Marvel Phase 5: The MCU continues with new schedule of movies and TV

The upcoming calendar for the Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen a shake-up. Tea Black Panther sequel Wakanda Forever will now be the final installment of the franchise’s Phase 4, and the third Ant-Man and the Wasp movie, Quantumania, will begin Phase 5, Kevin Feige announced Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con.

We already knew that most of these shows and movies were coming, but now we have dates for many of them (and actual titles for some, as well). All of Phase 5 has been plotted out, as well as some of Phase 6.

Here’s the calendar as it stands right now for Phase 5 and 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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The third movie in the Ant-Man series brings back director Peyton Reed and stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, and Michelle Pfeiffer. New to this particular mini-franchise are Kathryn Newton (now playing Cassie Lang, Scott’s daughter), Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror (but a different version than the one that showed up in Loki season one), and Bill Murray.

Scott Lang has saved the universe, so he’s taking some time to himself and writing a book. We already know from Ms.Marvel he has a podcast. What could go wrong?

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This upcoming series sees Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Talos (Ben Mendolsohn) team up in a conspiracy thriller where Skrulls have infiltrated Earth at the highest levels. At SDCC, Cobie Smulder described the show as a “guessing game” between humans and Skrull. Emilia Clark and Olivia Colman also feature in the cast. The series will be directed by Thomas Bezucha (Big Eden) and Ali Selem (sweetland), and written by Kyle Bradstreet (Mr Robot).

May 5, 2023: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

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James Gunn returns for the third entry in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. It will be the last for this particular team, with a focus on Rocket, per the SDCC presentation.

A trailer was shown at SDCC, with a brief glimpse of Will Poulter’s Adam Warlock and a baby Rocket.

Summer 2023: Echo (DisneyPlus)

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This spin-off series from Hawkeye will follow Alaqua Cox’s Maya Lopez. Vincent D’Onofrio and Charlie Cox will also reportedly be involved, as well as Zahn McClarnon.

Summer 2023: Loki season 2 (DisneyPlus)

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Season 2 of Loki was confirmed a while ago, but now we have a release date. Tom Hiddlestone returns, of course

July 28, 2023: The Marvels

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This sequel to Captain Marvel will be directed by Nia DaCosta (candy man) and will see the first meeting of Kamala Khan with her idol Carol Danvers (after a near-miss in Ms.Marvel).

November 3, 2023: Blade

Blade! It’s happening again. One of the most brilliant superhero movies of all time is getting a reboot, this time with Mahershala Ali as the lead half-vampire. Bassam Tariq (Ghosts of Sugar Land) direct, and Delroy Lindo co-stars.

Autumn 2023: iron heart (DisneyPlus)

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This series will follow Riri Williams, a young engineering student who makes a super iron suit much like Iron Man. Williams will be played by Dominique Thorne (If Beale Street Could Talk), and will be seen first in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Winter 2023: Agatha: Coven of Chaos (DisneyPlus)

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This Wanda Vision spin-off series will follow Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness character.

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Charlie Cox will reprise his role as Daredevil in this upcoming series, and Vincent D’Onofrio will return as the Kingpin.

Daredevil recently appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Homeas well as in the new trailer for the upcoming she hulk series.

May 3, 2024: Captain America New World Order

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Sam Wilson will be giving the shield once again after Falcon and Winter Soldier, in the latest installment in one of the MCU’s oldest franchises. New World Order was also the title of the first episode of that series. The movie will be directed by Julias Onah (The Cloverfield Paradox).

July 26, 2024: Thunderbolts

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The Thunderbolts are an antihero team of reformed supervillains. The movie adaptation will be directed by Jake Schreier (Robot & Frank).

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After three previous attempts at a Fantastic Four movie (and a recent cameo), is this the one that finally gets it right?

May 2, 2025: Avengers: The Kang Dynasty

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This will be the first part of a two-part conclusion to Phase 6, a la Infinity War.

November 7, 2025: Avengers: Secret Wars

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This will be the second of a two-part conclusion to Phase 6, a la Endgame.

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