Marvel Television's newest series, Wonder Man, premiered on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with all eight episodes available on Disney+. For viewers in North and South America, the series was released on January 27, while audiences in Europe, Asia, and Oceania could begin streaming on January 28.
The show centers on Simon Williams, a struggling actor in Hollywood portrayed by Emmy Award winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Williams is ambitious, resourceful, and talented but faces challenges in his career. He is trying to get his big break. During an encounter with Trevor Slattery, played by Oscar winner Sir Ben Kingsley, Simon learns that director Von Kovak, portrayed by Zlatko Burić, is remaking the superhero film Wonder Man.
Simon sees this as the role of a lifetime and works hard to get cast as the titular hero, all while keeping his own superpowers a secret. The series gives viewers a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry and showcases different facets of Hollywood. Wonder Man distinguishes itself from other MCU series by focusing on character development and the buddy-comedy dynamic between Simon and Trevor. The show explores their mutual yearning for fulfillment and their pursuit of the American dream, delving into Slattery's past as the Mandarin and Williams' challenging childhood.
The cast also includes X Mayo as Simon's representative, Janelle Jackson. Demetrius Grosse plays Eric Williams, also known as Grim Reaper, Simon’s brother. Arian Moayed reprises his role as Agent Cleary. Other cast members include Lauren Glazier, Byron Bowers as DeMarr Davis/Doorman, Olivia Thirlby as Vivian, Joe Pantoliano, and Josh Gad.
Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest created Wonder Man. Guest serves as the showrunner. The series is produced by Marvel Television and is the 17th television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the franchise's films. Wonder Man is released under the "Marvel Spotlight" banner, which focuses on grounded, character-driven stories.
The series was filmed in Los Angeles, California. Production experienced delays due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike but resumed in early January 2024.
