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Marvel has heard that viewers might be feeling some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to incorporate this exact idea into their upcoming superhero series.

Indeed, the first trailer for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a meta twist on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The preview, which debuted on Oct. 10, also subtly pushed the Wonder Man release date later from its initial end of 2025 window into January 2026.

Why one more superhero film? People is weary of superhero content. Why watch them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an chance to shock viewers. To reinvent the entire category of narrative.

The reporter responds: "Have you considered about the cast?"

The trailer then cuts to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the conversation on his phone, and the preview ends.

What We Know Regarding Wonder Man

We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a film star who transforms into a superhero (Wonder Man).

The rest of the cast features Ben Kingsley reprising his role as Iron Man 3's Trevor Slattery, Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams (aka Grim Reaper), Ed Harris as Simon's manager Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as DODC agent P. Cleary.

The Studio's Meta-Humor Approach

We have limited information about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's clear that the studio intends to laugh at its own tropes.

In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the studio is all in on self-referential comedy. Will this approach succeed without the star power of its previous leads? We'll have to wait and see.