Nicolas Cage crouched on a desk in-costume in Spider-Noir
The superhero genre has slowed down since the pandemic, with fans growing tired of the same old routine. However, things seem to be changing now, with 2025 and 2026 already delivering some of the best the genre has to offer, including Superman and Thunderbolts*.
Superhero fans have been eating well, but there is plenty more on the horizon, including Supergirl and Avengers: Doomsday. Superhero movies are the big draw for viewers, but there are even more TV shows to get excited about, which is why this list will highlight eight superhero series that fans shouldn't miss out on. Based on anticipation, fan excitement, story potential, names attached, and overall quality, these eight shows are absolute must-watches. This list will focus on superhero shows coming out in 2026, but it will also feature a couple of series without a release date. 1 'VisionQuest' One of the most exciting stories to watch on Disney+ is the aftermath of Wanda , and 2026 will mark the conclusion of the trilogy. After WandaVision and Agatha All Along, this year will see the release of VisionQuest, and while fans don't know the exact plot, they can expect to see Vision go on a path of self-discovery amidst his new life, including the likely appearance of Ultron . VisionQuest has flown under the radar for many fans mainly because of its late release date, lack of details, and the fact that it is overshadowed by other Marvel shows, including Daredevil: Born Again. However, that shouldn't discredit the potential that this series has, especially considering WandaVision and Agatha All Along were two of the best Disney+ MCU series. Fans won't want to miss the epic conclusion to the one story the MCU shows have built upon over the past decade. 2 'X-Men '97 Season 2' Fans usually prefer new and original concepts, but sometimes having reimaginings or revivals is even better, and that is proved by X-Men '97, a sequel series to X-Men: The Animated Series. Fans were skeptical at first, but the first season was absolutely spectacular, and the second season will come out in 2026, following the scattered groups of the X-Men navigating the past and future. X-Men '97 is one of the best animated superhero series, meaning season two is one of the most anticipated shows coming out this year. With its distinct style, well-represented characters, riveting plotline, and epic action, this series is a standout that more fans need to experience. X-Men '97 season 2 will have a darker story, the reuniting of the Summers family, and a time-focused survival plot, making it ripe with potential. 3 'Booster Gold' DC is under a massive reshaping, and Superman proved that it is on the right track. But there is more than movies on the horizon, with plenty of exciting TV shows announced, including Booster Gold. The character is a time traveler from the future, coming back to the present day with modern-day items that seem advanced to the people of the present. From comedic shenanigans to failing upward, Booster Gold tries his best to be a hero. Sadly, many DCU shows have had a rocky schedule, including Paradise Lost, and Booster Gold is no different. Rumors are floating that the series has been canceled after the showrunner deleted everything associated with DC. However, with no official confirmation, fans should still look forward to this show. The premise is unique, and the story has so many avenues to explore, making Booster Gold a must-watch show if it ever comes out. 4 'Wonder Man Season 2' Disney+ hasn't had the best track record with MCU shows, but they seem to be experimenting, and for the better, because fans get projects like Wonder Man. The first season was one of the most unexpected delights of the past few years, and after Simon broke Trevor out of jail, no one knows where the story will go next, but Simon is sure to embrace his superhero roots. The first season of Wonder Man is a masterpiece from start to finish, and a massive shift towards its usual content. From the excellent dynamic between the characters to the dramatic plot and superhero lore, this show was a special experience and a telling moment, proving the MCU needs to broaden their horizons. Wonder Man season two was just recently announced, but it is already a show that fans cannot miss out on, even if it isn't for a while. 5 'Mister Miracle' As mentioned, DC is still in the midst of a rebuild, meaning some shows will take longer than others, and some might be delayed. However, one of the unexpected animated series announced was Mister Miracle. Besides an announcement and an initial poster, fans don't know anything about this series, but the teaser has given fans enough to get excited, showing off the titular character and Big Barda. When it comes to animated series, no one is better than DC, with some of the greatest cartoons of all time, and Mister Miracle could be next. With a creative dream team, some of the best source material, and storytelling potential, this animated series will have major DCU implications. The New Gods will make an appearance, and fans especially can't wait until they see Darkseid's first appearance in the DCU, making Mister Miracle a dazzling and riveting upcoming superhero show. 6 'Spider-Noir' Fans are getting a lot of Spider-Man content this year, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day coming out in the summer and Spider-Noir releasing just a little earlier in May. After debuting as the titular character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Nicolas Cage will reprise his role, but this time in live-action. Struggling and down on his luck, Spider-Noir must grapple with his pain and still be the city's one and only hero. Cage is always a must-watch actor with anything he is in, and Spider-Noir will be a quintessential performance from him, allowing the actor to be as free and overdramatic as he likes. Plus, this will be a visual feast, boasting a bold, creative style that brings noir to the modern-day and in a superhero style as well. Spider-Noir will also be R-rated, so while it won't be kid-friendly, adults should get even more excited about this mature take on Spider-Man in 1930s New York City. 7 'Lanterns' Almost every announced DCU TV show has had a rocky time getting off the ground, but one of the few coming out in 2026 is Lanterns. Starring Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, the latter is training the former to be a Green Lantern. This buddy-cop duo investigate a string of mysteries in a small town with a strange and dark presence that only the defenders of this planet system can take care of. Subscribe for expert superhero-TV coverage and picks Unlock fuller superhero-TV coverage by subscribing to the newsletter: focused reporting, episode breakdowns, curated must-watch lists, and context that clarifies why a show matters. Subscribe to make smarter viewing choices within the genre. Get Updates By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe anytime. Fans only had an image for the longest time, but after the most recent trailer, viewers can finally know what to be excited about. Some criticized it for the lack of color, but this gritty reimagining of the characters provides a riveting new story with great potential. Focusing on mystery and a lead character dynamic, Lanterns will have a different, but welcomed style that could be exactly what DC needs. 8 'The Boys Season 5' Marvel and DC are the two largest superhero franchises, but this time, a TV show from these two powerhouses isn't the most anticipated. The Boys took over the world with its gory style, engaging story, well-written characters, and pure superhero shock value. After over half a decade, the ending is happening in 2026, with season five of The Boys being the last. This final clash will put heroes against humans and determine the fate of both. While some viewers aren't happy with the direction of the latest seasons and have been dulled by all the shock and gore, The Boys is still one of the best shows on TV right now, and the finale will be the biggest event on television this year. No one should miss out on the biggest and wildest finale of 2026, with this last season promising to up the stakes, drama, and violence, leaving viewers wondering what will happen to their favorite characters. There are so many questions that fans need answers to, making The Boys the most anticipated superhero project of 2026.Are You? A Personality Quiz · 10 Questions Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Will you swing, fly, or thunder your way to glory? 🕷️Spider-Man 😈Daredevil 🤖Iron Man 💀Punisher ⚡Thor 🛡️Cap Begin Quiz → 01 / 10 Motivation 01 What drives you to do what's right? Choose the answer that feels most like you. AWith great power comes great responsibility — I protect those who can't protect themselves. BMy faith and my conscience — I believe justice must be served, even in the dark. CLegacy and ego, honestly — but I've learned that others depend on me now. DThe system failed. Someone has to make sure the guilty actually pay. EDuty to the innocent and honour to my name — I was born to protect realms. FThe values I was raised with — freedom, decency, and never backing down from a bully. Next Question → 02 / 10 Your City 02 It's 2 AM. Where are you? ASwinging between skyscrapers, keeping an eye on the neighbourhood. BRunning rooftops in Hell's Kitchen, listening for trouble. CIn my lab, upgrading my suit with a cold cup of coffee nearby. DStaking out a target I've been tracking for three weeks. ESomewhere between the stars, or at a feast that got out of hand. FOn a morning run — I was up at 4, actually. Couldn't sleep. Next Question → 03 / 10 Conflict Style 03 How do you handle a villain who keeps escaping justice? AWeb them up and leave them for the police — again. BBuild an airtight case and dismantle their entire operation from the inside. CDeploy a containment system I designed specifically for them. Tech wins. DMake sure they don't escape a third time. Permanently. EChallenge them to single combat. Honour demands a decisive end. FRally allies, adapt the plan, and bring them in — by the book, even if it's hard. Next Question → 04 / 10 Secret Identity 04 How do you feel about keeping a secret identity? AEssential — my loved ones would be in danger if anyone found out who I am. BCritical — the mask protects my mission as much as my face. COverrated — I announced myself to the world and I'd do it again. DI'm a ghost. The less people know about me, the better. EMy name is known across the Nine Realms. There's no hiding it. FI don't hide — but I understand why some need to. Transparency builds trust. Next Question → 05 / 10 Loss & Grief 05 You've lost someone important because of your heroism. How do you carry that? AWith guilt that never fully goes away — it pushes me to do better, every single day. BI channel it into purpose — their memory is the reason I keep fighting. CI buried myself in work for years. I'm only recently learning to face it. DIt transformed me completely. I'm not the same person I was before. EWith warrior's grief — I honour them by fighting with everything I have. FI keep moving forward. Stopping means letting the loss win. Next Question → 06 / 10 Team Dynamics 06 What's your role when working with a team? AThe enthusiastic wildcard who somehow makes it work — and keeps the mood up. BThe strategist who works best alone but shows up when it matters most. CThe one who funds it, equips it, and occasionally takes over the whole operation. DI don't do teams. I'm more effective operating solo, on my terms. EThe heavy hitter — I crash in, draw fire, and turn the tide of battle. FThe leader — I earn trust, build the plan, and make sure no one gets left behind. Next Question → 07 / 10 Moral Code 07 Where do you draw the line between justice and revenge? AClearly — I don't kill, and I wrestle with that line constantly. BI try to hold the line, but I've come terrifyingly close to crossing it. CPractically — I do what's necessary to protect people, including hard calls. DI crossed that line long ago. What I do is justice — the system just won't admit it. EIn battle, victory is justice. Mercy is earned — not automatic. FFirmly. The moment we abandon our principles, we become what we fight against. Next Question → 08 / 10 Everyday Life 08 When you're not saving the world, what does life look like? ATrying to juggle school, a part-time job, and not failing my friends. BWorking as a lawyer by day, fighting for justice in court and on the streets. CRunning a global company, attending galas, and pretending I'm sleeping enough. DQuiet. Isolated. Surviving with a clear mission and no distractions. ENavigating a bizarre and fascinating mortal world — coffee is extraordinary. FAdapting to a world decades ahead of everything I knew. Quietly, stubbornly. Next Question → 09 / 10 Fear 09 What keeps you up at night? AThe people I couldn't save — and the ones I might not reach in time tomorrow. BWhether the monster I fight every night is starting to live inside me too. CThe threats I can see coming and whether my tech is actually good enough. DNothing. Silence is the only peace I get. I've made my choices. EWhether I'm truly worthy — of the hammer, of the throne, of the people I protect. FA world where no one stands up anymore. Where good people do nothing. Next Question → 10 / 10 Final Stand 10 The battle is lost. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and exhausted. What do you do? This is your tiebreaker — choose carefully. ACrack a joke to buy a second, then find the one web shot that changes everything. BBlock out everything except the sound of the next threat — and keep going. CActivate the emergency protocol I built for exactly this scenario. Always have a plan. DI don't accept that it's lost. I keep fighting until I physically cannot anymore. ECall the lightning. All of it. The storm answers to me. FPick up the shield. Stand up. Because as long as I can stand, it's not over. See My Result → Your Result Your MCU Hero Is Revealed Based on your answers, the Marvel hero who matches your spirit, values, and instincts is… Your Hero 🕷️ Spider-Man You carry the weight of the world on shoulders that are younger than they should have to be. Funny, loyal, and endlessly self-sacrificing, you do the right thing not because it's easy — but because no one else will. You understand that responsibility isn't a burden you choose; it's one that finds you. Whether it's a neighbourhood mugging or a multiverse crisis, you show up. Peter Parker's lesson — that great power demands great responsibility — isn't a slogan to you. It's the code you live by, even when it costs you everything. Your Hero 😈 Daredevil You fight in the shadows between law and chaos, guided by a fierce moral compass that refuses to let the guilty walk free. Deeply principled and intensely focused, you use every tool available — your mind, your body, your faith — to protect those the system overlooks. You've looked into the darkness and chosen not to become it, though the line has never been easy. Matt Murdock's duality — champion in the courtroom, devil in the alley — mirrors your own: relentless, conflicted, and unwilling to stop. Your Hero 🤖 Iron Man Brilliant, driven, and occasionally insufferable — but always the person who solves the unsolvable problem. You lead with your mind and back it up with resources, innovation, and a stubbornness that borders on heroic. You started out looking out for yourself, but somewhere along the way the world became your responsibility. Tony Stark's arc — from ego to sacrifice — is your arc too. You build, you plan, and when the moment comes, you're willing to give everything. Because in the end, you're Iron Man. Your Hero 💀 The Punisher You've been through fire that would break most people — and it did change you, completely. What's left is unyielding, relentless, and operating by a code that the world may not agree with but that you've forged in grief and conviction. You don't ask for forgiveness, and you don't expect gratitude. You see a corrupt, broken world and you've decided to do something about it, consequences be damned. Frank Castle's war is born from love twisted by loss — and so is yours. Uncompromising and unflinching. Your Hero ⚡ Thor Powerful, proud, and on a lifelong journey to become worthy of the legend you carry. You lead with strength but have learned — sometimes painfully — that true greatness comes from humility, growth, and protecting others rather than seeking glory. You're larger than life, yet more vulnerable than you let on. Thor's story is one of transformation: from arrogant prince to worthy king, from isolated warrior to beloved protector. You bring the storm when it's needed — and the warmth when it matters just as much. Your Hero 🛡️ Captain America You believe in something bigger than yourself — and you fight for it even when the world has moved on and nobody else will. You don't bully the small guy, and you never stop when it gets hard. Steve Rogers didn't become a hero when he got the serum — he was always one. So were you. Your strength isn't in your fists; it's in your refusal to compromise what's right, no matter the cost. In a world full of people taking the easy road, you're the one who picks up the shield and stands up — every single time. ↩ Retake Quiz MCUQuiz Marvel · Personality · 10 Questions Marvel Cinematic UniverseWhich MCU HeroAre You?A Personality Quiz · 10 QuestionsSix heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Will you swing, fly, or thunder your way to glory? 🕷️Spider-Man 😈Daredevil 🤖Iron Man 💀Punisher ⚡Thor 🛡️Cap Begin Quiz → 01 / 10Motivation 01 What drives you to do what's right?Choose the answer that feels most like you. AWith great power comes great responsibility — I protect those who can't protect themselves.BMy faith and my conscience — I believe justice must be served, even in the dark.CLegacy and ego, honestly — but I've learned that others depend on me now.DThe system failed. Someone has to make sure the guilty actually pay.EDuty to the innocent and honour to my name — I was born to protect realms.FThe values I was raised with — freedom, decency, and never backing down from a bully. Next Question → 02 / 10Your City 02 It's 2 AM. Where are you? ASwinging between skyscrapers, keeping an eye on the neighbourhood.BRunning rooftops in Hell's Kitchen, listening for trouble.CIn my lab, upgrading my suit with a cold cup of coffee nearby.DStaking out a target I've been tracking for three weeks.ESomewhere between the stars, or at a feast that got out of hand.FOn a morning run — I was up at 4, actually. Couldn't sleep. Next Question → 03 / 10Conflict Style 03 How do you handle a villain who keeps escaping justice? AWeb them up and leave them for the police — again.BBuild an airtight case and dismantle their entire operation from the inside.CDeploy a containment system I designed specifically for them. Tech wins.DMake sure they don't escape a third time. Permanently.EChallenge them to single combat. Honour demands a decisive end.FRally allies, adapt the plan, and bring them in — by the book, even if it's hard. Next Question → 04 / 10Secret Identity 04 How do you feel about keeping a secret identity? AEssential — my loved ones would be in danger if anyone found out who I am.BCritical — the mask protects my mission as much as my face.COverrated — I announced myself to the world and I'd do it again.DI'm a ghost. The less people know about me, the better.EMy name is known across the Nine Realms. There's no hiding it.FI don't hide — but I understand why some need to. Transparency builds trust. Next Question → 05 / 10Loss & Grief 05 You've lost someone important because of your heroism. How do you carry that? AWith guilt that never fully goes away — it pushes me to do better, every single day.BI channel it into purpose — their memory is the reason I keep fighting.CI buried myself in work for years. I'm only recently learning to face it.DIt transformed me completely. I'm not the same person I was before.EWith warrior's grief — I honour them by fighting with everything I have.FI keep moving forward. Stopping means letting the loss win. Next Question → 06 / 10Team Dynamics 06 What's your role when working with a team? AThe enthusiastic wildcard who somehow makes it work — and keeps the mood up.BThe strategist who works best alone but shows up when it matters most.CThe one who funds it, equips it, and occasionally takes over the whole operation.DI don't do teams. I'm more effective operating solo, on my terms.EThe heavy hitter — I crash in, draw fire, and turn the tide of battle.FThe leader — I earn trust, build the plan, and make sure no one gets left behind. Next Question → 07 / 10Moral Code 07 Where do you draw the line between justice and revenge? AClearly — I don't kill, and I wrestle with that line constantly.BI try to hold the line, but I've come terrifyingly close to crossing it.CPractically — I do what's necessary to protect people, including hard calls.DI crossed that line long ago. What I do is justice — the system just won't admit it.EIn battle, victory is justice. Mercy is earned — not automatic.FFirmly. The moment we abandon our principles, we become what we fight against. Next Question → 08 / 10Everyday Life 08 When you're not saving the world, what does life look like? ATrying to juggle school, a part-time job, and not failing my friends.BWorking as a lawyer by day, fighting for justice in court and on the streets.CRunning a global company, attending galas, and pretending I'm sleeping enough.DQuiet. Isolated. Surviving with a clear mission and no distractions.ENavigating a bizarre and fascinating mortal world — coffee is extraordinary.FAdapting to a world decades ahead of everything I knew. Quietly, stubbornly. Next Question → 09 / 10Fear 09 What keeps you up at night? AThe people I couldn't save — and the ones I might not reach in time tomorrow.BWhether the monster I fight every night is starting to live inside me too.CThe threats I can see coming and whether my tech is actually good enough.DNothing. Silence is the only peace I get. I've made my choices.EWhether I'm truly worthy — of the hammer, of the throne, of the people I protect.FA world where no one stands up anymore. Where good people do nothing. Next Question → 10 / 10Final Stand 10 The battle is lost. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and exhausted. What do you do?This is your tiebreaker — choose carefully. ACrack a joke to buy a second, then find the one web shot that changes everything.BBlock out everything except the sound of the next threat — and keep going.CActivate the emergency protocol I built for exactly this scenario. Always have a plan.DI don't accept that it's lost. I keep fighting until I physically cannot anymore.ECall the lightning. All of it. The storm answers to me.FPick up the shield. Stand up. Because as long as I can stand, it's not over. See My Result → Your ResultYour MCU Hero Is Revealed Based on your answers, the Marvel hero who matches your spirit, values, and instincts is… Your Hero 🕷️ Spider-Man You carry the weight of the world on shoulders that are younger than they should have to be. Funny, loyal, and endlessly self-sacrificing, you do the right thing not because it's easy — but because no one else will. You understand that responsibility isn't a burden you choose; it's one that finds you. Whether it's a neighbourhood mugging or a multiverse crisis, you show up. Peter Parker's lesson — that great power demands great responsibility — isn't a slogan to you. It's the code you live by, even when it costs you everything. Your Hero 😈 Daredevil You fight in the shadows between law and chaos, guided by a fierce moral compass that refuses to let the guilty walk free. Deeply principled and intensely focused, you use every tool available — your mind, your body, your faith — to protect those the system overlooks. You've looked into the darkness and chosen not to become it, though the line has never been easy. Matt Murdock's duality — champion in the courtroom, devil in the alley — mirrors your own: relentless, conflicted, and unwilling to stop. Your Hero 🤖 Iron Man Brilliant, driven, and occasionally insufferable — but always the person who solves the unsolvable problem. You lead with your mind and back it up with resources, innovation, and a stubbornness that borders on heroic. You started out looking out for yourself, but somewhere along the way the world became your responsibility. Tony Stark's arc — from ego to sacrifice — is your arc too. You build, you plan, and when the moment comes, you're willing to give everything. Because in the end, you're Iron Man. Your Hero 💀 The Punisher You've been through fire that would break most people — and it did change you, completely. What's left is unyielding, relentless, and operating by a code that the world may not agree with but that you've forged in grief and conviction. You don't ask for forgiveness, and you don't expect gratitude. You see a corrupt, broken world and you've decided to do something about it, consequences be damned. Frank Castle's war is born from love twisted by loss — and so is yours. Uncompromising and unflinching. Your Hero ⚡ Thor Powerful, proud, and on a lifelong journey to become worthy of the legend you carry. You lead with strength but have learned — sometimes painfully — that true greatness comes from humility, growth, and protecting others rather than seeking glory. You're larger than life, yet more vulnerable than you let on. Thor's story is one of transformation: from arrogant prince to worthy king, from isolated warrior to beloved protector. You bring the storm when it's needed — and the warmth when it matters just as much. Your Hero 🛡️ Captain America You believe in something bigger than yourself — and you fight for it even when the world has moved on and nobody else will. You don't bully the small guy, and you never stop when it gets hard. Steve Rogers didn't become a hero when he got the serum — he was always one. So were you. Your strength isn't in your fists; it's in your refusal to compromise what's right, no matter the cost. In a world full of people taking the easy road, you're the one who picks up the shield and stands up — every single time. ↩ Retake Quiz Like Follow Followed The Boys TV-MA Action Drama Crime Comedy Release Date 2019 - 2026-00-00 Showrunner Eric Kripke Directors Erin Moriarty, Karen Fukuhara, Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Eric Kripke Writers Eric Kripke Cast See All
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