Marvel’s EYES OF WAKANDA Animated Will Feature Iron Fist, But Not The Netflix Version

Marvel Studios is bringing back the Iron Fist character, but before you start thinking this could be a “Finn Jones Redemption Arc”, the Iron Fist showing up in the Eyes of Wakanda anmated series isn’t that version of the character.

During a panel at the Annecy Animation Festival, director Todd Harris dropped the news while talking about his upcoming animated series. When asked about guest appearances, Harris casually revealed:

“There will be an Iron Fist in here, and not the Iron Fist you expect.”

So what does that mean? Are we getting an alternate timeline version? A legacy Iron Fist? A new character entirely who picks up the mantle? It’s all speculation for now, but Harris made it clear that Eyes of Wakanda isn’t about rehashing what we’ve already seen:

“It was never my goal to make ‘another one,’ my goal was to make something new.”

The series is set to premiere August 6, 2025 on Disney+, and it’s shaping up to be something fresh. The show will consist of four 30-minute episodes, each a standalone story set in different time periods.

In the series, Wakandan agents venture out into the wider world to retrieve powerful artifacts stolen from their homeland. Harris described the series as “mostly a spy story,” one that explores how Wakandan operatives interact with the world while trying to reconcile what they experience with their “nationalist agenda.”

According to Variety, the first episode screened at Annecy was well-received, with early reactions pointing to a strong sense of cultural authenticity, something that’s often promised, rarely delivered, and hugely appreciated when it lands right.

As for Iron Fist’s broader MCU future, fans are still holding out hope. With Daredevil: Born Again now confirmed to bring back Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones in Season 2, it’s only natural to wonder if Finn Jones might get another shot too.

The actor has made it clear he’s more than ready for a comeback. He previously said:

“I’m very aware of the critiques of the character and my role in it. My response to that is, ‘Give me a f*cking chance, man. I’m here and I’m ready, and I wanna prove people wrong.’”

Personally, I think he had his chance and it just didn’t work. The question is, will Eyes of Wakanda pave the way for a new Iron Fist in the MCU’s multiversal toybox? Or will it be a one-time cameo with a fresh take? Either way, it sounds like Marvel fans should prepare for surprises.