Marvel’s New Rumored Game Plan for Disney+ Shows Will Make Street-Level Hero Fans Very Happy

Marvel is switching up how it makes TV shows, and fans might finally start seeing a difference. According to insider Daniel Richtman, Marvel is taking a page out of Netflix’s playbook by shifting its Disney+ strategy to focus more on grounded, street-level heroes, similar to the Defenders era, while saving the big, universe-shaking events for the movies.

This rumor was posted on Richtman’s Patreon. This is however not the first time we’ve heard that Disney is changing its strategy. Marvel Producer Brad Winderbaum also mentioned that its release schedule and the way the studio makes shows are getting overhauled.

Marvel is now trying to build shows that can last for multiple seasons, just like traditional TV. That means more planning, better pacing, and a focus on storylines that can keep going, not just wrap up in six episodes.

“Moving forward our priorities have shifted,” Winderbaum said. “We’re making shows as shows that can exist as annual releases, more like television… We’ve gone back to a more traditional television model.”

He also added that Marvel is taking its time now. Instead of rushing out shows, they’re making sure the scripts are solid and the stories have long-term potential. “We’re not going to make something until it’s ready and we’re not going to make something that can’t sustain many seasons,” he said.

This new direction is already showing up with Daredevil: Born Again. The series was first announced with 18 episodes, but it’s now been split into two seasons of nine episodes each, with the second season expected in 2026. That’s a first for Marvel’s Disney+ shows and a sign they’re serious about this change.

The return to Defenderverse is also starting to feel apparent. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 will bring back Jessica Jones, and it’s been hinted before that we can expect additional characters from Netflix’s Defenders.

Marvel’s earlier Disney+ series, like Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and Secret Invasion, had mixed results. Some fans liked the deeper look into side characters, but others felt the shows didn’t go anywhere or didn’t get the follow-ups they deserved. Now, Marvel wants to learn from those mistakes.

One of the first big signs of change came with Echo in early 2024, which dropped all five of its episodes at once, a first for Marvel. While it didn’t make waves like they hoped, it showed that Marvel was testing new ideas and formats.

Now, the studio seems ready to get serious about building a lineup of shows that aren’t just one-offs, but something fans can come back to year after year. It might be a slower process, but if it means better shows, most fans will probably be on board.

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