Zodiac, Marvel Zombies and more: Everything Marvel announced at New York Comic Con

Posters of Marvel’s upcoming slate
Updated on: 09 Oct 2026, 5:10 am

Marvel has several familiar faces returning to Disney+, but its latest television announcements suggest that the studio is also looking to expand into new territory. From a spy thriller that is keeping its premise under wraps to animated stories involving zombies and Spider-Man’s symbiote suit, the upcoming slate covers a range of corners of the Marvel universe.

The announcements come as Marvel Television and Marvel Animation presented their upcoming projects at New York Comic Con on October 8. The panel also featured updates on the final season of Daredevil: Born Againand the next chapter of Vision, who returns in the upcoming series VisionQuest.

Charlie Cox, Finn Jones, and Krysten Ritter reunite on the #NYCC stage! #Daredevilpic.twitter.com/XUJ200rP8w

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 8, 2026

Among the major announcements was Zodiac, a new live-action spy-thriller series set to premiere on Disney+ in 2028. Marvel Television head Brad Winderbaum revealed the show’s logo and confirmed that filming will begin in London in spring 2027. He also teased that there are hidden details in the logo for comic-book readers, while keeping the plot and casting details under wraps.

Marvel also confirmed three new Marvel Zombiesanimated specials, with one arriving each year from 2027 to 2029. The first, Marvel Zombies: The Winter Soldier, is scheduled for Halloween 2027, followed by Marvel Zombies: The Fist of Khonshuin 2028 and Marvel Zombies: The Last Guardianin 2029. Director Bryan Andrews will return for the specials. Winderbaum described the project as a gory yet visually striking series and teased that the final instalment’s central character would be a surprise.

The Fist of Khonshutitle points towards Moon Knight, the superhero associated with the Egyptian deity Khonshu, while The Last Guardianhas prompted speculation about which Marvel character it will follow. The studio has not revealed the complete plots of the specials or confirmed the identities of all the characters involved.

Halloween plans for the next three years ✅#MarvelZombies returns to Disney+ with all new specials, beginning in 2027. pic.twitter.com/6K7Bt6xtrd

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 9, 2026

Meanwhile, the second season of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manwill premiere on January 13, 2027. The animated series will bring Peter Parker into conflict with Doctor Octopus and introduce the black symbiote suit, a development that could pave the way for Venom. A preview shown at the panel also featured Harry Osborn, Nico Minoru and Otto Octavius. The series offers an alternate take on Spider-Man’s early years, separate from the live-action films.

The panel also offered a fresh look at VisionQuest, the upcoming series starring Paul Bettany as Vision. Set to premiere on October 14, the show follows WandaVisionand Agatha All Along, completing what Marvel has described as a trilogy. James Spader returns as Ultron, this time in human form. Attendees at the convention were shown a new trailer and the first episode ahead of its Disney+ release.

Daredevil: Born Againwas another highlight, with Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter and Finn Jones appearing at the panel to preview the third and final season. The footage showed Matt Murdock in prison following the events of the second season, while also teasing a reunion of the Defenders. The teaser featured Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Danny Rand receiving police badges, with Jessica pointing out that there should be four, hinting at the team’s wider reunion. The season is expected to arrive in 2027.

JUST ANNOUNCED AT NYCC: Marvel Television’s Zodiac is coming to Disney+ in 2028. pic.twitter.com/PZ3RqguZVZ

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 8, 2026

Marvel also confirmed that X-Men ’97will return for a third season. The animated series, which continues the story of the 1990s X-Men show, is expected to maintain an annual release schedule. Further details about the new season’s story remain under wraps.

With Zodiacadding a new live-action property to the slate and Marvel Zombiesexpanding through annual specials, the announcements point to a mix of new stories and returning franchises for Disney+. The studio has yet to announce a release date for Zodiacbeyond 2028, while the three Marvel Zombiesspecials will roll out over the next three years.

🕸️Marvel Animation’s #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan Season 2 THWIPs onto Disney+ January 13, 2027. pic.twitter.com/wt8jzAnET8

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 8, 2026

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