Marvel Cancels 'Wonder Man' After Renewal, Plans Avengers Return

Marvel and Disney reversed the renewal of the MCU series *Wonder Man* despite having signed contracts, cleared schedules and completing a first episode for a planned Season 2. Showrunner Andrew Guest detailed the preparation in a TikTok video, confirming that the writers’ room was set to begin in August 2026 and production for early 2027, and that the decision to cancel came from an internal review rather than performance data.

The series, starring Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II as Simon Williams/Wonder Man, received strong critical reception, a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score and an Emmy nomination for its lead actor. Although the show was scrapped, industry rumor‑monger James Mack claimed the character will still appear in the upcoming film *Avengers: Secret Wars*, suggesting Marvel retains long‑term plans for Wonder Man even without the series.

Cast and crew, including director Destin Daniel Cretton and actor Ben Kingsley, expressed disappointment at the abrupt cancellation, which came only months after the series’ renewal in March.