Summary:
- Marvel Phase 6 kicks off with multiverse twists, cosmic giants, and darker, grounded superhero stories.
- From Fantastic Four to Secret Wars, each title builds toward what may be the MCU’s most ambitious saga yet.
- A fresh wave of heroes rises as legacy characters prepare for their final battles in style.
After a run from 2021 to 2025, which included 10 blockbusters, a dozen Disney+ shows, and two specials, Marvel Studios is entering a new, crucial phase. With the long-awaited arrival of the Fantastic Four, alongside experimental spin-offs and darker animated stories, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Phase 6 marks the start of a multiverse-level collision.
MCU’s Phase 5 is about to get wrapped up, and Phase 6 is preparing to redefine everything we know. Here’s your ultimate breakdown of what’s on the horizon, all the major releases through to 2027 and beyond.
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List of Every Upcoming Marvel Movie/Series (Last Updated – June 2025)
| Title | Release Date |
| Ironheart (Disney+) | June 24, 2025 |
| The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Theatrical) | July 25, 2025 |
| Eyes of Wakanda (Disney+) | August 6, 2025 |
| Marvel Zombies (Disney+) | October 3, 2025 |
| Wonder Man (Disney+) | December 2025 |
| Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Disney+) | March 2026 |
| Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Theatrical) | July 24, 2026 |
| Avengers: Doomsday (Theatrical) | December 18, 2026 |
| The Punisher Special (Disney+) | 2026 |
| An Untitled Project | February 18, 2028 |
| An Untitled Project | May 5, 2028 |
| An Untitled Project | November 10, 2028 |
| An Untitled Project | December 15, 2026 |
| Vision Quest (Disney+) | 2026 |
| Blade (Theatrical) | TBA |
| Armor Wars (Theatrical) | TBA |
| Shang-Chi 2 | TBA |
| Nova | TBA |
| Black Panther 3 | TBA |
| X-Men | TBA |
| Wakanda Series (Disney+) | TBA |
| Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 (Disney+) | TBA |
Phase 5 – Ironheart (Disney+): June 24, 2025
The final installment of Phase 5 introduces Riri Williams, a teenage tech prodigy inheriting the legacy of Tony Stark. Played by Dominique Thorne, Riri made her first appearance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and now headlines her own show.
Under head writer Chinaka Hodge and directors Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes, Ironheart blends science, identity, and coming-of-age themes. Anthony Ramos stars as Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, a magic-wielding antagonist. Expect plenty of MCU cameos, including the return of Jim Rash as the MIT Dean, along with hints at darker forces potentially tied to Mephisto.
Every Movie and Series Releasing in MCU Phase 6
1. The Fantastic Four: First Steps
- Release Date: July 25, 2025
- Format: Theatrical Movie
- Director: Matt Shakman
- Cast: Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm), Ralph Ineson (Galactus), Julia Garner (Shalla-Bal)
Finally, the MCU brings in its “First Family” with a Fantastic Four reboot, directed by WandaVision’s Matt Shakman. In another universe, the film stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm.
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Ralph Ineson plays the villainous Galactus, and Julia Garner plays the female variant of Silver Surfer, Shalla-Bal. Though the Sacred Timeline isn’t their home, this film lays important groundwork for Avengers: Doomsday. Rumors are that Doctor Doom, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., will appear in the post-credit scene.
2. Eyes of Wakanda
- Release Date: August 6, 2025
- Format: Animated Disney+ Series (4 episodes)
- Cast and Crew: Produced by Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media
This four-part animated series, under production by Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media, explores the history of Wakanda from the perspective of the War Dogs. Spanning different continents and eras, the show uncovers hidden missions to recover Vibranium artifacts, expanding Wakanda’s lore beyond just the Black Panther legacy.
3. Marvel Zombies
- Release Date: October 3, 2025
- Format: Animated Disney+ Series
- Director: Bryan Andrews
Spin-off of What If…?, this dark animated series drops the Avengers into a zombie apocalypse. Featuring characters like Scarlet Witch, Shang-Chi, Ms. Marvel, Ghost, and even a zombified Ikaris, it’s a TV-MA-rated horror-comedy directed by Bryan Andrews, Marvel’s most mature animated project yet.
4. Wonder Man
- Release Date: December 2025
- Format: Disney+ Series
- Cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Simon Williams), Ben Kingsley (Trevor Slattery)
- Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
- Writer: Andrew Guest
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II takes center stage as Simon Williams, a struggling actor turned reluctant superhero. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi) and penned by Community’s Andrew Guest, Wonder Man is a quirky meta-series that satirizes celebrity culture and superhero fame. Ben Kingsley returns as the hotheaded Trevor Slattery.
5. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2
- Release Date: March 2026
- Format: Disney+ Series
- Cast: Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock), Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), Vincent D’Onofrio (Kingpin)
Matt Murdock’s crime war will extend beyond Hell’s Kitchen as season two welcomes back Charlie Cox. Krysten Ritter reprises Jessica Jones’ role, and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin tightens his grip. Season two returns to the dark tone of Netflix’s original Daredevil, refocusing on street-level stories in the MCU.
6. Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Release Date: July 24, 2026
- Format: Theatrical Movie
- Cast: Tom Holland (Peter Parker), Jon Bernthal (Punisher), Sadie Sink (Mystery Role), Liza Colón-Zayas (Mystery Role), Zendaya (MJ), and Jacob Batalon as Ned
- Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Tom Holland is back for his fourth standalone Spider-Man film, but this time under the direction of Shang-Chi’s Destin Daniel Cretton. Now cut off from his allies and forgotten by the world, Peter Parker has to start over from scratch.
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Sadie Sink is welcomed on board as a mysterious figure, hinting at a darker, more mature path for the web-slinger. The film will focus on street-level fights with villains like Scorpion, Boomerang, and Tombstone.
7. Avengers: Doomsday
- Release Date: December 18, 2026
- Format: Theatrical Movie
- Directors: Joe & Anthony Russo
- Cast: Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Robert Downey Jr. (Doctor Doom), Fantastic Four, X-Men, Thunderbolts
Directed by the Russo brothers themselves, Doomsday replaces Kang’s arc with a universe-threatening rise of Doctor Doom. Played by Robert Downey Jr. in a surprising casting choice, Doom attempts to unite or annihilate heroes across timelines.
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Anthony Mackie’s Captain America leads a diverse team, including the Fantastic Four, X-Men (starring Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen), and the Thunderbolts. This would be the biggest Marvel crossover since Endgame, and it would have a more significant shake-up.
8. The Punisher Special
- Release Date: 2026
- Format: Disney+ One-Shot Special
- Cast: Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle)
- Directors: Jon Bernthal & Reinaldo Marcus Green
Jon Bernthal reprises the role of Frank Castle in a dark one-shot special following Daredevil: Born Again. Written and directed by Bernthal and Reinaldo Marcus Green, it is reported to bring raw vigilante justice closely associated with Matt Murdock’s world.
9. Vision Quest
- Release Date: 2026
- Format: Disney+ Series
- Cast: Paul Bettany (White Vision)
- Director: Terry Matalas
After WandaVision and Agatha All Along, Paul Bettany’s White Vision goes on a thoughtful journey exploring identity and humanity. Directed by Star Trek: Picard showrunner Terry Matalas, the series aims to explore philosophical questions of identity and existence within the MCU’s expanding multiverse.
10. Avengers: Secret Wars
- Release Date: December 17, 2027
- Format: Theatrical Movie
- Directors: Joe & Anthony Russo
- Cast: Multiverse ensemble including Doom, Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Men, and returning legacy characters
One year later, the Multiverse Saga will wrap up with Secret Wars. Inspired by Jonathan Hickman’s 2015 comic book series, the film takes us to Battleworld, where broken universes collide, and Doom may ascend as a god-like figure.
With characters from every corner of the multiverse, including Fox’s X-Men and Sony’s Spider-Men, and others, this may be the MCU’s most ambitious crossover yet.
Unscheduled MCU Projects
While Marvel’s upcoming schedule is already stacked through 2027, there are still several high-profile titles that don’t have official release dates yet. These aren’t forgotten, they’re just in various stages of development or waiting for the right time to slot in.
11. Blade
- Format: Theatrical Movie
- Status: In Development
- Star: Mahershala Ali (Eric Brooks / Blade)
Mahershala Ali’s long-awaited take on the vampire hunter has hit a few bumps, including changes in directors and script revisions. Still, the movie is far from shelved, and fans are hoping it’ll finally hit the big screen soon.
12. Armor Wars
- Format: Theatrical Movie
- Star: Don Cheadle (James Rhodes / War Machine)
Originally planned as a Disney+ series, the story has now been upgraded into a full-length film. Don Cheadle returns as War Machine, dealing with the fallout as Stark technology falls into the wrong hands.
13. Shang-Chi 2
- Format: Theatrical Movie (Sequel)
- Status: Confirmed
- Director: Destin Daniel Cretton (Expected to Return)
A follow-up to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is confirmed, with director Destin Daniel Cretton expected to return. Details are being kept tightly under wraps for now.
14. Nova
- Format: TBD (Movie or Series)
- Lead Character: Richard Rider
- Writer: Sabir Pirzada (Moon Knight)
Richard Rider’s long-rumored MCU debut is in the works, with Moon Knight writer Sabir Pirzada developing the project. However, it’s still unclear whether it’ll release as a movie or series.
15. Black Panther 3
- Release Date: TBA
- Format: Theatrical Movie
- Cast and Crew: Letitia Wright (likely to return as Shuri), Ryan Coogler (expected to direct)
Marvel has confirmed a third installment. Early speculation even hints at possible involvement from Denzel Washington in what could be a powerful tribute to the legacy of Chadwick Boseman.
16. X-Men
- Release Date: TBA
- Format: Theatrical Movie (unconfirmed)
- Writer: Michael Lesslie
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige appears to be taking a slow-burn approach to introducing mutants into the MCU. Hints have already appeared in Ms. Marvel and Deadpool & Wolverine, suggesting something bigger is on the horizon.
17. Wakanda Series (Disney+)
- Release Date: TBA
- Format: Disney+ Series
- Cast and Crew: Developed by Ryan Coogler, no confirmed cast
Ryan Coogler is still developing a Disney+ series set in Wakanda, focusing on the nation’s deeper lore. However, the previously announced Okoye spin-off is no longer moving forward.
18. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2
- Release Date: TBA
- Format: Disney+ Animated Series
- Cast and Crew: Executive Producers: Jeff Trammell, Kevin Feige
The animated Spider-Man prequel is well into early production, with Season 2 promising fun crossover moments, including cameos like Daredevil.
The Road Ahead: A New MCU is Coming
While Marvel Studios is slowing down its breakneck release pace, it’s clear the studio is shifting toward deeper storytelling, bigger payoffs, and stronger continuity. 2025 is all about experimentation, from Eyes of Wakanda to Marvel Zombies, but everything points towards Doomsday and Secret Wars, which are set to reset the MCU as we know it.
Legacy characters will face their final battles, and new heroes will step up to lead the next generation. Whether you’re drawn to street-level grittiness, cosmic battles, or animated horror, Marvel’s future has something for every kind of fan.
Before getting into Phase 6, it’s worth catching up on all the Phase 5 shows and movies.
