Marvel's Wonder Man cancelled despite strong streaming viewership numbers

Disney has cancelled Marvel's Wonder Man, just one month after renewing it for a second season. The show premiered on Disney+ in late January 2026 and quickly became one of the platform's most-watched titles. In the first half of 2026, viewers streamed it for 1.9 billion minutes. Only one other Disney+ show performed better in that period. Critics and fans both responded positively to the series. Despite this, Disney decided to cancel it because the numbers did not reach the company's internal targets. The cancellation has surprised many people, since the viewing figures appeared strong. It raises questions about how Disney measures success on its streaming platform, because raw viewing numbers alone do not seem to be enough.