Disney Bringing Marvel Heroes to the Preschool Set With ‘Iron Man’ Series

Marvel Studios wants to bring its cast of superheroes to a new generation of fans, and is embarking on an “expanded strategy” to do so.

The Disney-owned studio on Tuesday announced a push into the preschool entertainment space with a new animated series Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends. The series from Disney Branded Television and Marvel will debut on Disney+ and Disney Jr. in 2025.

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Iron Man and his Awesome Friends will follow a “young Tony Stark (Iron Man) and his world-saving besties, Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk)” as they seek to make the world a better place.

And just as Iron Man kickstarted the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the company is hoping that the animated series can kickstart an expansion of the MCU to younger viewers who have not yet been introduced to the characters.

“Iron Man is the character that launched Marvel Studios and will always be especially beloved here as the hero that made the MCU possible,” says Brad Winderbaum, head of streaming, television and animation at Marvel Studios. “That’s why we’re so excited to partner with the incredible team at Disney Branded Television and bring Iron Man to a new audience. Together we are building a series that introduces the most brilliant scientists and inventors in the Marvel Universe as they share in fun armored adventures.”

“We’re thrilled to introduce Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends to preschoolers on Disney Jr. and Disney+, expanding their connection to the iconic Marvel universe,” adds Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “Partnering with Brad and the Marvel Studios team on this series allows us to bring the incredible legacy of Iron Man to a whole new generation, sparking young imaginations with characters that embody courage, teamwork, and creativity.”

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