VISION QUEST Showrunner Confirms Show's Timeline in the MCU and Reveals Writers’ Room Lineup

Marvel Studios' Vision Quest series is finally coming into focus, and now we know exactly when it's taking place in the MCU timeline. We’ve also learned about the writing talent who’s helping shape the story behind the scenes.

Showrunner Terry Matalas, best known for his work on 12 Monkeys and the final season of Star Trek: Picard, recently sat down with Katee Sackhoff and shared new details about Vision Quest's creative direction. While he stayed vague, he did say:

"There was a kind of logline that was very specific. Kinda like 'It’s this, this, and this.' But there were a thousand ways to do exactly that.

“I’m trying to figure out how to vaguely respond to you, but it was an opportunity to be like, 'Okay, if you want to do this, then you kinda also want to do this, this, and this.' And it became this very collaborative experience that’s just been really wonderful."

He went on to describe the experience of working with Marvel as creatively liberating, and a bit terrifying:

"And it doesn’t have to be with the biggest, most successful studios of all time. It’s been a really wonderful creative experience, and I think we are making something really special.

“It’s also scary because they are like, 'Go do that crazy thing you wanna do.' And I’m, like, 'Oh, wow, it’s a big stage to take a big swing on.' But I think we’re in a really good place."

As for when this all takes place? Matalas confirmed what most fans had assumed: Vision Quest picks up directly after WandaVision's ending, following White Vision as he tries to piece himself back together — mentally, emotionally, and maybe even spiritually.

"The timeline is definitely navigated. At the end of WandaVision, the original Vision was rebuilt and weaponized, and then had a moment of discovery and acceptance of who he was. Then [he] flew off. [Vision Quest] is following that character, and that character’s journey."

The series will move forward with a Vision who remembers everything… but feels nothing. This is a fascinating setup, especially with rumors of Ultron, Jocasta, and Tommy Maximoff playing major roles.

As for the writing team behind Vision Quest, according to the Writers Guild of America West, here’s the confirmed lineup:

Michael Taylor (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Battlestar Galactica)

Chris Monfette (12 Monkeys, Star Trek: Picard)

Cindy Appel (Star Trek: Picard)

Matt Okumura (Star Trek: Picard, Interior Chinatown)

Terry Matalas (12 Monkeys, Star Trek: Picard)

The writting team is filled with sci-fi veterans who know how to balance brainy concepts with emotional storytelling.

Vision Quest is set to debut on Disney+ sometime in 2026. You can check out the full interview with Matalas below.