most celebrated comic writers — involved in its development. While it follows the classic origin of Peter Parker, it takes creative liberties to craft stories distinct from any single comic run.
Why was Spider-Man: The New Animated Series cancelled after one season?
MTV chose not to renew the series after its single 13-episode run in 2003, likely due to mixed ratings performance on a network not traditionally associated with animation. Despite its cancellation, the show developed a cult following over the years, appreciated for its mature tone and striking CGI animation style.
How many episodes does Spider-Man: The New Animated Series have?
The series ran for a single season comprising 13 episodes, all of which aired on MTV in 2003. Each episode explored a self-contained adventure while building on Peter Parker's ongoing relationships with Mary Jane Watson and Harry Osborn.
What makes this Spider-Man series different from others?
This series stood out for its fully CGI animation — a bold choice for 2003 — and its decidedly more mature, edgy tone aimed at MTV's young adult audience. It also leaned into Peter Parker's college-age social life, giving the show a grittier, more character-driven feel compared to earlier Spider-Man cartoons.
When did Spider-Man: The New Animated Series first air?
The series premiered on July 11, 2003, on MTV in the United States. It also aired in the United Kingdom and other international markets around the same time, making it one of the more globally distributed animated series of that year.
What are similar shows to Spider-Man: The New Animated Series?
Fans of this series often enjoy Marvel's Spider-Man (2017) and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025) for more web-slinging action, or X-Men '97 (2024) for Marvel animated excellence. Justice League Action (2016) and Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008) are also great picks for superhero animation fans.
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