"While the hype surrounding a new Marvel project used to be inescapable, the superhero franchise has since scaled back to quieter, more intimate projects - and that's not a bad thing. This new approach has given the cinematic universe a much-needed breath of fresh air, focusing on quality over quantity and characters over spectacle. Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four: First Steps each told smaller stories, and though all roads still lead to Avengers: Doomsday later this year, there's still room for those smaller-scale stories in 2026."
"Enter Wonder Man. The upcoming series is cut from a different cloth, introducing sitcom-like stakes to the MCU. For a minute, it looked like Marvel's forgotten stepchild, thanks to scant marketing and a release plan that made it seem like it was being dumped onto Disney+. After rave reviews, however - Inverse's included - Wonder Man can't premiere fast enough. Fortunately, the wait is almost over for Marvel's newest show, so here's everything you need to know about the Wonder Man premiere."
Marvel Studios has shifted toward quieter, more intimate projects that prioritize character-driven stories over spectacle. Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four: First Steps exemplify the smaller-scale storytelling approach while Avengers: Doomsday remains a future convergence point. Wonder Man introduces sitcom-like stakes to the cinematic universe and centers on Simon Williams stepping into the spotlight. Scant early marketing and a Disney+ release plan briefly made the series seem overlooked, but strong reviews revived interest. All eight Wonder Man episodes release on Disney+ Tuesday, January 27 at 9:00 pm EST (6:00 pm PST), encouraging binge viewing. A final trailer previews an odd-couple pairing and an offbeat response to superhero fatigue.
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