Disney+ has confirmed a new release window for their upcoming seriesMs. Marvel, which follows the character of Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) as she transforms overnight from a regular Muslim teenager growing up in New Jersey to becoming the latest MCU hero when she inherits special superpowers. Per Disney+,Ms. Marvelwill debut in Summer 2022 on the streaming service with a total of six episodes.
The release window news — as well as some new shots of Vellani as Kamala Khan — was unveiled as a part of Disney+ Day, which celebrates the second anniversary of the streamer’s launch, in addition to several other first-looks and reveals from across the Disney family of titles including Marvel,Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic, and more.
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Ms. Marvelis led by creator and head writerBisha K. Ali, withAdil El ArbiandBilall Fallahdirecting as well asSharmeen Obaid-ChinoyandMeera Menon. The Disney+ series is also set to starAramis Knightas Kareem / Red Dagger,Saagar Shaikhas Kamala’s brother Amir,Rish Shahas Kamran,Matt Lintzas Kamala’s best friend Bruno Carrelli,Zenobia Shroffas Kamala’s mother Muneeba, andMohan Kapuras Kamala’s father Yusuf.Yasmeen Fletcher,Laith Nakli,Azhar Usman,Travina Springer,Nimra Bucha,Alyy Khan, andAlysia Reinerhave also been cast in undisclosed roles.
We already know Vellani’s Kamala Khan won’t just be appearing in her own Disney+ series; the character is also going to be showing up in the upcomingCaptain Marvelsequel titledThe Marvelsdirected byNia DaCostaand written byMegan McDonnell, who also wrote for the Disney+ seriesWandaVision. The film will position Ms. Marvel alongsideBrie Larson’s Carol Danvers as well as Monica Rambeau, played byTeyonah Parris, who made her debut inWandaVision.
Ms. Marvelwill officially debut in Summer 2022 on Disney+. Check out the logo and new images courtesy of Disney+ below:
