Which Marvel Movies and Shows Are Officially Releasing in 2026?

Disney has officially confirmed the Marvel Studios projects scheduled to release across the 2026 calendar year, and it is shaping up to be one of the studio’s busiest slates yet.

Marvel has long been known for releasing multiple projects annually. Before 2021, this was limited to theatrical films. Since WandaVision launched on Disney+, the MCU has firmly expanded into television as well. Now, with 2026 approaching quickly, Disney has outlined exactly what fans can expect.

How Did Disney Confirm Marvel’s 2026 Slate?

In a newly released Walt Disney Studios 2026 Preview Kit, Disney confirmed seven Marvel Studios movies and Disney+ series set to debut in 2026. Interestingly, that number does not reflect the full MCU output for the year.

Spider Man: Brand New Day is still scheduled for July 2026 and is fully canon to the MCU. However, because it is distributed by Sony Pictures and co-produced with Columbia Pictures, it was not included in Disney’s official list.

What Is the First Marvel Release of 2026?

The year will kick off with Wonder Man, which premieres on Disney+ on January 27, 2026. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, the series offers a satirical take on the superhero film industry through the lens of Simon Williams, an actor who ends up becoming the very hero he is portraying.

Marvel has already begun promoting the series heavily, signaling that it will play a meaningful role in the wider MCU.

Why Is Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Such a Big Deal?

Daredevil: Born Again returns for Season 2 in March 2026, just one year after its first season debuted. That turnaround is unusually fast for a Disney+ production.

The new season will continue the story established in Season 1 and will feature the long-awaited return of Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones. This marks her first MCU appearance since the Netflix era, bringing the franchise closer to fully reuniting the Defenders.

What Makes Avengers: Doomsday the Centerpiece?

Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for December 18, 2026 and is clearly the crown jewel of the year. The film brings Robert Downey Jr. back to the MCU as Doctor Doom and officially confirms Chris Evans’ return as Steve Rogers.

It will also introduce classic X Men actors Ian McKellen, Rebecca Romijn, and Alan Cumming into the MCU for the first time, signaling Marvel’s full commitment to its multiverse saga.

What Other Marvel Projects Are Coming in 2026?

Jon Bernthal will headline a Punisher Special Presentation on Disney+, with Ma Gnucci confirmed as the villain. VisionQuest will bring back Paul Bettany as Vision and James Spader as Ultron, completing a trilogy that began with WandaVision.

On the animation side, X Men ’97 returns for Season 2 after its cliffhanger ending, while Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man also comes back with a second season featuring villains like Doc Ock, Scorpion, and Norman Osborn.

None of these projects currently have exact release dates, but all are confirmed for 2026.