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This is a reference list on English Wikipedia that compiles all television series adapted from Marvel Comics properties, including live-action, animated, non-fiction series, plus television films, pilots and web shorts. It categorizes entries by production status: current/renewed, upcoming, and finished, and notes which installments are set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Key moments
This list tracks the 50-year growth of Marvel's TV adaptations, shifting from low-budget, niche children's segments in the 1970s to big-budget, interconnected streaming dramas in the 2020s. Early productions were largely standalone, while 2010s series began building loose ties to the MCU films, a connection that became fully integrated under Marvel Studios' Disney+ lineup.
The list distinguishes between series from Marvel Television and Marvel Studios, and includes international co-productions like the 1978 Japanese Spider-Man series, as well as content from Marvel's imprints. This comprehensive framing covers all licensed Marvel TV content across regions, formats and audience targets.
As a centralized reference, this resource helps track changing industry trends: from network TV procedurals of the 2000s to the serialized, universe-spanning content of the streaming era. It also highlights the rise of nostalgic reboots like X-Men '97, which leverages long-time fan affection for classic Marvel animation.
Below is a list of television series based on properties of Marvel Comics. This list includes live-action and animated series.
All series produced by Marvel Studios and Marvel Television are set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) unless otherwise noted.
All specials produced by Marvel Studios are set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) unless otherwise noted.
