Movies and TV series that Marvel will release in 2026

Could the Marvel that we have all come to love and adore make a comeback in 2026? If the roster of upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows is anything to go by, that scenario seems more likely than not. 

Since the release of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, Marvel has struggled to maintain the same level of success. The studio flooded the market with three to four films each year, alongside numerous TV shows, leading to superhero fatigue. However, Marvel appears to be rethinking its approach. In 2026, there are only two upcoming Marvel movies scheduled for release: Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday, with a six-month gap between them. 

Besides these, Marvel is now focusing on several upcoming non-canon animated series and their sequels. For instance, 2026 will see the premiere of new seasons of X-Men '97 (2024–) and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025–), both of which were announced at New York Comic Con alongside other upcoming TV shows. 

Naturally, fans are thrilled to see the OG glory of the MCU return in 2026, especially with the comeback of Robert Downey Jr., who might single-handedly revive the franchise. Similarly, there has been speculation about whether Brand New Day will be connected to Doomsday. 

Regardless, the excitement is palpable as audiences look forward to a new era of Marvel with its upcoming movies and TV shows in 2026.

Wonder Man

Creator: Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest

Cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse, Ed Harris

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leads the cast of Wonder Man as Simon Williams, joined by Ben Kingsley, Arian Moayed, X Mayo, Zlatko Burić, Olivia Thirlby, and Byron Bowers. Following Cretton's deal with Marvel Studios in December 2021, the Wonder Man series was confirmed in June 2022, with Guest's involvement and Cretton directing. Abdul-Mateen was cast in October, and additional directors Stella Meghie and James Ponsoldt joined in February 2023. Production initially began in Los Angeles in early April 2023 but was interrupted by the Writers Guild of America strike in late May. Filming resumed in early January 2024 and completed by April, with the series officially announced in October 2024. 

The series is set to premiere on Disney+ on January 27, 2026, spanning eight episodes. It will be part of Phase Six of the MCU and released under the "Marvel Spotlight" banner.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2

Creator: Matt Corman, Chris Ord, Dario Scardapane

Cast: Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Margarita Levieva, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Wilson Bethel, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki M. James, Genneya Walton, Arty Froushan, Clark Johnson, Michael Gandolfini, Ayelet Zurer, Tony Dalton, Krysten Ritter

Charlie Cox returns as Matt Murdock / Daredevil, reprising his role from Marvel's Netflix series and previous Marvel Studios productions. He leads a star-studded cast including Vincent D'Onofrio (Fisk), Margarita Levieva, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, and other familiar faces from the first season, with Krysten Ritter joining the lineup. Development of the new Daredevil series began in March 2022, with "Born Again" announced in July 2022 initially planned as an 18-episode first season. By late September 2023, Marvel Studios restructured the series, bringing in Scardapane, Benson, and Moorhead to rework the concept and split the original plan into two seasons. Filming for the second season occurred from February to July 2025 in New York, with Solvan Naim, Iain B. MacDonald, and Angela Barnes directing episodes.

The second season is set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4, 2026, featuring eight episodes and forming part of Phase Six of the MCU. A third season was confirmed in September 2025.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Liza Colón-Zayas, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman, Marvin Jones III

Sony was confidently moving forward with the fourth MCU Spider-Man film, with development well underway by August 2019 concurrent with No Way Home. Producer Amy Pascal definitively stated in November 2021 that the project was planned as the first installment of a new trilogy featuring Tom Holland, with story development commencing that December. Writers McKenna and Sommers, proven veterans from previous films, were confirmed by February 2023, and Cretton was secured as director by October 2024, with the film's title officially announced in March 2025. Filming launched in August 2025, strategically utilizing Glasgow, Scotland for location shots and Pinewood Studios in England for soundstage work, with additional location filming occurring throughout the country. 

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to debut in the United States on July 31, 2026, positioned as a key entry in Phase Six of the MCU.

X-Men '97 Season 2

Creator: Beau DeMayo, Matthew Chauncey

Voice cast: George Buza, Cal Dodd, Holly Chou

Jennifer Hale, Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, and Ross Marquand lead the X-Men cast, with Dodd and Zann bringing back their classic characters. The production timeline progressed steadily, with initial work starting in July 2022 and key team members DeMayo and Castorena returning to the project. Voice recording commenced in February 2023, writing was finalized by March 2024, and animation proceeded on schedule. Following a leadership change, Matthew Chauncey replaced DeMayo as head writer in July, taking charge of season rewrites.

Disney+ is set to debut the new season in mid-2026, and fans can look forward to a confirmed third season, which was announced in March 2024.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2

Creator: Jeff Trammell

Voice cast: Hudson Thames, Eugene Byrd, Kari Wahlgren

Hudson Thames confidently continues his portrayal of Peter Parker / Spider-Man, returning from the Marvel Studios animated series What If...? (2021–2024), alongside Charlie Cox. Initially announced as Spider-Man: Sophomore Year in July 2022, the series was later renamed Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man by December 2023. 

The second season of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is set to debut on Disney+ in late 2026, forming part of Phase Six of the MCU. A third season has been definitively confirmed in January 2025.

Avengers: Doomsday

Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, Kelsey Grammer, Lewis Pullman, Danny Ramirez, Joseph Quinn, David Harbour, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick StewartIan McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal, Robert Downey Jr.

Two new Avengers films, The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars, were announced in July 2022 as the conclusion of the MCU's Phase Six and "The Multiverse Saga". Destin Daniel Cretton was initially hired to direct The Kang Dynasty, with Jonathan Majors set to reprise his role as Kang the Conqueror. Jeff Loveness joined as writer in September. By November 2023, significant changes occurred: Cretton departed, Michael Waldron replaced Loveness, and Marvel began reconsidering the Kang storyline, partly due to Majors's legal issues, which led to his dismissal in December. 

In July 2024, a major announcement revealed the Russo brothers would return as directors, with McFeely co-writing. The film received a new subtitle, Doomsday, and Robert Downey Jr. was cast as the new villain Doctor Doom. Filming commenced in April 2025 at Pinewood Studios in England, featuring a large ensemble of actors from previous MCU and X-Men productions, and concluded in September. Location shooting occurred in England and Bahrain. 

Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release in the United States on December 18, 2026, as part of Phase Six of the MCU. Its sequel, Secret Wars, is set to follow on December 17, 2027.

The Punisher Special Presentation

Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green

Cast: Jon Bernthal, Chelsea Brea, Tom Johnson

Jon Bernthal returns as Frank Castle, the Punisher, carrying over his portrayal from the previous Netflix and upcoming Disney+ Daredevil: Born Again series. Alongside Jason R. Moore and Roe Rancell, Bernthal was confirmed for the new project in March 2023, following the 2019 cancellation of The Punisher. During the first season's production, a dedicated Punisher special was developed, with Marvel Studios officially announcing Bernthal and his collaborator's involvement in February 2025.

The production took place in New York City, with filming occurring from mid-July to early August. The special is scheduled for release in mid-2026 as part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

VisionQuest

Creator: Terry Matalas

Cast: Paul Bettany, James Spader, Todd Stashwick, Ruaridh Mollica, T'Nia Miller, Emily Hampshire, Orla Brady, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, James D'Arcy

Paul Bettany returns to his role as Vision, leading a talented ensemble cast including James Spader, Todd Stashwick, Ruaridh Mollica, T'Nia Miller, Emily Hampshire, Orla Brady, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and James D'Arcy. The series development began in October 2022, initially with WandaVision's Jac Schaeffer as head writer. By May 2024, Matalas had taken over the series development, with Bettany confirmed to continue his involvement. Filming commenced at Pinewood Studios in London during March 2025, with Christopher J. Byrne, Gandja Monteiro, Vincenzo Natali, and Matalas directing episodes, concluding in late July. The production period saw the casting of various AI characters, including some familiar faces from previous MCU projects. 

VisionQuest is set to premiere on Disney+ in late 2026, spanning eight episodes and forming part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.