Looking to get your action fix? This year’s lineup of superhero shows, from Marvel, DC, and beyond, can help with that. From the return of some of the best comic characters to the introduction of new heroes, 2026 is a great year to be a fan of superhero television.
A beloved hit series is coming to an end, along with the expansion of major universes that will tie into films and other shows. Here are the best superhero shows to add to your watch list.
Wonder Man
Wonder Man is not your typical superhero show; rather, it’s one of the most interesting ones you can stream this year. It may not have the same heaviness that some of the other shows on this list do, which adds to its appeal. Wonder Man follows a struggling actor, Simon Williams (Watchmen’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), hiding an explosive and mysterious superpower, as he auditions for the lead role in the remake of the superhero film Wonder Man. He is joined by a returning MCU favorite, Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley), who you may remember from Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Simon’s power, which he does not know the limits of, is kept concealed, given the Doorman Clause, which prohibits superpowered humans from the universe’s fictional Hollywood. Wonder Man ties together Simon’s journey as an actor to his past, family, and abilities.
Wonder Man premieres on January 27 on Disney+.
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January 27, 2026
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Disney+
- Writers
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Andrew Guest
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Simon Williams
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Ben Kingsley
Trevor Slattery
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Demetrius Grosse
Eric Williams
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Lanterns
Starting DC’s show lineup strong this year is Lanterns, which will be the third television series in the DCU. Lanterns is based on the Green Lantern comic book series and will follow two Lanterns, Hal Jordan (Friday Night Lights’ Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Mufasa: The Lion King’s Aaron Pierre). In the story, veteran Lantern and former test pilot Jordan trains rookie Stewart (who will replace Jordan), building a bond along the way. The two Lanterns soon find themselves tangled up in a mysterious murder in Nebraska.
Lanterns will see a familiar face from the Green Lantern Corps with the return of Guy Gardner (Castle’s Nathan Fillion), who was first introduced in Superman (2025). Lanterns is expected to arrive toward the end of the summer on HBO Max.
- Network
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HBO
- Directors
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James Hawes
- Writers
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Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof
- Franchise(s)
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DC Universe
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Aaron Pierre
John Stewart
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Kelly Macdonald
Sheriff Kerry
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Garret Dillahunt
William Macon
VisionQuest
The final chapter of the WandaVision trilogy will be airing this year, with VisionQuest giving us closure for certain characters. Following WandaVision and Agatha All Along, VisionQuest will focus on White Vision (the copy of the original Red Vision seen at the end of WandaVision) as he goes through an identity crisis while navigating the complex web that is the original Vision’s memories.
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VisionQuest will see the return of some previously seen Marvel characters, including F.R.I.D.A.Y (Tony Stark’s AI assistant) and Ultron, among others, as Vision sees the personifications of other AI programs in his mind. Vision’s journey in the show has been compared to Spock’s arc in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, as stated by showrunner Terry Matalas, making it a show to look forward to if you enjoy Star Trek and the MCU.
VisionQuest is slated to premiere in late 2026 on Disney+.
- Network
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Disney+
- Showrunner
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Terry Matalas
- Directors
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Christopher J. Byrne, Gandja Monteiro
- Writers
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Terry Matalas
- Franchise(s)
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Marvel Cinematic Universe
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James D’Arcy
J.A.R.V.I.S.
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Daredevil: Born Again (Season 2)
Charlie Cox will reprise his role as Daredevil (or Matt Murdock) in the second season of Daredevil: Born Again, where he will stand against the powerful forces taking over New York City. Daredevil: Born Again picks up in the aftermath of the events prior to Daredevil’s cancellation in 2018. In its second season, the show will explore a weakened Murdoch as he leads a revolution against New York City Mayor Wilson Fisk and his anti-vigilante agenda, forming a resistance group in the process.
Daredevil: Born Again’s second season will have a darker tone and returning characters, including a fan favorite, Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter). The show was renewed for a third season in September 2025.
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 arrives on March 4 on Disney+.
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March 4, 2025
- Network
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Disney+
- Showrunner
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Chris Ord
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Charlie Cox
Matt Murdock / Daredevil
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Vincent D’Onofrio
Wilson Fisk
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Margarita Levieva
Heather Glenn
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Zabryna Guevara
Sheila Rivera
Invincible (season 4)
For animation fans, a beloved superhero show is returning this year: Invincible’s fourth season will be airing in March, picking up Mark Grayson’s story. Invincible, which is based on the Image Comics comic book series, follows Grayson (BEEF’s Steven Yeun), the son of the most powerful superhero on the planet, Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons), who gains superpowers after he turns 17. But all that gold is not glitter, as he quickly comes to realize the dark truth behind his father’s brutal actions, spinning the world upside down.
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Invincible’s fourth season will dive into the epic Viltrumite War arc, with new threats and dangers standing in the way of Mark Grayson’s path ahead.
Invincible season 4 premieres on March 18 on Prime Video.
- Release Date
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March 26, 2021
- Network
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Amazon Prime Video
- Showrunner
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Robert Kirkman, Simon Racioppa
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Steven Yeun
Mark Grayson / Invincible (voice)
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Sandra Oh
Debbie Grayson (voice)
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J. K. Simmons
Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man (voice)
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The Boys (season 5)
Satirical superhero stories are one of the most interesting niches in superhero television, and there is one that hits the nail on the head. Amazon Prime’s hit superhero satire series, The Boys, will draw to a close this year with an epic final season. Based on the comic of the same name, The Boys is set in a world with celebrity superheroes (Supes), whom a vigilante group called “The Boys” aims to expose. The show mirrors modern societal and political issues while delivering an entertaining subversion of superhero tropes.
The final season is set after the fallout of season 4, with Homelander in power and the Boys planning a final stand.
- Release Date
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2019 – 2026-00-00
- Showrunner
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Eric Kripke
- Directors
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Erin Moriarty, Karen Fukuhara, Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Eric Kripke
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Jack Quaid
Hugh Hughie Campbell
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Antony Starr
John / Homelander
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Erin Moriarty
Annie January / Starlight
Apart from these shows, you can also expect to watch other superhero shows like Spider-Noir and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (season 2), apart from major superhero films like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Supergirl.
