Wonder Man — right now in late January 2026 — is blowing up because the Marvel Studios / Disney+ miniseries just premiered (or is premiering today, January 27, 2026, at 6PM PT depending on your timezone).
It's an 8-episode live-action series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, an aspiring Hollywood actor who gets tangled up in the superhero world, gains actual powers, and becomes the superhero Wonder Man.
The show is framed as a meta-comedy/satire about Hollywood, ambition, friendship, and the entertainment industry — with a surprisingly grounded, low-stakes vibe compared to most MCU stuff.
It features Trevor Slattery (from Iron Man 3 / All Hail the King / Shang-Chi), and early reviews call it a charming, fresh "breath of fresh air" for Marvel, especially if you're burned out on massive crossover events.
Some people are saying it's one of the more enjoyable MCU shows in a while, even if hardcore superfans might find it skippable because it has minimal big MCU ties and barely any huge action.
In the comics, Simon Williams / Wonder Man is an ionic-energy-powered powerhouse (strength way over 100 tons, near-invulnerability, flight, energy blasts), originally created by Stan Lee, Don Heck, and Jack Kirby back in the 60s.
He started as a villain (hired by Baron Zemo against the Avengers), "died" dramatically, came back, joined the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, Force Works, etc., and has a whole redemption arc + complicated history with the Vision (ionic energy connection).
The series leans into the actor angle hard — Simon literally auditions for/ends up playing a superhero role while becoming one for real.
With the premiere just days away, Wonder Man is shaping up as Marvel's boldest swing at something different — a fun, self-aware entry that could reinvigorate the streaming side of the MCU.
Stream it exclusively on Disney+ starting January 27. Trailers and more are live now.
What do you think — ready to dive in, or waiting for the full drop? 🚀
