Marvel Studios brought its multiverse of heroes and animated icons to the Empire Stage at New York Comic Con, where fans were treated to an exclusive showcase of what’s next for Marvel Television and Marvel Animation. Hosted by Phase Hero’s Brandon Davis, the panel featured Marvel executive Brad Winderbaum and a roster of surprise guests from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, delivering thrilling updates on several highly anticipated Disney+ series.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Swings into Season 2
The presentation kicked off with a sneak peek at Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2, set to premiere in Fall 2026. Winderbaum teased that the sophomore season will dive deeper into Spidey lore, and attendees were quick to react when footage revealed a sentient black symbiote hinting strongly at the arrival of Venom.
X-Men ’97 Returns with Legendary Creators at the Helm
Fans of the mutant era had plenty to celebrate as X-Men ’97 executive producers Eric and Julia Lewald creators of the original X-Men: The Animated Series joined Winderbaum on stage. They were also joined by original series director Larry Houston, confirming their involvement as executive producers for Season 2. The crowd erupted as new footage from X-Men ’97 Season 2 was unveiled, with the series confirmed to return in Summer 2026.
Daredevil: Born Again Brings Back Familiar Faces
The spotlight then shifted to Hell’s Kitchen as Charlie Cox took the stage to discuss Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. The excitement reached new heights when Krysten Ritter surprised fans, officially confirming her return as Jessica Jones. The two shared their enthusiasm about reprising their iconic roles and unveiled a special look at the upcoming season, which debuts on Disney+ in March 2026. To top it off, the duo revealed that Season 3 is already in development.
Wonder Man Makes His Marvel Spotlight Debut
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley appeared to introduce Wonder Man, the meta-superhero series directed by Shang-Chi filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton. Described as a satirical dive into Hollywood and heroism, the 8-episode series premieres January 27, 2026, on Disney+.
VisionQuest Closes Out the WandaVision Saga
Winderbaum wrapped up the showcase with a major surprise: VisionQuest. Paul Bettany joined the stage to tease the final chapter in the WandaVision trilogy, confirming that James Spader’s Ultron will return. Fans were treated to an exclusive first look at the emotionally charged series, coming to Disney+ in 2026.
Marvel’s NYCC showcase proved that the studio’s television universe is expanding faster and more boldly than ever before.
