Key facts
- Marvel Studios released the first trailer for the series "VisionQuest" at Disney's D23 fan event.
- The series is a continuation of the "WandaVision" storyline, focusing on Vision's journey after escaping weaponization.
- Paul Bettany reprises his role as Vision, and James Spader returns as Ultron.
- The cast includes Ruaridh Mollica as Tommy/Thomas Shepherd, Todd Stashwick as Paradin, and T'Nia Miller as Jocasta.
- VisionQuest is set to premiere on Disney+ on October 14, 2026.
- Other D23 announcements included a teaser for "Ahsoka S2", footage for "Avengers: Doomsday", and casting news for the MCU's "X-Men" movie.
Marvel Studios kicked off Disney's D23 fan event by releasing the first trailer for "VisionQuest," a new series continuing the storyline from "WandaVision." The series will see Paul Bettany return as Vision, who is on the run after escaping those who sought to weaponize him. He consults AI personas like F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., J.A.R.V.I.S., and Ultron, and is thrust into a journey with a mysterious boy named Thomas Shepard. The series is set to explore themes of intergenerational trauma and will feature James Spader as Ultron.
"VisionQuest" is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on October 14, 2026. The cast also includes Ruaridh Mollica as Tommy/Thomas Shepherd, Todd Stashwick as bounty hunter Paradin, T'Nia Miller as Jocasta, Emily Hampshire as E.D.I.T.H., Orla Brady as F.R.I.D.A.Y., and James D'Arcy as J.A.R.V.I.S.
In addition to the "VisionQuest" trailer, D23 attendees were treated to a teaser for "Ahsoka S2," special footage from "Avengers: Doomsday," casting news for the MCU's "X-Men" movie, and a trailer for the animated special "LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian." Exclusive first footage was also shown for "Star Wars: Starfighter," directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling.
The "Ahsoka S2" premise indicates that Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren will continue their journey beyond the known galaxy, facing Grand Admiral Thrawn, while their friends confront Thrawn and his allies. The season will premiere on January 20, 2027.
"Avengers: Doomsday" is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, and its released footage hints at an existential threat involving heroes from three distinct universes: Earth-616, Earth-828, and the original X-Men. The footage also features a voiceover from Vanessa Kirby as Sue Reed discussing Victor von Doom.