Marvel held a 90-minute animation panel at SDCC 2022 today, focusing on the future of its animated franchises. The panel gave way to five major announcements for I Am Groot, X-Men ’97, Spider-Man: Freshman Year, Marvel Zombies and Marvel’s What If… ?.
Here’s all the news from today’s Marvel Studios animation panel.
The trailer for I Am Groot reveals the first look at the adorable Guardians of the Galaxy spin-off
Marvel revealed the first trailer for I Am Groot, which will be released on August 10th. The Guardians of the Galaxy spin-off is made up of five animated shorts that focus on Groot, who is seen in alien-related trouble. his adorable Baby Groot form in the trailer.
Spider-Man: Freshman Year comes to Disney+ in 2024, will feature Charlie Cox’s Daredevil
While no trailer was shown at the panel, fans were treated to more news about Spider-Man: Freshman Year, the show announced last year that focuses on Spider-Man’s first year in high school . The series is now coming to Disney+ in 2024 and will also feature Charlie Cox as Daredevil. It will also get a second season, aptly named Spider-Man: Sophomore Year.
Just announced at #SDCC2022:
Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Freshman Year, an original series, airing in 2024 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/v7sqUUHoPa
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 22, 2022
What would happen to Marvel if…? Season 2 is announced in early 2023 along with Season 3 confirmed
What If…, the Marvel show that imagines alternate timelines for some of Marvel’s most iconic characters, has at least two more seasons on the way. At today’s panel, Marvel Studios announced that Season 2 will be released in early 2023 for Disney+ subscribers. It is also confirmed that the show will return for a third season.
Just announced at #SDCC2022:
What if…? from Marvel Studios? Season 2, an original series, airs in early 2023 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/zbqClqfrfJ
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 22, 2022
Marvel Zombies on Disney+ Will Have the ‘Gore and Splatter You Want From a Zombie Show’
While the series still doesn’t have a release date, more details about Marvel Zombies have been revealed today. It will feature zombified versions of characters like Captain America and the Scarlet Witch battling heroes like Kamala Khan and Yelena. As revealed during the panel, it’s going to be pretty gory for a Marvel series.
X-Men ’97 will premiere on Disney+ in fall 2023
X-Men ’97, a reboot of the fan-favorite series, was given a release window during the Marvel Animation Panel. The upcoming show, which revives the iconic ’90s X-Men timeline, is now premiering on Disney+ next fall.
Just announced at #SDCC2022:
Marvel Studios’ X-Men ’97, an original series, airs Fall 2023 on @DisneyPlus. #XMen97 pic.twitter.com/h78d17GYsq
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 22, 2022
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