Marvel
Every Upcoming Marvel TV and Film Project
Every movie and television show to be released by Marvel.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is well into the fourth phase and Kevin Feige recently announced the end of the phase and the plans for Phase 5 and some of Phase 6.
Updated: July 27, 2022
Here is every Marvel project we can expect in the near future.
I Am Groot (August 10, 2022)
A series of shorts featuring the seedling Groot along with several new and unusual characters. I Am Groot will be in canon of the Marvel Cinematic Universe according to James Gunn.
The series will be directed by Kirsten Lepore and written by Lepore along with Ryan Little. Vin Diesel will reprise his role as Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (August 18, 2022)
Jennifer Walters navigates the complicated life of a single, 30-something attorney who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk.
Created by Jessica Gao, She-Hulk stars Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk, alongside Jameela Jamil, Josh Segarra, Ginger Gonzaga, Jon Bass, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Tim Roth, Mark Ruffalo, and Benedict Wong.
She-Hulk will be the first MCU show to debut on a Thursday opposed to the typical Wednesday release.
Untitled Marvel Halloween Special (Fall 2022)
In the first holiday special for Marvel on Disney+, Jake tries to protect his family, his small town in Arizona, and himself after becoming the new Werewolf by Night.
Composer Michael Giacchino (Doctor Strange, Thor: Love and Thunder) turns his hand to directing once again with Gael García Bernal starring, along with Laura Donnelly in undisclosed roles.
This project was noticeably missing from the Marvel Studios panel at SDCC, but the expectation is Marvel will announce this at Disney’s D23 Expo in September.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (November 11, 2022)
The follow up to the hit 2018 film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is set to release this fall. The leaders of the kingdom of Wakanda fight to protect their nation from invading forces in the wake of King T’Challa’s death.
The film is being directed by Ryan Coogler, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole, and stars Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, and Dominique Thorne.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the final film of Phase 4.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special (December 2022)
Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket, Mantis, and Groot engage in some spirited shenanigans in an all-new original special created for Disney+.
Created, written, and directed by James Gunn the series will star Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan, and Pom Klementieff, reprising their roles from the film series.
This project was noticeably missing from the Marvel Studios panel at SDCC, but the expectation is Marvel will announce this at Disney’s D23 Expo in September.
Kraven the Hunter (January 13, 2023)
Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, Kraven The Hunter is intended to be the fourth film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU).
The film is being directed by J. C. Chandor from a screenplay by Art Marcum & Matt Holloway and Richard Wenk, and stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the title role alongside Ariana DeBose.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (February 17, 2023)
The third installment in the Ant-Man series of films. This movie could have huge ramifications on the future of the MCU. Kang The Conquerer and M.O.D.O.K. will make appearances as villains in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania as the first film in Marvel’s Phase 5.
Directed by Peyton Reed and a screenplay by Jeff Loveness. Ant-Man 3 stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang and Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne, alongside Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathryn Newton, and Jonathan Majors.
Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 (May 5, 2023)
James Gunn brings the world the third film starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Gunn will direct and write the film. The High Evolutionary and Cosmo The Space Dog have been confirmed for the film.
The cast features Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Sean Gunn, Sylvester Stallone, and Will Poulter.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (June 2, 2023)
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered.
The film is directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson from a screenplay by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and David Callaham. Shameik Moore voices Morales, starring alongside Oscar Isaac, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Brian Tyree Henry, and Luna Lauren Vélez.
The Marvels (July 28, 2023)
The Marvels is a sequel to the Captain Marvel film from 2019. It will also tie into the Ms. Marvel series from Disney+.
The film is directed by Nia DaCosta from a screenplay by Megan McDonnell, and stars Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, alongside Samuel L. Jackson.
Madame Web (October 6, 2023)
Another Spider-Man spin-off in the Sony Spider-Man Universe (SSU). S. J. Clarkson was hired to develop and direct the film with Dakota Johnson set to star as the title character.
Blade (November 3, 2023)
In February 2019, Mahershala Ali approached Marvel Studios about starring in a new film. Kevin Feige officially announced the film with Ali in the title role that July at San Diego Comic-Con. Ali first had an uncredited voice cameo as Blade in Eternals (2021). In February 2021, Stacy Osei-Kuffour was hired to write the film, with Bassam Tariq hired to direct by that September.
Secret Invasion (Early 2023)
Secret Invasion has been being teased since the 2019 release of Captain Marvel introduced the Skrulls to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Created by Kyle Bradstreet, Secret Invasion sees Samuel L. Jackson reprising his role as Nick Fury, along with Ben Mendelsohn as Talos, with Cobie Smulders, Martin Freeman, and Don Cheadle also starring.
What If…? Season 2 (Early 2023)
Marvel Studios announced the second season of What If…? will premiere in early 2023, pushed back from its original timeframe of late 2022.
What If…? explores various alternate timelines of the multiverse in which major moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe films occur differently, as observed by the Watcher.
Echo (Mid-2023)
Maya Lopez must face her past, reconnect with her Native American roots and embrace the meaning of family and community if she ever hopes to move forward.
Alaqua Cox reprises her role as Maya Lopez / Echo from Hawkeye, with Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Devery Jacobs, Cody Lightning, Graham Greene, Zahn McClarnon, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Charlie Cox also starring.
The show was created by Marion Dayre.
Loki Season 2 (Mid-2023)
Loki season two is expected to be six episodes in length. Tom Hiddleston returns as Loki, Owen Wilson as Mobius M. Mobius, Tara Strong voices Miss Minutes, and more.
This season will pick up after Loki meets “He Who Remains.” However, Jonathan Majors character will officially be introduced as Kang The Conquerer in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania prior to the release of Loki.
X-Men ’97 (Fall 2023)
Continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series from the 1990’s. Beau DeMayo will serve as head writer with Cathal J. Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Catherine Disher, Chris Potter, Alison Sealy-Smith, and Christopher Britton all returning.
The animated series will explore new stories in the iconic 1990s timeline of the original series featuring beloved characters like Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Jubilee, Rogue, Storm, Gambit, Magneto, and more. Winderbaum reflected on the legacy of the nostalgic series, while DeMayo shared artwork for what’s to come.
Ironheart (Late 2023)
Created by Chinaka Hodge, Ironheart will debut near the end of 2024 only on Disney+. Riri Williams, played by Dominique Thorne, will make her debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to close out Phase 4 in November.
The series will consist of six episodes, with Sam Bailey directing the first three and Angela Barnes directing the last three.
Agatha: Coven of Chaos (Late 2023 or Early 2024)
In October 2021, it was revealed that a “dark comedy” spin-off series was in development, with Kathryn Hahn returning to reprise her role as Agatha Harkness from WandaVision along with Jac Schaeffer returning as writer and executive producer. Hahn’s involvement was part of a larger deal she signed with Marvel Studios to reprise the role in additional series and films. Marvel Studios officially announced the series a month later. Agatha: Coven of Chaos will premiere in late 2023 or early 2024.
El Muerto (January 12, 2024)
All that is known currently is that Bad Bunny will star as El Muerto in this Spider-Man spin-off in the Sony Spider-Man Universe (SSU).
Captain America: New World Order (May 3, 2024)
Following the events of The Falcon and The Winter Solider, rumors started to swirl of a fourth Captain America film. This was all but confirmed with the hiring of Julius Onah as director. At San Diego Comic-Con in 2022, Kevin Feige gave the film an official title and release date.
Thunderbolts (July 26, 2024)
June 2022, a Thunderbolts film was in development, with Jake Schreier attached to direct and Eric Pearson writing the screenplay. Kevin Feige announced the film and released date at SDCC 2022.
Fantastic Four (November 8, 2024)
At the July 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Feige announced Marvel Studios was developing a Fantastic Four film for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Feige revealed the official release date at SDCC 2022.
Daredevil: Born Again (Early 2024)
Charlie Cox returns to the Daredevil costume in Daredevil: Born Again coming to Disney+ as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 5 in 2024. Cox will be joined by his fellow Netflix star Vincent D’onofrio in the new series.
Spider-Man: Freshman Year (TBA 2024)
Spider-Man: Freshman Year will air on Disney+ in 2024. The animated series follows Peter Parker on his way to becoming Spider-Man in the MCU, starting with his freshman year of high school of course. Peter’s journey in the series will be unlike we’ve ever seen and a style that celebrates the character’s early comic book roots.
Marvel Zombies (TBA 2024)
Marvel Zombies will take place directly following the outstanding episode of What If..? with the first season. The creative team stated the series will not shy-away from the blood, gore and guts of the classic Marvel Zombies comic series created by writer Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible) and artist Sean Phillips. The series will be rated TV-MA.
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (May 2, 2025)
The big news out of SDCC 2022 was the reveal of a few Phase 6 films. Avengers: The Kang Dynasty was one of those films. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton has joined the film.
Avengers: Secret Wars (November 7, 2025)
The second of the two Avengers films announced at SDCC 2022 is Avengers: Secret Wars. The film will close out the sixth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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What Is Marvel’s Secret Wars?
Secret Wars were popular Marvel Comics crossover events dating back 38 years to 1984.
Marvel announced the next two Avengers films at the San Diego Comic-Con in July, including Avengers: Secret Wars. The film will be the final movie of Phase 6 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Over the past 38 years Marvel Comics has released three different crossover events with the title Secret Wars. The first series released in 1984 titled Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, followed by Secret Wars II in 1985, and Secret Wars in 2015. These three crossover events have been some of the most popular comics in Marvel history.
The Beginning of Secret Wars
The first 12-issue crossover limited series was published by Marvel Comics from May 1984 to April 1985. The series was created by writer Jim Shooter and artists Mike Zeck and Bob Layton. The limited series was tied-in with a toy line of the same name from Mattel.
The toy line was the main basis for the name of the series. “We went through a number of ideas for names for the toy line and series. Mattel’s focus group tests indicated that kids reacted positively to the words ‘wars’ and ‘secret’,” said Shooter.
A cosmic entity called the Beyonder observes the Marvel universe. Fascinated by the presence of superheroes on Earth and their potential, this entity chooses a group of both heroes and supervillains. The cosmic entity teleports characters against their will to “Battleworld”, a planet created by the Beyonder in a distant galaxy. The world is stocked with alien weapons and technology. The Beyonder then declares: “I am from beyond! Slay your enemies and all that you desire shall be yours! Nothing you dream of is impossible for me to accomplish!”
The original series heroes included the Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, the She-Hulk, Thor, the Wasp, and the Hulk (all members of the Avengers); Human Torch, Mister Fantastic and the Thing (Fantastic Four); Colossus, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Professor X, Rogue, Storm, Wolverine, and Lockheed the Dragon (X-Men); Spider-Man, and Spider-Woman. Magneto is featured as a hero, but immediately becomes non-aligned when the Avengers question his presence.
As for villains: Absorbing Man, Doctor Doom, Doctor Octopus, the Enchantress, Kang the Conqueror, Klaw, Lizard, Molecule Man, Titania, Ultron, Volcana, and Wrecking Crew. Galactus also appears as a villain who immediately becomes a non-aligned entity.
Some say Spider-Man wearing the black suit for the first time happens in issue eight of the series, but the issue actually was released months after Amazing Spider-Man #252 where is seen wearing the costume on the cover. The cover of issue eight is still one of the most famous and sought-after covers featuring Spider-Man.
To not spoil the 12-issue series the ending will not be explained here and we encourage you to read the series.
The Sequel
Due to the success of the original series, a nine-issue limited series and crossover event was published from 1985 to 1986 by Marvel. Shooter returned to write the issues with artist Al Milgrom on board. Secret Wars II was a sequel to the first series with multiple other titles tying-in to the series. Each tie-in featured a Secret Wars II logo in the top right hand corner to indicate that it was a part of the overall story. This marked the first time Marvel published a story where the reader would have to purchase multiple titles in order to read the entire story. Something they are known for now.
The sequel features the return of the Beyonder, who visits Earth in search of enlightenment. He inevitably comes into conflict with Earth’s superhumans. At first, the Beyonder tries to figure out the meaning of everyday tasks humans do, such as: eating, sleeping, using the bathroom, then he works for a mobster and becomes a powerful being who is obsessed with gadgets. The Beyonder attempts to start relationships with multiple superhuman women and features appearances of Doctor Doom, Mephisto and many more.
Secret Wars II was the best selling comic book of 1985, but many call it one of the most despised comics of the year. It does seem like the first limited-series did extremely well, so the money people at Marvel and Mattel forced a sequel into the mix and it didn’t go as planned.
Returning To The Well
The return of the name Secret Wars came in 2015 by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Esad Ribić in a nine-issue limited series. The outstanding artwork of Alex Ross was present on all regular covers. The event also served as a conclusion to the Fantastic Four after Marvel decided to cancel the title due to a film rights dispute with 20th Century Fox. This is different now with the Disney purchase of Fox for $71.3 billion in 2019.
Marvel wanted to streamline their multiverses in 2015 and used this version of Secret Wars to combine the main Earth-616 Marvel Universe with the Earth-1610 Ultimate Universe, along with other storylines such as Marvel 2099, the Age of Apocalypse storyline, the Marvel 1602 universe, and the House of M storyline. This was to allow readers to understand bit more of Marvel Comics stories.
The use of Battleworld is also seen in the 2015 limited series. Each universe’s respective Earth combined with each other into Battleworld, a planet that exhibits the aspects of the various universes. The planet itself is divided in many territories that are mostly self-contained and where a pocket universe composed of a specific storyline or universe reside and evolve. Various versions of individual Marvel characters can be present multiple times on the Battleworld.
Like most of Marvel’s crossover events, Secret Wars had many tie-in comics which had categories such as Battleworld, Warzones, and Lost Days. This crossover event is one of the most well received storylines in recent years with positive reviews, critics praising the storyline, characters, action, and art styles.
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Which Will Be The Source Material For The MCU?
Like most of what Kevin Feige puts together in the MCU, Avengers: Secret Wars will be a combination of the three crossover events. We expect most of the story to come from the Hickman / Ribić run of 2015, as the purpose seems to be combining the current Multiverse Saga back into one universe.
The MCU will have the ability to use Doctor Doom, someone who is very present in all three limited series now that Marvel will be introducing the Fantastic Four to kick-off the sixth phase. Like Captain America: Civil War, expect Marvel to avoid using certain characters for varying reasons. Such as Iron Man no longer a part of the MCU and other characters that might not be popular enough to use in the MCU like Molecule Man.
Avengers: Secret Wars will be its own story with pieces taken from the 38 years of Secret Wars source material to source. The film is two-plus years away and a lot is going to happen in the MCU for this film to make it’s mark.
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