Eyes of Wakanda: Season 1 (2025)
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Animated anthology following Wakandan warriors across history recovering stolen vibranium. A Phase Six release, it was the 26th MCU series season to come out and sits at #1 of 81 in story order. We grade it Optional, so it’s safe to skip if you’re short on time. At 4 episodes, about 3h in all, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Release date | August 1, 2025 |
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| Episodes | 4 × ~45 min |
| Phase | Phase Six |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #1 of 81 in chronological order |
Why it matters in the MCU
Animated anthology about Wakandan warriors through history. Marvel places it first on its official timeline, but it’s optional.
About Eyes of Wakanda: Season 1
Season 1 of Eyes of Wakanda is a four-part animated anthology about the Hatut Zaraze, Wakanda's elite warriors sent abroad to recover vibranium artifacts that have left the country. Each episode jumps to a different point in history: Bronze Age Crete in 1260 BC, the Trojan War, 15th-century China and the mystical city of K'un-Lun, and Ethiopia in 1896 during the First Italo-Ethiopian War. The missions pit loyalty to Wakanda's secrecy against the warriors' own consciences.
Todd Harris created the show and served as showrunner, with Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media co-producing alongside Marvel Studios Animation and Axis Animation animating. Geoffrey Thorne and Marc Bernardin wrote the episodes. The voice cast includes Winnie Harlow as Noni, Cress Williams, Larry Herron as B'Kai, Jona Xiao as the Iron Fist Jorani, Zeke Alton and Anika Noni Rose. All four episodes, each about half an hour, came out together on August 1, 2025. Critics were positive (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), and the first episode won an Emmy for character design.
Good to know
- It's the first series of the MCU's Phase Six and, unlike What If...?, is set on the main Sacred Timeline.
- Episode 3 introduces an MCU-original Iron Fist, Jorani, centuries before Danny Rand.
- Episode 2 retells the Trojan War through B'Kai, the Wakandan who becomes Memnon.
- Uzoma Dunkwu won a Primetime Emmy for character design on episode 1.
Spoiler Spoilers for Eyes of Wakanda: Season 1: tap to reveal
- Anika Noni Rose voices a future Black Panther, and Killmonger and the Watcher have silent cameos.
How to watch it
Watch Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever first, since the series assumes you know Wakanda's secrecy and vibranium. The episodes are self-contained and ordered by date, so watch them in order; the season finishes in under two hours. "Lost and Found" (episode 3) is the best pick for Iron Fist fans. Since it's set across the past, it fits at the start of a chronological MCU watch, but most viewers will enjoy it more after the films.
Where to watch Eyes of Wakanda: Season 1 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
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Where to watch Eyes of Wakanda: Season 1 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Eyes of Wakanda: Season 1 FAQ
Is Eyes of Wakanda connected to the Black Panther movies?
Yes. It's set in the same MCU timeline as the films, and Ryan Coogler, who directed both Black Panther movies, executive produced it through his company Proximity Media.
Is Iron Fist in Eyes of Wakanda?
Yes, a new version. Episode 3 features Jorani, an Iron Fist from 15th-century K'un-Lun voiced by Jona Xiao.
Who are the Hatut Zaraze?
They're Wakanda's covert operatives, sent around the world to recover stolen vibranium. Creator Todd Harris has called them Wakanda's CIA.
Can you skip Eyes of Wakanda: Season 1?
Yes. It’s an Optional side story, and nothing major later depends on it.
How many episodes does Eyes of Wakanda: Season 1 have?
Eyes of Wakanda: Season 1 has 4 episodes, around 45 minutes each.
Where does Eyes of Wakanda: Season 1 fit in the MCU timeline?
It sits at #1 of 81 in our story order.