Yahya Abdul-Mateen II gears up as ‘Wonder Man’ in new trailer

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II gears up as ‘Wonder Man’ in new trailer

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe spotlight as Simon Williams in Wonder Man.

Disney+ has unveiled the official trailer for the live-action series, giving fans a fresh look at the hero who is poised to shake up Phase 6 of the MCU.

The trailer shows Simon auditioning for a reboot of a classic superhero property while trying to keep his powers under wraps.

Yahya’s charismatic take on Wonder Man shines through, balancing humor, charm, and the subtle menace of a hero learning to navigate his abilities.

Adding to the excitement, Sir Ben Kingsley reprises his role as Trevor Slattery, offering fans a familiar face amid the chaos.

The new series is part of a packed 2026 Marvel slate, with other Phase 6 projects lined up.

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 is set to return in March, reuniting Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock with the MCU, while Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones makes her comeback in her second season.

Fans are also eagerly anticipating VisionQuestthe third and final installment in the WandaVision spinoff saga, which will finally place Paul Bettany’s iconic hero front and center.

Though Disney+ has yet to announce a formal release date, Wonder Man promises to inject fresh energy, humor, and heroics into the Marvel universe, with Abdul-Mateen II leading the charge.

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