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Marvel has heard that viewers could be experiencing some superhero fatigue, so they've opted to incorporate that very concept into their upcoming superhero show.

Indeed, the first preview for Wonder Man has arrived, and it pledges a meta twist on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The preview, which debuted on October 10th, also quietly pushed the Wonder Man release date back from its initial late 2025 slot into early 2026.

Why another superhero film? People is weary of superheroes. Why go see them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an chance to shock viewers. To reimagine the entire genre of storytelling.

The reporter responds: "Have you considered about the cast?"

The trailer then cuts to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the conversation on his mobile device, and the preview concludes.

Key Details About Wonder Man

We already knew that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the MCU. The show features Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a film star who transforms into a super-powered being (the hero Wonder Man).

The rest of the cast features Ben Kingsley reprising his role as Iron Man 3's Trevor Slattery, Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams (also known as Grim Reaper), Ed Harris as Simon's agent Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as DODC officer P. Cleary.

The Studio's Meta-Humor Approach

We don't know much else about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's clear that the studio intends to poke some fun at itself.

In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it appears like the production company is all in on meta-humor. Will this approach succeed without the star power of its previous leads? We'll have to wait and see.