Marvel Television officially announced a new live-action spy thriller titled Zodiac during its panel at New York Comic Con in October 2026. The project adds a fresh espionage-focused property to the studio's streaming portfolio, with production details and a broader release roadmap coming to light during the convention appearances.
Production Timeline and Slate Context
According to the announcements made at the event, production for Zodiac is scheduled to begin in London in spring 2027. Casting efforts are underway following the initial reveal, setting up a targeted Disney+ premiere window in 2028.
While specific plot details and formal cast lists remain unconfirmed, the project's logo elements have sparked discussion regarding potential narrative connections to SHIELD and Riri Williams (Ironheart).
The Zodiac reveal was accompanied by updates to several other upcoming Marvel Television and animation projects. The broader schedule outlines multiple returning properties set to fill out the calendar leading up to the series premiere.
Other Marvel Television and Animation Slate
In addition to the live-action spy thriller, Marvel's New York Comic Con presentation outlined a structured release cadence for its animated slate that directly precedes the 2028 window. The upcoming Marvel Zombies return features three sequential two-part installments mapped across three separate calendar years: the first entry tied to The Winter Soldier arrives for Halloween 2027, followed by The Fist of Konshu in 2028, and concluding with The Last Guardian in 2029.
Alongside these horror-themed specials, the schedule establishes definite timeline anchors with Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 launching on January 13, 2027. Meanwhile, veteran streaming entries secure their futures through confirmed continuations, including the greenlight for X-Men ’97 Season 3 and the designation of Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 as the final season of that specific run.
Among the accompanying announcements, Marvel confirmed that Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 will debut on January 13, 2027. Additionally, the slate includes confirmed renewals for X-Men ’97 Season 3 and the final season of Daredevil: Born Again.
Marvel Zombies specials are also returning with three distinct two-part releases. The first special is tied to The Winter Soldier for Halloween 2027, followed by The Fist of Konshu in 2028, and The Last Guardian in 2029.
These scheduled releases establish the interim pipeline that viewers can expect on Disney+ before Zodiac arrives in 2028. Specific plot details and formal actor confirmations for the spy thriller remain pending as production preparations continue in London.
The next confirmed development for the franchise will involve the official casting announcements and the commencement of principal photography in spring 2027.