After VisionQuest: Reportedly, new Marvel series are in development for Disney+
Another report, however, sounds less optimistic
Several live-action series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are reportedly in development for Disney+, according to Julia Alexander of Puck in her newsletter. And: announcements regarding these projects are reportedly expected soon. However, officials at Marvel and Disney+ have not yet commented on the matter.
Consequently, this news should be taken with a grain of salt – especially since a report on Collider just a few days ago suggested the opposite. The website reportedly learned that Marvel Studios will be cutting back on live-action series for Disney+. Exceptions to this are said to be "Daredevil: Born Again" and potential miniseries that could be developed under the "Marvel Presents" and "Marvel Spotlight" labels.
The premiere of VisionQuest is approaching
As a result, it's impossible to say at this point what the future holds for the MCU series. The only certainty is this: next up is the release of "VisionQuest." The miniseries premieres on Disney+ on October 14, 2026. "VisionQuest" is a spin-off of "WandaVision" and reunites us with Paul Bettany. While "WandaVision" primarily centered on Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch, the spotlight now shifts to Bettany's character, Vision. Alongside Bettany, the cast includes the following actors: James Spader, Ruaridh Mollica, Todd Stashwick, T'Nia Miller, Lauren Morais, Orla Brady, Diane Morgan, Polly Frame, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, Emily Hampshire, and James D'Arcy.
For the android Vision, a new beginning is on the horizon in the eight-part miniseries. The official synopsis reads:
"Vision, rebooted and having escaped from those who sought to weaponize him, has been in hiding. Searching for new meaning, he consults the AI personas embedded in his programming, including F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., J.A.R.V.I.S., and the infamous Ultron. His discreet existence ends when a bounty placed on his head thrusts him on the run."
For fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, Ultron's comeback is likely to be particularly interesting. The villain, played by James Spader, gave the Avengers a hard time in the 2015 blockbuster "Age of Ultron". We're already eagerly anticipating his return. The recently released trailer for "VisionQuest", which you can watch here, offers a first glimpse:
Wonder Man was surprisingly canceled
Following "VisionQuest," Marvel still has the third season of "Daredevil: Born Again" in the pipeline for March 2027. It remains to be seen what the future holds for the MCU's live-action series after that. In any case, the cancellation of "Wonder Man" after just one season caused quite a stir last month. The end of the Marvel series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II came as a complete surprise, since it had only been officially announced in March that there would be a second season on Disney+. In addition, "Wonder Man" was well-received by critics. This likely has to do with its unusual premise, which stands out from the crowd of superhero adaptations:
"Aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams is struggling to get his career off the ground. During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery, an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns legendary director Von Kovak is remaking the superhero film 'Wonder Man.' These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry."
For his role, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was even nominated this year for the prestigious Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The fact that "Wonder Man" was canceled despite all this probably doesn't give fans much hope for the future when it comes to upcoming MCU series. But who knows – maybe there'll be a turnaround soon. At the very least, there's already speculation about whether we might see one or two series centered on the "X-Men." Some characters from the popular mutant team will appear in the upcoming movie (as we reported). The good news, though, is that the "X-Men" universe still has countless other heroes to offer who could find a new home on Disney+.
