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Marvel is aware that viewers could be feeling some superhero fatigue, so they've opted to include that very concept into their upcoming superhero series.

Indeed, the debut preview for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a meta twist on the MCU.

The trailer, which debuted on October 10th, also quietly moved the Wonder Man launch date back from its initial late 2025 window into January 2026.

Why another superhero movie? People is weary of superheroes. Why go see them in the theater? Wonder Man spoke to me on a deep level. There is an opportunity to shock viewers. To reimagine the entire category of storytelling.

The reporter replies: "Have you given any thought about casting?"

The preview then cuts to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the interview on his mobile device, and the preview concludes.

Key Details About Wonder Man

We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series stars Abdul-Mateen II as the character Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who transforms into a super-powered being (the hero Wonder Man).

The supporting cast includes actor Ben Kingsley returning as Iron Man 3's Trevor Slattery, Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams (also known as Grim Reaper), Ed Harris as Simon's agent Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as Department of Damage Control agent P. Cleary.

Marvel's Meta-Humor Approach

We don't know much else about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's evident that Marvel intends to laugh at its own tropes.

In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the production company is fully committed on self-referential comedy. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of its previous leads? Only time will tell.