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Marvel Television announces 'Zodiac' spy series for Disney+ in 2028

Published Oct 10, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026 · Event date Oct 8, 2026 · 2 min read

What happenedAt New York Comic Con on October 8, 2026, Marvel Television announced Zodiac, a live-action spy thriller set to premiere on Disney+ in 2028 and begin shooting in London in spring 2027. Marvel has not yet said which characters it will feature.

Confirmed: the facts in this update are stated by the official or primary sources listed below. Anything under “What it means for collectors” is our analysis.

What was announced

During Marvel Television and Marvel Animation's New York Comic Con panel on Thursday, Brad Winderbaum, Head of Marvel Television, Animation, Comics & Franchise, announced a new series for 2028: Marvel Television's Zodiac. According to Marvel.com, the series will begin shooting in London in spring 2027 and premiere on Disney+ in 2028.

Deadline reports that the series, revealed at New York Comic-Con on Thursday, is a spy thriller and is set for release in 2028, per the studio. Marvel.com quotes him telling the crowd that, for those who know the comics, a close look at the title design will reveal a few clues about where the show is going.

What is not confirmed

No cast, characters or plot have been announced. CBR, in its coverage, says Zodiac is connected to SHIELD and, in the Marvel Comics universe, is a rival spy organization that frequently clashes with SHIELD. CBR also notes the group's leader, Scorpio, is Nick Fury's younger brother, Jacob Fury. That is CBR's reading of the logo and the comics. Marvel itself has not said which version of Zodiac, if any, the show will use.

What it means for collectors

This section is analysis, not reported fact.

With no characters named, there is no specific key issue that this announcement clearly points to. Collectors who have followed past announcements will know that prices can move quickly on a title or character reveal, and can fall back just as fast if the finished project disappoints. Marvel has said nothing yet about casting, so anything bought now on the strength of the title alone would be speculative.

A sensible approach is to wait for casting or character news from Marvel before drawing conclusions, and to check recent graded sales rather than asking prices. Our guide on whether comics are a good investment covers the risks of buying on adaptation news. If you hold older Marvel spy-era books and want a current value, our appraisal and valuation service can help.

Sources

Drafted with AI assistance from the facts and keywords the Rare Comics Collectors team maintains, then put through an automated fact check and our editorial rules. Spotted an error or have a question this guide does not answer? Tell us.

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