

Marvel's Behind the Mask
“Discover the inspiration behind Marvel's greatest heroes.”
A documentary special that explores the power of identity behind the iconic superheroes we know and love today. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they have become a reflection of our own identities and who we truly are.
Where to watch Marvel's Behind the Mask in United States
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Where is Marvel's Behind the Mask streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | — |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About Marvel's Behind the Mask
Marvel's Behind the Mask is a 2021 English-language documentary film directed by Mike Jacobs. The cast is led by Joe Quesada, Peter Sanderson, Sana Amanat. It has a runtime of 1h 4m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Marvel's Behind the Mask was produced by Marvel New Media, Strike Anywhere, and Tarmac Creative and made in United States of America. It was released on February 12, 2021, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Mike Jacobs
- Release date
- February 12, 2021
- OTT release
- February 12, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Marvel New Media, Strike Anywhere, Tarmac Creative
Marvel's Behind the Mask cast & crew
Marvel's Behind the Mask was directed by Mike Jacobs.
The cast features Joe Quesada as Self, Peter Sanderson as Self, Sana Amanat as Self, Neal Kirby as Self, Reginald Hudlin as Self, and Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mike Griffin, cinematography is by Joshua Z Weinstein, and it was produced by Joe Quesada and Stephen Wacker.
Is Marvel's Behind the Mask worth watching?
At 1h 4m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Marvel's Behind the Mask is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Marvel's Behind the Mask
In United States, you can stream Marvel's Behind the Mask on Disney Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 12, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Marvel's Behind the Mask

Joe Quesada
Self
Peter Sanderson
Self

Sana Amanat
Self
Neal Kirby
Self

Reginald Hudlin
Self

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Self
Ann Nocenti
Self

Roy Thomas
Self
Jenny Blake Isabella
Self

Larry Hama
Self
Gerry Conway
Self

Kelly Sue DeConnick
Self
Marvel's Behind the Mask — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Marvel's Behind the Mask in United States?
Marvel's Behind the Mask is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Marvel's Behind the Mask on Disney Plus?
Yes — Marvel's Behind the Mask is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Marvel's Behind the Mask in?
Marvel's Behind the Mask is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Marvel's Behind the Mask?
Marvel's Behind the Mask runs 1 hours 4 minutes (64 minutes).
▸What is Marvel's Behind the Mask rated?
Marvel's Behind the Mask is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 47 ratings.
▸When did Marvel's Behind the Mask release on OTT?
Marvel's Behind the Mask became available digitally on February 12, 2021.











