A recent episode of Wonder Man broke new ground for Marvel TV, boasting the longest runtime of any series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+. While all eight episodes are now available, the official runtimes show that most episodes were relatively short, except for one which was notably shorter than any previous Marvel television installment.
Okay, so I just finished binging the latest Wonder Man episode on Disney+, and wow, it’s officially the shortest Marvel show episode ever. Episode 5, “Found Footage,” came in at only 25 minutes and 23 seconds! It just barely beat out a She-Hulk episode – “Superhuman Law” – which used to hold the record at around 30 minutes. It’s definitely a quick watch!
Marvel’s next big screen adventure, Wonder Man, is coming in 2026! The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and features Ben Kingsley reprising his popular role as Trevor Slattery for the third time.
As predicted, Wonder Man had the shortest average episode length of any Marvel series, and the first few episodes on Disney+ proved that to be true.
Compared to other recent Marvel TV shows, only Agatha All Along has similarly short episodes, clocking in at 31 minutes and 36 seconds.
- Secret Invasion Episode 6 – 37:30
- Loki Season 2, Episode 5 – 46:22
- Echo Episode 5 – 36:32
- Agatha All Along Episode 5 – 31:36
- Daredevil: Born Again Episode 5 – 41:29
- Ironheart Episode 6 – 41:30
Like the series Echo, releasing all episodes at the same time probably contributes to the fast pace of these stories, allowing committed viewers to binge-watch the entire first season without stopping.
Episode 5 feels like a detour from the central story, briefly shifting focus away from the characters’ pursuit of roles in the movie Wonder Man. While it explores the compelling backstory of DeMarr “Doorman” Davis in a striking black-and-white format, “Found Footage” ultimately serves as a way to quickly return to the main plot.
Does Wonder Man Suffer From Short Episodes?
Warning – The rest of this article contains spoilers for Wonder Man.
As a Marvel fan, I really enjoyed Wonder Man! It feels fresh because it explores what it really means to be a superhero in the MCU, and it’s not what you’d expect. A big part of the show focuses on how having powers can actually be a problem, especially with this new rule – the ‘Doorman policy’ – that basically prevents anyone with powers from working in Hollywood. It’s a really interesting twist!
The show’s episodes are relatively short, but this feels deliberate, prioritizing character development over big action sequences. Had Wonder Man been released each week instead of all at once, those shorter episodes – especially episode 5 – probably would have received more criticism and some viewers might have considered them disappointing.
Okay, so “Found Footage” felt a bit like a detour from the main story, but in a good way. It’s surprisingly funny, but then it throws some really heavy stuff at you, digging into Trevor’s struggles with addiction and a very real danger – someone actually trying to kill him. It’s a weird mix, but it works!
The episode is fast-paced, featuring exciting chases, Simon’s hesitation to use his abilities, and even some chamoy candies. Its 25-minute length feels just right, and the episode concludes with Simon receiving good news: his agent, Janelle (X Mayo), calls to say he’s been asked to audition again for the Wonder Man movie.
I was absolutely on the edge of my seat! Ending an episode – especially the shortest one Marvel’s ever done – with guns blazing and such huge stakes felt incredibly intense and left me completely breathless.
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2026-02-10 11:35