The first official trailer for Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated animated limited series, has dropped, setting the stage for a fascinating journey into the secret history of Wakanda. Scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on August 1, 2025, this four-episode series explores the heroic exploits of the Hatut Zaraze, Wakanda’s covert warriors tasked with recovering stolen Vibranium artifacts from their enemies.
Eyes of Wakanda is a globe-trotting action-adventure that spans multiple eras, beginning as far back as the Western Bronze Age around 1260 BC. The series uses its deep historical setting to uncover lesser-known aspects of Wakanda’s legacy beyond the mainline Black Panther story. It follows these skilled warriors on dangerous missions filled with stealth, battles, and espionage, revealing Wakanda as “a kingdom of many secrets.” The series was created and directed by Todd Harris, a longtime collaborator of Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, who also serves as an executive producer alongside Kevin Feige and other Marvel Studios leaders.
The voice cast includes a star-studded lineup featuring Winnie Harlow, Cress Williams, Patricia Belcher, Lynn Whitfield, Anika Noni Rose, and many more, bringing vibrant life to the characters of Wakanda’s secret spy division. Animation by Axis Animation employs a distinctive hand-painted style inspired by African-American artists, giving the series a rich visual identity that complements its powerful storytelling
This series is notable for being the first Marvel Animation project set directly within the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Sacred Timeline,” enhancing its connectivity with the franchise’s films and expanding Wakanda’s lore in a unique animated format. The release of Eyes of Wakanda will not only serve to enrich the Black Panther universe ahead of the upcoming Black Panther 3 movie but also mark the beginning of a multi-year collaboration between Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media and Disney, with new MCU television projects in development.
Audiences can look forward to all four episodes dropping simultaneously on Disney+ worldwide on August 1, 2025, immersing viewers in an epic saga of valor, intrigue, and cultural heritage that honors Wakanda’s enduring legacy.
