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Paul Bettany Puts Ultron at the Heart of VisionQuest as Disney+ Sets Oct. 14 Debut

Bettany frames the series as a character study of Vision versus Ultron that caps the WandaVision trilogy.

Overview

  • Disney and Marvel set an October 14, 2026 Disney+ premiere for VisionQuest and label it the trilogy’s final chapter under showrunner Terry Matalas.
  • Paul Bettany confirms James Spader returns as Ultron and says the story largely centers on Vision’s relationship with his creator-rival.
  • The series is in post-production, with Bettany saying edits and visual effects are underway as he describes the cuts as funny, moving, and exciting.
  • Outlets report an AI-heavy ensemble beyond Vision and Ultron, listing characters like Jocasta, J.A.R.V.I.S., F.R.I.D.A.Y., and E.D.I.T.H., plus roles such as Paladin and Raza.
  • Bettany rejects rumors he will play Voldemort in HBO’s Harry Potter and says any Vision appearance in a future Avengers film remains unconfirmed.