Moon Knight: Premiere, release date, cast, trailer, news and more

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Marvel’s Moon Knight is coming to screens and here is everything you need to know about the Disney Plus series.

Of all the upcoming Marvel Studios shows on Disney Plus, Moon Knight is undoubtedly the most mysterious. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, it will bring the brooding hero to the screen for the first time ever, and better yet, as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The MCU shows have become a big part of the Disney Plus line-up, with WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki and What If…? all entertaining fans throughout the year (with upcoming installments Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk and, of course, Moon Knight generating plenty of excitement too).

But what do we know about the Oscar Isaac-led series? When is it coming to Disney+ and will it be the next one to make its presence felt after Hawkeye‘s arrival at the end of the year?

Below, you’ll find all the up-to-date information you need about Moon Knight, its premiere on Disney Plus, its cast, any trailers and more.

Moon Knight release date

The official release date for Moon Knight has yet to be revealed. However, it is expected to premiere on Disney Plus sometime in 2022.

There has been speculation that Moon Knight will be the first of the Disney Plus shows to premiere this year, arriving in February 2022, and a new rumor now suggests that it will premiere on March 30, 2022. That has yet to be confirmed and it remains unknown if the show, or any, will premiere in February. Fans are hoping for some kind of announcement from Disney+’s TCA presentation.

Moon Knight cast

Like essentially everything else about the show, Moon Knight‘s cast details have been pretty much kept under wraps. We do know that Oscar Isaac will be playing the titular hero, Ethan Hawke will be playing the villain of the piece and that May Calamawy has been cast in an undisclosed role but that’s about it.

As of writing, this is the cast listing for the upcoming MCU series:

Oscar Isaac – Marc Spector/Moon Knight

Ethan Hawke – Unknown (villain)

May Calamawy – Unknown

Moon Knight trailer

A trailer for Moon Knight has not yet been released. The series recently wrapped filming, with production coming to an end in October, so it wasn’t possible for Marvel Studios to release a full-length trailer just yet.

The trailer is expected to be released tonight during the NFL Super Wild Card matchup on ESPN and ABC.

What is Moon Knight about?

No official synopsis has been released by Disney Plus as of yet, so the show remains Marvel’s most mysterious project on the horizon. However, we can piece together its premise just because of the source material that inspired it.

Isaac’s character, Marc Spector, is a former CIA Agent whose life is saved by the Moon God, Khonsu. Upon resurrection as the “moon’s knight”, Spector decides to atone for his sins as a mercenary and protect people as the supernatural vigilante crimefighter known as Moon Knight.

The first look of the suit that Oscar Isaac might wear may have been leaked earlier this year, but it’s still unclear as to whether it was actually from the show or an incredible fan’s design.

Check back here for more updates on Moon Knight season 1 as and when they become available.

Moon Knight teaser gives first look at Oscar Isaac as Marvel’s newest superhero

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While the trailer for Marvel’s upcoming web series Moon Knight is still a day away, fans have been treated to the first look at the new superhero on screen in the form of a 10-second teaser shared on social media.

The teaser, shared by the account of streaming service Hulu on Twitter, gives a sneak peek at Oscar Isaac suiting up as Marvel’s newest superhero. The brief video gives a glimpse of Oscar’s character Marc Spector trying to come to terms with his transformation into the titular superhero as well as the first look at the series villain played by Ethan Hawke.

In the video, fans also get a brief look at the Moon Knight costume as Oscar looks at himself in the mirror. Later, he is seen transforming into the knight in a montage where cloth bandages come together to envelop Marc. A shot shows Ethan Hawke’s undisclosed character saying, “There’s chaos in you.”

In the Marvel comics, Moon Knight is the alter ego of US marine Marc Spector. The series version of Marc becomes the superhero when he unwittingly becomes the conduit for the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Ethan Hawke has also been cast as a bad guy with the actor revealing to The Hollywood Reporter that his character ‘is inspired by cult leader David Koresh’.

So far, the showrunners have kept their cards close to their chest, not divulging how the series will tie into other titles within the Marvel Cinematic Universe or whether other actors and characters from the films and shows will cross over in Moon Knight.

Also read: Did a Tik Tok video leak the return of a ‘dead’ Eternals character to the MCU?

The world premiere of Moon Knight’s trailer will take place on Tuesday morning in India. The series is slated to premiere on Disney+ later this year and will be part of Phase 4 of the MCU.

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Moon Knight: Egyptian Deities That Could Appear in Marvel Series

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Much like Black Panther and Shang-Chi before it, Moon Knight is set to introduce fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to an entirely new corner of the franchise. While the films mentioned dabble in fictional world-building, Moon Knight will draw from centuries-old Egyptian mythology and feature gods and deities that have been in all kinds of mediums throughout the years.

The latest synopsis for the series even teases a “war between gods,” so we gathered a handful of the potential deities that could end up appearing in live-action for the upcoming Disney+ series. Keep scrolling to see who we think could appear.

Khonshu

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The most obvious choice for inclusion in Moon Knight—in fact, most would consider it a guarantee—is Khonshu, the Egyptian god of the moon. The show’s eponymous character is oftentimes referred to as the Fist of Khonshu, and the history of the character is deeply embedded within the god and his mythos. While Khonshu is a smaller god amongst the Egyptian pantheon, he’s a near-lock to appear at some point within the series. In fact, he’s so prominent in the Marvel source material, he could even appear in the show’s trailer due out Monday.

Anubis

Another favorite amongst fans is Anubis. The Egyptian god of the dead appeared opposite Marc Spector in the Moon Knight series from Jeff Lemire and Greg Smallwood, and some fans have already noticed a jackal-like being appearing in the short teaser released by Marvel Studios on Saturday. According to Egyptian mythology, Anubis is the god that greets recently deceased immediately after death to assess their worthiness, making the decision as to whether or not they may enter the underworld. In the Moon Knight comics, Spector is mortally wounded during his time as a mercenary and eventually dies at the feet of a Khonshu statue, a perfect scenario in which Anubis can be introduced.

Osiris

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Osiris first god on this list to not have a direct connection to Moon Knight or Marc Spector. In mythology, Osiris is murdered by his brother Set and chopped into 14 different pieces. His wife Isis eventually manages to piece him (almost entirely) back together and resurrect him. Upon his resurrection, Osiris took over Anubis’ role as god of the dead, which was just one of his roles. He was also god of the underworld, with some comparing him as the Egyptian version of Hades from the Greek pantheon.

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Ra is the god of gods, and long-thought to be the king of all Egyptian gods comparable to Zeus. He’s also found himself directly opposite Marc Spector in the Moon Knight series from Max Bemis and Jacen Burrows. In that run, the Sun King says he pulls his power right from Ra, who also happens to be the god of the Sun. Some suggest the Sun King is who Ethan Hawkeye will ultimately play.

Moon Knight has yet to set a release date. If you haven’t signed up for Disney+ yet, you can try it out here.

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Every Upcoming Marvel TV Show Coming to Disney Plus

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Marvel fans have been itching for more episodes to binge on Disney+ since “Hawkeye” ended in December. And the good news is, more shows are coming — a lot more.

At the moment, there are 12 new Marvel Studios series slated to premiere on the streaming platform in the coming months/years, along with two returning series. Of course, it’s hard for anyone to keep track of 14 series in their head. So, we went ahead and compiled a list for you of every confirmed Marvel TV show currently in the works to premiere on Disney+.

Below, you’ll find all the information we have about the MCU’s upcoming slate of TV shows, from “Moon Knight” to “Agatha: House of Harkness.” We’ve got release dates, episode counts and all the names you’ll become familiar with.

Moon Knight

Release Date: TBA

Cast: Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke

Number of Episodes: 6

Oscar Isaac stars as the titular character in Marvel’s “Moon Knight.” The story follows Marc Spector, a former CIA agent who was almost killed by his nemesis — in this series, played by Hawke — before his life was saved by the Moon God Khonshu. Now, four different personalities all fight for control over his body.

Per the official logline, “Moon Knight” will be “a new globetrotting action-adventure series featuring a complex vigilante who suffers from dissociative identity disorder. The multiple identities who live inside him find themselves thrust into a deadly war of the gods against the backdrop of modern and ancient Egypt.”

Jeremy Slater (“The Exorcist” TV series) serves as head writer and directors include Mohamed Diab (“Cairo 678”) and the duo of Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead (“Synchronic”)

She-Hulk

Marvel Studios

Release Date: TBA

Cast: Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Roth

Number of Episodes: 10

“She-Hulk” stars Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters, the Marvel Universe attorney whose specialty is legal issues affecting superpowered people. And yes, She-Hulk is related to original Hulk. Bruce Banner is her cousin, and like him, she also grows big and green at times.

Alongside Maslany and Ruffalo, the half-hour comedy series will bring the return of Tim Roth’s Abomination from 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk.” It’s directed by Kat Coiro (“Marry Me”), who also serves as executive producer, and Anu Valia (“Never Have I Ever”) with Jessica Gao (“Rick and Morty”) serving as head writer.

Ms. Marvel

Release Date: TBA Summer 2022

Cast: Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz, Aramis Knight, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Rish Shah, Laurel Marsden, Yasmeen Fletcher

Number of Episodes: 6

“Ms. Marvel” tells the story of 16-year-old Pakistani American Kamala Khan an aspiring artist, gamer and fan-fiction writer from Jersey City who admires Earth’s heroes — especially Captain Marvel. Per the show’s logline, “Kamala has always struggled to find her place in the world — that is, until she gets super powers like the heroes she’s always looked up to.”

It’s written by Bisha K. Ali (“Loki”) and directed by Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah (“Bad Boys for Life”), Meera Menon (“Outlander”) and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (“Sitara: Let Girls Dream”).

“Ms. Marvel” will serve as fans’ first introduction to Kamala Khan before she appears alongside Brie Larson and Teyonnah Parris in the “Captain Marvel” sequel “The Marvels” in 2023.

Secret Invasion

Release Date: TBA

Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Olivia Colman, Emilia Clarke, Cobie Smulders, Christopher McDonald, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Carmen Ejogo, Killian Scott

Number of Episodes: 6

Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury may be off world in the current timeline of the MCU, but we’ll learn more about his story soon as the limited series “Secret Invasion” aims to tackle a well-known comics arc while paying off that credits scene from “Spider-Man: Far From Home” that revealed Fury was aboard a Skrull spaceship.

In a first-look image last year, Fury is definitely a bit scruffier than usual — likely thanks to his time in space — and apparently, no longer wearing his iconic eyepatch. “Secret Invasion” will reunite him with Talos (Ben Mendelsohn), the Skrull that’s been taking his place on Earth.

According to Disney+, “the crossover comic event series showcases a faction of shape-shifting Skrulls who have been infiltrating Earth for years.”

Agatha: House of Harkness

Release Date: TBA

Cast: Kathryn Hahn

Number of Episodes: TBD

Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness made her debut in Marvel’s first Disney+ series “WandaVision” last January. Almost immediately, she became a fan favorite (thanks in part to her absolute bop of a theme song, “Agatha All Along”).

Like Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen), Agatha is a powerful magical being — she’s just not as powerful as Wanda. At the end of “WandaVision,” the Scarlet Witch was able to subdue Agatha, transforming her fully into Agnes the nosy neighbor, the role Agatha gave herself when Westview was first created.

Whether or not “House of Harkness” will pick up after “WandaVision,” or maybe focus on Agatha’s past remains to be seen. But, according to the Disney+ press release, the new show “will reveal more about the character first introduced in Marvel Studios’ WandaVision.” Aboard as head writer is “WandaVision” head writer Jac Schaeffer.

Spider-Man: Freshman Year

Release Date: TBA

Cast: TBA

Number of Episodes: TBD

If you thought you were free of having to see Spider-Man’s origin story on screen once more, think again. Written by executive producer Jeff Trammel, “Spider-Man: Freshman Year” is swinging to Disney+, and is set to follow Peter Parker “on his way to becoming Spider-Man in the MCU, with a journey unlike we’ve ever seen and a style that celebrates the character’s early comic book roots.”

Yes, it’s an animated series. So we won’t see Holland’s face on screen, but we just might hear his voice. At this point, neither Holland, nor Friends of Spider-Man Zendaya or Jacob Batalon have officially been confirmed for the TV series, but it is officially an MCU show.

Echo

Disney+/Marvel Studios

Release Date: TBA

Cast: Alaqua Cox

Number of Episodes: TBD

Fans first met Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox), better known in the comics as Echo, over on “Hawkeye.” When last we saw her, she had killed her longtime friend Kazi (Fra Fee) — and possibly Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) himself. We’re a little skeptical on whether the Kingpin of Crime is truly gone, considering we didn’t see a body, but odds are, we’ll find out for sure in the “Echo” series.

All we know for sure is that Maya Lopez wanted out of the life she was living. What she’ll do once she actual gets out is anyone’s guess at this point. Marion Dayre serves as head writer.

X-Men ’97

Release Date: 2023

Cast: Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Adrian Hough, Christopher Britton, Catherine Disher, Chris Potter, Alison Sealy-Smith, Alyson Court, Jennifer Hale, Anniwaa Buachie, Ray Chase, Matthew Waterson, JP Karliak, Holly Chou, Jeff Bennett, AJ LoCascio

Number of Episodes: TBD

As TheWrap exclusively revealed in November, the 1990s “X-Men: The Animated Series” is getting a revival on Disney+ with a premiere in 2023. “X-Men ’97” will pick up where the classic show left off, with several cast members from “X-Men: The Animated Series” returning. Some will reprise their original roles and others will step into entirely new roles.

I Am Groot

Marvel Studios

Release Date: 2022

Cast: TBD

Number of Episodes: TBD

After falling in love hard with Baby Groot in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” fans are getting even more of him in a new animated series. “I Am Groot” is set to be a series of shorts that follow “Baby Groot’s glory days growing up, and getting into trouble, among the stars.”

“I Am Groot” will be directed by executive producer Kirsten Lepore.

Ironheart

Marvel Studios

Release Date: TBD

Cast: Domique Thorne

Number of Episodes: 6

Fans still have to wait awhile longer for Marvel’s “Ironheart” series, starring Dominque Thorne as the title character. When she’s not suited up, Ironheart is known as Riri Williams.

In the comics, Williams is a Black teen prodigy attending MIT who builds her own suit by reverse-engineering Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit design. Williams is also a genius like Tony, obviously In the comics, Pepper Potts mentors Riri in a similar fashion to how Tony took Peter Parker under his wing in the MCU, providing her with resources and a suit AI.

It may be a bit before we get her series, but Riri Williams will definitely be on our screens this year, as she’s set make her debut in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

Marvel Zombies

Marvel Studios

Release Date: TBA

Cast: TBD

Number of Episodes: TBD

Fans got a taste of zombies in the Marvel Universe over on “What If…?” but now the studio is going even deeper. In a new animated series called “Marvel Zombies,” the Marvel Universe is being reimagined “as a new generation of heroes battle against an ever-spreading zombie scourge.”

“Marvel Zombies” will be directed by executive producer Bryan Andrews and written by executive producer Zeb Wells.

Untitled Wakanda Series

Marvel Studios

Release Date: TBA

Cast: Danai Gurira

Number of Episodes: TBA

In May 2021, it was revealed that Marvel Studios was developing a “Black Panther” spinoff series revolving around Danai Gurira’s Okoye character. No other details are known at this time.

Loki (Season 2)

Marvel Studios

Release Date: TBA

Cast: Tom Hiddleston

Number of Episodes: TBD

If you didn’t stick around for the end credits of the final episode of “Loki” last year, you might’ve missed an important announcement: the series is returning for a second season.

At this point, we have no idea when it’s coming or what it’ll look like. What we do know is that, at the end of “Loki,” Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) killed He Who Remains (Jonathan Majors) — no, he’s not officially Kang the Conqueror in this series — resulting in the multiverse ripping open.

To do that, she had to get Loki out of her way. So, she kissed him and kicked him through a portal back to the TVA. Only, when he arrives, Morbius (Owen Wilson) no longer knows who he is, and the TVA has seemingly been taken over by a Jonathan Majors variant.

What If…? (Season 2)

Marvel Studios

Release Date: TBA

Cast: TBD

Number of Episodes: 9

Marvel’s “What If…?” first debuted on Disney+ in 2021, with each episode reimagining a major event within the MCU. Peggy Carter became Captain Britain, T’Challa became Star Lord, and Doctor Strange became evil (and apparently, that last one will play into the live action MCU).

Given that it’s a world of hypotheticals, there are a lot of ways that “What If…?” could go. Luckily, fans will get to find out in a second season of the animated series.

According to Marvel, “After enlisting the Guardians of the Multiverse to stop Infinity Ultron, The Watcher returns in Season 2 of ‘What If…?’ to meet new heroes and explore more strange new worlds in the MCU’s ever-expanding Multiverse.”

Check back with TheWrap, as we’ll be updating this list as Marvel announces more information for each of their upcoming series!

Moon Knight Teaser Reaction, Weekend Box Office Numbers, The Santa Clause Getting A Sequel Series On Disney+ | Daily COG

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Moon Knight Teaser Reaction, Weekend Box Office Numbers, The Santa Clause Getting A Sequel Series On Disney+ | Daily COG

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In today’s episode, Kyle (@ThatKyleMalone) and NOT Christine (@adorabledoom) entertainment news from across The GenreVerse. It’s a Monday morning and that means it’s time for the weekend Box Office numbers! Also, Kyle reacts to the Moon Knight teaser. Lastly, The Santa Clause is getting a sequel series on Disney+. Why? All of that and a little more with your Daily Cup of Genre!

00:00- Intro & Weekend Box Office Numbers

06:42- Moon Knight Teaser Reaction

09:25- Could Moon Knight Upset People?

14:05- The Santa Clause Series On Disney+ Sounds Really Iffy

21:27- Final Thoughts

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