First Wonder Man Trailer Reveals Marvel's Most Meta Series Yet, Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Marvel fans finally have their first look at the long-awaited series Wonder Man, and it's unlike anything the MCU has produced before. The new trailer, which debuted to a packed house at New York Comic Con, showcases Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a struggling Hollywood actor whose big break involves playing his own superhero alter-ego. The series, which has been described as a meta-comedy and a "love letter to Hollywood," is set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on January 27, 2026.

The footage reveals Williams navigating the cutthroat world of auditions and networking, all while bonding with a familiar face—the disgraced actor Trevor Slattery, played by the returning Ben Kingsley. In a surprising and self-aware move, the trailer directly addresses the very concept of "superhero fatigue" that has recently been a hot topic among audiences. With its unique premise and a focus on the human side of superhero fame, Wonder Man promises a fresh and clever spin on the established Marvel formula.