Marvel TV Hits Pause After ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ as ‘Zodiac’ Waits To Launch a New Era
Marvel Television’s live-action era on Disney+ is nearing an intermission. What began with ‘WandaVision’ in 2021 grew into one of the biggest experiments in modern superhero storytelling, with films and streaming series meant to feed into one another.
That chapter is now heading toward its finish line. The ‘VisionQuest’ finale airs on November 10, closing out the trilogy that ran from ‘WandaVision’ through ‘Agatha All Along’, and ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ was recently confirmed to end with its third season.
According to TheWrap‘s new analysis of Marvel Television’s future, Marvel’s live-action TV will pause after ‘VisionQuest’ and ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3. No new live-action series is expected until after ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’.
When the shows return, ‘Zodiac’ will lead the way as the first live-action series after the break. A source told TheWrap that Marvel Television usually has 3 to 5 live-action shows in development at once, so the hiatus is being described as more of a reset than a shutdown.
Marvel Television chief Brad Winderbaum revealed ‘Zodiac’ at New York Comic Con on October 8. The spy thriller is headed to Disney+ in 2028, and Winderbaum said its logo contains clues for comic fans.
In the comics, Zodiac is a criminal cartel inspired by astrological signs, with ties to S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra. Deadline reports that Israeli writing partners Amit Cohen and Ron Leshem are developing the series, and filming is expected to begin in London next spring.
Marvel Television’s live-action Disney+ shows will pause after ‘DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN’ Season 3. • They will remain on hold until after ‘AVENGERS: SECRET WARS’ • ‘ZODIAC’ will then kick off Marvel TV’s next era. (via https://t.co/rgoXVpNJBq) https://t.co/Onh9o6odYV
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TheWrap reports that the show will be less connected to the films and made on a more modest budget. It will also leave room for known characters in supporting roles, which could make future seasons easier to deliver.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 is expected on Disney+ sometime in 2027. The Hollywood Reporter reported that the final-season decision came about 2 months after filming wrapped, and that Marvel parted ways with showrunner Dario Scardapane.
The series was popular with fans and critics but never became a major ratings hit. Alongside ‘Loki’, it was one of only 2 live-action MCU shows to continue past a first season before the pause.
The first trailer for ‘DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN’ Season 2 has been released. Releasing March 24 on Disney+ https://t.co/VsUJEgtrfq
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TheWrap points to several lessons Marvel could take into its next era. Early shows used film-style development with head writers and directors, while showrunner-led series like ‘Agatha All Along’, ‘Wonder Man’ and ‘VisionQuest’ fared better.
Commitment to follow-up seasons is another issue. ‘Wonder Man’ earned an Emmy nomination for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II but was canceled despite an earlier Season 2 renewal, with no public explanation from the studio.
Oversaturation is also a concern. Hub Entertainment Research found that the share of viewers under 25 who were much more likely to watch Marvel-branded shows dropped 20% year over year, and founder Jon Giegengack told TheWrap, “Nobody needs more stuff to watch.”
The Marvel name still carries real weight. Hub’s research found that 64% of US audiences would be more likely to watch a show carrying the Marvel brand, the highest of 13 franchises tested.
The challenge is welcoming newcomers who haven’t kept up with years of interconnected stories. Positioning ‘Zodiac’ as a jumping-on point after ‘Secret Wars’ suggests Marvel is aiming for exactly that kind of fresh start.
A Marvel Television insider told TheWrap that a movie is a two-hour statement, while a TV show is an ongoing conversation with its audience. That kind of conversation takes more writers and more back-and-forth, which may explain why Marvel is taking a step back before its next chapter.
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