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First Look at James Spader as Ultron in VisionQuest Shown at D23

James Spader returns as Ultron in the first trailer for VisionQuest, the WandaVision trilogy finale.

By · Published August 17, 2026  05:52 UTC · Updated August 18, 2026  22:27 UTC

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The trailer for "VisionQuest" was released, showcasing James Spader's return as Ultron. The footage provided a first look at the character's reappearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as part of the "WandaVision" trilogy's conclusion.

Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 6 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: James Spader returns as Ultron in the first trailer for VisionQuest, the WandaVision trilogy finale.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Entertainment Weekly first reported that the VisionQuest trailer, shown at D23, features Ultron's return. The trailer also shows Vision and Ultron reuniting.

Yahoo and The Hollywood Reporter also covered the trailer's debut. Yahoo noted that the trailer offers a first look at Ultron's MCU return.

Deadline mentioned that the trailer is for a Disney+ WandaVision spinoff starring Paul Bettany. IGN and Marvel.com also published the trailer.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 88d ago.

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Who plays Ultron in VisionQuest?

James Spader.

What is VisionQuest?

VisionQuest is the finale of the WandaVision trilogy.

Where was the VisionQuest trailer first shown?

The VisionQuest trailer was first shown at D23.

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