Reverse the Cancellation: Demand Disney+ and Marvel Studios Bring Back Wonder Man for S2!
The Issue
To: Josh D’Amaro (CEO, The Walt Disney Company) and Kevin Feige (President, Marvel Studios)
On July 30, 2026, Marvel Studios and Disney+ abruptly reversed their previous greenlight and canceled Wonder Man after just one season. Despite an Emmy nomination for Lead Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, stellar critical acclaim, and an official renewal announcement made just months prior, Disney has once again pulled the plug on a groundbreaking project led by Black creatives.
This is part of an ongoing, unacceptable pattern. Time and again, the Walt Disney Company sidelines and shelves Marvel and entertainment projects featuring diverse Black leads—completely disregarding positive critical reception, fan accolades, and cultural impact.
The Hypocrisy of Content Budgets vs. Black Creatives
Disney is more than happy to build its corporate empire on the backs of Black talent when it is highly profitable for their sports networks. Disney is projected to spend $24 billion on content in fiscal year 2026, heavily driven by a staggering $2.6 billion annual commitment for NBA broadcasting rights and massive NFL deals that generated over $525 million in ad revenue for ESPN/ABC during the 23-24 season alone. Additionally, the NFL holds a 10% ownership stake in ESPN, cementing a highly lucrative multibillion-dollar financial partnership.
The message this sends is loud and clear: Disney is willing to invest billions of dollars to broadcast the physical labor of Black athletes for massive network profit, but deliberately avoids consistent, long-term investment in Black storytelling, Black actors, and Black imaginative creatives.
Why Wonder Man Deserves Better
Critically Acclaimed: The series departed from the standard MCU formula to deliver a refreshing, satirical take on the entertainment industry.
Award-Nominated Performance: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's Emmy-nominated portrayal proved the immense value and high caliber of the series.
Broken Promises: Fans were officially promised a second season, only to have the writers' room dismantled without a transparent explanation.
This has to stop. We, the fans, demand that Disney+ and Marvel Studios honor their original commitment, reinvest in diverse storytelling, and bring back Wonder Man for Season 2.
#Marvel, #WonderMan, #DisneyPlus, #RepresentationMatters #SaveWonderMan
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The Issue
To: Josh D’Amaro (CEO, The Walt Disney Company) and Kevin Feige (President, Marvel Studios)
On July 30, 2026, Marvel Studios and Disney+ abruptly reversed their previous greenlight and canceled Wonder Man after just one season. Despite an Emmy nomination for Lead Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, stellar critical acclaim, and an official renewal announcement made just months prior, Disney has once again pulled the plug on a groundbreaking project led by Black creatives.
This is part of an ongoing, unacceptable pattern. Time and again, the Walt Disney Company sidelines and shelves Marvel and entertainment projects featuring diverse Black leads—completely disregarding positive critical reception, fan accolades, and cultural impact.
The Hypocrisy of Content Budgets vs. Black Creatives
Disney is more than happy to build its corporate empire on the backs of Black talent when it is highly profitable for their sports networks. Disney is projected to spend $24 billion on content in fiscal year 2026, heavily driven by a staggering $2.6 billion annual commitment for NBA broadcasting rights and massive NFL deals that generated over $525 million in ad revenue for ESPN/ABC during the 23-24 season alone. Additionally, the NFL holds a 10% ownership stake in ESPN, cementing a highly lucrative multibillion-dollar financial partnership.
The message this sends is loud and clear: Disney is willing to invest billions of dollars to broadcast the physical labor of Black athletes for massive network profit, but deliberately avoids consistent, long-term investment in Black storytelling, Black actors, and Black imaginative creatives.
Why Wonder Man Deserves Better
Critically Acclaimed: The series departed from the standard MCU formula to deliver a refreshing, satirical take on the entertainment industry.
Award-Nominated Performance: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's Emmy-nominated portrayal proved the immense value and high caliber of the series.
Broken Promises: Fans were officially promised a second season, only to have the writers' room dismantled without a transparent explanation.
This has to stop. We, the fans, demand that Disney+ and Marvel Studios honor their original commitment, reinvest in diverse storytelling, and bring back Wonder Man for Season 2.
#Marvel, #WonderMan, #DisneyPlus, #RepresentationMatters #SaveWonderMan
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Petition created on July 31, 2026