Every Upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie

Here is every upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movie slated for release - including MCU's Phase 4 and possibly even Phase 5 - from 2021 and beyond.

After some delays, 2021 has seen the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 fully swing into action as it already begins to set up long-term villains that will likely last into the MCU's Phase 5. Although Avengers: Endgame and the ending of The Infinity Saga set a high bar for everything that has to come after it, the MCU has already shown that they can rise to the challenge with several Disney+ TV shows and three big blockbusters released the MCU's Phase 4. The new slate of MCU movie releases promise to continue the exploration of the multiverse and time travel that has already been raised, as well as expanding on Disney and Marvel's long-lackluster LGBTQ+ representation.


Disney has seen several delays with their release calendar owing to various production issues, mostly centering around the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, Marvel delayed the release dates for five MCU movies in October 2021. These various delays have shaken up the intended MCU release order with WandaVision ending up being the first installment of Phase 4 released. With the continued release of the MCU's Disney+ TV shows continuing with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, What If...? and in November 2021, Hawkeye, their TV shows will easily match up to the importance of the major feature movies, despite Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Eternals both receiving full theatrical releases.

While Marvel's release schedule hints at movies planned as far in the future as 2027, the studio has only shared details on the movies coming out between now and late 2023. The MCU's Phase 4 is expected to only last for two years, meaning that any Marvel movie releasing beyond 2023 likely won't have many details released anytime soon as they could spoil the direction of the Phase 4 late-game. It is worth noting that some rights to Marvel properties are still owned by Sony and there is strong evidence that Sony and Marvel will be bringing their two universes into collision, especially after the hints in 2021's Venom: Let There Be Carnage and the trailer for 2022's Morbius. However, the firm connection between those movies has not been fully confirmed yet so they are not included in this list. With that in mind, here are all the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movie releases that you can expect to see in theaters through 2021 and beyond.

Spider-Man: No Way Home - December 17, 2021

This sequel to Spider-Man: Far From Home was in doubt for a while in 2019, thanks to the problems Marvel Studios and Sony had when coming to an extension of the deal that puts Peter Parker in the MCU. The plot of Spider-Man: No Way Home will be set after the shocking ending to Far From Home, with Holland's character dealing with the fallout of being publicly identified as Spider-Man, forcing him to turn to Doctor Strange for help. There is a lot of speculation that the film will tackle the multiverse, and casting announcements have included familiar faces from previous Spider-Man films, including Jamie Foxx as Electro and Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus. A new poster for Spider-Man: No Way Home revealed in November 2021 teases a fight between Spider-Man and Doc Ock as Green Goblin appears in the background. Returning cast members include Tom Holland as Peter and Zendaya as MJ; they'll be joined by Benedict Cumberbatch, who will reprise his role as Doctor Strange, who will act as Peter's mentor. In fact, it's Strange's spell to help Peter that seemingly puts the multiverse in disarray. Jon Watts is back for the third time as director.

Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness - May 6, 2022

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is an upcoming sequel to 2016's Doctor Strange movie, and it's expected to dive deep into the MCU's Multiverse, which was first teased in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Sam Raimi is taking over as director for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Benedict Wong set to reprise their roles as Doctor Strange and Wong, respectively. Furthermore, Elizabeth Olsen will appear as Scarlet Witch, and the movie will tie directly into her Disney+ series WandaVision, which concluded its season before Doctor Strange 2 will hit theaters. Raimi, who previously directed the Evil Dead, will be harnessing his filmmaking roots since Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is supposed to be the MCU's first full-blown horror movie.

Thor: Love And Thunder - July 8, 2022

Thor: Love and Thunder marks the first time that a solo film series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has received a fourth installment. After the success of Thor: Ragnarok, Taika Waititi returned to write and direct Love and Thunder, which not only brings back Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie (who is also now the MCU's first LGBTQ superhero) but also Natalie Portman as Jane Foster. Portman is playing the Mighty Thor in the new sequel, which is confirmed to take place before the events of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and it will feature members of the Guardians team. In addition, the Thor sequel will welcome Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher and Russell Crowe in the role of Zeus. The movie doesn't come out until July 8, 2022, but filming has already wrapped following various pandemic-related delays.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - November 11, 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is confirmed to be happening and, if the schedule holds, it will mark the 30th film in the MCU. Black Panther broke a number of box office records when it was released, and the fact that it was the first superhero movie to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars made a sequel inevitable. Ryan Coogler is coming back to write and direct Black Panther 2, which is said to dive deeper into the Wakandan culture as returning characters share the spotlight. In the wake of Chadwick Boseman's tragic death from colon cancer in August 2020, the sequel will now be focused on other characters in Wakanda like Lupita Nyong'o's Nakia, Letitia Wright's Shuri, and Danai Gurira's Okoye as Marvel has rightfully opted not to recast T'Challa. Martin Freeman is also returning to reprise his role as Everett K. Ross.

The Marvels - February 17, 2023

Captain Marvel 2 (officially called The Marvels) is in the works and is set for February 17, 2023 release. Brie Larson will reprise her role as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel in a story set in the MCU's present day. Captain Marvel co-directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck aren't coming back. Taking the helm of the sequel is Candyman director Nia DaCosta, who will direct from a screenplay by WandaVision writer Megan McDonnell. Joining Larson will be Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel, which is fitting because the movie will tie into WandaVision and Disney+'s upcoming series, Ms. Marvel. Zawe Ashton has also been cast in the role of villain for the movie that commenced filming in August 2021.

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 - May 5, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is happening, though it'll release much later than originally expected. Shortly after submitting his script draft to Marvel, James Gunn was reportedly scheduled to begin production on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 by early 2019 with a goal of making a late-2020 release date. But due to Disney firing Gunn and then rehiring him a short time later, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's development was pushed back. Gunn was then scheduled to make The Suicide Squad for DC Films, which he completed, before moving onto Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The MCU sequel is now set for a May 5, 2023 release date. Aside from that, all the original cast members - Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, and Pom Klementieff - are expected to return.

Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania - July 28, 2023

Jonathan Majors Ant-Man and the Wasp 3
Not much is known about Ant-Man 3 so far, but Paul Rudd is returning as Scott Lang, as is Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne, a.k.a. The Wasp. Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer are also returning as Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, respectively. Joining them is Lovecraft Country star Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror, the time-traveling villain from Marvel comics, who officially made his MCU debut in the Loki season 1 finale. Then there's Kathryn Newton, who is taking over the role of Scott's teenage daughter, Cassie Lang, replacing Emma Fuhrmann. Peyton Reed is also back as director, with Rick & Morty writer Jeff Loveness set to pen the script for the threequel. The film, officially titled Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, is set for release on July 28, 2023, and is currently the last planned MCU movie with a confirmed release date.

Fantastic Four - TBA

A Fantastic Four movie is coming to the MCU, but it's still in the early stages of development despite being announced in December 2020. The Disney-Fox deal was completed in March 2019, but Marvel Studios likely needs ample time before implementing Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing into the MCU. Jon Watts is still attached to direct the MCU's Fantastic Four movie, which is considered a Phase 4 project.

Blade - TBA

Blade is one of the more surprising additions to the MCU slate. Previously played by Wesley Snipes, the Blade movies are decidedly different than what audiences are used to in the MCU, thanks to the inclusion of vampires. But Snipes isn't returning to play Blade. Instead, two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali has been cast as Blade for the MCU title. Even though Ali is attached to the project, Blade is projected as a Phase 5 movie, which means it likely won't be released until late 2023 or early 2024 at the earliest. However, Marvel has developed a fondness for introducing new characters before they get their first solo outings. While theories were suggesting that Blade might make his first appearance in the Moon Knight TV series, he actually made his appearance earlier than expected with Mahershala Ali's voice speaking to Dane Whitman's Black Knight as Blade in the Eternals post-credits scene. Stacy Osei-Kuffour (Watchmen) is set to write the film, but there is currently no director attached.

X-Men - TBA

An X-Men movie is also coming to the MCU, similar to Fantastic Four. However, it seems the X-Men movie is going to be second-in-line behind Marvel's First Family. Marvel Studios' tease of X-Men was by referring to them as "mutants." Details on the X-Men and mutants in the MCU may not be revealed for quite some time, but it's a project that many avid fans have been waiting for forever since Disney acquired Fox properties.

Deadpool 3 - TBA

Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson and Deadpool 3
While plans for an X-Force film seem to have died when Disney bought Fox, former Disney boss Bob Iger previously confirmed that Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool franchise would live on at Marvel Studios. In December 2019, Reynolds confirmed that Deadpool 3 was in development. It was announced that Lizzie Molyneux-Loeglin and Wendy Molyneux were working on the script and that the film would at least maintain its R-rating within the existing MCU universe. Filming on the third installment, however, won't begin until late 2022 at the earliest, so fans will have to wait a bit longer to see the film. That said, Reynolds reprised his role as Wade Wilson alongside Taika Waititi's Korg for a Free Guy marketing campaign, allowing the figure to interact with a known MCU character.

Confirmed Marvel TV Shows On Disney+

Along with the 11 planned movies coming in the MCU's Phase 4, Marvel Studios has several TV shows releasing on Disney+ in 2021 and beyond, which will make up the rest of the new Phase. WandaVision first aired in January 2021, followed shortly by The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in March. Loki wasn't too far behind, coming to Disney+ on June 11, 2021. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Loki followed the 2012 version of the character who escaped with the Tesseract in Avengers: Endgame.

August 2021 saw Marvel's What If...? animated series airing on Disney+. By examining what certain MCU stories would've been like with certain things changed, What If...? capitalized on altering the MCU by bringing back 25 Marvel actors, in addition to introducing Jeffrey Wright as the Watcher. The next Disney+ Marvel TV show is Hawkeye, which will officially introduce Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop into the MCU. Jeremy Renner is also reprising his role as Clint Barton/Hawkeye in Hawkeye as the two embark on their own Die Hard-esque Christmas adventure. The Hawkeye cast includes Vera Farmiga, Fra Free, Tony Dalton, Brian d'Arcy James, and Alaqua Cox. Most notable, however, will be Florence Pugh's return as Yelena Belova, who is targeting Clint due to his involvement with Natasha's death. Hawkeye is scheduled to premiere on November 24, 2021.

Three additional Marvel Cinematic Universe TV shows are also in the works, including Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight starring Oscar Isaac, and She-Hulk with Tatiana Maslany. All three series have been floated for possible 2022 premieres on Disney+, though Ms. Marvel could come as early as late 2021. As for the future, Marvel Studios is also developing Secret Invasion, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Ironheart, Iron Wars, and a series based in Wakanda. Stay tuned for more.
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