TV Review: ‘Marvel Zombies’

Marvel Animation is continuing to turn out good stories, in this undead case offering enjoyable, dramatic spins on established characters and teams.

(L to R): Alexei Shostakov/ Red Guardian (voiced by David Harbour), Yelena Belova (voiced by Florence Pugh), Kamala Khan (voiced by Iman Vellani) and Blade Knight (voiced by Todd Williams) in Marvel Television's 'Marvel Zombies', exclusively on Disney+. Photo: Marvel Television. © 2025 MARVEL.

Landing on Disney+ on September 24th is the new Marvel Animation limited series ‘Marvel Zombies’, which spins off from the zombie-filled episode of ‘What If…?’ and loosely adapts the comic book run.

Marvel Zombies

"Who will save us from our heroes?"

TV-MASci-Fi & Fantasy Animation

Air Date: September 24th, 2025

Networks: Disney+

Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Iman Vellani, David Harbour

Created by Zeb Wells (who serves as head writer and showrunner) and director Bryan Andrews, ‘Marvel Zombies’ features the voices of Iman Vellani (‘The Marvels’), Elizabeth Olsen (‘Avengers: Infinity War’), Florence Pugh (‘Thunderbolts*’), David Harbour (‘Black Widow’), Simu Liu (‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’) Kari Wahlgren, Awkwafina (‘Crazy Rich Asians’) and Dominique Thorne (‘Ironheart’).

Initial Thoughts

Blade Knight (voiced by Todd WIlliams) in Marvel Television's 'Marvel Zombies'. exclusively on Disney+. Photo: Marvel Television. © 2025 MARVEL.

While Marvel’s Disney+ output has been somewhat hit-and-miss, the Marvel Animation team has been enjoying much more success, and ‘Marvel Zombies’ certainly counts as one of those.

It may not be perfect, but it’s certainly a lot of gory, darkly-hued entertainment.

Script and Direction

Caption(Center): Zombie Okoye (voiced by Kenna Ramsey) in Marvel Television's 'Marvel Zombies', exclusively on Disney+. Photo: Marvel Television. © 2025 MARVEL.

Zeb Wells has enjoyed unusual power in the Marvel world, overseeing much of the animated output, but with good reason –– he and his writing team have crafted sharp, clever takes on the MCU, with ‘Zombies’ as no exception.

It’s not for the faint of heart and certainly dives into some dark areas (don’t get attached to all the characters, even some well-known ones), but it delivers the Young Avengers action many have been waiting for on the big screen, albeit in bite-sized chunks.

Bryan Andrews’ direction is also solid. Though the animation might not be the most advanced, it’s certainly stylish enough and gets the job done.

Cast and Performances

Zombie Captain America in Marvel Television's 'Marvel Zombies' exclusively on Disney+. Photo: of Marvel Television. © 2025 MARVEL.

Featuring the usual mix of MCU veteran performers and some talented voice types who imitate others, this is a great showcase particularly for the infectious enthusiasm of Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan and the usual great work of Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova. Kudos also to Simu Liu, whose Shang-Chi really goes through it in this story, and to Todd Williams, who voices a very different version of Blade from any we’ve seen before.

Final Thoughts

(L-R): Kamala Khan (voiced by Iman Vellani), Blade Knight (voiced by Todd Williams), Alexei Shostakov/ Red Guardian (voiced by David Harbour) and Yelena Belova (voiced by Florence Pugh) in Marvel Television's 'Marvel Zombies' exclusively on Disney+. Photo: Marvel Television. © 2025 MARVEL.

‘Marvel Zombies’ is by turns full of action and drama, some impressive set-pieces and ideas, and emotionally fun performances from MCU actors and others.

It’s funny despite the post-apocalyptic storyline, and with just four episodes, doesn’t outstay its welcome.

‘Marvel Zombies’ receives 80 out of 100.

Zombie Thanos in Marvel Television's 'Marvel Zombies', exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Television. © 2024 MARVEL.

What’s the plot of ‘Marvel Zombies’?

After the Avengers are overtaken by a zombie plague, a desperate group of survivors discover the key to bringing an end to the super-powered undead, racing across a dystopian landscape and risking life and limb to save their world.