TL;DR: Marvel Zombies is a violent, R-rated animated miniseries that spins off from What If...? and delivers a dark, horror-heavy take on the Marvel universe. Featuring a brutal zombie apocalypse, the show follows Kamala Khan and a team of survivors as they face undead heroes and a corrupted Scarlet Witch. While praised for gore and action, it ends with a divisive twist and leaves room for a possible Season 2.
What It Is
- Marvel Zombies is a 4-episode animated Disney+ series, premiering September 24, 2025, and is Marvel Animation's first TV-MA (mature) project.
- The series is set in an alternate universe where a zombie virus has infected most Marvel heroes, continuing from the What If...? episode “What If... Zombies?!”
Key Plot and Characters
- Survivors include Kamala Khan, Shang-Chi, Riri Williams, Kate Bishop, Blade, and others trying to stop the outbreak and survive.
- Elizabeth Olsen voices a zombie version of Wanda Maximoff, known as the Red Queen, who manipulates reality and becomes the main antagonist.
- Major deaths include Kate Bishop, Shang-Chi, and Riri Williams, while Hulk becomes "Infinity Hulk" after absorbing destroyed Infinity Stones.
Major Spoilers (Ending)
- Wanda manipulates reality, trapping Kamala in a fake “happy ending” world where her friends seem alive.
- In truth, most allies are dead or infected, and the world remains under Wanda’s control.
- The series ends with Kamala trapped in a false reality, while zombies continue to spread, teasing a potential Season 2.
Voice Cast and Notables
- Voice actors include Iman Vellani (Kamala), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Awkwafina, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, and Todd Williams as Blade/Moon Knight.
- Spider-Man appears briefly but contributes little to the plot.
Reception and Themes
- Critics praised the action, gore, and emotional weight, especially Kamala’s character arc.
- The ending divided viewers; some called it "a cop-out illusion twist".
- Themes include loss, survival, manipulation, and hopelessness, marking a tonal shift from usual MCU optimism.
Ratings and Performance
- Average critical score: 7.5/10
- IGN: 8/10 : praised gore and stakes.
- AV Club: C : criticized tone inconsistency.
- IMDb: 7.3/10 average.
- Fans praised it as “MCU’s darkest and most brutal show yet.”
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