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The review embargo for Wonder Man quietly lifted late last night, and the early numbers are hard to ignore. As of writing, Marvel Television’s newest series is sitting at a towering 96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 24 reviews — making it the highest-rated live-action MCU show since Ms. Marvel. That places it above WandaVision, Hawkeye, and Loki, all of which landed in the low 90s.
Those five titles now stand alone as the only live-action Marvel Studios series to score in the 90s since Disney+ launched in 2019. In contrast, more recent efforts ranged from Secret Invasion’s rough 52% to Daredevil: Born Again’s respectable but still sub-elite 87%. Marvel Animation has fared better — X-Men ’97 boasts a near-perfect 99% — but for live-action, Wonder Man is a genuine turning point.
Is it too early to declare victory? Technically, yes — a few more reviews are needed before the series earns Certified Fresh status. Still, the early consensus suggests Marvel’s decision to radically scale back the stakes paid off. Co-created by Andrew Guest and Destin Daniel Cretton, Wonder Man is intentionally low-key. It follows Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), a struggling actor whose big break collides with the inconvenient reality that he has superpowers in a world where powered individuals are banned from acting. Rather than racing toward multiversal catastrophe, the show focuses on ambition, friendship, and the absurdity of the entertainment industry, with Ben Kingsley delivering an Emmy-worthy turn as Trevor Slattery.
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1 |
Ms. Marvel |
98% |
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2 |
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man |
97% |
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3 |
Wonder Man |
96% |
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4 |
WandaVision |
92% |
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5 |
Hawkeye |
92% |
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6 |
Daredevil: Born Again |
87% |
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7 |
Loki |
87% |
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8 |
Moon Knight |
86% |
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9 |
Ironheart |
85% |
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10 |
Marvel’s What If...? |
85% |
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11 |
Agatha All Along |
84% |
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12 |
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier |
84% |
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13 |
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law |
79% |
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14 |
Echo |
70% |
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15 |
Secret Invasion |
53% |
How Good Is 'Wonder Man'?
Collider’s review stated that Wonder Man was the MCU’s smartest and most refreshing TV entry since Loki, offering a much-needed antidote to superhero fatigue.
It's also bursting with surprises, including an episode that follows a totally separate character that we wouldn't dare spoil for you here. Whether you're a hardcore MCU fan or have never watched a superhero movie in your life, Wonder Man is one of those rare experiences that appeals to both sides, and it marks a truly phenomenal start for Marvel's ambitious 2026 slate.
Wonder Man debuts in its entirety beginning January 27 on Disney+.
Release Date January 27, 2026
Network Disney+
Writers Andrew Guest
English (US) ·