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Born Again S2 timing set after Thunderbolts, teeing up Kingpin–Val alliance
entertainment13 days ago

Born Again S2 timing set after Thunderbolts, teeing up Kingpin–Val alliance

Marvel confirms Daredevil: Born Again season 2 takes place after the Thunderbolts on the MCU timeline, placing its events around six months after season 1. The piece also notes Valentina Allegra de Fontaine’s ongoing scheming and her conversation with Kingpin, which appears to set up an Anti-Vigilante Task Force and hints at possible Thunderbolts crossovers, with Mr. Charles officially working for Val and further ramifications for the wider MCU landscape. The season is currently airing, and fans can expect more developments to unfold.

Wonder Man Returns for Season 2 on Disney+
television18 days ago

Wonder Man Returns for Season 2 on Disney+

Marvel Studios has announced Wonder Man will return for a second season on Disney+, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley expected to reprise their roles as Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery. The series, co-created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest, has no release date yet, but the renewal keeps the Hollywood-tainted world open for explorations of Simon’s powers, his career as a movie star, and potential MCU crossovers in a post‑Avengers landscape.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Tightens Its Vision and Expands MCU Ties
entertainment18 days ago

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Tightens Its Vision and Expands MCU Ties

Born Again Season 2 arrives with a unified vision under showrunner Dario Scardapane, reintroduces Netflix-era players like Jessica Jones, expands the Daredevil–Kingpin conflict with new allies and foes (Bullseye, Muse), and weaves in MCU crossovers tied to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, as eight episodes set up Season 3 and a companion podcast.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Signals a Power-Up and Personal Reckoning
entertainment24 days ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Signals a Power-Up and Personal Reckoning

Sony/Marvel’s first full trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day centers on Peter Parker’s heartbreak after the memory-erasing spell, pushing him into a darker Spider-Man with a likely power upgrade (including organic webbing). The footage blends high-octane action—an armored car chase and a Punisher Battle Van—with a rogues’ gallery (Scorpion, Boomerang, Tarantula, Hand ninjas) and hints of a mysterious force and multiverse ties. Bruce Banner appears; Sadie Sink may play a Jean Grey–like figure, suggesting Daredevil Born Again and potential Secret Wars links. Set years after No Way Home (around 2028), the trailer teases how MJ and Parker’s relationship could evolve while leaving several questions for future reveals.

Pratt's Defiant Stand Helped Save James Gunn at Marvel
entertainment2 months ago

Pratt's Defiant Stand Helped Save James Gunn at Marvel

Chris Pratt reportedly stood up for James Gunn when Gunn was fired by Marvel, telling executives that removing him was a mistake and rallying the Guardians cast to support him. The cast publicly expressed solidarity, the stance helped Gunn be rehired for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the Holiday Special, and Pratt credited Marvel/Disney leadership for the reversal, with Gunn later taking a leadership role at DCU.

D'Amaro Takes the Helm, Pledging Continuity for Disney's Movie Studio
business2 months ago

D'Amaro Takes the Helm, Pledging Continuity for Disney's Movie Studio

Disney named Josh D'Amaro as CEO with Dana Walden as President and Chief Creative Officer; Alan Bergman will report to Walden, while film chiefs David Greenbaum and Marvel chief Kevin Feige stay under Bergman, signaling continuity for the movie division. Insiders expect steady leadership rather than upheaval, with Feige continuing Marvel plans and D'Amaro bringing Iger-like charisma. Disney's 2026 slate includes The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, a live-action Moana, and Avengers: Doomsday, as the company builds on a strong 2025 box-office performance.

Wonder Man Weaves Midnight Cowboy Moment Into MCU Reality
entertainment2 months ago

Wonder Man Weaves Midnight Cowboy Moment Into MCU Reality

Marvel's Wonder Man ties its bro‑mance of actors to Midnight Cowboy, using a screening of the controversial Best Picture winner as a thematic hinge to explore Hollywood’s grind and the humanity beneath superhero personas; the show, a grounded, mature character study, follows Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery on a journey of craft, redemption, and unlikely friendship, with all episodes available on Disney+.

Wonder Man Reimagines Marvel TV as a Character Study
entertainment2 months ago

Wonder Man Reimagines Marvel TV as a Character Study

Marvel’s Wonder Man shifts from traditional superhero spectacle to a character-driven, Midnight Cowboy–style tale: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays Simon Williams, an actor whose superpowers complicate his life, paired with Ben Kingsley’s Trevor Slattery. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and developed with Andrew Guest, the eight‑episode series eschews mindless action for a grounded, self-contained story that doesn’t require MCU homework. Production faced a seven‑month halt due to labor strikes and Marvel’s push to slow output, and a second season will hinge on strong Disney+ viewership.

Wonder Man Debuts as Marvel's Hollywood Satire on Disney+
entertainment2 months ago

Wonder Man Debuts as Marvel's Hollywood Satire on Disney+

Disney+ drops eight-episode Wonder Man, a Marvel Studios series that follows Simon Williams—an actor with superpowers—as he chases a starring film role while hiding his abilities; the show also brings back Trevor Slattery and is pitched as a lighter, self-contained Marvel Spotlight entry, arriving after production delays, and already drawing strong early reviews (about 93% on Rotten Tomatoes).

Wonder Man Emerges as Marvel’s Most Complete Show Yet
entertainment2 months ago

Wonder Man Emerges as Marvel’s Most Complete Show Yet

A glowing io9 review declares Wonder Man Marvel’s strongest, most complete TV project yet, following actor Simon Williams as he chases a dream while concealing his powers; anchored by standouts Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley, the eight-episode Disney+ series weaves Hollywood satire with heartfelt character drama and delivers a satisfying self-contained season that can be enjoyed even by viewers unfamiliar with the broader MCU.