Marvel’s Zodiac Series Announced at NYCC: Disney+ Spy Thriller Coming in 2028

Quick answer: Marvel announced Zodiac, a live-action spy thriller series for Disney+, at New York Comic Con on October 8, 2026. Filming starts in London in spring 2027 and the show is set to premiere in 2028.

Marvel has a new live-action series on the way. At its New York Comic Con panel on Thursday, Oct. 8, Marvel Television announced Zodiac, a spy thriller for Disney+. Filming starts in London in spring 2027, and the show is set to premiere in 2028. Here is everything Marvel has said so far.

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What is Marvel’s Zodiac about?

Marvel has not shared a plot. Brad Winderbaum, Marvel’s head of television, animation and comics, hinted that comic fans should look closely at the title design for clues. In the comics, Zodiac is a criminal organization whose members are named after the 12 astrological signs. Marvel has not confirmed the show will adapt that group.

What else Marvel announced at NYCC

• Daredevil: Born Again season 3, previously announced as the final season.
• Three Marvel Zombies specials.

Why it matters for Marvel fans

A grounded spy series would give the MCU something different from its big superhero team-ups, much like Daredevil did for street-level stories. With Avengers: Doomsday arriving Dec. 18, Marvel is clearly lining up its next phase on Disney+. Also from Marvel this week: the M&M’s x Marvel candy packs.

Zodiac timeline: what we know and what we don’t

Marvel has not yet shared a full episode count, an exact premiere date or every cast member. Expect more details at Marvel’s future fan events and on its official social channels. We will update this page as they are announced.

How to watch Zodiac when it arrives

Zodiac will stream on Disney+, the home of Marvel’s live-action series. You don’t need to subscribe now: the show is not expected until 2028. When it’s close, the cheapest way in is usually a plan with ads, and the Disney+ and Hulu bundle with ads costs $12.99 a month today. Prices often change before a big release, so check Disney+ when the premiere date is announced.

Save money on Disney+ until then

• Don’t pay all year for one future show. Subscribe in the month a Marvel series you want comes out, binge it, then cancel.
• Use a bundle if you also watch Hulu or HBO Max. Our streaming bundles guide compares the real monthly prices.
• Check your phone and internet plans; some U.S. carriers include Disney+ as a perk.
• Cancel easily: Disney+ has no contract. Here’s how to cancel a streaming subscription.

Why a spy thriller is new ground for Marvel

Most Marvel shows are superhero adventures with big effects. A spy thriller puts the focus on secrets, double-crosses and tension instead of battles. Marvel has used espionage before, especially in stories built around S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, and audiences have shown they like grounded, character-driven Marvel stories. Shooting in London also fits the genre’s classic look: rainy streets, safe houses and government buildings.

How to follow Zodiac news without spoilers

1. Follow Marvel’s official accounts and Marvel.com for confirmed news only.
2. Watch for announcements at major fan events, where Marvel often shares first looks.
3. Mute keywords such as “Zodiac spoilers” on social media once filming starts; set leaks often spread fast.
4. When the show appears in the Disney+ app, add it to your Watchlist so it shows on your home screen at launch.

Watching Marvel at home: get the most from Disney+

• Profiles and parental controls: set a content rating for kids’ profiles and lock adult profiles with a PIN in your Disney+ account settings.
• Downloads: download episodes on Wi-Fi for travel, on plans that include downloads.
• 4K and better sound: many Marvel titles stream in 4K. You need a 4K TV, a device that supports it and a fast internet connection.
• Old or slow TV app? A current streaming stick usually fixes lag; see our best streaming devices guide.

Marvel shows to watch on Disney+ while you wait

If a spy thriller is what draws you to Zodiac, these Marvel series on Disney+ are the closest in tone:

Disney+ groups all Marvel titles under the Marvel tile on its home screen, with collections sorted by release order and by timeline.

Disney+ compared with other streaming services

Prices change often, so check each service before you sign up. If you want Marvel without paying all year, rotate: keep Disney+ for the months new Marvel shows arrive and switch to another service in between.

What to expect next from Marvel Television

Big Marvel shows usually follow the same path: an announcement, a long production period, a first teaser about a year before release, then a full trailer a few months ahead. With filming set for spring 2027 and a 2028 premiere, Zodiac is likely to follow that pattern. Until a trailer appears, treat casting rumors and leaked “release dates” with caution and rely on Marvel’s own announcements.

Is Zodiac likely to be family-friendly?

Marvel has not announced a rating. Most Marvel series on Disney+ are rated TV-14, while darker shows such as Daredevil: Born Again carry a TV-MA rating. A spy thriller could land in either group depending on its violence and language. Parents can check the rating on the title page once Zodiac is listed, and set profile limits in Disney+ so younger viewers only see titles at or below the rating they choose.

A smart streaming budget for Marvel fans

1. List the Marvel releases you care about this year, with their months.
2. Subscribe to Disney+ only for those months, ideally on a plan with ads.
3. Watch older Marvel shows during those same months to get full value.
4. Cancel before the next billing date, and set a reminder for the next release.

Done this way, a fan who wants two or three Marvel series a year might pay for Disney+ for only three or four months, instead of all twelve.

Where to watch older Marvel movies

Most Marvel Studios movies stream on Disney+ in the U.S., so one subscription covers both the films and the series that connect to them. A few older Marvel-character movies made by other studios, such as some Spider-Man films, can appear on other services or be available only to rent. Search the title in your streaming device’s universal search to see where it is playing today, because licensing deals change during the year.

Quick tip: on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV and Apple TV, the voice remote can search every app at once. Say the movie or show title, and the results list which of your services has it and which ones charge extra to rent or buy it.

We will update this guide with Zodiac’s cast, trailer and premiere date as Marvel announces them.

Bottom line

Zodiac is still more than a year away, so there is nothing to buy today. Add it to your list, follow Marvel’s official channels for the trailer and premiere date, and plan to subscribe to Disney+ in the month it arrives. Until then, Secret Invasion is the closest thing Marvel has to a spy thriller on Disney+ right now.

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Last reviewed: Oct. 27, 2026. Facts are as reported when this story was published on Oct. 9, 2026.

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