New ‘Wonder Man’ Image Reveals the Return of an Iconic MCU Villain [Exclusive]

Marvel Studios will start 2026 with Marvel Man, the extremely anticipated TV collection starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams. Simon is a Hollywood actor thrust into the world of superheroes when he will get powers of his personal. As a part of Collider’s Unique Preview occasion this winter, we’re elated to companion with Marvel Studios and Disney+ to solely debut a brand new picture from Marvel Man, displaying Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in some bother with Ben Kingsley. Kinglsey famously made his MCU debut in Iron Man 3 earlier than reprising the position in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

The precise plot of Marvel Man is being stored below wraps, however the first poster for the movie teased which route the present would take. Simon Williams options on the primary poster for Marvel Man on the duvet of {a magazine}, with the headline “Hollywood Experiencing Tremendous Hero Fatigue — Is it time to hold up the cape?” This has been a typical dialog the previous couple of years, and it seems to be like Marvel goes to lean into the idea with some intelligent commentary with Marvel Man​​​​​​, as a substitute of operating away from it.

Marvel Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is finest recognized for his position as Black Manta in each of Jason Momoa’s Aquaman motion pictures, and he’s now going to check his mettle within the MCU after the DCEU concluded a number of years in the past. He additionally teamed up with Jake Gyllenhaal for Michael Bay’s current film, Ambulance, and he’s well-known for starring as Cadillac in The Get Down, the teenager drama collection that ran for 2 seasons on Netflix between 2016 and 2017.

What’s Coming After ‘Marvel Man’ Subsequent 12 months?

Marvel will start the 12 months TV-heavy — after Marvel Man, the studio will subsequent launch the second season of Daredevil: Born Once more, which is coming in March. The second season of Your Pleasant Neighborhood Spider-Man can also be coming someday in 2026. Marvel will open the 12 months with its first massive blockbuster on July 31, 2026, when Spider-Man: Model New Day hits theaters all over the place. The movie will reportedly function different heroes like Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher. The ultimate challenge for Marvel in 2026 will probably be Avengers: Doomsday, the primary main occasion movie within the Multiverse Saga.

Take a look at the brand new picture from Marvel Man above and keep tuned to Collider for extra updates and protection of the collection.

Launch Date

December, 2025

Community

Disney+

Writers

Andrew Visitor