The Marvel VisionQuest premiere became a major highlight of New York Comic Con (NYCC), where Marvel Television surprised attendees with a full screening of the upcoming series’ pilot episode. The presentation also expanded the studio’s announced slate with new live-action and animated projects, including Zodiac and three upcoming Marvel Zombies specials.
The showcase was led by Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Television, Animation and Comics, with updates spanning Disney+ and JioHotstar releases. The announcements offered fans a look at Marvel’s plans for the coming years.
VisionQuest Pilot Gets a Surprise Screening
Showrunner Terry Matalas appeared alongside cast members Paul Bettany, James Spader, Ruaridh Mollica and Emily Hampshire before the pilot was screened for the audience.
Based on Marvel Comics, VisionQuest follows a rebooted Vision, played by Bettany, as he lives off the grid and interacts with artificial intelligence personas embedded in his system, including Ultron, voiced by Spader.
His hidden existence is disrupted when a bounty forces him to flee alongside Thomas Shepherd, a young man who may be connected to Vision as his reincarnated son.
The series features a wider cast that includes Todd Stashwick, T'Nia Miller, Lauren Morais, Orla Brady and James D'Arcy. Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Paul Bettany and Jac Schaeffer are among its executive producers.
VisionQuest is scheduled to premiere in India on JioHotstar on October 14, 2026, in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Marvel Announces New Series Zodiac
Marvel Television also revealed Zodiac, a new live-action project currently in casting. Production is planned for 2027, with a targeted debut in 2028.
The announcement adds another title to Marvel’s developing television lineup as the studio continues expanding its storytelling beyond theatrical releases.
Marvel Zombies Expands With Three Specials
Marvel Animation confirmed three two-part special events for Marvel Zombies, with each planned for Halloween in a different year:
- Marvel Zombies: Winter Soldier — Halloween 2027
- Marvel Zombies: Fist of Khonshu — Halloween 2028
- Marvel Zombies: The Last Guardian — Halloween 2029
The showcase also featured early footage from X-Men ’97 Season 3 and a preview of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2, which is scheduled to premiere on January 13, 2027.
Meanwhile, Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter and Finn Jones reunited to preview the final season of Daredevil: Born Again, planned for release in 2027.
With a surprise screening and announcements spanning multiple franchises, Marvel’s NYCC presentation gave fans a substantial preview of its upcoming television and animation projects.
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