Oscar Isaac might not return as Moon Knight anytime soon, throwing a serious wrench into Marvel fans’ hopes. The 2022 Disney+ series, which earned critical acclaim with an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score and an audience score of 88%, ended by teasing a new alter, Jake Lockley. Yet, more than three years later, season 2 remains a mystery.
In a recent GQ interview, Isaac addressed the possibility of reprising his Star Wars role as Poe Dameron, but his words have ripple effects for the MCU.
I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. If Disney did not succumb to fascism, that would be great.
The timing, just two days after ABC temporarily took Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air, connects his comment directly to recent Disney controversies. With Marvel showing no rush to revive Moon Knight, Isaac’s remarks might push the hero’s MCU return even further down the line.
The Story Behind Oscar Isaac’s ‘Fascism’ Remark and Jimmy Kimmel’s Disney Fallout
The controversy Oscar Isaac referenced traces back to ABC’s temporary suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! in mid-September. The pause followed Kimmel’s monologue about Charlie Kirk’s death, where he said (via The Blast):
We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize this kid who killed Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them.
The backlash was swift, prompting a temporary removal of the show. Jimmy Kimmel returned on September 23, clarifying he never intended “to make light of the murder of a young man.” Isaac’s comments in GQ came just a few days after the suspension, giving context to his jab at Disney’s “succumbing to fascism.”
Isaac’s complicated relationship with Disney is not new. Back in 2020, post-Rise of Skywalker, he told Deadline:
What I set out to do was to make handmade movies and to work with people that inspire me.
He added he’d “probably” never return to Star Wars, “unless I need another house or something.” That blend of honesty and frustration now casts a shadow over his MCU prospects.
Is Moon Knight Season 2 Dead? Show’s Fate and Oscar Isaac’s MCU Future Explained
Moon Knight premiered in 2022 as a six-episode Disney+ series created by Jeremy Slater, marking Oscar Isaac’s first official MCU lead role. Despite the critical and audience acclaim, Disney+ has not greenlit season 2. While the series’ ending hinted at new storylines with Jake Lockley, Marvel TV executive Brad Winderbaum indicated the character would return in the MCU, but not necessarily through a second season (per ComicBook).
Isaac has already reprised his role in 2024 for What If…? season 3, voicing Marc Spector alongside other returning MCU characters like Anthony Mackie and Mark Ruffalo. The question remains: will Moon Knight season 2 ever happen? Isaac’s current stance and Disney’s unpredictable relationship with him complicate matters.
Yet, the evolving TV landscape, fan demand, and the flexibility of Marvel’s multiverse approach mean a second season is still possible, perhaps as a bridge to larger MCU events. Speculation also swirls about his involvement in 2026’s Avengers: Doomsday, though he may appear as Apocalypse rather than Moon Knight due to the X-Men tie-ins.
For now, Moon Knight fans are left balancing hope with realism. Comment below with your predictions; could Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight return in a surprising twist, or is the show truly on ice?
Moon Knight Season 1 is available on Disney+.
