The wait is finally over for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s darker side. Marvel Zombies is set to release on Disney+ on September 24, 2025, bringing with it a fresh wave of horror, action, and gore. Unlike most Marvel animated projects, this will be a TV-MA rated event series with four episodes, making it the first Marvel Studios Animation show to fully embrace mature themes.
With a unique blend of superhero action and horror, Marvel Zombies promises to be one of the most anticipated streaming releases of 2025.
Marvel Zombies Release Date
The official Marvel Zombies release date is confirmed for September 24, 2025, when all four episodes will drop on Disney+. Originally planned for October, the series was pushed forward, giving fans an earlier chance to dive into the bloody chaos of Marvel’s undead universe.
This early release ensures that the series will arrive just in time to set the tone for Halloween season, adding more anticipation for Marvel fans who love darker stories.
Marvel Zombies Cast
The Marvel Zombies cast features several MCU stars reprising their roles in voice form. Confirmed cast members include:
- Simu Liu as Shang Chi
- Awkwafina as Katy Chen
- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
- Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop
- David Harbour as Red Guardian
- Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
- Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel
- Randall Park as Jimmy Woo
- Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams / Ironheart
- Todd Williams in a Blade related role
Alongside them, zombie versions of popular heroes such as Captain America, Hawkeye, Ghost, Okoye, Abomination, and Captain Marvel will appear, making the fight for survival even more brutal.
Marvel Zombies Story
The story of Marvel Zombies picks up where the What If…? episode “What If… Zombies?” left off. In this alternate universe, a virus has transformed many of Earth’s mightiest heroes into flesh eating monsters.
The surviving heroes Shang Chi, Ms. Marvel, Kate Bishop, Yelena, Red Guardian, Ironheart, and Blade must unite against overwhelming odds. Their mission is not just to stay alive but also to find a way to contain or end the zombie outbreak.
Unlike the typical light hearted Marvel fare, this series leans heavily into horror, violence, and survival themes, giving viewers an MCU story with a darker, more mature tone.
Marvel Zombies Director & Creators
Marvel Zombies is directed and showrun by Bryan Andrews, who also directed the What If…? zombie episode. The series is written by Zeb Wells, known for his work on She Hulk: Attorney at Law and Deadpool & Wolverine.
The executive producers include Marvel’s top creative heads Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Zeb Wells, and Bryan Andrews.
With such a strong creative team, the series is designed to deliver both a chilling horror experience and Marvel level storytelling.
With such a strong creative team, the series is designed to deliver both a chilling horror experience and Marvel level storytelling.
Why Marvel Zombies Is Special
What makes Marvel Zombies unique is its TV-MA rating, marking the first time Marvel Studios Animation has gone fully adult in tone. Expect graphic fight scenes, gore, and dark storytelling that push the boundaries of what Marvel fans are used to.
For fans of both superheroes and horror, this is the perfect crossover event. The limited four episode format means the story will be tightly packed with action and suspense, without unnecessary filler.
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FAQs for Marvel Zombies
Q1: When is Marvel Zombies releasing on Disney+?
A1: Marvel Zombies will release on September 24, 2025, with all four episodes available to stream the same day on Disney+.
Q2: How many episodes are in Marvel Zombies?
A2: Marvel Zombies is a four episode TV-MA event series, making it one of the shortest but most intense Marvel Studios projects.
Q3: Who is in the cast of Marvel Zombies?
A3: The cast includes Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Hailee Steinfeld (Kate Bishop), David Harbour (Red Guardian), Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), and Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel), along with Awkwafina, Randall Park, and Dominique Thorne.
Q4: What is the story of Marvel Zombies?
A4: The story follows surviving heroes like Shang-Chi, Kate Bishop, Yelena, and Ms. Marvel as they battle zombified versions of iconic heroes such as Captain America, Scarlet Witch, and Hawkeye in an apocalyptic MCU timeline.
Q5: Who is directing Marvel Zombies?
A5: Marvel Zombies is directed and showrun by Bryan Andrews, with Zeb Wells serving as the head writer.
Q6: Is Marvel Zombies rated TV-MA?
A6: Yes, Marvel Zombies is Marvel Studios Animation’s first TV-MA series, featuring gore, violence, and mature horror elements not seen in previous Marvel projects.
Q7: Is Marvel Zombies connected to What If…?
A7: Yes, Marvel Zombies expands on the zombie outbreak introduced in the What If…? episode “What If… Zombies?!,” continuing the storyline in a new timeline.
