A Marvel Zombies trailer is making waves online, leaving fans wondering whether it is real. Based on Marvel Comics, the upcoming animated series expands the alternate universe introduced in What If..? Episode 5. It follows a group of survivors battling zombified former heroes and villains. Recently, a trailer showcasing Robert Downey Jr. as a zombie version of Iron Man went viral, sparking debates over its authenticity. So, is the Marvel Zombies trailer real or just another fan creation?
Here is everything you need to know about the viral trailer of the upcoming animated adventure series.
Is the Marvel Zombies series trailer real or fake?
The Marvel Zombies series trailer is fake and fan-made.
The trailer, which was probably created using AI, features some exciting visuals giving it a realistic feel. It also showcases Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man turning into a zombie.
The creator of the trailer, KH Studio, is a YouTube channel famous for creating fan-made trailers to generate buzz and viewership. In the past, the channel has released several concept-based trailers for projects such as The Conjuring 4 and The Godfather 4.
You can watch the fan-made trailer below:
Currently, Marvel has no confirmed plans for a live-action Marvel Zombies adaptation and the studio has yet to drop a full trailer for the upcoming animated series. In October 2024, Marvel released a promotional video that features footage of the show. It shows a zombified Okoye and what appears to be an animated version of Yelena Belova and Blade. One of the last shots shows Captain America transformed into a zombie.
Will Robert Downey Jr. voice Iron Man in Marvel Zombies?
No, Robert Downey Jr. will not voice Iron Man in Marvel Zombies.
As of now, Iron Man is not confirmed to feature in the animated series. In the What If..? series. Mick Wingert voices the iconic superhero instead of Robert Downey Jr. So it’s unlikely that Robert Downey Jr. will voice the character in Marvel Zombies.
The animated series will feature the voices of Awkwafina, Elizabeth Olsen, Randall Park, Simu Liu, and Florence Pugh, among others.
Marvel Zombies will premiere on October 3, 2025 on Disney Plus.
