Marvel Television chief Brad Winderbaum’s recent explanation about confirms a significant change in the series’ timeline. The animated show, originally set to follow Peter Parker’s early days in the MCU, introduces a pivotal multiverse shift.
Instead of Tony Stark becoming Peter’s mentor, Norman Osborn takes his place, marking a major departure from established MCU continuity.
Tony Stark’s absence from Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man results from a key narrative shift, according to Brad Winderbaum.
He told The Official Marvel Podcast that the series begins at a familiar moment from the MCU. “Down to Peter getting the broken Blu-ray player from the trash and he walks into his apartment for the famous moment where Tony Stark is waiting for him to offer him the Stark internship and take him to Berlin.” Winderbaum further explained, “But because of things that happen in the multiverse, because of new, random occurrences, it’s not Tony Stark who’s waiting for him there.
It’s Norman Osborn.” The show explores an alternate version of Peter Parker’s story, with different relationships and influences.