Wonder Man binge-drop tops Disney+ charts, earns 89% critics, 91% audience

Marvel’s Wonder Man premiered on Disney+ on January 27, 2026, with all episodes released as a binge drop — the first MCU show to do so — and opened to strong reception: 89% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and 91% on the audience-driven Popcornmeter. The series has also reached No.

1 on Disney+ global charts in more than 25 countries. The show has been hailed as Marvel’s replacement for The Studio, with clear similarities in tone and subject matter. Both series pull back the curtain on what it’s like making movies and TV shows in Hollywood and reference real-life events and films.

Wonder Man stars Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II as Simon Williams, a struggling Hollywood actor trying to find a career while hiding his superpowered nature. Along the way he encounters Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley), who previously played the Mandarin in Iron Man 3 and returned to star in Shang‑Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, a film from writer‑director Destin Daniel Cretton.

The series does not include a post-credits scene, a departure from many Marvel projects but consistent with Marvel Spotlight entries that are more disconnected from the wider MCU and tell focused stories. Abdul‑Mateen has been asked about Simon Williams’ status in future projects like Avengers: Doomsday but has remained tight‑lipped.

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