2026 is shaping up to be a monumental year for superhero content, with a diverse array of series hitting both the big and small screens. From established franchises to bold new ventures, here are seven major superhero series set to make their debut or continue their stories in 2026:
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Wonder Man: Kicking off the year on January 28th, Marvel's Wonder Man stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, an actor navigating Hollywood while grappling with newfound superpowers. Ben Kingsley reprises his role as Trevor Slattery, adding a comedic element to the series created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest. The show aims to poke fun at superhero fatigue and reboots, offering a unique meta-commentary on the genre.
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: Premiering on March 4th on Disney+ (and JioHotstar in India), the second season of Daredevil: Born Again sees Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock once again facing off against Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk, now the Mayor of New York City, and his Anti-Vigilante Task Force. Krysten Ritter returns as Jessica Jones.
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The Boys Season 5: The fifth and final season of Amazon Prime Video's The Boys arrives on April 8th. Antony Starr's Homelander has consolidated his power, while Hughie, Mother's Milk, and Frenchie are imprisoned. Karl Urban's Butcher returns with a virus that could wipe out all Supes, setting the stage for a climactic battle. Known for its brutal action and dark humor, The Boys promises a no-holds-barred conclusion to its superhero satire.
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Supergirl: Starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl, this film is described as an "anti-hero story". Based on Tom King's comic book series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the film follows Supergirl as she teams up with a young girl for a galaxy-spanning adventure. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the film also stars Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills and Jason Momoa as Lobo.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Although details are scarce, this new Spider-Man installment is expected to be a major event for Marvel fans..
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Lanterns: This HBO series introduces Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Hal Jordan and John Stewart, respectively. Hal Jordan, a veteran intergalactic peacekeeper, mentors John Stewart in this new DC Studios series. Nathan Fillion appears as Guy Gardner.
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The Punisher Special: Jon Bernthal returns as Frank Castle in The Punisher Special, a TV special set to air on Disney+. Bernthal co-wrote the script with Reinaldo Marcus Green, who directs. The special is described as a "shotgun blast of a story" with pathos and emotion. The Punisher's special is expected to debut around the same time as Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
