Disney+ Pushes Back Debut Dates Of Numerous Marvel Series As Strike Drags On
etcanada.comFans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been waiting patiently for some buzzed-about new series to arrive — and it appears they’ll now be waiting even longer.
According to a report from Variety, Marvel has pushed back the premiere dates of several upcoming Disney+ series; as the outlet points out, the decision is likely in response to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, with the streamer preferring to hold those shows in its pocket as the strike-fuelled production shutdown empties the coffers of already-produced programming.
The only show unaffected is “Loki”, with the second season maintaining its previously announced Oct. 6 premiere. Expectations are high, given that the Tom Hiddleston-starring series was the most-watched Marvel series on Disney+, while the Season 2 trailer has been the streamer’s biggest digital launch to date. READ MORE: Elizabeth Olsen Wants To Branch Out Beyond Marvel’s Scarlet Witch: ‘I Just Need Other Characters In My Life’ The second season of the animated series “What If…?” — which had been originally been slated to debut in early 2023 — will now premiere during the holiday season, at some point in December.
Meanwhile, “Echo” — the “Hawkeye” spinoff starring Alaqua Cox — had been announced to kick off Nov. 29, but is now being pushed to January 2024.
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