Everything We Know About Phase 4 Of The MCU

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirmed that "Deadpool 3" will take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Deadpool 3Deadpool 3 will happen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Feige told Collider.Collider:

[Deadpool 3] will be rated R. They are working on a script now; Ryan is overseeing it. Filming will not happen this year. Ryan is a busy, successful actor. They have announced many things already, but starting is exciting. This features a different type of character in the MCU. Ryan is a force of nature; seeing him bring that character to life is awesome.

Before being unseated byJokerin 2019, Deadpooland Deadpool 2Deadpool and Deadpool 2 were the highest-grossing R-rated films in box office history, earning over $1.5 billion.

Collider notes the MCU production slate is packed, with Thor 4, Spider-Man 3, Doctor Strange 2, Black Panther 2, and Captain Marvel 2 all scheduled. The news outlet guesses the next Deadpool movie will not start filming until 2022.Thor 4, Spider-Man 3, Doctor Strange 2, Black Panther 2, and Captain Marvel 2and Captain Marvel 2All these projects are on the docket. The news outlet speculates the next Deadpool movie probably won't start filming until 2022.

On December 10, 2020, during The Walt Disney Co.'s Investor Day, Disney+ releasedA slew of updates about upcoming projects arrived, including trailers for its MCU shows. These trailers included:

• The first trailer for Loki, starring Tom Hiddleston as the Marvel villain, with a release date of May 2021. The character Owen Wilson plays is shown in the trailer.

• The second trailer for WandaVision, starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch and Vision, set for release January 15, 2021.

• The first full trailer for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, starring Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Falcon) and Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier), set for release on March 19, 2021.

• The first trailer for What If...?, an animated seriesthat "flips the script on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and reimagines famous events from the films in unexpected ways," set to debut in summer 2021.

Disney also announced that Hawkeyewould debut in late 2021, with Hailee Steinfeld joining the cast as archer Kate Bishop. Other casting news included Tatiana Maslany playing the title role inShe-Hulk.

As part of the updates at The Walt Disney Co.'s annual Investor Day in December 2020,Disney+ and Marvel Studios announcedseveral new MCU-related projects for the streaming service:

• The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, written and directed by James Gunn, airs during the holiday season in 2022 before the 2023 release of the feature film, written and directed by James Gunn, is set to air during the holiday season in 2022 before the 2023 release of the feature film Guardians of the Galaxy 3•

Secret Invasion, will star Samuel L. Jackson as S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn as Skrull (no release date announced).• will star Samuel L. Jackson as S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn as Skrull (no release date announced).

• Armor Wars, will star Don Cheadle as James Rhodes, AKA War Machine (no release date announced). will star Dominique Thorne as inventor Riri Williams, AKA Ironheart (no release date announced).

• Armor Wars will star Don Cheadle as James Rhodes, AKA War Machine (no release date announced).

Marvel Studios announced at The Walt Disney Co.'s 2020 Investor Day they are developing a Fantastic Four feature film.Fantastic Fourfeature filmJon Watts, director ofSpider-Man: HomecomingandSpider-Man: Far from Home.

No release date or cast members were included in the announcement. Fans must wait to find out who plays Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ben Grimm/The Thing.Three previous versionsFilms featuring the foursome (2005, 2007, and 2015) had mixed success with audiences and critics.

At The Walt Disney Co.'s 2020 Investor Day,Marvel Studios announcedthat the upcomingBlack Panther 2The Black Panther 2 film honors the late Chadwick Boseman by not recasting King T'Challa. The next film explores the other characters' lives.

Black Panther, written and directed by Ryan Coogler, releases July 8, 2022.

At The Walt Disney Co.'s 2020 Investor Day, among other MCU news, Marvel Studios announcedthe third Ant-Man film will beAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, directed by Peyton Reed, who directed the first two movies.

The film features Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne/Wasp, Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym, and Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet van Dyne. Kathryn Newton plays Scott Lang's daughter Cassie Lang, and Jonathan Majors plays villain Kang the Conqueror.

Sources toldThe Hollywood ReporterAlfred Molina playedDoctor Otto Octavius(AKA Doctor Octopus and Doc Ock) in Sam Raimi’s 2004 filmSpider-Man 2, featuring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, reprises the role in the upcomingSpider-Man 3.

The latestSpider-Manfilm, directed by Jon Watts and featuring the MCU's returning Spider-Man Tom Holland, hits theaters December 17, 2021.

Deadlinereports that Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Loeglin, Emmy Award winners and producers forBob's Burgerswill write the script forDeadpool 3, the first film in theDeadpoolfranchise Marvel Studios developed after Disney bought Fox. Ryan Reynolds, returning as the title character, apparently helped approve the Molyneux sisters as writers for the third film.

The sisters also write the screenplay for Fox's upcoming adult animated seriesThe Great North, and wrote the screenplay forJump Street: Now for Her Pleasure.

This gives more weight to the"Spider-Man will journey through the multiverse" theoryThe Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter announced Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) joins the cast ofSpider-Man 3.

Strange will take a cross-dimensional adventure in the upcomingDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, originally scheduled for May 2021, now pushes to March 2022pushed back to March 2022The latestSpider-Mansequel debuts a few months prior, onDecember 17, 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic means release dates for both films could change.

Jamie Foxxmay join Tom Holland's Spider-Manin the hero's third MCU film, as the same villain he played in 2014'sThe Amazing Spider-Man 2The news comes fromThe Hollywood ReporterFoxx talks about his final talks to reprise the role of Electro.

Foxx appeared in Sony'sAmazing Spider-Manfranchise, which was separate from the Tobey Maguire-ledSpider-Mantrilogy of the early 2000s and the current Marvel Cinematic Universe version.The Amazing Spider-Manand its sequel got mixed reviews and critics called themcommercial underperformersSony thenstruck a deal with Disneyto share the Spider-Man character. Tom Holland took over the role in 2016'sCaptain America: Civil War.

Slashfilmspeculatesthat Foxx's return as Electro could mean the third HollandSpider-Manwill deal with alternate universes—an idea first mentioned inSpider-Man: Far From Homeand hinted at by the upcomingDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.J.K. Simmons also appeared in the MCU as J. Jonah Jameson, a role he first played in the original threeSpider-Manfilms, without any multiverse issues.

DeadlinereportsSamuel L. Jackson will return as Nick Fury in an untitled Marvel series for Disney+. Details are scarce, but it is known thatMr. Robot's Kyle Bradstreet will write the series, and Marvel Studios will produce it.

As of 2020, Jackson appeared as Fury in 11 of the MCU's 23 films, plus a few episodes of ABC'sAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.The actor signed a nine-picture deal with Marvel to play the mysterious spymaster, but in a 2019 interview withThe Hollywood Reporter,Jackson said he would happily continue playing the part into his eighties.

"I could be the Alec Guinness of Marvel movies," he said, referring toStar Wars'Obi-Wan Kenobi (who kept appearing in the franchise after he died at the hands of Darth Vader).

Because the coronavirus keeps US moviegoers away from theaters indefinitely, fans must wait many more months to see Natasha Romanoff and other MCU heroes on screen. Disneymoved the release dateforBlack Widowfrom November 6, 2020, to May 7, 2021, delaying other MCU film releases.

Eternalsis nowslated to premiereNovember 5, 2021, instead of February 5, 2021.Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswill shift from May 7, 2021, to July 7, 2021.

According toDeadlinesources, Jonathan Majors has been tapped to play the villain Kang the Conqueror in the nextAnt-Manfilm.Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirbyfor an Avengers comic, Kang is atime travelerJonathan Majors reportedly will play Kang the Conqueror in 'Ant-Man 3,' and he could appear in other Marvel films, perhaps replacing Thanos as the MCU's main villain.

In 2020, Majors starred in Spike Lee’sDa 5 Bloods movie on Netflix andLovecraft CountryMajors starred in the film on HBO. In 2019, he starred in the filmThe Last Black Man in San Francisco.

Scott Derrickson parted ways with Marvel Studios over "creative differences."Spider-Man'sSam Raimi was rumored to be the new director forDoctor StrangeOn April 14, Raimi confirmed forComicBook.comhe is taking responsibility for the sequel,Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.Raimi said:

I loved Doctor Strange as a kid. He always wanted Spider-Man and Batman. He ranked fifth among comic book characters. He was original. That moment happened inSpider-Man 2I had no idea we would make a Doctor Strange movie, so it was funny that line was in the movie. I wish we had known I would be involved in the project.

Derrickson himself is happy with his replacement, saying onTwitter"I've worked with Sam Raimi. He is one of the nicest people I've known in the film business, and as a director, a true living legend. It was a great choice to take overDoctor Strange."

During a quarantine watch party,Thor: Love & ThunderdirectorTaika Waititi let slip some intriguing detailsabout the thunder god's next adventure. It will topThor: RagnarokThor: Ragnarok in spectacle.

"'[Thor 4]' is just so over-the-top now, in the very best way,” Waititi said. It makesRagnarokseem like a very normal, safe film."

Speaking to Valkyrie actress Tessa Thompson, Waititi said the script forLove & Thunderis "like 10-year-olds told us what should be in a movie and we said 'yes' to every single thing."

Waititi promised space sharks, a creature existing in the Marvel universe and appearing inJason Aaron's acclaimed runonThor. He also said the film will show more about Korg's culture. The filmmaker is still deciding if Thor will stay in his "Lebowski" shape.

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The COVID-19 pandemic shut theaters globally to stop infection. Every major studio chose to move tentpole release dates to streaming or drop them directly onto streaming services. After announcing in May 2020 that its upcomingBlack Widowfilm would be delayed until later in the year. Disney provided an updated schedule for its Phase 4 MCU slate on April 3.

According toThe Hollywood Reporter,Black Widowwill now release November 6, the date previously set forEternals. Eternalswill then takeShang-Chi and the Legend of the Rings' release date of February 12, 2021.original release date of February 12, 2021.Doctor Strange 2November 5, 2021. November 5, 2021.Thor: Love And ThunderIt will premiere February 18, 2022.Black Panther 2Its release date stays May 6, 2022.Captain Marvel 2It debuts July 8, 2022.

Disney officially delayed the release ofBlack WidowBlack Widow Concern about the coronavirus affected the film. It planned to premiere May 1, but theaters closed or expected to close nationwide for an indefinite time. Studios delayed their anticipated films. Disney gave no new date for theBlack Widowpremiere.

Upprox speculates Black Widowcould replaceThe Eternalsit on November 6, pushingThe Eternalsthem to February 12, 2021 instead ofShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings; Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings[it would then move] to May 7, etc." Disney confirmed this on April 3.Disney later confirmed thison April 3.

In an interview withComicbook.com, Vin Diesel, who voices Groot, confirmed director Taika Waititi plans to include the Guardians of the Galaxy inThor: Love and Thunder.Diesel said, "nobody knows, maybe I shouldn't have said anything."

Though the guardians probably won't play a big role, they teamed up with the original Thor inAvengers: Endgame, suggesting some part of their interaction will happen in the fourth part of theThorfranchise.

Marvel Studios released thefinal trailerforBlack Widowon March 9, 2020. The trailer shows new scenes of Natasha fighting with her family and explaining what made her an Avenger. It includes some comic relief in this action drama.

In an interview withEntertainment Tonight, Valkyrie actress Tessa Thompson confirmed Christian Bale plays the villain in the fourthThorfilm. She said, "Christian Bale is going to play our villain, which is going to be fantastic."

Who Bale plays, out of Thor's villains, is not revealed. The actor's last big comic book role was Batman/Bruce Wayne in Christopher Nolan's acclaimedDark Knighttrilogy.

In her interview, Thompson added she read the script forThor: Love and Thunder,and that it will feature "some familiar faces" plus "some new people coming in."

At the end of the Disney Plus seriesThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam Wilson, will officially become Captain America.Avengers: Endgameconcluded with Cap passing his shield to Wilson as a final goodbye. OnThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert March 4, Mackie spoke about what it means to him to be cast as America's hero:

Marvel choosing a young Black American to be Captain America is huge. That sets a new standard. It means my kids see a Black man as Captain America. All their friends—white, Black, Latino, Asian—see a Black man as Captain America.

Phastos, played by Brian Tyree Henry, will be the MCU's first openly gay superhero in #TheEternalsConfirms actor@haazsleiman! https://t.co/OgsgVHjVhX pic.twitter.com/DgyIdmi6UX

WhenThe EternalsThe Eternals hits theaters in 2021. It features the MCU's first openly gay superhero, Phastos, plus his family. In an interview with Logo, queer actor Haaz Sleiman confirmed he plays Phastos's husband, Brian Tyree Henry, and they are raising a child.

Sleiman shared that he and Henry share a kiss on screen. "[A]nd it’s a beautiful, very moving kiss," he said. "Everyone cried on set. For me it’s very important to show how loving and beautiful a queer family can be."

Variety reportsDisney CEO Bob Iger announced during an earnings call that Marvel's "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier" premieres in August 2020 and "WandaVision" premieres in December 2020 on Disney Plus.

VarietyVariety reported Owen Wilson joins the cast for Disney Plus's Lokistarring Tom Hiddleston as the main character.

Who Wilson plays was not made public. Sophia Di Martino also appears.

According toThe Hollywood Reportera sequel to 2019'sCaptain Marvelis officially in development and will be written by WandaVision'sown Megan McDonnell.

Sources say the film gets a 2022 release. Writers and directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck will not return.

Marvel studiosannouncedthe official synopsis forThe Eternalsand confirmed the film happens after Avengers: Endgame. The synopsis states the ancient alien heroes, who have "lived on Earth in secret for thousands of years," face "an unexpected tragedy." This forces them "out of the shadows to reunite against mankind's most ancient enemy, The Deviants."

The EternalsThe Eternals originally planned a November 6, 2020 premiere. COVID-19 delayed it. It now releases February 12, 2021. Richard Madden, Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Salma Hayek, Lia McHugh, Don Lee, Barry Keoghan, Angelina Jolie, and Kit Harington star.

Theofficial synopsisforBlack Widowtells us Natasha Romanoff confronts her past because of "a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down." In Marvel's special look, Romanoff partners with her sister Yelena, played by Florence Pugh, seeking their family and facing dangerous enemies.

Marvel showed more footage of the film's cast. They also gave hints about Romanoff's past and the relationships she left behind on her path to becoming an Avenger.

Daniel Espinosa's first official teaser dropped.Morbius.film, starring Jared Leto, featured a surprise cameo from Michael Keaton, who played the Vulture inSpider-Man: Homecoming.This leads fans to guess he will reprise the role in Sony's new Spider-Man universe. A poster showing Spider-Man as a criminal hints how Morbius fits into Sony's existing Spider-Man movies.

These Easter eggs suggest a crossover in Spider-Man's future.The crossover happens in Spider-Man's future.This happens in Spider-Man's future.

The vampire film was set for a July 31, 2020, debut but faced a delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now scheduled for releaseMarch 19, 2021.Even though it is a comic book story, the film leans into Morbius's transformation horror more than many expect.

Collider revealed this.that Christian Bale, the Dark Knight, is rumored to join the cast ofThor: Love and Thunder.the sequel to the 2017 filmThor: Ragnarok. Directed by Taika Waititi.directed by Taika Waititi.Thor: Love and Thunder.stars Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, AKA Thor; Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie; and Chris Hemsworth as Thor.

Neither Marvel nor Bale's WME representative commented on the rumors.

On December 3, 2018, Marvel announced they are.fast-tracking a.Shang-Chi.The film.which will be the first MCU movie with an Asian superhero lead. One year later, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said the film features a "It features 98% Asian cast." cast, starring Awkwafina, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, and Simu Liu as Shang-Chi. The film's official title isShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings., and Destin Daniel Cretton will direct it.

Chinese American screenwriter Dave Callaham also co-wrote DC's.Wonder Woman 1984., will write the script. LikeBlack Panther., Marvel wants to cast people in front of and behind the camera who can mix Asian and Asian American experiences and themes.

Shang-Chi.The film made its comic book debut in.Special Marvel Edition #15., released in December 1973. Marvel executives want the script to remove stereotypes of Asian Americans often shown when the comic first appeared. In the comics, Shang-Chi is called the "Master of Kung Fu." He lacks superpowers, but his kung fu skills are unmatched.

When Disney bought much of the 20th Century Fox group, fans expected the studio to exploit the improbable cash cow of theDeadpool.franchise despite the films' crude self-reference and love for graphic violence. They were right to do this; star, producer, and co-writerRyan Reynolds confirmed this.He confirmed it during a Christmas Eve 2019 appearance on.Live With Kelly and Ryan.That confirmed it.Deadpool 3.is an upcoming Marvel project.

"Yeah, we are working on it now with the whole team."Reynolds said. "We are at Marvel Studios now; it feels like the big leagues suddenly. It is kind of wild. So yes, we are working on it."

A mystery remains about how much the irreverent mercenary's third appearance belongs to the MCU, but signs look good for Deadpool. The next sequel will keep the naughtiness. "Marvel has promised to let us play in the R-rated Deadpool universe."Paul Wernick saidco-wrote the first twoDeadpoolfilms. "We hope they will also let us enter the MCU a bit and play in that area."

Charles Murphy, who has correctly predicted MCU news before,tweetedthe release date forBlack Panther 2as May 6, 2022.He added a cryptic seven-letter space that some fans guess hints at who T’Challa will fight.

Though the seven-letter space in Murphy's tweet might be accidental, one theory suggests it will be calledBlack Panther: Doomwar, a 2010 story arc where Doctor Doom tries to rule Wakanda.

After starring in their own Disney Plus shows,Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, and Moon Knightwill all appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to Marvel Chief Kevin Feige. Marvel Chief Kevin Feige says these shows will not debut until 2022, so their big-screen appearances are years away. However, these will not be the only Marvel streaming shows that connect to the larger MCU.

In aninterview withBloomberg Businessweek,Feige noted thatLokiandWandaVisiontwo upcoming Disney Plus series, will directly affectDoctor Strange'ssequel set for May 2021. Events in Marvel's Disney Plus shows will keep building on the characters and plots already set in the MCU. "I am not sure we have acknowledged that before," Feige stated. "But we do."

Venomdirector Ruben FleischerconfirmedTom Holland's Spider-Man will eventually face Tom Hardy's villain once Disney finishes with him. Before the August 2019 deal between Sony and Disney, which lets Disney make one more standalone Spider-Man film, this happened.Spider-Manfilm within the context of the MCU, Sony Chairman and CEO TonyVinciquerra said, "Spider-Man was fine before the [MCU], did better with the event movies, and now that we have our own universe, he will play off the other characters as well."

Kevin Feige evenclaimeda Spider-Man/Venom crossover was possible depending on Sony's work, back in June 2019. After the thirdSpider-ManMCU film premieres in 2021, Parker will appear in one more movie—fans guess this might connect to theFantastic Four.After that, Sony will take back the character and start work on the expected crossover.

On September 26, Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman, Walt Disney Studios head Alan Horn, and Kevin Feige signed anew agreementgiving Feige control over the thirdSpider-ManKevin Feige will make the third 'Spider-Man' film with Sony, adding another MCU movie for the hero. Sony owns the main share.Kevin Feige will produce the third 'Spider-Man' film with Sony on September 26, 2019, according to 'Everything We Know About Phase 4 Of The MCU'.Marvel and Disney will get 25% of the profits and keep the merchandise rights.

This is the third and possibly last MCU movie.Kevin Feige will produce the third 'Spider-Man' film with Sony on September 26, 2019, in 'Everything We Know About Phase 4 Of The MCU'.The film releases July 16, 2021, and Tom Holland stars as Spider-Man.

Black Widow will star in her own movie on May 1, 2020, in 'Everything We Know About Phase 4 Of The MCU'.Black Widow will star in her own movie on May 1, 2020, in 'Everything We Know About Phase 4 Of The MCU'.Black Widow will get the spotlight soon.

Black Widow will star in her own movie on May 1, 2020, in 'Everything We Know About Phase 4 Of The MCU'.She debuts in theaters onBlack Widow will star in her own movie on May 1, 2020, in 'Everything We Know About Phase 4 Of The MCU'.Marvel Studios hired Cate Shortland.Cate Shortland hired for the film, and Scarlett Johansson serves as an executive producer. The experience feels "liberating," the actress said to the Hollywood Reporter.Cate Shortland hired for the film, and Scarlett Johansson serves as an executive producer. The experience feels "liberating," the actress said to the Hollywood Reporter.She told the Hollywood Reporter.Scarlett Johansson said, "I feel like I'm in control of the destiny of this film, which gives me a lot more peace of mind," in September 2019.Scarlett Johansson said, "I feel like I'm in control of the destiny of this film, which gives me a lot more peace of mind," in September 2019.

They will not make a prequel.Johansson said this to CNN.she wanted a story with "something deep" about the character. "I think you’ll learn about what Natasha is afraid of, and I think you’ll learn about what parts of herself she’s afraid of," she told CNN.Johansson said this to CNN..

The character sacrifices herself inThe film takes place earlier in the MCU timeline, following 'Avengers: Endgame'.The film takes place earlier in the MCU timeline, following 'Avengers: Endgame'.Black Widow will take place earlier in the MCU timeline, following 'Avengers: Endgame'.Black Widow will take place earlier in the MCU timeline, following 'Avengers: Endgame'.Black Widow will take place earlier in the MCU timeline, following 'Avengers: Endgame'.Black Widow will take place earlier in the MCU timeline, sometime after the end of 'Captain America: Civil War.'Black Widow will take place earlier in the MCU timeline, sometime after the end of 'Captain America: Civil War.'

In August 2019, just a few months after 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'.In August 2019, just a few months after 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'.hit theaters and left fans hanging with a cliffhanger, sources told Deadline.Deadline reported on 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'.Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige would not produce moreSpider-Man.Sony Pictures rejected new terms where Disney would hold a co-financing stake in the superhero movies.

According to Deadline's report on 'Spider-Man'. sources, Sony rejected Disney's 50/50 co-financing deal and offered to keep their old agreement, which said Marvel gets 5% of the first dollar gross of anySpider-Man.Spider-Man film.

The highly anticipatedPhase 4 starts when 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' end.ends Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and starts Phase 4. Technically, Phase 4 starts when 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' end.is the official end of Phase 3.Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige stated, but the impact ofEndgame promises major changes for the entire MCU.Phase 4 starts when 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' end, promising big changes for the entire MCU.as even small details could spoil the bigAvengers finale.Fortunately, Feige promised

information would come faster onceAvengers: Endgamehits theaters:Marketing is planning ways to debut [Phase 4 plans], how to launch Captain Marvel, exciting stuff is coming. After Avengers 4, they will be less secretive.Marketing is planning ways to debut [Phase 4 plans], how to launch Captain Marvel, exciting stuff is coming. After Avengers 4, they will be less secretive.

Marketing plans for Phase 4 now. They plan how to debut Captain Marvel and other exciting stuff. After Avengers 4, they will be less secretive.

Guardians of the GalaxyJames Gunn was rehired for 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' on March 15, 2019.Walt Disney Studios president was in question after James Gunn was let go.Alan HornAlan Horn met with Gunn and was persuaded by the director's public apology to reinstate him forGuardians of the Galaxy 3Marvel Studios apparently did not seriously consider other directors while Gunn was out. Gunn confirmed he wrote the film's script before leaving the studio and will resume his work afterSuicide Squad 2wraps.

Marvel Studios has confirmed several other sequels for Phase 4 followingSpider-Man: Far From HomeBenedict Cumberbatch’sDoctor Strange gets a sequelMarvel has already had time for this.Ryan Coogler signed up.he will direct a follow-up toBlack Panther.

The end of the MCU’s third phase ends several important characters—or the actors who play them.Chris Evans left.he left the role of Captain America for filmingAvengers: Endgamewrapped up, and he is not the only founding Avengerwith an expiring contract.

Heavy hitters like Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth end their deals. They will move on permanently before Phase 4 starts.

Once the conflict with Thanos ends at the end ofAvengers: Endgamethe Marvel Cinematic Universe will search for new villains. Minor villains will show up as soon as Phase 4 begins, even if the next 'Big Bad' takes time to appear.

For months,rumors circulated about Jake Gyllenhaal’s casting as Mysterio inhe is casting Mysterio inSpider-Man: Far From Home, andfan footageFilming footage from the Czech Republic showed Gyllenhaal in full comic book gear, minus Mysterio’s fishbowl helmet.

The Eternals, a super-powered offshoot of humanity living on Saturn's moon in the Marvel Universe, are a surprising comic book property for Phase 4. Notable members include former Avengers Starfox and Sersi; their most famous alumnus is Thanos, the Mad Titan.

The MCU's version of the Eternals remains unknown.Marvel Studios reportedly hiredMatthew and Ryan Firpo will write the script; Chloe Zhao will direct.

Kevin Feige remains constant, no matter the Marvel Cinematic Universe's future.Kevin Feige will be in charge, speaking about the possibility.Disney CEO Bob Iger expressed full confidence in Feige handling the transition if the X-Men and Fantastic Four enter the MCU:

I think it makes sense. I must be careful because of what the Fox folks heard, but I think they know. Marvel needs one supervisor. There should not be two Marvels… Kevin has many ideas.

Feige’s track record suggests that statement will excite MCU fans.

Fans were shocked when reports emerged of an intriguing project in the works at Disney’s soon-to-be-released streaming service—an exclusive miniseries set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe!Reports emerged of an intriguing project.Disney’s soon-to-be-released streaming service has an exclusive miniseries set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The entertainment mega-corporation got great promotion for its would-be Netflix competitor, and the series details only built up the hype.

The shows will feature the high-budget quality of their big-screen versions. They will also star actual MCU actors—Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch and Tom Hiddleston’s Loki reportedly each get their own limited series.

Fans of the MCU’s Phase 4 most want the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and Deadpool. The sale of most of 20th Century Fox’s film and television holdings to The Walt Disney Company made their addition to the established universe possible.

Disney CEO Bob Iger saidThe company plans for 'Avatar, Marvel's X-Men, Fantastic Four, Deadpool, Kingsman, Planet of the Apes,' and other Fox properties. So, fans do not need to worry about those franchises.

The third volume ofGuardians of the GalaxyThe third volume of Guardians of the Galaxy was the first film confirmed for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 4, but then things hit a serious snag.Disney fireddirector James Gunn following a politically motivated backlash to some offensive tweets from years prior. Gunn jumped ship to the DCEU.DCEUforSuicide Squad 2.

Marvel Comics pages show potential replacement Avengers for fans despondent about the departure of Captain America and his friends. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige hinted at future appearances from Moon Knight and Kamala Khan, the young hero with big powers known as Ms. Marvel.Moon KnightKamala Khan, the young hero with big powers known as Ms. Marvel.

Feige called the Nova character—whether Richard Rider or Sam Alexander—one with immediate potential to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.immediate potentialto join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Nova will not be the only addition to Marvel’s cosmic characters. The birth of Adam Warlock appeared in a post-credits scene from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2anddirector James Gunn indicatedWarlock was being saved for Phase 4 before the creator was kicked out of the franchise.

On October 29, 2018,The Wrap learnedKatherine Langford of13 Reasons Whyfame joined the Marvel family for a secret role inAvengers: Endgame.Some people guessLangford plays Kate Bishop, the second Hawkeye.

Avengers: EndgameKevin Feige is promoting Avengers: Endgame as a finale for the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far.Kevin Feige told theToronto Sun“The best stories do come to an end.”Return of the Jediwas an ending for a long time. As a 10-year-old in 1983, it carried me through 30 years until there was a sequel. He continued:

The superhero genre never saw this. A new actor joins, and a fresh storyline kicks off immediately. We want this approach because great stories need a firm end to a plot. That is what will happen next year withAvengers 4.

Feige made clear in an interview that such a definitive ending will also mark a new beginning for the MCU.an interview withVanity Fair. Feige kept things secret, hinting that “there will be two separate periods. Everything beforeAvengers 4Avengers 4 and everything after. I know it will not be in ways people are expecting.

The Guardians of the Galaxy - and the invading Chitauri inThe Avengers -opened up the cosmic corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a canon branch explored on the comic book side.

Marvel Studios plans to explore this area with more energy in Phase 4, seeking unfamiliar settings. Disney CEO Bob Igerexplained toVanity Fair, “We’re looking for worlds completely separate—geographically or in time—from the worlds we have already visited.”