Will ‘VisionQuest’ Be a Streaming Hit?

I just finished watching the first two episodes of VisionQuest, and I’m hooked. To be fair, WandaVision is one of my favorite shows, and I loved Agatha All Along, too.

Let’s just say that these Marvel shows are right in my wheelhouse. Even so, I think we’re all aware of how much is riding on Marvel’s latest Disney+ series.

So, will VisionQuest be a hit? Let’s talk about it and the Nielsen Streaming Ratings.

The End of the Road

Next year, Marvel will release the third season of Daredevil: Born Again. At that point, Disney+ will have completed its first content era.

When the company announced Disney+, it promised tons of new Star Wars and Marvel content. Then, the people in charge of the fledgling streaming service realized a hard truth.

Live-action Star Wars and Marvel content costs a fortune and may not justify the expense. At the moment, the only other upcoming Star Wars live-action series is the next season of Ahsoka.

Disney has promised it’ll create a Marvel series entitled Zodiac in 2028. Even if that happens, Disney+ will go about 18 months between Marvel live-action titles.

For this reason, VisionQuest needs to succeed. It’s the last of a dying breed. I say this because neither season of Daredevil: Born Again has performed well.

We can safely say that its third and final season won’t move the needle any. Similarly, Disney just canceled Wonder Man after previously promising a second season.

The company holds high hopes for VisionQuest, though, as it’s the final part of a trilogy. During the pandemic, WandaVision became a global sensation and a welcome respite.

Agatha All Along never billed itself as a sequel, as that would have ruined the surprise. Those of you who have watched that series understand the connection, though.

Agatha All Along also performed quite well, consistently appearing on the Nielsen streaming ratings. The show peaked at 744 million viewer minutes and averaged about 450 million viewer minutes.

Those are the numbers Disney hopes to see for VisionQuest. Will the show get there?

About ‘VisionQuest’

The early buzz about VisionQuest isn’t quite as positive as Marvel would hope. As a composite, reviewers indicate it’s good but definitely no WandaVision.

To be fair, that’s a brutal comparison for any show. WandaVision is spectacular. Still, Disney has spent a ton of money on VisionQuest and really needs a hit.

In addition to bringing back Paul Bettany as Vision, Disney also persuaded James Spader to return. We’re talking about two actors who have starred in multiple major Hollywood films.

Spader portrayed the villainous Ultron in The Avengers: Age of Ultron. So, his casting here is quite the coup for the series and arguably the primary draw.

Since Ultron has battled the Avengers in the comics for decades now, everyone expects him to return. This show presumably sets the table for that eventuality. We’re just waiting to see how. 

Most importantly, Vision should also get some answers about the status of his family. I don’t want to spoil the events of the other two shows, so let’s just say he’s changed.

After watching the first two episodes, I can confirm the show leans heavily into this idea. The Vision you know is no more, replaced by an empty vessel searching for an identity.

I’m happy to report that I adored these episodes, so I disagree with the early critical reception. One thing’s for sure, though. If VisionQuest isn’t a hit, Disney+ won’t commit to more Marvel titles.

I know what they’ve said about Zodiac, but filming hasn’t started yet. So, there’s a LOT riding on VisionQuest, and Disney definitely needs a hit.

Nielsen Streaming Ratings

Okay, let’s talk about the Nielsen streaming ratings for the week of September 28^th through October 4^th, 2026. Before I get into specifics, I’ll note that the Halloween phase hasn’t started yet.

Historically, the Movies chart has started showing popular horror titles by mid-September. That didn’t happen much this time, although Backrooms showed up. It’s a new release, though.

So, this week’s chart is relatively straightforward, albeit quite strong for Disney.

Here are the company’s streaming hits:

• American Horror Story – 712 million viewer minutes
• Bluey – 706 million viewer minutes
• Toy Story 5 – 687 million viewer minutes
• Murder in a Small Town – 661 million viewer minutes
• Doc – 611 million viewer minutes
• Gilmore Girls – 551 million viewer minutes
• Grey’s Anatomy – 545 million viewer minutes
• Bob’s Burgers – 536 million viewer minutes
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – 220 million viewer minutes
• Coraline – 198 million viewer minutes

The new season of American Horror Story looks like it’ll be a huge hit. Also, Disney programs airing as original content on Fox are performing extremely well.

Overall, this is a very good chart that should encourage Disney. It’ll look even better in a couple of weeks if VisionQuest proves popular, though.

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