Marvel is renowned for its captivating movies that consistently leave audiences yearning for more. Upholding its tradition of crafting a cohesive storyline with interconnected characters and events, Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios’ President and Chief Creative Officer, unveiled the comprehensive structure and plans for MCU’s forthcoming Phase 5 and Phase 6. Here, I’ll dissect the timeline and divulge all available details about the upcoming Marvel movies.
1. The Marvels
The trailer suggests an enticing blend of action and humor. It also prominently features Nick Fury and ties into the Secret Invasion series on Disney Plus.
2. Deadpool 3
After a hiatus, Deadpool returns to the big screen in Deadpool 3, joined by the long-awaited reappearance of Wolverine, portrayed by Hugh Jackman in a faithful comic-accurate suit.
With rumors swirling about the inclusion of fan-favorite and nostalgic characters, expectations for Deadpool 3 are sky-high. Its integration into the MCU hints at potential future Marvel collaborations.
3. Captain America: Brave New World
Featuring Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Captain America: Brave New World continues the storyline from Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Generating buzz since its announcement at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, the screenplay is penned by Dalan Musson and co-writer Malcolm Spellman. Additionally, Harrison Ford (renowned for his roles as Indiana Jones and Han Solo in Star Wars) steps into the role of Thunderbolt Ross following the passing of Willian Hurt.
4. Thunderbolts
In this upcoming Marvel film, notable anti-heroes unite for government missions, evoking a Suicide Squad-esque atmosphere. Directed by Jake Schreier and written by Eric Pearson, the Thunderbolts cast is eagerly anticipated.
Spawned from the standalone Black Widow film, The Red Guardian, led by David Harbour, returns alongside Sebastian Stan as Winter Soldier, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, Wyatt Russel as US Agent, and Florence Pough as Yelena Belova.
5. BLADE
Debuting in 1998, Billy Blade, the MCU’s beloved vampire, astounded audiences. Now, he resurfaces with Mahershala Ali (Moonlight) inheriting the role.
Yann Demange directs this Marvel movie, with Stacy Osei-Kuffour penning the script. Due to ongoing strikes, production is indefinitely delayed.
6. Fantastic Four
Marvel plans to reboot the Fantastic Four franchise with a targeted release date of May 2, 2025. The announcement came in 2019 at the San Diego Comic-Con, revealing John Watts as the director.
In Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness, John Krasinski portrayed Reed Richards. However, his role’s continuity remains uncertain as those events took place in an alternate timeline. Watts has stepped down as director, with Matt Shakman taking over.
7. Avengers: Kang Dynasty
8. Avengers: Secret Wars
Wondering what’s known about Avengers: Secret Wars? Even less than Kang Dynasty. A comic run with the same name hints at possibilities. The upcoming Marvel movie could introduce Doctor Doom as the antagonist, with The Fantastic Four as the lead.
Other relevant characters for Secret Wars include Spiderman, Doctor Strange, Star-Lord, and Thor. With the movie far off, new characters might join the fray by then.
9. Armor Wars
Initially, Armor Wars transitioned from a planned Disney+ series to a feature film within the MCU. Details about the movie remain sparse, but confirmed is the return of Don Cheadle as War Machine, confronting the misuse of Tony Stark’s technology.
This time, the genuine Rhodey, not the Skrull from Secret Invasion, will take the forefront. Walton Goggins reprises his role as Sonny Burch, last seen in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
10. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 2
Announced in December 2021, very little information about the sequel to the first installment Shang-Chi is available to us. If we take the reference of the post-credit scene from the first Shang Chi movie, the sequel might revolve around the Ten Rings. Simu Li will be reprising his role with the possibility of Meng’er Zhang’s return as Xu Xialing.
11. Untitled X-Men Movie
Long back, Kevin Feige announced an upcoming X-Men movie, promising a fresh take compared to the 20th Century Fox versions. However, Marvel Studios has provided no updates since the pandemic.
Recently, in the series Ms. Marvel, it was revealed that Kamal Khan is a mutant, not an Inhuman as in the comics, possibly laying the groundwork for an X-Men movie in MCU Phase 6.
Pritam Chopra is a seasoned IT professional and a passionate blogger hailing from the dynamic realm of technology. With an insatiable curiosity for all things tech-related, Pritam has dedicated himself to exploring and unraveling the intricacies of the digital world.
