Who knew superhero shenanigans and Hollywood satire work together well? Marvel, apparently. Despite dropping all episodes of Wonder Man at once and with little fanfare, the show has been enjoying quite the momentum.
Thanks to good word-of-mouth and positive reviews, it’s slowly but surely becoming one of the most acclaimed TV titles Marvel has put out so far. Does that mean fans could expect a sequel?
Wonder Man Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, there’s no official news about a potential Wonder Man season 2.
However, rumours are circulating that Marvel Studios is close to giving a follow-up the green light. In case that happens, Wonder Man would become only the third MCU Disney+ series to make it to multiple seasons, after Loki and Daredevil: Born Again.
Depending on where the story fits into the larger MCU timeline, more episodes could premiere in late 2027.
Wonder Man Cast
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
- Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
- X Mayo as Janelle Jackson
- Zlatko Burić as Von Kovak
- Arian Moayed as P. Cleary
- Byron Bowers as DeMarr Davis / Doorman
- Joe Pantoliano as a fictional version of himself
- Josh Gad as a fictional version of himself
What Is Wonder Man About?
While Wonder Man is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it doesn’t require viewers to be familiar a huge amount of lore. It’s a low-stakes story both veteran fans and newbies can enjoy.
The show follows Simon, a struggling Los Angeles actor whose career is going nowhere. Until, that is, he lands a role in a big-budget superhero movie about a character called Wonder Man. He also connects with Trevor Slattery, the disgraced actor from Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi, who becomes his mentor.
The problem? Simon actually has mysterious ionic energy abilities. As his acting career rises, so does the risk of being exposed in a world that exploits superhumans.
Without giving away major spoilers, the first season ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, which could see Simon and Trevor on the run in Wonder Man season 2. A follow-up could also focus on Simon fully embracing his abilities, with would majorly impact his acting career. Either way, we hope the character makes a comeback.
Are There Other Shows Like Wonder Man?
If you like Wonder Man, we recommend streaming the other MCU TV series on Disney+. Recent additions include Marvel Zombies, Eyes of Wakanda, Ironheart, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Agatha All Along, and Echo.
Alternatively, check out some of the titles currently making waves on the platform. Like Tell Me Lies, High Potential, Grey’s Anatomy, A Thousand Blows, and Abbott Elementary.
