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The video breaks down the new Marvel Zombies trailer, noting its many Easter eggs and characters. The series will drop all four episodes at once. Originally planned as a movie, it faced copyright issues, specifically regarding Spider-Man's use in a non-shared deal production and the studio's reluctance for R-rated content involving the character.
The series is a follow-up to the 'What If' Season 1 Marvel Zombies episode, featuring elements like Zombie Thanos and the return of T'Challa Black Panther (likely with a new voice actor). Blade is featured prominently as the new Moon Knight after the apparent death of Mark Spector.
The basic premise revolves around Scarlet Witch leading the zombie army, aiming to gain power over the multiverse. This aligns with the original Marvel Zombies comic storyline where zombies conquer one universe and then spread to others. Scenes show the outbreak starting in San Francisco with Shang-Chi and Katy, and Okoye leading a zombie army.
Unlike typical zombies, Marvel Zombies retain some intelligence and can formulate complex plans and use their abilities. Survivors like Yelena, Shang-Chi, Katy, Ms. Marvel, Red Guardian, and the Blade version of Moon Knight are shown interacting and fighting within the Raft facility.
Zombie Namor is a major threat, held in special containment within the water-based Raft. His immense power in water is highlighted, as seen when he easily defeats a Mohawk Captain Marvel (who surprisingly uses a machine gun due to an apparent loss of powers).
The trailer confirms the R-rated nature of the series, especially with Spider-Man shown ripping heads off, which was a key reason it couldn't be a theatrical movie. Characters like Deadpool, Wolverine, and Fantastic Four are absent because production began before their live-action MCU debuts.
Thor enters the fray against Scarlet Witch and other zombies. Moon Knight Blade is seen fighting Zombie Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, with Khonshu's reflection visible in his sword. The cast includes Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Florence Pugh, David Harbor, and Tessa Thompson among others, with many more characters to be revealed. The show releases on September 24th.