Disney Jr. and Marvel Announce New Animated Series

Disney Jr. has announced a new animated series 'Marvel's Iron Man and His Awesome Friends' set to debut in summer 2025, co-produced with Marvel Studios. The show will follow a young Tony Stark, Riri Williams (Ironheart), and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk) as they protect their city, featuring unique Iron suits with specialized abilities. The series aims to introduce Avengers characters to preschoolers and is part of a broader strategy to engage a new generation of Marvel fans. Concurrently, Marvel Comics unveiled a new limited series, 'Power Man: Timeless,' continuing the story of a future Luke Cage imbued with powers of Iron Fist, Sentry, and the Hulk, as he faces new challenges in the present day. Both initiatives reflect Marvel's ongoing expansion into diverse storytelling mediums and audiences.