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Published Sep 30, 2026, 6:45 PM EDT

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With HBO's new Lanterns series set to reach its finale next, a brand-new superhero show may just be the perfect response to the new DCU show. According to new reports online, Prime Video is close to greenlighting a series with Sony, a brand-new Spider-Man show to replace the recently canceled Spider-Noir series starring Nicolas Cage.

Following a string of underwhelming spin-off movies like Morbius, Madame Web, and Kraven, Sony's Spider-Man Universe has been undergoing a major overhaul, one that seemingly has prestige television as a key focus (like Spider-Noir). Now, it looks as though Prime Video and Sony are close to putting a "Clone Saga" series in development, based on one of the most infamous Spider-Man comic storylines of all time.

Featuring alternate characters with spider powers aside from Peter Parker and some major twists, a new Clone Saga series does sound like it could have some real potential. At the same time, it also sounds like it could be following the success of the DCU's Lanterns on HBO Max.

Prime Video's "Clone Saga" Is Set To Become Sony's Next Big Spider-Man Series

According to reports from Deadline and other outlets, Sony and Amazon look ready to develop a live-action Clone Saga series for Prime Video, written by American Born Chinese creator Kelvin Yu with Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, and Chris Miller expected as executive producers.

Based on what's been reported thus far, the series will likely star Ben Reilly and Kaine Parker, two clones of Peter Parker's Spider-Man. Both were clones of Spider-Man created by Miles Warren aka The Jackal as part of a major plot intended to upend Spider-Man's identity and personal life.

In the case of Ben Reilly (named after Uncle Ben and Aunt May's maiden name), Ben became the hero known as the Scarlet Spider before becoming Spider-Man himself in a twist that he was actually the real Webslinger and Peter was the clone (a twist that was eventually walked back due to massive fan backlash). Likewise, Kaine Parker was a less stable, imperfect, and scarred clone of Peter who also took on the Scarlet Spider mantle in the comics.

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Before getting his own solo film, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut by being recruited by Tony Stark to help in a massive superhero conflict. In which MCU film did Holland first appear as Spider-Man?

AAvengers: Age of Ultron BCaptain America: Civil War CSpider-Man: Homecoming DAvengers: Infinity War

✓ Correct! Tom Holland first appeared as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War (2016), where Tony Stark visits Peter in Queens and recruits him for the airport battle against Team Cap. His quippy, starstruck portrayal instantly won over audiences.

✗ Web miss! The answer is Captain America: Civil War. Holland debuted in the 2016 film before Homecoming (2017). He was recruited by Tony Stark for the iconic airport fight scene, stealing Captain America’s shield with his webs in one of the film’s most memorable moments.

In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Peter faces a blue-collar salvage contractor who turned to arms dealing after being shut out of the Chitauri cleanup by Damage Control. Using an alien-tech wingsuit, he becomes one of Spider-Man’s most grounded villains. Who is he?

AThe Vulture (Adrian Toomes) BThe Shocker (Herman Schultz) CThe Scorpion (Mac Gargan) DThe Tinkerer (Phineas Mason)

✓ Correct! Adrian Toomes, played brilliantly by Michael Keaton, is the Vulture — a working-class father who builds a criminal empire selling alien-derived weapons. The twist that he’s the father of Peter’s date Liz is one of the MCU’s best surprises.

✗ Web miss! The answer is The Vulture (Adrian Toomes). The Shocker and Tinkerer are his henchmen in the film, and Scorpion (Mac Gargan) only briefly appears. Toomes is the main antagonist who personally confronts Peter in the unforgettable car ride scene.

Tony Stark built Peter a high-tech suit loaded with features Peter didn’t even know about, including an AI assistant that helps him in combat, provides tactical analysis, and even gives dating advice. What name does Peter give this AI?

AFriday BEdith CKaren DJocasta

✓ Correct! Peter names his suit’s AI “Karen,” voiced by Jennifer Connelly. She assists him with web shooter modes, reconnaissance, and even his love life. Friday is Tony Stark’s AI, and E.D.I.T.H. is the Stark satellite system that appears in Far From Home.

✗ Web miss! The answer is Karen. Friday is Tony Stark’s personal AI, E.D.I.T.H. is the Stark defense satellite Peter inherits in Far From Home, and Jocasta is an AI from the comics. Karen, voiced by Jennifer Connelly, is Peter’s suit assistant throughout Homecoming.

In Spider-Man: Far From Home, Peter encounters a seemingly heroic figure who claims to be from an alternate Earth, battling elemental creatures across Europe. In reality, he’s a disgruntled former Stark Industries employee using advanced holographic drones. What is his real name?

AWilliam Ginter Riva BAldrich Killian CJustin Hammer DQuentin Beck

✓ Correct! Quentin Beck, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, is Mysterio — a master of illusion who uses Stark Industries’ B.A.R.F. holographic technology and weaponized drones to fabricate the Elementals and pose as a hero. His final act of revenge shapes the entire third film.

✗ Web miss! The answer is Quentin Beck. William Ginter Riva is one of Beck’s team members, Aldrich Killian is the villain of Iron Man 3, and Justin Hammer is from Iron Man 2. Beck is Mysterio, the illusionist who manipulated Peter’s trust across Europe.

In one of the MCU’s most shocking mid-credits scenes, J. Jonah Jameson broadcasts doctored footage from Mysterio’s final moments that completely upends Peter Parker’s life. What does this broadcast reveal to the entire world?

AThat Spider-Man killed Mysterio in cold blood BThat Spider-Man is Peter Parker CThat Spider-Man is a Skrull impersonator DThat Spider-Man commanded the drone attack on London

✓ Correct! Mysterio’s doctored footage, broadcast by J. Jonah Jameson (J.K. Simmons reprising his iconic role), exposes Spider-Man’s identity as Peter Parker to the entire world. This revelation drives the entire plot of No Way Home as Peter desperately seeks to undo the damage.

✗ Web miss! The answer is that Spider-Man is Peter Parker. While the footage also frames Spider-Man for the London drone attack, the earth-shattering reveal is Peter’s unmasked identity being broadcast globally by The Daily Bugle’s J. Jonah Jameson.

With his identity exposed and his loved ones under threat, Peter seeks help from a powerful sorcerer to cast a spell that would make the world forget he is Spider-Man. Peter’s constant modifications to the spell cause it to fracture the multiverse. Which sorcerer casts this spell?

AWong BWanda Maximoff CDoctor Strange DKarl Mordo

✓ Correct! Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) casts the memory-wiping spell at Peter’s request, but Peter keeps asking for exceptions — for MJ, Ned, May, and Happy to still remember him. These constant changes corrupt the spell and tear open the multiverse, pulling in villains from other Spider-Man universes.

✗ Web miss! The answer is Doctor Strange. While Wong is the Sorcerer Supreme and actually warns Strange against it, it is Stephen Strange who agrees to cast the spell. Wanda’s multiverse interference occurs in Multiverse of Madness, not here.

Throughout all three films, Peter’s loyal best friend serves as his “guy in the chair,” helping with tech support and keeping his secret. In No Way Home, this character even discovers he can open magical portals using a Sling Ring. Who is Peter’s best friend?

ANed Leeds BFlash Thompson CHarry Osborn DMiles Morales

✓ Correct! Ned Leeds, played by Jacob Batalon, is Peter’s best friend and self-proclaimed “guy in the chair.” He discovers Peter’s secret identity in Homecoming, supports him across all three films, and in No Way Home he accidentally uses Doctor Strange’s Sling Ring to open portals to other Spider-Men.

✗ Web miss! The answer is Ned Leeds. Flash Thompson is Peter’s rival and bully who ironically idolizes Spider-Man. Harry Osborn is Peter’s friend in the Raimi and Webb films but doesn’t appear in Holland’s trilogy. Miles Morales is only hinted at. Ned is the irreplaceable “guy in the chair.”

At the emotional climax of No Way Home, Peter makes an enormous personal sacrifice to save the multiverse. Doctor Strange completes the spell, and when it takes effect, Peter is left completely alone. What does the final spell do?

AIt sends Peter to an alternate universe where no one knows him BIt erases Spider-Man from existence entirely CIt removes Peter’s spider powers permanently DIt makes everyone in every universe forget who Peter Parker is

✓ Correct! The final spell makes every person in every universe forget that Peter Parker exists. MJ, Ned, Happy, the Avengers — everyone. Peter visits MJ at the coffee shop afterward but decides not to re-introduce himself, choosing to protect them. He starts over completely alone, sewing his own suit in a small apartment.

✗ Web miss! The answer is that everyone forgets who Peter Parker is. The spell doesn’t erase Spider-Man — people still know the hero exists — but nobody remembers Peter Parker the person. This devastating sacrifice means MJ, Ned, and even Happy Hogan have no memory of him at all.

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While the storyline is quite controversial, its clone characters have gradually become more embraced over the years. As such, it does seem like the basic story and characters carry a lot of potential for a live-action series starring Ben and Kaine, though likely not via a panel-for-panel recreation of the Clone Saga storyline. It's being reported that a more original story is being developed, while still being centered on the two clones of Spider-Man.

That does feel like the stronger route to go for Prime Video and Sony, rather than attempting to recreate one of Marvel's longest and most convoluted storylines. Keeping that in mind, it's possible that a live-action Clone Saga series could end up feeling a lot like HBO's Lanterns for James Gunn's DC Universe.

How Clone Saga Feels Like The Perfect Response To Lanterns

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As seen in HBO's Lanterns, the DCU show has two main leads with Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre's John Stewart. While the series has been using recognizable mythology and familiar characters from the comics, it hasn't been afraid to tell a very unique narrative that has been absolutely fascinating.

That's the same kind of formula that sounds excellent for a show about Marvel's Ben Reilly and Kaine Parker. While both characters are recognizable and familiar to Spider-Man fans, there could be great freedom to tell a wholly new and unique story (perhaps an even better Clone Saga). Likewise, it's also easy to see how Ben and Kaine could have a similar clashing of personalities while still working together, much like the DCU's newest Green Lanterns. In that respect, the new Clone Saga series reportedly in development could absolutely become Sony's answer to what Lanterns is doing for the DCU (which makes it sound even more promising/exiting).

The upcoming Lanterns finale begins streaming October 4th on HBO Max from DC Studios.