Marvel Studios is taking things up a notch in 2025. In a year where the MCU is releasing two of its most mature projects to date—Echo and Deadpool & Wolverine—one of the first Marvel ventures to secure a mature rating has just unveiled its first footage and an official release window. The Disney+ series Marvel Zombies is confirmed to debut in October 2025, and with its TV-MA rating, it’s set to bring an undead twist to some of the MCU’s beloved characters.
The newly released footage teases fans with an animated feast of horror: a zombified Okoye leads the charge, alongside what looks like an animated version of Blade and Yelena Belova, all battling their way through a relentless horde of undead. The highlight? A final, chilling shot of a zombified Captain America, signaling that this series isn’t shying away from a truly grotesque portrayal of the Marvel Universe. Given that Marvel Zombies initially appeared in an episode of What If…? Season 1, it’s clear the fan-favorite flesh-eaters have clawed their way to prominence—this time, headlining their own full series.
For those keeping track of Marvel’s animated offerings, Marvel Zombies is just one piece of a broader slate hitting Disney+ in late 2024 and throughout 2025. Up next is the third and final season of What If…?, which will land on the streamer on December 22—a fitting bookend as it premieres exactly a year after Season 2. Fans will also get a taste of Spider-Man’s early days in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, a prequel series delving into Peter Parker’s origins in the MCU, featuring appearances from Norman Osborn and Daredevil. Finally, Eyes of Wakanda, a series following Wakandan Warriors on their globe-trotting missions, is confirmed to premiere on August 6, adding more depth to the ever-expanding Marvel animated universe.
Live-Action Marvel on the Horizon
The MCU’s 2025 lineup isn’t just about animation. The year will kick off with Daredevil: Born Again, the highly anticipated Disney+ live-action series, premiering on March 4. Ironheart will follow in June, with a release date set for June 24, just a month before The Fantastic Four: First Steps makes its debut. Marvel’s final series of the year, Wonder Man, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley, will arrive sometime in December, rounding out a packed year for fans of Marvel storytelling.
Marvel continues to diversify its lineup, diving into mature themes, animated thrillers, and iconic superhero origins. Get ready for a wild, undead ride when Marvel Zombies drops in October 2025, and in the meantime, why not revisit the What If…? episode that started it all—currently streaming on Disney+. Stay tuned for more updates as Marvel keeps expanding its multiverse, one brain-munching superhero at a time.
