First ‘Marvel Zombies’ Footage Takes a Bite Out of D23

At Disney’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, Marvel Studios shocked followers by exhibiting off new footage from the upcoming Marvel Zombies collection. The present, a four-episode sequel to the zombie-themed episode from What If…? Season 1, guarantees to be darkish, intense, and action-packed. Brian Andrews, who labored on What If…?, launched the footage and hinted at what’s to return. The clips featured acquainted characters like Shang-Chi (performed by Simu Liu), Katy (Awkwafina), and Wenwu (Tony Leung) combating in opposition to zombies (it needs to be famous that it’s unconfirmed if the actors named are voicing their characters within the collection as but).

One spectacular scene reveals Shang-Chi getting bitten, and his father, Wenwu, sacrificing himself by giving Shang-Chi the Ten Rings to save lots of him. Katy additionally makes use of the Ten Rings to struggle off the zombies, exhibiting simply how dire the scenario has change into. The story dives deep into the characters’ struggles and the powerful selections they need to make. The footage then jumps forward 5 years to a world utterly overrun by zombies. In a single scene, Katy and Shang-Chi are seen escaping from a gang of Skrull bikers in a high-speed automotive chase. The motion is continuous, with Shang-Chi utilizing the Ten Rings to fend off their attackers. Even in the course of all this chaos, the characters handle to maintain some humor alive, singing alongside to Journey’s “Lights” as they race for his or her lives.

How Did ‘Marvel Zombies’ Change into a Factor for Disney+?

The concept for the Marvel Zombies Disney+ series was sparked by the recognition of the What If…? episode, which reimagined a world the place the Avengers and different Marvel heroes have been became zombies on account of a virus outbreak. The Marvel Zombies collection was formally introduced by Marvel Studios at Disney+ Day in November 2021, with the present described as a continuation of the universe launched within the What If…? episode.

Marvel Zombies is taking a bold new direction for Marvel, with a TV-MA rating that enables for extra intense and mature content material. This collection is anticipated to be very completely different from the same old Marvel reveals, with extra horror components and a darker tone. The discharge date hasn’t been confirmed but, however Marvel Zombies is anticipated to hit Disney+ in 2024. Keep tuned to Collider for extra updates on Marvel Zombies, in addition to updates on the third and closing season of its sister collection, What If…?

What If…?

Based mostly on the Marvel Comics collection of the identical title, this animated anthology appears at alternate timelines within the multiverse that will occur if particular moments within the MCU occurred otherwise.

Launch Date

August 11, 2021

Creator

A. C. Bradley

Seasons

2