"Ironheart Trailer: Riri Williams Smashes Truck, Meets Untrustworthy Hood"

Marvel Studios has unveiled the first trailer for "Ironheart," the highly anticipated Disney+ series set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In this new show, Dominique Thorne returns to her role as Riri Williams, the armored superhero introduced in 2022's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," joined by Anthony Ramos as Parker Robbins, also known as The Hood. The trailer offers fans an exciting glimpse into the series, which centers on Riri's transformation into a standout superhero, stepping out from her previous supporting role in the MCU.

The trailer hints at a complex dynamic between Riri and The Hood, with Parker Robbins initially appearing as a mentor figure who encourages Riri to realize her full potential. However, there's an underlying suggestion that The Hood's motives may be more sinister than they seem. "Ironheart" is set to launch with a three-episode premiere on June 24 at 6pm PT/9pm ET, exclusively on Disney+, with Ryan Coogler serving as an executive producer.

Riri reflects on her experiences in "Wakanda Forever" as an "internship abroad." After being expelled from MIT, she faces a pivotal moment when The Hood challenges her moral boundaries, stating, "anyone who has accomplished anything has to do questionable things. Are you in or out?" The trailer showcases thrilling action sequences, including Riri suiting up, taking to the skies, and demonstrating her strength by grounding herself and delivering a powerful punch that sends a truck flying over her head.

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Marvel is gearing up for several other exciting projects. Another spin-off from the "Black Panther" franchise, the animated mini-series "Eyes of Wakanda," will delve into the adventures of the Hatut Zaraze, an elite group of Wakandan warriors. This four-episode series is scheduled to premiere on August 6.

In addition, Marvel is set to release another animated series, "Marvel Zombies," premiering on October 3. This series will explore the zombie-infested reality first seen in the debut season of "What If...?," featuring returning MCU stars such as Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Awkwafina as Katy Chen, Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop, and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan.

Lastly, the live-action series "Wonder Man" is slated for a December 2025 release, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II starring as Simon Williams, a superpowered actor and recurring member of the Avengers in the comics. The series will also see the return of Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery and introduce Demetrius Grosse as the Grim Reaper, Simon's villainous brother.