The first Marvel project of 2026 is almost here.
“Wonder Man,” a miniseries set in the MCU, premieres tonight, Jan. 27, on Disney+.
The show is the second MCU Disney+ original series to fall under the Marvel Spotlight banner, which identifies the series as a grounded, character-driven part of the larger Marvel Universe, sharing continuity with the films and prior shows without requiring any in-depth knowledge of things that came before it. All of that is a longer way to say you can jump right into “Wonder Man” without having to do any major MCU homework first.
‘wonder man’: what to know
- When: Jan. 27, 9 p.m. ET (all eight episodes)
- Streaming: exclusively on Disney+
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” director Destin Daniel Cretton is one of the creative forces behind “Wonder Man” alongside showrunner and sitcom vet Andrew Guest.
“Wonder Man” follows Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), an actor and superpowered individual hiding his powers in hopes of getting cast in a reboot of “Wonder Man.” It’s all very meta and seems to poke fun at the superhero genre.
Also hoping to be cast in “Wonder Man” is Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley), a failing actor who appeared as the face of the Mandarin in “Iron Man 3” and returned in “Shang-Chi.”
Ahead of its debut, “Wonder Man” holds an 89% Certified Fresh rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Another aggregator, Metacritic, is reporting generally favorable reviews from critics as well.
When does ‘Wonder Man’ come out?
“Wonder Man” will be released on Jan. 27.
‘Wonder Man’ release time
All eight episodes of “Wonder Man” drop at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Disney+.
How to watch ‘Wonder Man’
Disney+ offers a number of subscription options, so you can find the one that works for you. With ads, a subscription costs $10.99/month; without ads, it’s $18.99/month or $189.99/year.
There are also Disney+ bundles with Hulu, Max, and ESPN+, so you can subscribe to up to three services at once and save over 40% every month. The bundles are available in a few different configurations, starting at $12.99/month for Disney+ and Hulu with ads, and going up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max ad-free.
‘Wonder Man’ cast guide
You’ll recognize cast members of “Wonder Man” from shows like “Black Mirror” and “Succession,” and other MCU properties including “Iron Man 3.”
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams / Wonder Man, an aspiring actor who auditions for the lead role in the remake of an in-universe Wonder Man film and secretly possesses superpowers
- X Mayo as Janelle Jackson, Simon’s agent
- Zlatko Burić as Von Kovak, a celebrated and reclusive director who is directing the Wonder Man remake
- Arian Moayed as P. Cleary, a Department of Damage Control (DODC) agent who considers Simon an “extraordinary threat.” Moayed reprises his role from “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Ms. Marvel”
- Shola Adewusi as Martha Williams, Simon and Eric’s mother
- Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams / Grim Reaper, Simon’s “stable” older brother who works in insurance
- Béchir Sylvain as Sanford Williams, Simon and Eric’s late father
- Olivia Thirlby as Vivia
- Byron Bowers as DeMarr Davis / Doorman
- Joe Pantoliano as himself
- Josh Gad as himself
- Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery, a failed actor who previously took on the guise of the Mandarin working for Aldrich Killian and was later abducted by Xu Wenwu’s Ten Rings organization, who is also auditioning for the “Wonder Man” film.
How many episodes of ‘Wonder Man’ are there?
There are eight episodes of “Wonder Man”, all of which drop at 9 p.m. ET Jan. 27.
- Episode 1: “Matinee”
- Episode 2: “Self-Tape”
- Episode 3: “Pacoima”
- Episode 4: “Doorman”
- Episode 5: “Found Footage”
- Episode 6: “Call Back”
- Episode 7: “Kathy Friedman”
- Episode 8: “Yucca Valley”
‘Wonder Man’ trailer
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