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- A new marvel Zombies series is in development for Disney+, slated for release in late 2026, featuring a cast including Ashwick, Ruaridh Mollica, T'Nia Miller, Emily Hampshire, Orla...
- Marvel Studios is producing a live-action Marvel Zombies series for its streaming platform, Disney+.
- The initial Marvel Zombies comic reimagined the Marvel Universe as one overrun by zombies, featuring heroes and villains alike transformed into undead versions of themselves.
A new marvel Zombies series is in development for Disney+, slated for release in late 2026, featuring a cast including Ashwick, Ruaridh Mollica, T’Nia Miller, Emily Hampshire, Orla Brady, Henry Lewis, jonathan Sayer, and James D’Arcy. Marvel Studios is also actively developing a follow-up story.
Marvel Studios and the Marvel Zombies Franchise
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Marvel Studios is producing a live-action Marvel Zombies series for its streaming platform, Disney+. This project expands the Marvel Zombies universe, which originated with the 2005-2011 comic book series by Robert Kirkman and Sean Phillips.
The initial Marvel Zombies comic reimagined the Marvel Universe as one overrun by zombies, featuring heroes and villains alike transformed into undead versions of themselves. The series gained popularity for its dark and violent take on familiar characters.
The Animated Series What If…?
The Marvel Zombies concept was previously explored within the Marvel Cinematic universe (MCU) through an episode of the Disney+ animated series What If…?. The episode, titled “What If… Zombies?!”,depicted a zombie outbreak across the MCU timeline. Marvel.com details the episode’s plot, showcasing alternate versions of characters like Spider-Man, Captain America, and Scarlet Witch.
Cast and Production
The upcoming Disney+ series boasts a cast including Ashwick, Ruaridh Mollica, T’Nia Miller, Emily Hampshire, Orla Brady, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and James D’arcy. Specific character details have not yet been released.
Marvel Studios executive Brad winderbaum confirmed the series is in development and that the studio is also ”actively developing the next ‘Zombie’ story”.
Release Date and Future Development
The marvel Zombies series is currently scheduled to debut on Disney+ in late 2026. Deadline reported the late 2026 release window following the announcement at Disney’s 2024 investor day.
Winderbaum’s statement indicates that Marvel Studios intends to continue expanding the Marvel Zombies storyline beyond the initial series,suggesting potential future projects within the franchise.