'Ironheart,' 'Daredevil: Born Again': Marvel unveils multiple new projects
Disney's recent 2024 upfront presentation to advertisers, themed "connections," was punctuated by a series of thrilling announcements from Marvel and other high-profile projects. The event was initiated by Oscar-winning actor Emma Stone, who introduced Disney's CEO, Bob Iger. During the event, Marvel led the charge and announced the release windows for its two highly-awaited shows, Daredevil: Born Again and Ironheart, along with the teasers of the respective shows.
Ryan Reynolds announced S04 of 'Welcome to Wrexham'
While taking the stage, Iger shared, "Today we're going to share with you the incredible projects that we're working on," emphasizing the significance of storytelling in the industry. This marked Iger's first address at an ABC upfront presentation in 30 years. Ryan Reynolds—known for his role in Deadpool—also took the stage to promote Marvel's Deadpool & Wolverine and announced the Season 4 renewal of his FX docuseries Welcome to Wrexham.
'Born Again' slated for March 2025 release
Marvel had a significant presence at the event, with casts of Disney+ TV series Born Again, Agatha All Along, and Ironheart in attendance. They announced that the Born Again TV show has set its sights on a premiere in March 2025, along with the Ironheart series, which is also gearing up for its debut next year. Meanwhile, the presentation featured a special appearance by Nathan Fillion who introduced the team behind the new Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte.
Daredevil suits up for legal and vigilante battles in teaser
The new teaser—shown behind closed doors—reportedly witnessed Matt Murdock suiting up as Daredevil, declaring a struggle against an unjust system, likening it to David versus Goliath. The teaser showed returning characters like Kingpin, Foggy, and Karen. As the action unfolds, Murdock's identity as a lawyer is questioned, setting the stage for intense courtroom drama. Charlie Cox reprises his role as the titular character in this highly-anticipated series—the second installment focusing on Daredevil.
Selena Gomez promoted 'Wizards of Waverly Place' sequel series
Another major highlight from the event was Selena Gomez promoting the sequel series to Wizards of Waverly Place, titled Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Gomez also debuted the teaser trailer for the fourth season of Hulu show Only Murders in the Building. In the teaser, the main trio comprising Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Gomez discover that a Hollywood studio has expressed interest in adapting their podcast into a movie. The new season is set to premiere on August 27.
