Has Moon Knight Been Canceled? Marvel Rumor Explained (& Debunked)
Rumors about Moon Knight’s cancellation have been circulating, but here is what lies ahead for the Marvel show. Following Marvel Studio’s decision to submit Moon Knight to the Emmys, the fate of the series has become a subject of speculation. While this has stirred the curiosity of viewers, it seems like Moon Knight’s future has already been cemented even before its release.
Moon Knight follows the journey of Oscar Isaac’s titular vigilante with dissociative identity disorder. As the avatar of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu, Moon Knight has to face the complex villain Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke), who seeks to resurrect the goddess Ammit and exact judgment on humankind. Despite being the sixth Disney+ MCU show, Moon Knight has managed to be an ultimately refreshing series. Critics have commended Marvel’s decision to introduce newer characters and stretch the boundaries of the franchise’s storytelling. Additionally, praises have been given to Isaac and Hawke’s performances in particular, alongside the show’s depiction of Egyptian culture and mythology.
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After WandaVision’s astounding 23 nominations at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, it was reported that Marvel Studios also submitted their latest shows for Emmy Award considerations. Moon Knight was entered in the Limited Series category, alongside Loki and Hawkeye. The criteria for this category requires a program to “tell a complete, non-recurring story, and not have an ongoing storyline or main characters in subsequent seasons.” As such, Moon Knight and Hawkeye, whose season 2 status is yet to be officially announced, have been reportedly accepted, while Loki, with its season 2 confirmed, is already
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