Disney Plus to release 'best ever' Marvel movie spin-off earlier than expected
Streaming giant Disney Plus has revealed that the spin-off series for Marvel's blockbuster film is landing on the platform sooner than anticipated. Eyes of Wakanda, which continues the story from the smash-hit Marvel movie Black Panther and its follow-up Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, is an original action-adventure series.
Disney Plus has unveiled an explosive trailer for the fresh animated programme, created alongside Proximity Media's Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian and Kalia King. The series "follows the adventures of brave Wakandan warriors throughout history", according to Disney's official synopsis.
It adds: "In this globe-trotting adventure, the heroes must carry-out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts from the enemies of Wakanda. They are the Hatut Zaraze and this is their story."
This follows the series being revealed last month at Annecy International Animation Festival, reports the Express.
Supporters have been stunned to discover that Eyes of Wakanda is premiering far earlier than anticipated, with all four episodes scheduled to arrive on Disney Plus on August 1, 2025.
Posting on X, the social media site previously called Twitter, Marvel enthusiasts shared their delight about the fresh trailer.
"Excited for this! ! WAKANDA defo needed more exploration," one posted, whilst another concurred: "The fans are excited for this."
"Finally, more Wakandan lore to obsess over," a third viewer gushed, whilst another remarked: "Very much looking forward to this."
"The trailer gave me chills, holy..." one viewer gushed, while another eager fan declared: "Take my money!!!"
"M A R V E L! ! ! you now have my attention," another chimed in, with yet another simply stating: "OMGGG."
However, not all fans were thrilled that the show won't be live action, with one disgruntled viewer grumbling: "This should've been live action. We got Secret Invasion in live action but not this?"
The series, developed by Ryan Coogler and directed by Todd Harris, boasts a star-studded voice acting cast, including Winnie Harlow, Cress Williams, Patricia Belcher, Larry Herron, Adam Gold, Lynn Whitfield, Jacques Colimon, Jona Xiao, Isaac Robinson-Smith, Gary Anthony Williams, Zeke Alton, Steve Toussaint and Anika Noni Rose.
Ryan Coogler's original Black Panther film, which holds a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, tells the tale of King T'Challa, played by the late Chadwick Boseman.
The synopsis reads: 'After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king.
'When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king -- and as Black Panther -- gets tested when he's drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk.
'Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.'
Eyes of Wakanda is coming to Disney Plus on August 1, 2025.
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