Table of Content
- Introduction
- The Trailer Breakdown
- Surprising New Heroes and Threats
- Cast and Key Details
- Conclusion
Introduction: The Undead Return to the MCU
The zombie apocalypse is coming to the MCU, and it's looking gorier and more epic than ever. The new trailer for the four-part animated series, Marvel Zombies, premiering on Disney Plus on September 24th, promises a dark, thrilling expansion of the story first introduced in the What If...? series. This breakdown of the trailer reveals some of the most exciting details, from the bold new rating to the surprising character cameos.
The Trailer Breakdown: A Bold and Bloody New Direction
The trailer immediately sets a mature tone by cleverly integrating its TV-MA rating into the environment, with the text sliced by an arrow and splattered with blood. This confirms the series will lean into graphic violence and horror in a way Marvel's animated projects haven't before. The mood is further amplified by a fittingly intense metal track, "From Me to You" by the Japanese metal band BabyMetal, featuring Poppy. The lyrics, told from the perspective of the zombies, add a chilling narrative layer to the trailer's visuals.
Picking up from the What If...? Season 1, Episode 5 "What If... Zombies!?" storyline, the show follows survivors like Kate Bishop, Hope Van Dyne, and Spider-Man as they navigate a zombie-infested world. They face familiar threats, including zombie Wanda Maximoff and a terrifying zombie Thanos wielding the Infinity Gauntlet, but the series also introduces a host of new characters and concepts.
Surprising New Heroes and Threats
One of the most thrilling reveals is the introduction of a new variant: Blade Moon Knight, who combines the vampire hunter’s skills with the powers of the Egyptian deity Khonshu. His combat precision is on full display as he slices through Tiny Hank Pym and defeats a teleporting Zombie Ava Star Ghost. The series also expands the scope of the virus beyond Earth, with the appearance of a zombified Icarus from the Eternals, raising questions about how the virus affects beings with synthetic origins.
The trailer also hints at a deeper dive into the broader Marvel Universe. The Raft prison, a floating island, makes an appearance, with the breakdown suggesting it may house mutants. This could mean characters like Kamala Khan and an uninfected Namor might be central to the survivors' fight. The series is confirmed to feature a wide-ranging cast, including voices from Iman Vellani, Tessa Thompson, and Dominique Thorne.
Cast and Key Details
Here are some of the top returning cast members who will be lending their voices to the series, as well as answers to some common questions about the show.
Top 10 Cast Members:
- Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
- Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan
- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
- David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian
- Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop
- Simu Liu as Xu Shang-Chi
- Randall Park as Jimmy Woo
- Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams / Ironheart
- Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie
- Todd Williams as Eric Brooks / Blade Knight
Is Marvel Zombies on Disney Plus? Yes, Marvel Zombies is a Disney+ animated series set to premiere on September 24th.
What is the plot of Marvel Zombies? The series is set in an alternate universe where a quantum virus has turned most of the world's population, including many of the most powerful heroes and villains, into zombies. A group of survivors must band together to find a cure and fight for their lives in this post-apocalyptic world.
Is Marvel Zombies connected to What If...?? Yes, the series is a direct spin-off and continuation of the story from the What If...? episode "What If... Zombies?!" It picks up where that episode left off, with the arrival of a zombified Thanos.
Will Wanda be in Marvel Zombies? Yes, Elizabeth Olsen reprises her role as Wanda Maximoff. The trailer suggests that zombie Wanda, also known as "the Dead Queen," will be a major antagonist and a central part of the plot, controlling a horde of the undead.
Conclusion: A Standout in Marvel's Animated Universe
With its bold approach to horror and gore, combined with a cast of fan-favourite heroes and villains, Marvel Zombies looks set to be a standout entry in the MCU's animated line-up. The series promises to be a thrilling ride for fans who have been waiting for a more mature and unrestricted take on the beloved characters and their post-apocalyptic universe.
