Marvel Unlimited reading ends December 7 as libraries move to new app

Marvel Unlimited will stop allowing subscribers to read comics on December 7, 2026, ending nearly two decades as the publisher’s primary digital subscription service. Its replacement is Marvel Comics powered by WEBTOON, which launches November 16 with more than 35,000 issues on mobile devices and the web.

The transition is not a routine app update. The new platform is developed and operated by WEBTOON under license from Marvel, requires its own account, and introduces a different subscription structure. Readers can import much of their existing data, but they must complete the process during the transition period.

The Marvel Unlimited shutdown timeline

Marvel stopped accepting new Marvel Unlimited sign-ups on October 5. Existing members retain access at no additional charge until December 7. On that date, the service will stop adding content and will no longer open comics for reading.

Libraries will remain available for browsing until December 21 so users can verify that their import has completed correctly. The application will be removed and fully sunset on December 28. December 7 therefore marks the end of reading, rather than the app’s immediate deletion.

Subscriptions and payment information will not move automatically. According to Marvel’s published guidance, active subscribers are eligible for a prorated refund covering unused paid time, expected around November 16. Billing handled directly by an app store may require assistance from that platform.

What readers can bring to the new service

After creating an account for Marvel Comics powered by WEBTOON, readers can import their library, reading history, saved issues, digital purchases, and redeemed titles. The official site warns, however, that bookmarks and lists will not transfer.

This makes the migration broader than starting over, but it is not automatic or complete. An old account does not become a WEBTOON account, and an active subscription does not activate an equivalent plan on the replacement service. The companies have not detailed every import step yet; instructions will arrive through email and in-app messages.

Two tiers change the new-release window

The Base tier costs $9.99 per month or $69.99 per year, plus tax, and receives new issues as soon as three months after print publication. Ultimate costs $12.49 monthly or $99.99 annually and shortens that delay to one month.

A founders offer prices the first Ultimate year at $59.99. The preorder is charged immediately, requires activation after launch, and renews at the standard annual price unless canceled. The announced figures are in US dollars and do not confirm specific Brazilian pricing or availability.

The launch catalog spans Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Studios titles, supporting both traditional pages and vertical scrolling. The platform will also offer recommendations, character and creator pages, upcoming-release listings, and a Pull List for following series.

The change moves the service, not just the interface

The central editorial consequence is that daily operations are moving to a company specializing in digital comics. Marvel retains its brand and catalog, while WEBTOON takes responsibility for the infrastructure, reading experience, and subscription relationship of the new product.

For readers, continuity is the immediate test. The overlap from November 16 through December 7 provides three weeks to open the new account, import data, and verify the result. Anyone relying on lists and bookmarks should also preserve those references separately because they are excluded from the announced migration.