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Marvel’s Wonder Man Cancelled Despite Previous Season 2 Renewal
Marvel walked back a March renewal after contracts were signed and production was planned to begin early next year, sources said.
- Marvel Studios canceled the Disney+ series Wonder Man this week, reversing a March decision to renew the show for a second season. The cancellation aligns with the studio's reorganization ahead of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Multiverse Saga conclusion.
- Showrunner Andrew Guest clarified on Saturday that internal shifts at Disney and Marvel prompted the reversal, not scheduling conflicts. Contracts were signed and production was planned for early next year before the studio abruptly reversed course.
- The series launched in January to 618M minutes viewed during its opening week, per Nielsen. The show skewed older, with 41% of viewing concentrated in the 35-49 age range, more than any other top 10 title that week.
- Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II announced the news on social media, while Guest expressed gratitude to fans for their support. The cancellation leaves the cast, including Sir Ben Kingsley, without a planned continuation for their roles.
- The cancellation follows Marvel's recent axing of the long-gestating Blade reboot, reflecting broader efforts to clear the development slate. Studio executives have provided no specific reason for the decision beyond internal adjustments to production priorities.
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