Marvel’s animated shows have always been exciting and entertaining, but none of them have ever had a real, crucial of the live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe. That’s about to change. Speaking on , the head of streaming, television, and animation for Marvel Studios, Brad Winderbaum, revealed that the upcoming will be the to the MCU to date.
“ , more than any other show, we’re doing in animation, ties directly into the MCU,” Winderbaum said. “This is a story about Wakandan history ..
. It’s both about the history of Wakanda, but it also expands into the greater MCU at different time periods. So if you’re a fan of the movies, I think this show’s going to be a real treat.
” Ryan Coogler, who directed the movies, by Todd Harris, a former Marvel storyboard artist. The initial news about the series described it as a story of “brave warriors [who] have been tasked to travel the world retrieving dangerous vibranium artifacts” from “throughout Wakandan history.” As someone who has largely skipped the animation, hearing that this show will give added context to the MCU is a huge selling point.
But, for other fans, MCU connections aren’t the only thing they’re looking for in animation. Some people just want great stories and Winderbaum offered some updates on a few of the animated projects that offer that. When asked about , he teased big things to come—and a lot of progress—on season two.
“We have big plans for the second season,” Winderbaum said..
