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Moon Knight

Moon Knight is a Marvel Cinematic Universe television miniseries released in 2022 on Disney+.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Moon Knight is a Marvel Cinematic Universe television miniseries released in 2022 on Disney+. It stars Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector, a man with dissociative identity disorder who becomes entangled with Egyptian mythology and the moon god Khonshu. The series is based on the Marvel Comics character Moon Knight and ran for one season.

Premise

Moon Knight follows Steven Grant, a mild-mannered museum gift-shop worker, who experiences blackouts and discovers a shared identity with mercenary Marc Spector. Their conflict becomes entangled with the Egyptian moon god Khonshu and a larger supernatural mystery.

Cast

Oscar Isaac leads the series as Marc Spector / Steven Grant, and the supporting cast includes May Calamawy as Layla El-Faouly and Ethan Hawke as Arthur Harrow. Additional credited cast members include F. Murray Abraham, Ann Akinjirin, David Ganly, Khalid Abdalla, and Antonia Salib.

Release

The six-episode miniseries premiered on Disney+ on March 30, 2022, and ended on May 4, 2022. It was presented as a limited series rather than an ongoing weekly network show.

Marvel context

Moon Knight adapts a Marvel Comics character who has appeared in comics for decades. The television version is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and introduces the character to mainstream live-action audiences.

Key facts

  • The series follows Steven Grant, who discovers he shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector and the vigilante Moon Knight.
  • Oscar Isaac plays Marc Spector / Steven Grant, with May Calamawy and Ethan Hawke among the principal cast.
  • It premiered on Disney+ on March 30, 2022, and concluded on May 4, 2022.
  • The series is connected to Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  • The show uses Egyptian mythology as a major part of its story and setting.
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Canadian context

The series is widely available to Canadian viewers through Disney+, and it is part of the broader Marvel franchise with a large Canadian fan audience.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Moon Knight?
Moon Knight is the superhero identity associated with Marc Spector, a Marvel Comics character who appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series of the same name.
Who is in the Moon Knight cast?
The main cast includes Oscar Isaac, May Calamawy, and Ethan Hawke, with supporting roles from F. Murray Abraham, Ann Akinjirin, David Ganly, Khalid Abdalla, and others.
When was Moon Knight released?
Moon Knight premiered on Disney+ on March 30, 2022, and its first season ended on May 4, 2022.
What are Moon Knight’s powers?
In the series, Moon Knight gains powers linked to the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. The character is shown with enhanced abilities tied to that supernatural connection, though the exact powers are presented through the show’s story rather than as a fixed list.
Will there be a Moon Knight season 2?
As of the latest available information in the provided sources, Moon Knight is listed as a one-season miniseries and no second season is confirmed.
Is Moon Knight part of Marvel?
Yes. Moon Knight is based on a Marvel Comics character and is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe television lineup.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10234724/
    Supports: Premise, release window, and general series description.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_Knight_(miniseries)
    Supports: Created by Jeremy Slater, cast list, country of origin, number of seasons, and original release dates.
  3. Filmweb — https://www.filmweb.pl/serial/Moon+Knight-2022-843538/cast/actors
    Supports: Oscar Isaac credited as Moon Knight / Marc Spector / Steven Grant / Jake Lockley.
  4. Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki — https://www.marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Moon_Knight_(TV_series)
    Supports: Premiere and conclusion dates, premise, and cast credits.
  5. Metacritic — https://www.metacritic.com/tv/moon-knight/credits/
    Supports: Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke cast credits.
  6. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/moon_knight/s01/e01/cast-and-crew
    Supports: Episode air date and principal cast/crew credits.
  7. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_Knight
    Supports: Background on the Marvel Comics character Moon Knight and his relationship to Marc Spector and Khonshu.