Wonder Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II addresses surprise Marvel cancelation: “The show worked”
Marvel has switched up its upcoming releases, and Wonder Man season 2 is one of the major casualties. Months after a second season was confirmed, the Disney Plus show is no longer moving forward.
Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has now responded to the news in a statement on Instagram, thanking fans for following the show. He wrote: “Word just dropped that Wonder Man won’t be coming back for Season 2. (And if you don’t knowww, now ya knoww!) That’s life, right? Everything will shake out.”
The Watchmen star continued: “I wanted to say thank you to everybody who WATCHED the show, ENJOYED the show, and SHARED that they enjoyed the show in some way or other. The show worked. And that’s my favorite thing about it. I can see in the messages I get saying how the show reminded some of you not to give up, and I feel it in the genuine love shared when I bump into some of you all during the day.”
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Wonder Man was a big hit with fans and critics alike. Rotten Tomatoes is usually a good indicator of how a show resonated with fans and the MCU series scored well, with a 91% critics score and 87% from fans. This makes it one of the highest-rated MCU projects in recent years, even topping Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s glowing reviews.
The door is open for Marvel to bring Simon Williams back in the future, but right now Abdul-Mateen II shared his focus on the upcoming awards season. “I’m glad we got to be a part of something cool. Thank you for watching… And uhh… See you at the EMMYS.” He’s nominated for the Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series at the 2026 awards.
As for what is still on the slate for Marvel, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way. We’ve also got a breakdown of how to watch the Marvel movies in order for your next rewatch.
