One of Marvel Studios' greatest trilogies is preparing to wrap up. Yes, that can only mean one thing: VisionQuest is upon us. The third and final installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's WandaVision Trilogy, it comes after original series WandaVision (2021) and previous spinoff Agatha All Along (2024), catching us up with Vision after the events of the former and furthering the overall story of the Maximoff family.
The first two episodes kick off the series' run on Disney Plus, setting the stage for it to wrap up ahead of Avengers: Doomsday this December - the film that will serve as the opening salvo to the Multiverse Saga's conclusion. Although it will run throughout October and into early November, its overall run will be truncated due to a number of weekly two-episode runs.
Nevertheless, the excitement for the series is there, and fans are ready to semi-binge it with this release format. With that in mind, here is all you need to know about VisionQuest episodes 1 and 2 (as well as the rest of the series).
VisionQuest episodes are longer than most MCU shows
If you're sitting down to watch VisionQuest and would like to know how long each episode of the MCU series is, then you're in luck: The release times for all eight episodes of the Disney Plus show have been revealed ahead of the series' launch, meaning that you can prepare not just for the first two installments, but all of the show's episodes in the weeks ahead. With that in mind, here is how long VisionQuest episodes 1 and 2 are (along with the rest of the series).
Episode 1, "No Strings" - 53 minutes
Episode 2, "Theseus" - 45 minutes
Episode 3, "Reboot" - 52 minutes
Episode 4, "Malware" - 48 minutes
Episode 5, "Firewall" - 46 minutes
Episode 6, "Deadlock" - 54 minutes
Episode 7, "Immolation" - 1 hour and 2 minutes (62 minutes)
Episode 8, "Forever" - 1 hour and 8 minutes (68 minutes)
Fans were somewhat surprised by the long episodic runtimes considering that Marvel TV has been gravitating towards the shorter side of things in recent years. Daredevil: Born Again has unexpectedly shorter runtimes considering that it's a sequel series to Netflix's Daredevil series, which had notoriously long episodic lengths.
Furthermore, as the WandaVision Trilogy is known for its tributes to other elements of TV and pop-culture (and just being much more overly fantastical in nature), both WandaVision and Agatha All Along's runtimes differed significantly throughout, ranging from 29 - 50 minutes. VisionQuest's shortest episode is longer than the longest of either one of its predecessors.
So sit back, relax, and catch up with Vision for as long as you want... because he has the time!
James Spader returns as Ultron but he isn't the primary villain
VisionQuest is already highly-anticipated as it brings back Vision and continues that legendary WandaVision story, but Marvel upped the ante further when it confirmed that James Spader would be reprising his role as Ultron in the spinoff too. As MCU fans will know, Ultron was the primary villain of 2015 movie Avengers: Age of Ultron and largely responsible for the creation of Vision as he originally planned to use the synthetic body for himself (before the Avengers took it, planted JARVIS' consciousness into it, and brought it to life with both the Mind Stone and a bolt of lightning from Thor). In a way, he is - as he puts it - "papa"!
Vision will turn to all of the artificial intelligence beings in the MCU - including JARVIS, FRIDAY, EDITH, DUM-E and U. However, up in the attic of his mind resides Ultron, who will counsel him over his identity crisis and even attempt to help him figure out who he is beyond the White Vision. The question is: Is he the villain? It's complicated.
Ultron will challenge Vision and the pair will clash over their opposing views on the world, with the former Avengers villain still suggesting that killing everyone he crosses paths with might be easier, but it's unclear as to whether he will be the main villain because he doesn't really exist - he's in Vision's head. And while the trailers confirm that the pair will do battle once again (with Ultron seemingly telling Vision that he needs to be let out to help him save Tommy), there are other real-world threats to take into account.
Paladin will make his MCU debut in VisionQuest. Portrayed by Todd Stashwick, he has been described by showrunner Terry Matalas as the MCU's answer to Star Wars' bounty hunter Boba Fett. The character is indeed hunting down Vision, seemingly having been employed to eliminate SWORD's biggest loose end - one that would pose a major risk if he ever attempted to get his own back on their corrupt attempts to weaponize him.
Furthermore, Jocasta will also make her MCU debut in the series, with T'Nia Miller bringing her to life. The character is the wife of Ultron in the comics and she is a powerful android out simply for revenge in the MCU. It's just a bit unclear as to whether she's seeking revenge on Vision, and why she wants it. But you can rest assured that the Disney Plus show will have a good time showing us why that is.
As for when the show takes place...
VisionQuest takes place just before Avengers: Doomsday
The Marvel Cinematic Universe's timeline is a large, vast, and expansive tapestry full of potential and dripping with history. Now that we're in the Multiverse Saga, it has expanded exponentially as it is currently hurtling towards Avengers: Doomsday - the movie that will bring Marvel's past, present, and future together in a battle with Doctor Doom.
But just where does VisionQuest take place on the MCU timeline? The easiest answer is after the events of Agatha All Along, which would place it somewhere between 2026 and 2028. Agatha takes place directly three years after the events of WandaVision, which places it in 2026. If VisionQuest is set shortly after that, it would likely be 2026, 2027, or even 2028.
Interestingly, showrunner Terry Matalas said in an interview with Polygon that the series likely takes place around the same time as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is set in 2028 (four years after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home). Realistically, VisionQuest could indeed be set during or after this film, which would place it just before Avengers: Doomsday, which is expected to take place in or around fall 2028.
All roads lead to Avengers: Doomsday and yes, that includes VisionQuest. While it's unclear if the events of the Disney Plus show will directly tie into the upcoming MCU movie, it will have a lasting impact on the overall MCU, with a strong possibility that it could set the stage for Vision's return in 2027's sequel Avengers: Secret Wars.
VisionQuest arrives on Disney Plus on October 13, 2026.
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