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Disney Plus Cancels Wonder Man Despite Renewal; Streaming Platforms Unveil Major Updates

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Disney Plus has canceled the Marvel series Wonder Man, despite having renewed the show earlier in March.

The news comes from a report by TV Source Magazine published on July 30, 2026.

Series star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II had earned an Emmy nomination for the first and now final season of the superhero production.

The cancellation marks a sudden shift in the studio's streaming slate.

Meanwhile, several other networks and platforms have unveiled major programming updates and new series orders.

Netflix Sets Premiere Dates

Netflix announced upcoming premiere dates, including season two of Leanne on August 27, Ricky Gervais Alley Cats on August 7, and Earle Meets World on September 4.

Paramount Plus Orders Clueless Event Series

Paramount Plus has ordered a Clueless event series starring original movie lead Alicia Silverstone, who will also serve as executive producer.

Production is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in 2027, after the project was picked up from Peacock.

Starz and HBO Announce New Dramas

Starz ordered the midlife drama series You Are Here, based on the novel by David Nicholls, starring Matthew Macfadyen and Claire Foy.

HBO announced a five-episode limited series titled The Trial of Louise Woodward, starring Meghann Fahy.

Licensing and Distribution Deals

In licensing news, Netflix and AMC Global Media finalized a multi-year agreement giving co-exclusive streaming rights for all 371 episodes of The Walking Dead and its six spin-off series starting in 2027.

Additionally, the NFL Network expanded its streaming reach by launching on the ESPN App for Unlimited subscribers on July 30.

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