TL;DR: Marvel teases four upcoming projects at New York Comic-Con 2025:
- Wonder Man (Jan 2026): A meta, heartfelt Hollywood satire starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley. More seasons depend on viewership, but Marvel is planning long-term for several shows.
- Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: Charlie Cox returns alongside Krysten Ritter and Elden Henson; political power plays, new villain Mr. Charles (Matthew Lillard), and growing resistance in Fisk’s NYC.
- X-Men '97 Season 2: Same team, tone, and stakes as Season 1; Apocalypse takes center stage, with Gambit’s dark new role looming large.
- Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man was mentioned but not detailed.
🔮 Wonder Man (Disney+ Series)
Overview:
- Described as a meta, heartfelt story about acting and the journey of an actor in Hollywood.
- Set within the MCU, but focuses on the realities of showbiz.
- Created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest.
Main Cast & Characters:
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a struggling actor cast in a Wonder Man reboot.
- Ben Kingsley returns as Trevor Slattery, bonding with Simon over their love of acting.
- Series is a two-hander between Simon and Trevor.
Premise:
- Simon auditions for a reboot of a superhero show he loved as a kid.
- Explores the legacy and influence of superhero media.
- Deep, personal, and not cynical.
Release Info:
- Premiere shifted from December to January 2026, to avoid holiday content competition.
Format & Future:
- Not strictly a limited series.
- Season 2 is possible depending on viewership.
🦸 Daredevil: Born Again (Season 2)
Overview:
- Continues the grounded, political tone of Season 1.
- Mixes street-level vigilante action with Game of Thrones style palace intrigue.
Key Returns & New Characters:
- Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil.
- Elden Henson returns as Foggy Nelson, despite past confusion.
- Krysten Ritter back as Jessica Jones, part of Matt’s resistance.
- Matthew Lillard plays Mr. Charles, a powerful new antagonist rivaling Fisk.
Story Focus:
- Power struggle in Fisk-controlled New York.
- Mr. Charles adds a layer of international diplomacy and high-level politics.
- The story explores resistance building under Matt’s leadership.
Crossovers & Shared Universe:
- Ties to Spider-Man: Brand New Day; continuity is coordinated.
- Other NYC heroes like Kamala Khan or Peter Parker are considered but not confirmed.
Future Plans:
- Season 3 already greenlit; aim is for annual release cadence.
🧬 X-Men '97 (Season 2)
Continuity & Tone:
- Same core creative team, cast, director, and tone as Season 1.
- Strong collaboration with original creators Eric & Julia Lewald, Larry Houston.
Story Threads:
- Apocalypse plays a major role.
- Gambit teased as an Angel of Death, will have significant narrative impact.
- Mortality and sacrifice remain thematic, but not a bloodbath.
Clarifications:
- Comments about “many characters dying” were exaggerated.
- Stakes remain similar to Season 1.
Showrunner Transition:
- Beau DeMayo exited; Winderbaum is grateful for his work but doesn’t engage with his social media comments.
🕷️ Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
- Confirmed to be part of NYCC panel, but no new detailed info revealed in this preview.
Words by : @mcukelaal Source: Entertainment Weekly