Upcoming Marvel TV Shows to Watch Following Loki

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The MCU is expanding its universe with several new TV shows on Disney+, allowing supporting and secondary characters to shine, and introducing smaller-scale heroes.

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Exciting Disney+ series in development are building upon the success of popular MCU shows like WandaVision, Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, Hawkeye, and Loki.

The upcoming lineup includes What If...? season 2, Echo, X-Men '97, Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, Ironheart, Daredevil: Born Again, Spider-Man: Freshman Year & Sophomore Year, Marvel Zombies, Vision Quest, Wonder Man, an untitled Wakanda series, and an untitled Nova series.

Loki season 2, the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+, has concluded, but there are plenty of reasons to be excited for what's to come. Marvel Studios is currently working on several new TV shows to expand the MCU. These long-form shows on Disney+ have provided opportunities for supporting characters from previous MCU projects to shine, while also introducing new heroes like She-Hulk, Daredevil, Ms. Marvel, and Moon Knight.

While not all of Marvel Studios' Disney+ series have been well-received, shows like WandaVision, Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, Hawkeye, and Loki have become extremely popular within the MCU. Loki season 2, which premiered in 2021 as part of Phase 5, marked the only Disney+ series to receive a second season with Tom Hiddleston leading the way. However, this will soon change. With the finale of Loki season 2 now behind us (premiered on November 9, 2023), it's time to look ahead to the future of the MCU, with Marvel Studios developing exciting new Disney+ series to continue expanding this ever-growing universe.

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12. What If…? Season 2

Premiering December 2023

The Watcher, played by Jeffrey Wright, is an otherworldly being responsible for observing alternate realities within the multiverse in Marvel Studios' What If...? This series provides audiences with a glimpse into different universes, all while having no influence on the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. As season 2 of What If...? is set to premiere in December 2023, it will mark the second time an MCU series receives multiple seasons, with a third season already in the works. In the upcoming season, viewers can expect to see the continuation of Captain Carter's story and the version of Gamora introduced in season 1's finale. Additionally, a new character named Kahhori, who gains abilities from the Tesseract, will make their debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

11. Echo

Release Date Confirmed For January 10, 2024

The next live-action MCU series, Echo, is scheduled to be released in its entirety on January 10, 2024. Starring Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez, reprising her role from Phase 4's Hawkeye, Echo will continue the story after the events of the Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld-led series. As the first MCU series to be released under the Marvel Spotlight banner, Echo has received a TV-MA rating, promising a grounded, gritty, and more mature approach by Marvel Studios. In addition to exploring Maya's Native American heritage, the series will also see the return of Charlie Cox as Daredevil and Vincent D'Onofrio as Kingpin.

The Marvel Spotlight banner will be used for more street-level stories, allowing them to be more grounded and have less of an impact on the wider continuity of the MCU.

10. X-Men '97

Premiering Early 2024

Marvel Studios Animation, the same studio behind What If...?, has announced the upcoming premiere of X-Men '97 in early 2024. This highly anticipated series serves as a revival of the beloved X-Men: The Animated Series, which originally aired on the Fox Kids Network from 1992 to 1997. Building upon the storyline of its predecessor, X-Men '97 will bring back fan-favorite characters like Wolverine (voiced by Cal Dodd), Cyclops (voiced by Ray Chase), Rogue (voiced by Lenore Zann), and Gambit (voiced by A. J. LoCascio). Season 1 of X-Men '97 will comprise ten exciting episodes, with a second season already in the works. While specific release dates for both seasons have yet to be confirmed, fans can look forward to an incredible continuation of the animated X-Men universe.

9. Agatha: Darkhold Diaries

Premiering Late 2024

8. Ironheart

Following her first appearance as the Salem witch Agatha Harkness in WandaVision, Kathryn Hahn is set to reprise her role in the upcoming spinoff series called Agatha: Darkhold Diaries. Originally named House of Harkness and later changed to Coven of Chaos, Darkhold Diaries is scheduled to premiere in late 2024. Alongside Hahn, the show will also feature Aubrey Plaza, Joe Locke, Patti LuPone, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, and several familiar faces from WandaVision, who will portray the residents of Westview, New Jersey. While details about the plot of Darkhold Diaries remain scarce, it is confirmed that multiple new witches will be introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In Post-Production

Riri Williams, also known as Ironheart, is set to become the next generation hero following in the footsteps of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She made her debut in the 2022 film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and will continue her journey in her own solo series. The series, titled Ironheart, has already finished filming and is currently in post-production. While an official release date has not been announced, it is anticipated to premiere sometime in 2024 as part of Phase 5 of the MCU. In this self-titled series, Riri Williams will embrace her role as the superhero Ironheart, facing off against the Hood, portrayed by Anthony Ramos, in a clash between technology and magic. The cast of Ironheart also includes Alden Ehrenreich, Lyric Ross, Manny Montana, and drag queen Shea Couleé.​​​​​​​

7. Daredevil: Born Again

Currently Filming

Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, who played Daredevil and Kingpin in Marvel Television's Daredevil series on Netflix, are set to reunite in Daredevil: Born Again. After making brief appearances in Spider-Man: No Way Home, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Hawkeye, and Echo, they are ready to make a full-fledged comeback. Due to recent revisions, the release date for Daredevil: Born Again has yet to be announced. Joining Cox and D'Onofrio are Jon Bernthal, returning as Frank Castle aka the Punisher, as well as Margarita Levieva, Sandrine Holt, Michael Gandolfini, Nikki M. James, and several other new additions to the MCU.

6. Spider-Man: Freshman Year & Sophomore Year

Premiering 2024

Spider-Man: Freshman Year, produced by Marvel Studios Animation, will provide a fresh take on Peter Parker's origin story as Spider-Man in the MCU's multiverse. This animated series delves into a different version of Peter Parker, introducing him as a young hero with Norman Osborn as his mentor, instead of Tony Stark. The series will also showcase the voice talents of Hudson Thames as Peter Parker and Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock's Daredevil. Additionally, MCU fans can look forward to the introduction of iconic Spider-Man villains like Rhino, Doctor Octopus, and Tarantula.

5. Marvel Zombies

Premiering 2024

Marvel Zombies is a anticipated series that will serve as a spinoff from the first season, fifth episode of Marvel Studios' What If...?, titled "What If... Zombies?!" It is set to premiere in 2024 and will primarily draw inspiration from the Marvel Zombies storylines in the Marvel Comics. Several actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe are expected to reprise their roles by lending their voices to the characters, similar to their involvement in What If...?. The series will introduce a new generation of heroes, including Shang-Chi, Yelena Belova, Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), and Hawkeye (Kate Bishop). However, Simu Liu is the only confirmed cast member to return for the series.

Marvel Zombies is an ongoing comic book series that was first introduced in 2005 and currently consists of more than 20 titles.

4. Vision Quest

Premiering 2024-25

In addition to Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, Vision Quest has also been confirmed as a WandaVision spinoff. It is expected to feature the return of Paul Bettany as the new White Vision, who was introduced in the Phase 4 series. White Vision is a reconstructed version of the original Vision, although his memories have been manipulated by SWORD. After WandaVision's Vision seemingly restored White Vision's memories, he mysteriously disappeared and has not been seen in any subsequent MCU project. Not much information is currently available about Vision Quest, except that it will be run by showrunner Jac Schaeffer, who also created WandaVision. The series is anticipated to premiere sometime between 2024-25, although this has not been officially confirmed.

3. Wonder Man

Currently Filming

After the success of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, director Destin Daniel Cretton made a deal with Marvel Studios to continue working on projects within the MCU. One of these projects is Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Additionally, Cretton has been working on a Wonder Man series, featuring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the lead character, Simon Williams. This series will also see the return of Ben Kingsley's Trevor Slattery from Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi. Joining the MCU are newcomers Demetrius Grosse, Ed Harris, and Lauren Glazier, who have also been cast for the series. Filming for the series had begun before the Hollywood strikes of 2023, but is expected to resume soon.

2. Untitled Wakanda Series

In Development

Ryan Coogler, acclaimed director of the popular Black Panther films, is set to delve deeper into the fascinating world of Wakanda. Alongside a dedicated Wakanda series, there are exciting rumors of additional series centered around Wakanda on the horizon. Danai Gurira, known for her role as Okoye, the former General of the Dora Milaje and now the Midnight Angel, has confirmed her involvement in the upcoming series. While some speculate that Coogler's Wakanda series will serve as an origin story for Okoye, there is also talk of a separate series focused solely on Okoye. It remains to be seen how Coogler will further expand his groundbreaking Black Panther franchise.

Okoye became a Midnight Angel, alongside Michaela Coel's Aneka, after being stripped of her duty with the Dora Milaje during 2022's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

1. Untitled Nova Series

In Development

Since March 2022, Marvel Studios has been developing a series centered around the Marvel Comics hero Richard Rider, known as Nova. Sabir Pirzada has been hired to write the script for this project. However, the Nova series has faced delays and encountered behind-the-scenes issues at Marvel Studios, resulting in limited information about the show. Some speculate that it may be a Special Presentation. While details are scarce, the series is expected to delve into Thanos' unseen attack on Xandar in Avengers: Infinity War and expand the cosmic aspect of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in the absence of any confirmed future Guardians of the Galaxy stories.

Editor's P/S

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been expanding rapidly in recent years, with the release of several new TV shows on Disney+. These shows have allowed Marvel to explore new stories and characters, while also giving fans a chance to see their favorite heroes and villains in new ways.

The upcoming lineup of Marvel TV shows is particularly exciting, as it includes a number of highly anticipated titles, such as What If...? season 2, Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, and Ironheart. These shows will continue to expand the MCU in new and exciting ways, and I can't wait to see what they have in store.

One of the things I love most about the MCU is the way it is constantly evolving and expanding. New characters and stories are introduced all the time, and the universe is constantly changing. This keeps things fresh and exciting, and it ensures that there is always something new to look forward to.

I am also excited to see more diversity in the MCU. In recent years, Marvel has made a concerted effort to include more female and minority characters in its films and TV shows. This is a positive development, and it is something that I hope will continue in the future.

Overall, I am very excited about the future of the MCU. The upcoming lineup of TV shows looks promising, and I can't wait to see what Marvel has in store for us.