Marvel Unveils VisionQuest Pilot at Comic Con, Announces Zodiac and Marvel Zombies Specials
Marvel Television surprised fans at New York Comic Con with a full pilot screening of VisionQuest, while announcing the new live-action series Zodiac, three Marvel Zombies specials and updates on upcoming animated and live-action projects.
Marvel Television delivered a major surprise at New York Comic Con (NYCC) by screening the full pilot episode of VisionQuest ahead of its release. The showcase also revealed new projects and updates across Marvel’s live-action and animation slate.
Led by Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Television, Animation and Comics, the presentation featured announcements for Disney+ and JioHotstar, along with updates from Marvel Comics.
Among the biggest reveals was Zodiac, a new live-action series currently in casting. Production is expected to begin in 2027, with the show targeting a 2028 debut.
Marvel Animation also announced three two-part special events expanding the Marvel Zombies franchise: Marvel Zombies: Winter Soldier, scheduled for Halloween 2027; Marvel Zombies: Fist of Khonshu, planned for Halloween 2028; and Marvel Zombies: The Last Guardian, set for Halloween 2029.
Fans also got an early look at X-Men ’97 Season 3, while Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 was previewed ahead of its premiere on January 13, 2027.
The event brought together The Defenders stars Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter and Finn Jones to discuss the final season of Daredevil: Born Again, scheduled for 2027.
The spotlight ultimately returned to VisionQuest, with showrunner Terry Matalas appearing alongside stars Paul Bettany, James Spader, Ruaridh Mollica and Emily Hampshire before the pilot screening.
The series follows a rebooted Vision as he lives off the grid while interacting with AI personas, including Ultron. Its story takes a turn when a bounty forces him to flee alongside Thomas Shepherd, a young man potentially connected to his family.
VisionQuest premieres in India on JioHotstar on October 14, streaming in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
