Marvel film releasing after Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Infinity War director Joe Russo has revealed that Spider-Man's death scene was rewritten on the filming day to maximize emotional impact. The change turned a scripted resignation into a terrified 16-year-old pleading for his life, making the moment the most devastating of the snap.
Marvel Studios has officially confirmed its entire film and Disney Plus release schedule through 2029, headlined by Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The slate includes a youth-focused X-Men reboot, a Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling, and Black Panther 3 with Denzel Washington joining the cast.
Marvel Studios has officially locked in July 28, 2028 for Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider film, making it the second MCU movie after Avengers: Secret Wars. The Shawn Levy-directed project follows the X-Men reboot in May and precedes Black Panther 3 in December.
Marvel Studios has confirmed a firm July 28, 2028 release date for its Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy. The movie slots into a three-film 2028 slate alongside X-Men on May 5 and Black Panther 3 on December 15, positioning all three as the post-Avengers: Secret Wars reset for the MCU.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day wraps Peter Parker's latest chapter but leaves a trail of dangling plot threads — from Jean Grey's bus ride toward an X-Men future to the Punisher's inexplicable hospital visit. We break down the biggest questions the movie refuses to answer and what they mean for the MCU's mutant saga.
Kevin Feige confirms Avengers: Secret Wars will be the sole MCU theatrical release in 2027, creating a 12-month gap after Avengers: Doomsday in December 2026. The Marvel Studios chief says the deliberate slowdown reflects a strategy to prioritize quality over quantity as the franchise builds toward its Phase Six conclusion.
Marvel Studios officially confirmed Black Panther 3 at San Diego Comic Con 2026, locking in a December 15, 2028 release date. Director Ryan Coogler returns alongside stars Letitia Wright and Winston Duke, while Alien: Romulus breakout David Jonsson steps into the role of T'Challa's son, the heir to the Black Panther mantle.
Marvel Studios has locked in a packed Phase 6 schedule running from July 2026 through December 2027, headlined by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Avengers: Doomsday, and the VisionQuest series. Robert Downey Jr. returns as Doctor Doom while Tom Holland begins a new Spider-Man trilogy under Destin Daniel Cretton's direction.
Marvel Studios is developing a Nova movie with Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness writer Michael Waldron set to write and potentially direct. This cosmic hero, part of the Nova Corps, harnesses powerful Nova Force energy to protect the galaxy. Nova's introduction could reshape the MCU post-Avengers: Secret Wars, offering a fresh start amidst challenges in introducing new characters post-Endgame.
Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is finally getting a sequel, with director Destin Daniel Cretton confirming that the project is still in development. Despite a five-year wait, Cretton assures fans that the team is working to "honor" the first film's incredible reception. Simu Liu will reprise his role as Shang-Chi in December's Avengers: Doomsday before the solo sequel, now likely pushed to the MCU's next phase after 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars.
Avengers: Doomsday fans anticipate an imminent trailer release following subtle teasers, including a cryptic message from Donald Mustard, former Fortnite boss, now with AGBO studio, hinting at a "surprise" at SXSW London 2026. Directors Anthony and Joe Russo will appear at the festival, fueling speculation about a potential trailer drop. With the movie set to premiere on December 18, 2026, Marvel enthusiasts are on high alert for any glimpse of Doctor Doom's involvement.