Liputan6.com, Jakarta Marvel fans around the world can now prepare for a new horror with the release of the official trailer for the animated series Marvel Zombies.
The first trailer debuted in early September 2025, offering a glimpse into a post-apocalyptic world filled with infected superheroes.
The series promises to be a much darker and more brutal experience than previous Marvel projects, marked by its surprising TV-MA rating.
The two-minute trailer features intense action sequences and bloody battles, hinting at a level of violence never before seen in a Marvel Studios animation.
Fans are treated to glimpses of Hawkeye, the Abomination, and even Spider-Man and Blade in zombified versions or while battling them.
The series will premiere on Disney+ on September 24, 2025.
Set in an alternate timeline first explored in the episode "What If... Zombies?!" of the "What If...?" series, Marvel Zombies will follow a group of survivors as they race against time to find the key to ending the superpowered zombie outbreak and saving the devastated world.
Marvel Zombies First Trailer: Brutal Horror with a TV-MA Rating
The official trailer for the Marvel Zombies animated series was officially released on September 2, 2025.
The trailer immediately drew attention because it featured a "TV-MA" rating warning, shows that the series was intended for mature audiences, which would be more brutal, bloody, and intense than previous Marvel projects.
The two-minute trailer presented viewers with incredibly brutal action scenes and bloody fights involving iconic characters.
Some standout moments included the appearance of zombified versions of Hawkeye and the Abomination, as well as a scene of Spider-Man pulling off a zombie's head with his web.
Notably, Blade was also seen dismembering a zombie, reinforcing the sense of horror and violence that would be at the heart of the story.
Marvel Zombies: Super Outbreak on Disney+
The Marvel Zombies series is set to hit Disney+ screens starting September 24, 2025, with all four episodes released simultaneously.
The series' synopsis depicts a world where the Avengers have been overrun by a horrific zombie plague, transforming them into superpowered undead creatures.
Amidst this devastation, a group of desperate survivors emerges, determined to find a way to end the threat.
They must race across a dangerous dystopian landscape, risking their lives to save what remains of their world from utter destruction.
Direct Connection to the MCU's "What If" Series
The series has a direct connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) through the episode "What If... Zombies?!" (2021) of the "What If...?" series.
Although set in the same alternate timeline, Marvel Zombies is not considered canon within the main MCU continuity, allowing for the freedom to explore scenarios without impacting the main storyline.
Many MCU actors also return to voice their characters, including Awkwafina as Katy, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, and Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop, adding to the series' appeal.