Marvel's 2026 Upcoming Movies & TV Shows - NYCC Panel And Release Dates

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. MCU Phase Six
3. Wonder Man Arrives
4. Daredevil's Crossover
5. X-Men 97' Season 2
6. Conclusion

Introduction

New York Comic-Con (NYCC) brought huge news for Marvel fans this year. Marvel Studios officially revealed major updates on upcoming television shows and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's phase six. Brad Winderbaum, Marvel’s Head of TV and Animation, shared all the key announcements. From the satirical tone of Wonder Man to a massive street-level crossover, here is the full breakdown of everything we learned

The Updated MCU Phase Six (2026-2028)

Marvel provided an overview of the studio's extensive theatrical and streaming plan for the next few years.

Several other key Disney+ series are expected in 2026. These include Daredevil Born Again Season 2, X-Men ’97 Season 2, a Punisher Special Presentation, Vision Quest, and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2.

The studio also holds two major, but unnamed, theatrical release slots for 2028. An untitled film is set for February 2028. Another untitled film is slated for November 2028. Speculation suggests these dates could be for Blade, Black Panther 3, Doctor Strange 3, or Shang-Chi 2.

Wonder Man: A Meta-Hollywood Satire Arrives

The highly anticipated Disney+ series Wonder Man is set for release in January 2026. This 8-episode show has been delayed from its original 2024 window. The series will be a unique take on the superhero genre. Brad Winderbaum described it as a "love letter to Hollywood" and a meta-Hollywood satire. The tone is similar to the She-Hulk series.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as Simon Williams, the stunt actor who gains ionic superpowers. The cast also features major returning MCU talent. Ben Kingsley reprises his role as Trevor Slattery. The two actors will act as a two-hander, struggling to make it in the Hollywood system. Ed Helms joins the series as Simon’s agent, Neil Soyan. The show will even include parody references to past MCU films within its own narrative.

Daredevil Born Again Season 2: The New York Crossover

Exciting news confirms that the street-level heroes are getting more connected. Daredevil Born Again Season 2 will cross over with the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Marvel confirmed that the two projects will be directly interconnected. Frank Castle (Punisher) will likely be the connective tissue between the two titles.

The panel also confirmed several key returns. Krysten Ritter is officially back as Jessica Jones. She will join Matt Murdock's resistance against Wilson Fisk’s anti-vigilante task force. Elden Henson is also returning as Foggy Nelson, despite his character’s previous death. Showrunner Dario Scardapane is focusing on intricate political storytelling.

The new season will explore the power struggle in New York under Wilson Fisk's dominance. Matt Lillard joins the cast as Mr. Charles, a new high-level antagonist. Mr. Charles is an influential power player on the international stage who will test Fisk's newfound power.

X-Men ’97 Season 2: Apocalypse and High Stakes

The second season of the hit animated series X-Men '97 is scheduled for release sometime in 2026. Brad Winderbaum confirmed that the entire creative team remains mostly intact. This ensures the series maintains the same quality and tone as the first season. They continue to work closely with the creators of the original 1990s animated series.

Winderbaum confirmed that the high stakes of Season 1 will continue. He noted that character mortality will be on the table. Most importantly, it was confirmed that Apocalypse will play a significant role in Season 2. The earlier tease of Gambit as the "angel of death" will also be addressed. On the topic of the previous showrunner, Winderbaum expressed gratitude for his work but offered no new updates on the recent behind-the-scenes drama.

Conclusion

The Marvel NYCC Panel confirms a massive slate of content. The MCU is expanding its scope with a Hollywood satire in Wonder Man. It is also deepening its connectivity with the Daredevil and Spider-Man street-level crossover. With two huge Avengers films anchoring the theatrical schedule, Marvel's phase six has set the stage for an ambitious and thrilling few years.