Marvel’s next television mystery has a name, but few answers. At New York Comic Con on Thursday 8 October, the studio confirmed Zodiac, a new live-action series bound for Disney+ in 2028. This 10 October Morning News catches up on the announcement and what viewers can actually put on their calendars.
What Happened
Disney’s official account of the Comic Con panel names Zodiac as a new live-action Marvel Television series. Casting is under way, production is planned for 2027, and Disney+ is targeting a 2028 release. The announcement gives the project a firm place on Marvel’s television slate, even though its cast and exact launch date have yet to be revealed.
Marvel Television chief Brad Winderbaum described the project at the panel as a spy thriller. Beyond that broad genre, the studio has not confirmed a story synopsis or which comic-book characters will appear. Familiar names circulating among fans remain speculation until Marvel identifies them.
Practical Details
- Announced: Thursday 8 October 2026 at New York Comic Con.
- Format: Live-action Marvel Television series.
- Production: Casting under way; filming planned for 2027.
- Viewing: Disney+ in 2028; an exact UK or US premiere date has not been announced.
Why It Matters for Viewers
A newly confirmed spy thriller gives Marvel a different television lane from the superhero and horror stories already on its calendar. It is also an early announcement: the 2028 window leaves time for casting, filming and a clearer premise. For viewers, the useful distinction is between a real commission and the character theories that followed its title reveal.
There is no trailer or release day to plan around yet. Disney+ is the confirmed home, while the people at the centre of the story and its place in Marvel’s wider continuity are still open questions.
Movieversalfilm Takeaway
Zodiac is now an announced Disney+ series with casting in progress and a 2028 target. The spy-thriller description is intriguing, but the characters and plot need Marvel’s confirmation before expectations harden into facts.
What would you most like Marvel to reveal first about Zodiac: its cast or its story?