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The Marvel studio is aware that viewers could be experiencing some superhero fatigue, so they've decided to incorporate this exact idea into their upcoming superhero show.

That's right, the first trailer for Wonder Man has been released, and it promises a meta twist on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The trailer, which debuted on Oct. 10, also subtly moved the Wonder Man launch date later from its original end of 2025 window into early 2026.

Why one more superhero film? People is weary of superhero content. Why watch them in the theater? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an chance to surprise audiences. To reinvent the whole genre of storytelling.

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

The preview then cuts to lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's watching the conversation on his phone, and the preview concludes.

Key Details About Wonder Man

We were previously aware that Wonder Man would be a meta take on the MCU. The show stars Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor who transforms into a superhero (Wonder Man).

The supporting cast includes Ben Kingsley returning 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 coming back as DODC officer P. Cleary.

The Studio's Meta-Humor Strategy

We have limited information about the plot of Wonder Man, but it's evident that Marvel intends to laugh at its own tropes.

In the aftermath of Deadpool & Wolverine, it seems like the studio is all in on self-referential comedy. Will that work without the star power of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? Only time will tell.