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New Wonder Man Clip Teases Secret Superpowers Ahead of January Disney+ Premiere

Marvel positions the limited series as Hollywood satire, with new footage hinting at a concealed-abilities twist that raises questions about comic fidelity plus MCU ties.

Overview

  • A 45-second spot shows Simon Williams causing subtle power effects and then being asked to sign a form confirming he has no superpowers, implying he is hiding his abilities.
  • Wonder Man debuts on Disney+ on January 27, 2026 at 6 p.m. PT as an eight-episode limited series.
  • Marketing frames the show as a behind-the-scenes story about filmmaking and ambition centered on an aspiring actor pursuing a Wonder Man remake.
  • A report cited by Dark Horizons indicates most episodes run just over 30 minutes, with one at 23 minutes and the longest at 34 minutes.
  • Coverage notes the on-screen power depiction appears to diverge from the comics’ ionic-energy template, with analysis suggesting emotion-triggered manifestations and uncertain MCU integration.