Wonder Man
Series, 2026, Phase 6, Set in 2027
Wonder Man is #66 of 69 in release order and #59 of 69 in chronological order in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The story
Simon and Trevor, two actors at opposite ends of their careers, chase life-changing roles.
Wonder Man recap
In this eight-episode satire, a rule called the Doorman Clause keeps people with superpowers out of the Hollywood film business. Simon Williams, a struggling actor with secret ionic powers, sneaks into the audition for a remake of an old superhero film, Wonder Man, by director Von Kovak. There he meets Trevor Slattery, the actor who once played the Mandarin, back in Hollywood after his time as a prisoner. The Department of Damage Control arrests Trevor and offers him a deal: spy on Simon, whom they consider dangerous. The two become friends as they help each other through self-tapes, a family party, a run-in with drug dealers and callbacks at Kovak's mansion, and both are cast. One episode tells the story of DeMarr Davis, the Doorman, whose fall led to the clause.
Wonder Man ending explained
Trevor admits his deal to Simon, and Simon's powers destroy the film set. Trevor takes the blame and is sent to a Damage Control prison, and the film is finished without him. Simon gets into the prison by posing as a filmmaker and breaks Trevor out, and the two fly away together.
Where to watch Wonder Man
Wonder Man is streaming on Disney+ in the US.
Ratings
IMDb 7.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 91%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Marvel Zombies, before Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
- Chronological order: after Thunderbolts*, before The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
What to watch before Wonder Man
In release order, 41 Marvel Cinematic Universe essentials come before Wonder Man (2026), from Iron Man (2008) to The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). Wonder Man itself is optional in the Marvel Cinematic Universe order.
Cast
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
- Arian Moayed as Agent Cleary
- X Mayo as Janelle Jackson
- Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
- Kameron J Meadows as Young Simon
- Dan Donohue as Deputy Secretary Heyerdahl
- Zlatko Burić as Von Kovak
- Bechir Sylvain as Sanford
- Olivia Thirlby as Vivian
- Shola Adewusi as Martha
- Jon Abrahams as Frank Preminger
- Christian Jordan Brown as Stunt Alien #1
Created by Andrew Guest, Destin Daniel Cretton.