M.O.D.O.K. (2021)
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A stop-motion comedy about the supervillain M.O.D.O.K.’s failing company and marriage. Released in 2021, it’s a Marvel series that isn’t part of the MCU timeline, so it’s optional and stands on its own. All 10 episodes stream on Hulu in the US, about 3h 40m in all.
| Release date | May 21, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 10 × ~22 min |
Why it’s worth knowing about
Patton Oswalt voices the title role in this adult Hulu comedy.
About M.O.D.O.K.
George Tarleton, better known as M.O.D.O.K., has run the evil organization A.I.M. into the ground, and the tech company GRUMBL buys it out from under him. Now he faces a midlife crisis at home in suburban New Jersey as well, with his wife Jodie, his kids Melissa and Lou, and a lot of trouble from his own past.
Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum created the show and served as showrunners for Marvel Television, and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the Robot Chicken studio, animated it in stop-motion. Hulu released all 10 episodes on May 21, 2021. Oswalt voices M.O.D.O.K., with Aimee Garcia, Ben Schwartz, Melissa Fumero and Wendi McLendon-Covey, plus Nathan Fillion as the vain actor-hero Wonder Man. Critics liked the animation, writing and Oswalt's performance, but Hulu canceled it in May 2022.
Good to know
- It was planned to lead into a crossover special, The Offenders, which Marvel dropped in January 2020 along with the Howard the Duck and Tigra & Dazzler shows.
- Jon Hamm voices Iron Man.
- The show's universe is Earth-1226, a nod to Jordan Blum's son's birthday.
- Its working title was Bighead.
- A tie-in comic, M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games, was co-written by Oswalt and Blum.
How to watch it
This is a standalone adult comedy with no tie to the MCU, so you can watch it anytime. It packs in Marvel deep cuts, so longtime comics readers will catch the most jokes, but a sitcom fan can follow it without that background. Fans of Robot Chicken's style will feel at home. Ten short episodes make it an easy weekend watch.
Where to watch M.O.D.O.K. in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Hulu |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch M.O.D.O.K. outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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M.O.D.O.K. FAQ
Why was M.O.D.O.K. canceled?
Hulu canceled it in May 2022 after one season, even though a second season had been planned.
Who voices M.O.D.O.K.?
Patton Oswalt, who also co-created the series.
Is M.O.D.O.K. made by the Robot Chicken studio?
Yes. Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, known for Robot Chicken, did the stop-motion animation.
Can you skip M.O.D.O.K.?
Yes. It sits outside the MCU timeline, so nothing in the MCU depends on it.
How many episodes does M.O.D.O.K. have?
M.O.D.O.K. has 10 episodes, around 22 minutes each.
Is M.O.D.O.K. part of the MCU?
No. It was made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe and isn’t on its timeline.