‘Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends’ Renewed for Season 5 at Disney Jr. After Big Ratings Win (EXCLUSIVE)

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The popular show ‘Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends,’ produced by Disney Branded Television, has been granted a fifth season renewal. This announcement arrives while Season 3 is currently airing on Disney Jr., with Season 4 set to premiere this summer.

As a movie critic, I can confidently say that by the final quarter of 2024, “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends” held a strong position among streaming shows for kids aged 2-5, securing the second spot on the list. Interestingly enough, when we narrow down to just boys within this age group, it maintained its ranking as the runner-up. In this particular demographic, the series managed to outperform well-known preschool programs like “Paw Patrol” and “Cocomelon,” falling short only to the unstoppable success of “Bluey.”

On a larger scale, this Marvel-ous series has garnered an impressive milestone by being watched for a staggering one billion hours on Disney Jr. and Disney+. On YouTube, it has broken another record with 2 billion views across both Disney Jr. and Marvel HQ’s channels. It’s safe to say that “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends” is not just entertaining our young superheroes-to-be, but also capturing the attention of a vast audience!

According to Circana, ‘Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends’ is one of the top five global preschool toy licenses with the most sales. This franchise also includes books and music, such as Marvel Press publishing a ‘My First Comic’ based on the series and Walt Disney Records releasing several soundtracks. Additionally, the ‘Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let’s Play’ stage show features a segment dedicated to Spidey.

In a unique shift for Marvel Entertainment, I find myself immersed in the world of their inaugural full-length preschool series. As a critic, I’ve been following the adventures of Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and Miles Morales – three young protagonists who are learning essential life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and altruism through their encounters with other superheroes. Together, they confront their adversaries in a thrilling journey that is both educational and entertaining.

Disney Jr., Marvel Studios, and Atomic Cartoons collaborate on this production, with Harrison Wilcox, Bart Jennett, and Chris Moreno serving as executive producers. Becca Topol takes on the roles of producer and story editor, while Steve Grover supervises as the producer. Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump composes and writes the series music, and also performs the theme song.

As the president of Disney Branded Television, I’m thrilled to share that ‘Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends’ is the fruitful collaboration between Marvel and Disney Jr. This fantastic show serves as an introduction to a new generation about the thrilling realm of superheroes. It’s been truly heartening to observe how much children have embraced Team Spidey’s escapades, and we’re eagerly anticipating their continued adventures. We can hardly wait to deliver more engaging stories, fascinating characters, and exhilarating action-packed fun for the future!

Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Television and Marvel Animation, stated that Spider-Man is one of Marvel’s most iconic characters, cherished by fans of all ages for more than six decades. These characters resonate with audiences of all age groups, and “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends” serves as a lively, engaging introduction to the broader Marvel Universe for young viewers. There are many more thrilling journeys in store for Spidey, Spin, and Ghost-Spider, and we are eager to collaborate with Disney Branded Television on a fifth season.

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2025-02-27 19:17