For a while now, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a frequent target of criticism and jokes. Online, every new release is heavily scrutinized, and even people working in the industry have voiced their opinions about how things could be done differently. Shows like *The Boys* and *Gen V* regularly poke fun at Marvel’s production process and its willingness to approve projects quickly. But now, the MCU is planning to take the lead and start making fun of itself.
“Have you given any thought about casting?” #WonderMan
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 10, 2025
The first glimpse of the upcoming Marvel series, *Wonder Man*, focuses on Vok Kovak, a well-known film director within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s working on a reboot of “Wonder Man,” a movie about a hero who battled aliens on another planet. The concept feels like a classic space adventure, similar to *Flash Gordon*. Despite acknowledging that audiences might be experiencing superhero fatigue, Kovak is confident his film will offer a fresh perspective.
The upcoming series *Wonder Man* promises a fresh take on the superhero origin story. Instead of the typical plot where a character discovers powers and trains for a final battle, this show will also explore the entertainment industry itself, and address the growing feeling that audiences are getting tired of superhero content.
The brief preview doesn’t reveal much about the plot, but it establishes that Ben Kingsley’s character, Trevor Slattery, is involved in the upcoming “Wonder Man” project, which holds personal significance for Kingsley as a childhood favorite. This role could be a major opportunity for him. It also hints that Slattery might be a connection for Kingsley to move beyond his current Hollywood work and take on more substantial, heroic roles in the future.
The Wait for Wonder Man Will Be Worth It
The teaser trailer revealed one disappointing detail: *Wonder Man* won’t be available on Disney+ until January 2026. There were earlier reports suggesting a December 2025 release, but that now seems unlikely. Still, adding *Wonder Man* to the 2026 schedule means Marvel fans have a lot to look forward to next year with other MCU projects.
The biggest movie event of 2026 will undoubtedly be *Avengers: Doomsday*, bringing together the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. Spider-Man is expected to sit this one out, as he’ll be starring in his own film. After all that superhero action, *Wonder Man* looks like the perfect movie to offer a change of pace.
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