[Sticky] MCU General Discussion

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Phase Six

66. Fantastic Four: Baby Steps - July 25th, 2025

67. Ironheart - September 3rd, 2025

68. Untitled Marvel Studios Film - February 13th, 2026

69. Avengers: Doomsday - May 1st, 2026

70. Spider-Man 4 - July 24th, 2026

71. Untitled Marvel Studios Film - November 6th, 2026

72. Avengers: Secret Wars - May 7th, 2027

Spider-Man 4 has an official release date!  And as surmised, it falls between Doomsday and Secret Wars.  Also, Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi) has been confirmed as the director.  I thought that was already confirmed, but now I guess it's confirmed confirmed.  Anyway, it's a done deal.

https://deadline.com/2024/10/spider-man-tom-holland-new-movie-1236158673/

So how does "Spider-Man: King In Black" sound as a title?  Has kind of a ring to it, eh? 

So, four films in 2026, two of them untitled.  And kind of a long gap between the last film in 2026 and the first one in 2027.  I wonder if there's more to be announced for Phase 6. They can put another movie or maybe a couple of TV shows in there for sure.  Young Avengers?  Wonder Man?  Vision?  Regardless, I really want to see the Multiverse Saga end on a high note.  They have some momentum now with Deadpool and Wolverine and Agatha.

My bold ass (Probably wrong) prediction for the untitled movie on February 13th 2026: Doctor Strange 3.

And my bold ass prediction for the untitled movie on November 6th, 2026:  I really have no idea.

Okay, that wasn't very bold.  But it's all I got.

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Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time, comes to the small screen on November 12.

Marvel Animation’s “What If…?” returns for its highly anticipated third season with daily episodes beginning on December 22.

“Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” joins Marvel Animation’s lineup on January 29, 2025.

Marvel Television’s “Daredevil: Born Again” original, live action series launches on March 4, 2025.

“Ironheart,” an original, live action series from Marvel Television, debuts on June 24, 2025.

From Marvel Animation, “Eyes of Wakanda” launches on August 6, 2025.

Also from Marvel Animation, “Marvel Zombies” comes in time for Halloween in October 2025.

Marvel Television’s “Wonder Man” original, live-action series is poised to release in December 2025.

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Thank you, Jim.  List is updated.

Phase Five

55. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania - Feburary 17th, 2023

56. Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 - May 5th, 2023

57. Secret Invasion - June 21st, 2023

58. Loki Season Two - October 5th, 2023

59. The Marvels - November 10th, 2023

60. Echo - January 10th, 2024

61. Deadpool & Wolverine - July 26th, 2024

62. Agatha All Along - September 18th, 2024

63. Captain America: Brave New World - February 14th, 2025

64. Daredevil: Born Again - March 4th, 2025

65. Thunderbolts* - May 2nd, 2025

66. Ironheart - June 24th, 2025

Phase Six

67. Fantastic Four: First Steps - July 25th, 2025

68. Wonder Man - December 2025

69. Untitled Marvel Studios Film - February 13th, 2026

70. Avengers: Doomsday - May 1st, 2026

71. Spider-Man 4 - July 26th, 2026

72. Untitled Marvel Studios Film - November 6th, 2026

73. Avengers: Secret Wars - May 7th, 2027

Phase Seven (?)

74. Untitled Marvel Studios Film - July 23rd, 2027

75. Untitled Marvel Studios Film - November 5th, 2027

76. Untitled Marvel Studios Film - February 18th, 2028

77. Untitled Marvel Studios Film - May 5th, 2028

78. Untitled Marvel Studios Film - November 10th, 2028

Announced or Heavily Rumored, But No Release Date Yet: Blade, Shang-Chi 2, Armor Wars, Thor 5, Black Panther 3, Doctor Strange 3, The X-Men, Vision Quest, Untitled Scarlett Johansson Production (Blonde Phantom?), Nova, Untitled Okoye Series, Midnight Sons, Legendary Star Lord, Captain Britain (Excalibur?), World War Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Black Widow 2 (White Widow?).   Rule of thumb: Don't count on ANYTHING until it's announced by the studio and given an official release date.  And even if it's given a date, bear in mind that there's a better than even chance it may change. 

Marvel Studios Animated Series

1. What if ... ? - August 11th, 2021

2. I Am Groot - August 10th, 2022

3. What if ... ? Season 2 - December 22nd, 2023

4. X-Men '97 - March 20th 2024

5. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man - January 29th, 2025

6. Eyes of Wakanda - August 6th, 2025

7. Marvel Zombies - October, 2025

Announced, no release window: What if ... ? Season 3, X-Men '97 Season 2

Takeaways:

There are a grand total of 6(!) live action movies and TV shows in 2025, and 3 animated series.  That's a lot of content.  I know earlier this year Bob Iger said "quality over quantity" but bear in mind some of these projects have been in the works for awhile.  Last year's labor strikes did not help matters.  I really expect things to slow down quite a bit in 2027 and 2028.  I think that's a good thing.  I love Marvel but even a die hard like me can get burned out if we continue to get bombarded.

And here's an interesting thought:  Deadpool and Wolverine came out the same weekend as the San Diego Comic Con this year.  And we know that Fantastic Four First Steps comes out the same weekend as SDCC next year. 

Spider-Man 4 is due to be released on July 26th, 2026.  That will almost surely be the same weekend as that year's Comic Con.  And ... there is an Untitled Marvel Studios Film coming out on July 23rd, 2027.  And again, that has to be right smack dab during Comic Con.

Coincidence?  I think not.

Deadpool and Wolverine was huge.  FF and Spidey 4 are going to be huge.  I'm guessing the film coming out in July 2027 is going to be some kind of big event movie.  Something that Marvel can make a big presentation for that will get tongues wagging on social media.  No, NOT Wong and Madisynn Go To The Mall (as cute as that would be).  No, it's got to be something that's going to get everyone excited in an old school Marvel kind of way.  Dark Avengers?  World War Hulk?  Or ... could we see the long awaited MCU debut of the X-Men at last?

Stay tuned and stuff.

D23 is going on in Brazil right now, that's where they dropped the new New World Order trailer and Thunderbolts* preview (links for each in the proper topic but probably easier just to do a search on YouTube).  Feige has also given some info on plans for mutants and Miles Morales in the MCU but I haven't found video of it, yet.