Spider-Man Unlimited (1999)
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Spider-Man follows John Jameson to Counter-Earth, a world ruled by the High Evolutionary. Released in 1999, it’s a Marvel series that isn’t part of the MCU timeline, so it’s optional and stands on its own. At 13 episodes, about 4h 46m in all, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Release date | October 2, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 13 × ~22 min |
Why it’s worth knowing about
A short-lived follow-up to the 1994 series.
About Spider-Man Unlimited
Spider-Man Unlimited moves the wall-crawler off his home turf entirely. On Counter-Earth, Peter finds a world where the High Evolutionary's Bestials, part-human animal hybrids, rule over ordinary people, with his elite Knights of Wundagore enforcing order. Venom and Carnage have made the trip too, serving a being called the Synoptic. To survive, Peter wears a new nanotech suit borrowed from Reed Richards, complete with stealth tech, upgraded web-shooters and sonic weapons built for fighting symbiotes.
Saban Entertainment produced the 13-episode series with Marvel Studios for Fox Kids as a US/Canadian co-production. Rino Romano voices Spider-Man, with Richard Newman as the High Evolutionary, John Payne II as John Jameson, Brian Drummond as Venom and Michael Donovan as Carnage. It premiered in October 1999 but was pulled after a few episodes, overshadowed by Pokémon and Digimon, and Fox Kids only aired the rest later, with the finale in March 2001. Reviews were mixed, though the sci-fi setting has earned it a small cult following.
Good to know
- The new setting came about partly because a Sony film deal kept the producers from using the classic suit and early comics material.
- Marvel rejected a story idea with two Peter Parkers, and a planned Spider-Man 2099 series was dropped after Batman Beyond covered similar ground.
- The last episode, "Destiny Unleashed," ends on a cliffhanger; season 2 scripts were written but never produced.
- "One Is the Loneliest Number" was made as episode 10 but aired as episode 11, causing continuity errors.
How to watch it
It's a follow-up to Spider-Man: The Animated Series, so watch that first, though Unlimited stands apart in tone and setting. Swap episodes 10 and 11 to follow production order. Go in knowing the story stops on an unresolved cliffhanger.
Where to watch Spider-Man Unlimited in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Spider-Man Unlimited outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | Not included | Not available |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Spider-Man Unlimited FAQ
Why was Spider-Man Unlimited canceled?
Fox Kids pulled it after a few episodes when it was overshadowed by Pokémon and Digimon. The rest aired later, but a second season was never made.
Is Spider-Man Unlimited a sequel to the 1994 series?
It's a follow-up to Spider-Man: The Animated Series, but with a new voice cast, a new suit and a new world.
Who voices Spider-Man in Spider-Man Unlimited?
Rino Romano voices Spider-Man, and also the Green Goblin.
Can you skip Spider-Man Unlimited?
Yes, skip it if you like. It’s a Marvel title, but not part of the MCU timeline.
How many episodes does Spider-Man Unlimited have?
Spider-Man Unlimited has 13 episodes, around 22 minutes each.
Is Spider-Man Unlimited part of the MCU?
No. It was made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe and isn’t on its timeline.