Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes to an end and there’s already a clear narrative path through future phases 5 and 6. During the recently concluded Comic-Con 2022, Kevin Feige showed that the House of Ideas has more ambition than ever. Especially since there is a tour of completely unpublished scenarios, places and stories. And also for bringing several traditional publisher narratives from the pages of the comic.
Collectively, Marvel has just taken a concrete step towards maturity. One was bolstered by the evolution of its central characters and accelerated production of content that dazzled fans throughout 2022. There was also concern about the possible saturation of the universe with a diverse and ever-increasing number of stories. But even so, it’s clear that the studio has the intellectual and technical resources, as well as a top-notch team, to keep going.
And that includes showing off the true possibilities of his various new multiverse-based cinematic looks. We explain in detail everything you need to know about each step, including movies, villains, and possible future implications of these stories. An increasingly complex, rich and subtle narrative in an ever-expanding world of superheroes.
Phase 4 Close to Curtain Closing
The fourth phase of Marvel began with black WidowCate Shortland, and it’s about to end Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverdirected by Ryan Coogler. The film will be released on November 11 this year. Its first trailer premiered at Comic-Con 2022 and featured the villain of the conflict. Namor, played by Mexican Tenoch Huerta, will face Wakanda in movie who will pay tribute to the memory of Chadwick Boseman.
This has been Marvel’s most intense phase so far. Due to mixed reviews and box office failures after the opening weekend, some films disappointed viewers. Moreover, the study of the multiverse was expected to be much deeper and more thorough than it was. It was also the passing of the baton to the new leader of the Avengers. From the late Tony Stark, he will now be Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange, in charge of being responsible for being the visible head in various superhero teams. Something that Kevin Feige emphasized when he insisted that the hero would be the “anchor” of the coming phases.
The Marvel Series section of Disney+ will feature the last of Phase 4. She-Hulk: Lawyer She-Hulk, which is scheduled to premiere on August 17. The arrival of the anime is still left I am Groot in August D Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special, for Christmas. But neither of the two works affect the development of phase 4. Little Groot’s adventures are not part of the central Marvel canon. On the other hand, the program, directed by Gunn, will be linked to the events of the upcoming film, which will complete the superhero team trilogy. There have been rumors of a Halloween special featuring Werewolf of the Night, but none have been confirmed at the event.
Phase 4 villain was quietly announced in the final chapter Loki. incarnation of Jonathan Majors The one who staysa relatively harmless version of the multiverse despot Kang the Conqueror. The latter will be the equivalent of Thanos in the next stages.
Phase 5: Explosion of the Multiverse
As pointed out by Kevin Feige during Comic-Con 2022, The fifth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will begin in 2023.. Officially titled Multiverse Saga, it will cover everything related to timelines, heroes and villains associated with the concept. In addition, he will try to connect and tell the most important storylines of the Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribid’s Secret Wars comic published in 2015. Kevin Feige himself made it clear: “We weren’t very careful where we were going.”
Movies
The fifth phase of Marvel will begin with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania, directed by Peyton Reed and will be released on February 17, 2023. The film, the trailer of which was shown during the event, show for the first time Kang the Conqueror as well as the implications of the quantum realm in the future. It is also expected to be the first plot in the saga to explore the idea of how Kang is able to conquer universes and realities. In the same preview, it was revealed that the villain MODOK would be part of the cast and that a significant portion of the plot would take place in the Quantum Realm.
The second film of the fourth phase will be Guardians of the Galaxy, Part 3which will be released on May 5, 2023. According to its director, it will ultimate superhero team story, at least as James Gunn understands them. Additionally, Rocket Rakkon, a character voiced by actor Bradley Cooper, will be in the spotlight. Gamora Zoe Saldanha was seen as the leader of the Ravagers during the Comic-Con panel. They also showed the first look at Adam Warlock. According to the cast, who were in full force during the event, the film is about loss, pain and grief. A statement that seems to fit perfectly with the idea of ending superhero stories entirely.
Next movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe graphics has miracles. The production will be directed by Nia DaCosta and will premiere on July 28, 2023. The plot will show Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan in the company of Captain Marvel. Teyonah Parris’s “Proton” is expected to be part of the story in one way or another. Also a new villain, as yet unknown, played by actress Zavi Ashton. There are no specific plot details yet, but most likely this is a direct collaboration of the two heroines against the villains of the Negative Zone.
Blade Basam Tariq will close Marvel’s 2023. There are not many details about his plot or cast yet, other than the participation of the Oscar winner. Mahershala Ali as the main character. At the same time, Keith Harrington’s Dean Whitman/Black Knight is also expected to appear in the story. As you may remember, both characters had a brief interaction in the second post-credits scene of Chloe Zhao’s 2021 film The Eternals.
will be next Captain America: New World Order, Julius Onakh; which will be released in theaters on May 3, 2024. There are no details about its plot or cast, although we do know that Anthony McKie will bring the famous superhero to life. However, there has been speculation that it could include Sharon Carter, Emily VanCamp, as well as Sebastian Stan as the Winter Soldier. Which could indicate that the plot will follow what was picked up in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
The fifth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will end Thunderboltswhich will be released on July 26, 2024. About its director, plot or plot, in addition to being related to a well-known superhero team. It will include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Wyatt Russell, Florence Pugh and Olga Kurylenko.
Series
First series 5 phase Secret Invasion; its launch is scheduled for spring 2023. There aren’t many details about its plot yet, but it was detailed at Comic-Con 2022 that it will be “dark, with a certain touch of spy drama.” The cast will include Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Cobie Smulders (Maria Hill) and Ben Mendelsohn (Talos). New faces include Emily Clarke, Olivia Colman and Kingsley Ben-Adir.
threw out It will be released in the summer of 2023, and as the main novelty among its characters will be Charlie Cox’s Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin. After the showdown between Alacua Cox’s Maya Lopez and the villain, the series will likely dive into the underworld from a new perspective.
Also long-awaited in the summer second season Loki. So far this is the only episode live action Marvel is getting a second season. Details on his premise are not available, other than some images showing the character wearing the TVA uniform again. The cast is back in full force, and while it hasn’t been confirmed, Kang from Jonathan Majors is a possibility.
The premiere took place in the fall of 2023 iron heart, starring Dominic Thorne and directed by Chinaka Hodge. The series will supposedly show the story behind the character Riri Williams, which we winked at a bit in the trailer for the movie. Wakanda forever. The series will include war machine Don Chidley, whose series has now left the Marvel calendar.
In the winter of 2024 he will arrive Agatha: Chaos Covenspin-off of the sensational WandaVision and in which the history of magic in Marvel will be deepened. Also in the story of the protagonist. Finally, in the spring of the same year, the premiere Daredevil: Reborn. Mix of reboot and the sequel to the cult Marvel series on Netflix. He will bring back the man without fear, played by Charlie Cox. The cast will also include his classic nemesis the Kingpin, played by Vincent D’Onofrio. The series will run for 18 episodes, making it the longest series Marvel has produced so far.
Stage 6: return avengers
There is not much information about Marvel Phase 6. But there are at least three that are significant to understanding the future of the MCU. The new phase will begin with the long-awaited new film from fantastic Fourwhich will hit the big screens on November 8, 2024. And finally, two Avengers movies are coming out next year, new to the Marvel formula. Avengers: Kang Dynasty (May 2, 2025), producer Destin Daniel Cretton, D Avengers: Secret Wars (November 17, 2025) will be the highlights of this stage.
