Wonder Man: Season 1 (2026)
TV SeriesRecommended
Struggling actor Simon Williams auditions for a superhero role, unaware the studio hides a darker agenda. A Phase Six release, it was the 28th MCU series season to come out and sits at #74 of 81 in story order. You can skip it and still follow along, but we recommend it for the characters and setup. At 8 episodes, about 6h in all, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Created / led by | Andrew Guest and Destin Daniel Cretton (creators) |
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| Starring | Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse |
| Release date | January 27, 2026 |
| Episodes | 8 × ~45 min |
| Phase | Phase Six |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #74 of 81 in chronological order |
Why it matters in the MCU
A Hollywood satire about Simon Williams, an actor with powers. Self-contained and one of 2026’s better-received Marvel series.
About Wonder Man: Season 1
Wonder Man is a Hollywood comedy set in the MCU. Simon Williams is a struggling actor who secretly has ionic powers, and he can't reveal them because the industry's Doorman Clause bars superpowered people from film work. He lands in an unlikely friendship with Trevor Slattery, the washed-up actor from Iron Man 3, as both chase parts in a remake of the in-universe Wonder Man movie. The Department of Damage Control is also keeping a close eye on Simon.
Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest created the series, with Guest as showrunner. Cretton, James Ponsoldt, Tiffany Johnson and Stella Meghie each directed two episodes. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays Simon and Ben Kingsley returns as Trevor, with X Mayo, Zlatko Burić and Arian Moayed as a Damage Control agent. It's a Phase Six series released under the Marvel Spotlight banner, and all eight episodes arrived on Disney+ on January 27, 2026, after strike delays. Critics liked it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), and Abdul-Mateen earned a Primetime Emmy nomination.
Good to know
- Ben Kingsley's Trevor Slattery completes what Brad Winderbaum called a trilogy after Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi.
- One episode, focused on DeMarr Davis / Doorman (Byron Bowers), is filmed in black and white.
- Joe Pantoliano and Josh Gad play fictionalized versions of themselves.
- Marvel renewed it for a second season in March 2026, then canceled that season in July 2026.
Spoiler Spoilers for Wonder Man: Season 1: tap to reveal
- Iron Man 3's twist: Trevor Slattery is an actor hired by Aldrich Killian to play the Mandarin as a front for his own schemes.
How to watch it
It's built to work on its own, as Marvel Spotlight shows are, but Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings make Trevor's arc much richer, and the All Hail the King one-shot helps too. It's an early Phase Six release. Don't skip the black-and-white Doorman episode, since it explains the rule Simon is up against.
What to watch before Wonder Man: Season 1
To get the most out of Wonder Man: Season 1, these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
- Iron Man 3 (2013)
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Where to watch Wonder Man: Season 1 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
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Where to watch Wonder Man: Season 1 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Wonder Man: Season 1 FAQ
Is Trevor Slattery in Wonder Man the same character from Iron Man 3?
Yes. Ben Kingsley reprises the role he played in Iron Man 3 and again in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Will there be a Wonder Man season 2?
No. A second season was announced in March 2026, but it was canceled that July, with Guest saying Disney and Marvel decided it didn't make sense for them.
What is the Doorman Clause in Wonder Man?
It's an in-universe industry rule that bans people with superpowers from working in Hollywood, which is why Simon hides his abilities.
Can you skip Wonder Man: Season 1?
Technically, yes. The main story doesn’t depend on it, though it does a lot for the characters and setup.
How many episodes does Wonder Man: Season 1 have?
Wonder Man: Season 1 has 8 episodes, around 45 minutes each.
Where does Wonder Man: Season 1 fit in the MCU timeline?
It sits at #74 of 81 in our story order.