Marvel Studios dominated New York Comic-Con 2025 with a comprehensive showcase of their upcoming Disney+ slate, revealing exciting new details about five highly anticipated series set to debut in 2026. The panel, titled “Up Next From Marvel Television and Marvel Animation,” took place on Saturday, October 11, and featured exclusive trailers, cast appearances, and major announcements that have fans buzzing[1][2].
Spider-Man Swings Into Season 2
Brad Winderbaum, Head of Marvel TV and Animation, kicked off the presentation by unveiling Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2, confirming the animated series will return next year. The new season introduces several iconic characters to the MCU’s animated universe, including Gwen Stacy, Doc Ock, and the Chameleon[3].
The biggest reveal came at the end of the teaser when Daredevil made a surprise appearance, marking a crossover between Marvel’s animated and live-action properties. Winderbaum teased that the season would explore “this black oozy substance,” clearly referencing Venom’s arrival in the Spider-Man animated series[3].
X-Men ‘97 Gets Double Green Light
The acclaimed animated series X-Men ‘97 received not one but two major announcements at the panel. Season 2, which drops next summer, will feature Apocalypse as a central antagonist, with the X-Men scattered across time attempting to return to the 1990s[3].
In an unprecedented move, Marvel revealed that Season 3 has already been greenlit before Season 2 has even launched. Julia and Eric Lewald, the original creators who worked on X-Men: The Animated Series 33 years ago, joined Winderbaum on stage as the new executive producers[4].
“We would not be here if fans had not found the show in the first place,” the Lewalds said during their appearance. “We can’t thank you all enough”[3].
Live-Action Series Showcase Cast Members
The panel featured appearances from the casts of three major live-action series. Daredevil: Born Again brought Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter together on stage, reuniting the former Marvel Netflix stars. Wonder Man showcased Sir Ben Kingsley and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who discussed the unique nature of the series[4].
Winderbaum described Wonder Man as fundamentally different from anything Marvel Studios has produced. The series takes a meta approach, functioning as “a story about acting and the journey of an actor in Hollywood” that follows Simon Williams as he balances being an artist with making money while adjusting to life as a superhero[1].
He compared the show to Apple TV’s The Studio, noting that while that series focuses on “the big Hollywood system,” Wonder Man offers “a very intimate portrait of one actor trying to live his dreams”[1].
VisionQuest Details Emerge
Paul Bettany appeared at the panel to discuss VisionQuest, finally providing substantial details about the mysterious series. The show marks another expansion of Marvel’s Phase 6 content slate for 2026[4][5].
What This Means for Marvel’s Future
With four series confirmed for 2026 and animation continuing to play a major role in the MCU’s storytelling, Marvel Studios is positioning Disney+ as essential viewing for fans who want to follow the Multiverse Saga through Phase 6. The mix of animated and live-action content demonstrates Marvel’s commitment to diverse storytelling formats while maintaining interconnected narratives across the platform[1][2].
Sources:
[1] https://thedirect.com/article/marvel-studios-disney-plus-series-nycc-2025-panel
[2] https://www.marvel.com/live-events/nycc-new-york-comic-con-2025
[3] https://nerdinitiative.com/2025/10/13/nycc-2025-all-the-marvel-tv-and-animation-news/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyZJLM9npdI
[5] https://www.marvel.com/articles/live-events/thursday-photos-from-new-york-comic-con-2017