Marvel’s Underrated Black-And-White Disney+ Special is Getting a Sequel, Director Michael Giacchino Confirms
Marvel fans, rejoice! Michael Giacchino, the talented composer and director behind the acclaimed Disney+ special “Werewolf By Night,” has confirmed that a sequel is on the horizon. In an exclusive interview with Deadline, Giacchino revealed that the follow-up will be his next project, indicating that production could begin imminently. This news comes as a delight to fans who enjoyed the original black-and-white special, which premiered in October 2022 as part of Marvel’s Halloween-themed lineup. Giacchino, who has an impressive portfolio of work within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), made his directorial debut with this project, introducing audiences to a unique blend of horror and superhero elements.
“Werewolf By Night” introduced intriguing characters such as Jack Russell, the titular werewolf, monster hunter Elsa Bloodstone, and the swamp creature Man-Thing. Despite the initial success of the special, these characters have yet to make appearances in other Marvel projects, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their return. Giacchino’s recent comments serve as the first official confirmation of a sequel, though details about the cast and release date remain under wraps. Speculation suggests that the production timeline might allow for a Halloween 2026 release, given that the original special had fewer visual effects compared to typical Marvel projects. This aligns with Marvel’s recent cautious approach to announcing new TV projects, as seen with their recent updates on “Wonder-Man,” which is set to air in January 2024.
In addition to discussing the sequel, Giacchino shared insights about his recent work on “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” He mentioned that he had to re-compose the score after viewing a later cut of the film, realizing that his initial musical vision no longer aligned with the new version. This adaptability showcases Giacchino’s dedication to his craft and his commitment to delivering the best possible experience for audiences. As Marvel gears up for an action-packed 2026, with titles like “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “Avengers: Doomsday” on the slate, the anticipation for Giacchino’s sequel to “Werewolf By Night” adds another layer of excitement for fans of the MCU. As always, keep an eye on Disney+ for more updates and be sure to catch the original special if you haven’t already!
Marvel composer and director Michael Giacchino has confirmed a sequel to black-and-white Disney+ special
Werewolf By Night
is coming soon.
Speaking to
Deadline
, Giacchino said the follow-up was his next project — suggesting that production would begin imminently.
The veteran composer — who has previously worked on half a dozen other Marvel projects, as well as a raft of movies, TV series and video games — made his MCU directing debut with Werewolf by Night, which dropped onto Disney+ as a Halloween-themed TV special back in 2022.
To date, its characters — including the eponymous werewolf Jack Russell, monster hunter Elsa Bloodstone, and swamp creature Man-Thing — have yet to pop up in other Marvel projects, though Werewolf by Night was re-released with an optional color version a year later.
“If you haven’t seen it, watch it,” Giacchino said of the original. “It’s on Disney+ if you still have that,” he added, referencing the recent spate of subscriber cancellations during the
brief suspension of chat show host Jimmy Kimmel
.
The first Werewolf by Night leaves its characters mostly available to appear in future adventures, though Marvel has not said anything officially about where they will return. Indeed, this new confirmation by Giacchino is the first solid news that a sequel will be made — and there’s no word yet on who it will star or when it will arrive.
Could production move fast enough that it’s ready for Halloween 2026? As a one-off show with fewer visual effects than the usual Marvel project, it seems possible. And Marvel itself has taken a more cautious approach to announcing TV projects in recent years — only recently revealing more of the upcoming Wonder-Man (due to air in January, though filmed back in early 2023).
As part of the same interview, Giacchino said he re-composed the score for this year’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps after seeing a later cut of the movie in action, and realising it had changed from what he originally envisioned.
“Musically, when I’m writing, I like to start at the beginning and go through the end,” Giacchino said. “I had built this out based on one version of the movie. When I watched that music against the new version of the movie, I was like, ‘Oh my God, this is not working for me.'”
Next up for the MCU after Wonder-Man is an action-packed 2026, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31 and Avengers: Doomsday on December 18. On Disney+, the second season of Daredevil: Born Again begins on March 4, followed by a Punisher TV special, while VisionQuest will arrive at the end of the year.
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