The Marvel Cinematic Universe‘s latest series can now be watched for free, and there are plenty of reasons why fans should take the chance to give it a go. 2026 is a major year for the MCU, as Marvel’s upcoming movies see the return of what are likely the shared universe’s two biggest franchises: Spider-Man and the Avengers.
That said, the focus of the MCU’s slate of projects this year does not rest solely on its high-profile movies. There are quite a few exciting MCU TV shows dropping on Disney+ in 2026, such as Daredevil: Born Again season 2, and Marvel has some standalone animated series, like X-Men ’97 season 2, to keep things interesting. The MCU’s first TV show of the year is already out.
How Marvel’s Latest MCU Series Can Be Watched For Free
Marvel Studios’ first release of 2026 was Wonder Man, which was released on Disney+ on January 27. Different from most MCU releases, the show did not follow a weekly release format, with all 8 episodes of the Marvel series being available to binge on the same day. Now, over a month later, there is a new way to watch the show.
Click here to watch Wonder Man episode 1 for free.
A wider audience can finally try out the MCU series, as Wonder Man episode 1 is now available to watch for free on Marvel‘s YouTube channel. The show’s pilot episode was uploaded to the platform on March 3, with “Matinee” having a runtime of 32 minutes and 47 seconds, including credits. If new viewers enjoy the premiere, they can then watch the other seven episodes of Wonder Man on Disney+.
Why Wonder Man Is Worth Watching
I’m a fan of Marvel’s new move, as Wonder Man is not a popular superhero. By doing this, a wider audience can try out the show, likely leading to more viewers going to Disney+ to get the full story. On Rotten Tomatoes, Wonder Man stands at a near-perfect 91% critics’ score, also having a high 88% audience score. Critics and the audience like the show.
That showcases why Wonder Man is worth checking out, as new viewers are unlikely to be disappointed by the Marvel series. Another reason to watch the MCU TV show’s first episode for free is that Wonder Man is a completely unique release in the franchise. The focus is not on superpowers, but on an actor, Simon Williams, trying to live out his dream in Hollywood.
Wonder Man is simply hilarious, with this buddy comedy making the most out of the electrifying chemistry Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley have as Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery. There are connections to the larger MCU, mainly through Trevor’s past and the Department of Damage Control. That said, Wonder Man does not require any MCU homework, making it a fine option for both new and returning viewers.
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2026 – 2026-00-00
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Disney+
- Directors
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James Ponsoldt, Stella Meghie
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Simon Williams / Wonder Man
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Arian Moayed
Agent Cleary
