Disney and Marvel utilized the 2026 D23 Expo in Los Angeles to outline significant upcoming expansions for the Spider-Man intellectual property across both physical parks and print publishing.
Shanghai Disneyland Expansion
Construction is currently underway on Shanghai Disneyland's ninth themed land, centered entirely on Spider-Man. Following initial ground preparations that began in 2025, Disney showcased the first official look at the area's primary attraction: a high-speed thrill coaster. The zone will also incorporate dedicated retail spaces and themed dining establishments, marking the park's first major Marvel-centric destination of this scale.
Mangaverse: Web of Blood
In the publishing sector, Marvel Comics detailed the upcoming launch of Marvel Mangaverse: Web of Blood #1, scheduled for release in September 2026. The creative team includes writers Joe Kelly and Jack Kelly alongside artist Kenny Ruiz. The series features Miles Morales and Laura Kinney in redesigned, manga-influenced aesthetics, incorporating supernatural transformations specific to this alternate continuity.
The ongoing developments demonstrate a coordinated push by Disney and Marvel to expand the Spider-Man brand simultaneously across international resort infrastructure and traditional comic book formats.
