For his 100th birthday tribute, Marvel marked the occasion by revealing that a documentary about his life will hit Disney+ next year. Lee, who died in 2018, is a critical part of Marvel’s legacy. The many, many characters he’s credited with co-creating include Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man, X-Men, The Fantastic Four and The Incredible Hulk.
Marvel didn’t reveal many details about the project, though it did release a teaser containing some of Lee’s cameos in Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. It’s unclear whether the documentary will take a warts-and-all look at Lee’s complex life or who will be involved in telling his story.
Lee became one of the most recognizable pop culture icons in the world thanks to his string of iconic cameos in Marvel Studios blockbusters. Earlier this year, Marvel took the step of licensing Lee’s likeness for use in theme parks and merchandise, an indicator of the enduring fan interest in Lee as one of the key creators of the modern superhero genre.
Disney has mined its history for several documentary projects for its streaming service. When Disney+ debuted three years ago, it featured a docuseries on the Imagineers, the creative minds behind its theme parks. It later added one about the stories behind its rides. The platform is also home to documentaries on Mickey Mouse, MCU shows and movies and the cultural impact of Marvel.
There isn’t a specific release date set for the documentary just yet, but we’re here to keep fans posted as things develop.
