# Marvel Wonder Man cancellation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/marvel-wonder-man-cancellation > Updated: 2026-08-05T22:09:08.000Z. Sources: 176. Developments: 4. Marvel Studios reversed the March 2026 renewal of the Disney+ series *Wonder Man* and confirmed in late July that Season 2 will not be produced. Contracts had been signed, schedules cleared, and a first episode of the planned season was already filmed. Showrunner Andrew Guest explained on TikTok that a writers’ room was slated to begin in August 2026 with production for early 2027, but an internal Disney‑Marvel review—not performance data—led to the cancellation. Industry observers, including James Mack, note that the character is still expected to appear in the upcoming film *Avengers: Secret Wars*. Cast and crew, such as director Destin Daniel Cretton and actor Ben Kingsley, expressed disappointment. The series had earned a 91 % Rotten Tomatoes rating, an Emmy nomination, and strong debut‑week viewership, yet Disney deemed the project “no longer made sense.” In early August, Marvel Television announced that the animated series *X‑Men ’97* is moving forward with a third season slated for early 2027 and a fourth already green‑lit, highlighting a shift in the TV slate. Analysts attribute the *Wonder Man* cancellation partly to rising salaries for star Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II and creator‑director Cretton, alongside broader Disney cost‑control measures. The cancellation has sparked discussion about Marvel’s support for Black superhero titles and the future direction of its live‑action and animated offerings. ## Claims - Marvel Studios announced a season 2 renewal for Wonder Man in March 2026. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Disney and Marvel cancelled Wonder Man season 2 in July 2026. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Yahya Abdul-Mateen II posted on Instagram thanking fans and saying “that’s life”. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Wonder Man holds a 91 % Rotten Tomatoes rating and earned an Emmy nomination for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The series logged 618 million minutes of viewing in its first week and briefly entered Disney+’s top‑10. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Showrunner Andrew Guest said contracts were signed and schedules cleared for season 2. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The writers' room for Wonder Man season 2 never opened and writers were released. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Andrew Guest had written the first episode of season 2 and prepared an outline. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Marvel TV Updates: X-Men ’97 Season 3 Planned, Wonder Man Season 2 Cancelled Marvel TV reports X-Men ’97 season 3 is near completion with a possible early‑2027 debut, while Disney cancels Wonder Man season 2, likely due to rising talent costs and budget constraints. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvel-tv-updates-x-men-97-season-3-planned-wonder-man-season-2-cancelled ### 2026-08-03: Marvel Cancels 'Wonder Man' After Renewal, Plans Avengers Return Marvel cancelled the renewed *Wonder Man* series after contracts were signed, but rumors say the character may still appear in *Avengers: Secret Wars*. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvel-cancels-wonder-man-after-renewal-plans-avengers-return ### 2026-08-01: Marvel Cancels Wonder Man Season 2 After Earlier Renewal Marvel reversed its March renewal and cancelled Wonder Man’s second season in July; contracts were signed, a writers’ room was pending, and the first episode was written. Lead actor thanked fans, noting the 91 43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvel-studios-cancels-disney-series-wonder-man-after-one-season ### 2026-07-30: Marvel Cancels Wonder Man Season 2 on Disney+ Marvel cancelled Wonder Man’s season 2 after a March renewal; no writers’ room was opened, the series had strong ratings and an Emmy nod, and the ax leaves Disney+ with only three live‑action Marvel/Star Wars s 149 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-cancels-marvels-wonder-man-series-after-one-season --- Cite as: Marvel Wonder Man cancellation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/marvel-wonder-man-cancellation