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Wonder Man Series Premieres January 27 on Disney+

11/6/2025

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Marvel Television's Wonder Man series debuts on Disney+ on January 27, 2026.
The show follows Simon Williams, an aspiring actor played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, as he navigates the superhero world.
A new clip shows Simon struggling with his powers and revealing them to Trevor Slattery, played by Ben Kingsley.
The eight-episode series runs about 30–34 minutes, with Episode 5 at 23 minutes, and is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.

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Story summary

Marvel Television's Wonder Man series debuts on Disney+ on January 27, 2026.
The show follows Simon Williams, an aspiring actor played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, as he navigates the superhero world.
A new clip shows Simon struggling with his powers and revealing them to Trevor Slattery, played by Ben Kingsley.
The eight-episode series runs about 30–34 minutes, with Episode 5 at 23 minutes, and is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.