Summary
You know how we eagerly wait for the next season of our favorite show? That’s exactly what’s happening with Marvel fans right now! Marvel Studios has mysteriously hinted at not just one, but three new movies set to release in 2028, kind of like when a magician pulls a rabbit out of the hat, except here we have three! While we don’t know exactly what they are, it’s like trying to guess the secret ingredient in mum’s special recipe. But in the meantime, we’ve got the Thunderbolts, akin to DC’s Suicide Squad, coming up in 2025, and Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars wrapping up Phase 6 in 2026 and 2027. Isn’t it exciting to see how the Marvel universe is expanding just like our own universe, with old stars like Robert Downey Jr. returning and new ones being born?
Key Points
• Three new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies have been slated for release in 2028, marking the beginning of Phase 7.
• The currently untitled films will be released on February 18, May 5, and November 10 of 2028.
• The Blade reboot, initially set for a 2025 release, has been delayed with no new release date provided.
• Phase 5 of the MCU has seen mixed success, with blockbusters like Spider-Man: No Way Home and less successful releases like The Marvels.
• Phase 6 is set to conclude in 2027 with Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, bringing back Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
• Future Marvel projects include an X-Men reboot, Shang-Chi 2, and possibly Doctor Strange 3.
Background
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a media franchise created by Marvel Studios, featuring a series of superhero films based on characters from Marvel Comics. The franchise began with Iron Man in 2008 and has since expanded to include multiple phases, each featuring several films and television series. The current phase, Phase 4, began in 2021 and is set to conclude in 2023.
Future Implications
The announcement of the 2028 release dates for three Marvel movies signals the continued expansion of the MCU for at least another decade. The return of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom in Phase 6 could hint at future storylines involving this character. With the X-Men reboot and sequels like Shang-Chi 2 in the pipeline, the MCU is likely to continue exploring new characters and narratives. The delayed Blade reboot also suggests potential changes in the planned movie lineup.
