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Disney+ Cancels “Wonder Man” Season Two After Renewal

7/31/2026

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Summary

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Disney+ and Marvel Television canceled the second season of “Wonder Man,” overturning the March renewal.
Variety reported that no writers’ room was assembled for season 2 and the writers were released.
The show received a 91% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and an Emmy nomination for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
Nielsen data showed the series ranked No. 8 on the streaming-originals chart with 618 million minutes before dropping out of the top 10.

History

Historical Context

When ABC pulled the supernatural series The River after its eight-episode run in May 2012, despite a 63 % Rotten Tomatoes score, it signaled networks’ willingness to drop modestly received shows. The pattern resurfaced in 2024 when Disney+ removed Wonder Man’s second season, showing streaming services also prioritize cost and strategy over critical scores.

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Story summary

Disney+ and Marvel Television canceled the second season of “Wonder Man,” overturning the March renewal.
Variety reported that no writers’ room was assembled for season 2 and the writers were released.
The show received a 91% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and an Emmy nomination for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
Nielsen data showed the series ranked No. 8 on the streaming-originals chart with 618 million minutes before dropping out of the top 10.

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