Disney Cancels Marvel's Wonder Man Series After Renewal

The Marvel Studios series "Wonder Man" has been canceled by Disney, a decision that has shocked its creators and cast after the show had already been officially renewed for a second season earlier this year. Showrunner Andrew Guest broke his silence on the abrupt reversal in a social media video posted on August 1, 2026, clarifying that the cancellation was a genuine corporate decision and not a publicity stunt.

Guest explained that all the pieces for a second season were in place. Contracts for the cast and creative team were signed, schedules were cleared, and the writers room was set to begin work in August. Production was slated to start early next year. He emphasized that neither director and co-creator Destin Daniel Cretton's schedule nor anyone else's was a factor. According to Guest, the only explanation he received was that an internal decision was made between Disney and Marvel that continuing the series "didn't make sense for them, even though a few months ago it did." He stated that specific viewership data was not shared with him.

The series, which debuted on Disney+ on January 27, 2026, starred Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as aspiring actor Simon Williams and Sir Ben...