Disney Suspends Development on Three Marvel TV Series

Marvel Television has reportedly placed three shows – Nova, Strange Academy, and Terror, Inc. – on hold. Sources at Deadline indicate these projects lacked official greenlighting and their future remains uncertain, though a shift in Marvel's strategic priorities is cited as the reason.

This strategic realignment coincides with Marvel Studios' upcoming Disney+ series, Daredevil: Born Again. Brad Winderbaum, head of streaming and TV at Marvel Studios, recently revealed an exploration of reuniting the street-level heroes of The Defenders (Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist).

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Marvel Studios' current approach involves developing a larger number of shows than it produces, reflecting a more selective process as Winderbaum stated to Screen Rant last year: “We’re really being careful about what we choose to do next.”

The Nova news is particularly unexpected, especially considering Ed Bernero (former Criminal Minds showrunner) was confirmed as writer and showrunner just two months prior, with Nova slated for Disney+. (See IGN's comprehensive Nova coverage for details).

Strange Academy, anticipated to center around Doctor Strange's magic school with Wong as headmaster, and Terror, Inc., about which little is known, are also affected.

Confirmed Marvel TV release dates include: Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+, March 4th), Ironheart (June 24th), and Wonder Man (December). Following Captain America: Brave New World, three MCU films are scheduled for release this year: Thunderbolts (May) and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.