Marvel Studios returned to Comic-Con for the first time since 2019, and it had some major announcements in store for the future of the MCU. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige was on hand on 23 July to share some exciting new films and TV shows as the studio heads out of Phase Four [1] into Phase Five (and Phase Six!).
Marvel already had a full schedule announced through the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. The "Black Panther" sequel, "Wakanda Forever," [2] is set to hit cinemas this November. Then there's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," [3] which is expected in February 2023. On the Disney+ side, there's the 17 August premiere of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law," [4] and in December, there's "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special," directed by James Gunn [5]. But that's just the beginning of what Marvel has in store for fans in the next three years.
In addition to announcing that Phase Four will come to an end with "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," Feige also laid out the studio's plans for Phases Five and Six. Among the movies Marvel fans can expect to see in the near future are two new Avengers films that will wrap up The Multiverse Saga, which encompasses Phases Four-Six. Meanwhile, Disney+'s lineup of Marvel shows will continue to expand with "Secret Invasion" [6] starring Samuel L. Jackson [7], "Agatha: Coven of Chaos," and a new 18-episode Daredevil series starring Charlie Cox.
If your favourite Marvel movie or show didn't get any news out of Comic-Con, don't fret. There's also Disney's D23 Expo in September, and the studio is reportedly planning to give some more major updates and announcements then. For now, read on for all of the new details about Marvel's upcoming slate of movies and shows.
— Additional reporting by Sabienna Bowman
Phase 4: "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law"
One of the last entries in Marvel's Phase Four, "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" will premiere its 10-episode first season on Disney+ on 17 August. As the new trailer reveals, Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) will be dealing with several familiar faces from the MCU, including her cousin Bruce Banner/Hulk (Mark Ruffalo [9]), the Abomination (Tim Roth), Doctor Strange favourite Wong (Benedict Wong), and Daredevil (Charlie Cox).
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
Premiering in theatres on 11 November, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" will bring Phase Four to a close. Plot details are still scarce, but Marvel's official synopsis reads: "Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M'Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba), fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T'Challa's death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda."
Marvel Animated Disney+ Shows: "I Am Groot"
Move over, Baby Yoda, because Baby Groot is coming to steal your adorable crown on 10 August. The series is set to include 10 shorts all featuring Baby Groot experiencing the world around him and generally just being the cutest.
"X-Men '97"
If you grew up watching the animated "X-Men" series in the '90s, prepare for some serious nostalgia. "X-Men '97" is a continuation of "X-Men: The Animated Series," and it's set to premiere in autumn 2023 on Disney+.
"What If...?" Season 2
Season two will premiere in early 2023 on Disney+.
"Spider-Man: Freshman Year"
This new animated series will explore Peter Parker's life prior to the events of "Captain America: Civil War." While a full voice cast has not been announced, Cox will be lending his voice to Daredevil [10]. The series will premiere in spring 2024, and it's already been renewed for season two.
