Marvel Unlimited to Shut Down in 2026

For the past two decades, fans of comic books had one reliable option for reading the library belonging to Marvel: Marvel Unlimited. That era will soon end. Marvel announced this week that it plans to retire the Marvel Unlimited app in December and replace it with a new option from an established digital comics provider.

Marvel states that current Marvel Unlimited members will be able to import their existing library and reading history to the new Marvel Comics app. However, the changeover has raised concerns among subscribers. For some readers, the switch to a new Marvel Comics app brings positive expectations.

What is happening with Marvel Unlimited?

Marvel plans to sunset Marvel Unlimited on Dec. 7. That date marks the last day new content will be added to Marvel Unlimited. Marvel plans to completely remove the app on Dec. 28.

Prior to those dates, Marvel and Webtoon will launch a new Marvel Comics app on Nov. 16. The new Marvel Comics app promises to give readers access to more than 35,000 issues from Marvel Comics history. Marvel Unlimited subscribers will likely welcome this update, as the existing app has ample room for improvement.

Marvel Unlimited subscribers will be able to import their libraries to the new Marvel Comics app following its launch on Nov. 16.

Marvel says that existing payment information on file with Unlimited will not be shared with Webtoon. Current Marvel Unlimited subscribers will need to start a new subscription with Webtoon on the Marvel Comics app. Active Marvel Unlimited subscriptions will be eligible for an automated, prorated refund for the remainder of their unused subscription term on or around Nov. 16, according to Marvel.

What is Webtoon?

Webtoon manages the new Marvel Comics app. The South Korea-based company launched its digital comics reader globally in 2014. Owned by the Naver Corporation, Webtoon originally hosted independently created digital comics before expanding through multiple partnerships. Those partnerships include deals with Archie Comics, Dark Horse, DC, Marvel, Dropout, and Ubisoft, among others.

In September 2025, the Walt Disney Corporation acquired 2% of Webtoon with plans to bring Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, Pixar, and 20th Century Studios comics to the platform. With the launch of Webtoon’s Marvel Comics app, the transition from Marvel Unlimited to a new, dedicated platform will be complete. Webtoon and Marvel plan to bring Disney, Pixar, and 20th Century Studios comics content to the Marvel Comics app in the coming months.

A base subscription to Webtoon’s new Marvel Comics app costs $9.99 per month or $69.99 per year. Readers on this tier get new issues as soon as three months after print. The app’s Ultimate tier costs $12.49 per month or $99.99 per year and offers new issues as early as one month after print. Founder Member pricing, which is a limited-time offer, costs $59.99 for the first year of the Ultimate annual plan. That offer will be available for pre-registration at marvel.webtoon.com and on site at New York Comic Con 2026.

Source: Polygon