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Marvel is aware that viewers might be experiencing some superhero exhaustion, so they've decided to include this exact concept into their upcoming superhero series.

That's right, the debut trailer for Wonder Man has been released, and it pledges a self-referential angle on the MCU.

The preview, which premiered on Oct. 10, also subtly pushed the Wonder Man launch date back from its original end of 2025 window into early 2026.

Why another superhero movie? People is tired of superhero content. Why go see them in the cinema? Wonder Man resonated with me on a profound level. There is an chance to shock audiences. To reinvent the entire category of narrative.

The reporter replies: "Have you given any thought about the cast?"

The trailer then cuts to series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who's viewing the interview on his mobile device, and the trailer ends.

What We Know About Wonder Man

We already knew that Wonder Man would be a self-referential interpretation on the MCU. The series stars Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a film star who transforms into a superhero (the hero Wonder Man).

The supporting cast includes actor Ben Kingsley reprising his role as Iron Man 3's Trevor Slattery, Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams (also known as Grim Reaper), Ed Harris as Simon's agent Neal Saroyan, and Arian Moayed returning as DODC agent P. Cleary.

The Studio's Meta-Humor Strategy

We have limited information about the storyline of Wonder Man, but it's evident that the studio plans to poke some fun at itself.

In the aftermath of Deadpool & Wolverine, it appears like the studio is all in on self-referential comedy. Will that work without the celebrity appeal of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman? We'll have to wait and see.