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Early Wonder Man Buzz Builds as First Review Arrives Ahead of Jan. 27 Disney+ Launch

Marvel is positioning the Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II series as a standalone 'Marvel Spotlight' entry whose MCU future hinges on audience response.

Overview

  • Marvel released a critics TV spot featuring upbeat early reactions that call the series fresh and surprising.
  • TheWrap published an early review noting a focused character study led by Abdul‑Mateen and Ben Kingsley alongside familiar Disney+ pacing issues.
  • Showrunner Andrew Guest said Marvel prefers each project to stand on its own and will determine Simon Williams’ next steps based on audience connection.
  • Asked about Avengers: Doomsday, Abdul‑Mateen declined to confirm any involvement, and separate reporting suggests he is not currently slated, which remains unconfirmed.
  • All eight episodes stream on Disney+ at 6 p.m. PT on January 27, with the series created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest and co‑starring Kingsley as Trevor Slattery.