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Marvel Unveils Wonder Man Trailer for Disney+

Published 2 January 2026

Marvel Studios unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming series "Wonder Man" on January 1, highlighting the protagonist's struggle to conceal his superpowers while pursuing stardom in Hollywood. The eight-episode miniseries, set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on January 27 at 6 p.m. PT, follows actor Simon Williams as he auditions for the lead role in a reboot of a classic superhero TV property, all while grappling with emerging abilities that threaten to derail his career.

In the trailer, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II portrays Simon, a stunt performer and aspiring actor whose ionic energy-based powers grant him superhuman strength and durability, though they manifest in uncontrolled bursts tied to his emotional stress. The footage depicts Simon suppressing these abilities during high-stakes auditions, only for them to erupt under pressure, leading to chaotic scenes of unintended destruction. This internal conflict draws the attention of the Department of Damage Control, a post-"Avengers" government agency tasked with managing superhuman incidents. Agent P. Cleary, played by Arian Moayed, warns in the trailer, "The Department of Damage Control considers Simon Williams an...

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