Finally!
Marvel has finally unveiled the long list of movies set to feature in its Phase Four rollout.
Announced during the studio’s Comic-Con Hall H presentation last night (July 20), Marvel boss Kevin Feige revealed what fans can expect next following Avengers: Endgame and the end of Phase Three.
The first movie to be released will be Black Widow. Starring Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle and Rachel Weisz, it is due for release on May 1, 2020.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ BLACK WIDOW with Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle, and Rachel Weisz. Directed by Cate Shortland. In theaters May 1, 2020. pic.twitter.com/oyUvYdzF3P
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) July 21, 2019
November 6, 2020 will see the release of The Eternals. Starring Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Lia McHugh and Don Lee, it will also feature Salma Hayek and Atlanta‘s Brian Tyree Henry.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ THE ETERNALS with Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Salma Hayek, Lia McHugh and Don Lee. Directed by Chloé Zhao. In theaters November 6, 2020. pic.twitter.com/k6ZgfX38VW
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
Following that, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will be released on February 12, 2021. It will star Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Tony Leung cast as the Mandarin and also Awkwafina in an unconfirmed role.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS, with Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Tony Leung, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. In theaters February 12, 2021. pic.twitter.com/VXaqJ5uN6B
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will arrive May 7, 2021. Reprising his role as Dr. Stephen Strange, Benedict Cumberbatch will be joined by Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch. The studio promises this to be the MCU’s first “scary” movie.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS with Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen. Scott Derrickson returns as director. In theaters May 7, 2021. pic.twitter.com/HtF68htiB1
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
A fourth Thor movie is also on the way. Starring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, Thor: Love and Thunder is slated for release on November 5, 2011. It will also see Natalie Portman make a return. Director Taika Waititi announced that Portman’s Jane Foster will get to adapt a version of Lady Thor recently seen in Marvel comics.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER with Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman. Taika Waititi returns as director. In theaters November 5, 2021. pic.twitter.com/7RRkOYWTQM
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
Aside from Feige also confirming that Black Panther 2, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Fantastic Four, Captain Marvel 2 and Mutants (aka X-Men) will all be released during Phase Four, he also surprised fans with the announcement that a new Blade movie was on the way, starring Oscar winner Mahershala Ali.
The Phase Four slate will also feature a series of Disney+ TV shows. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier arrives in Fall 2020, WandaVision in Spring 2021, Loki in Spring 2021, and Hawkeye in Fall 2021.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ HAWKEYE with Jeremy Renner, an original series that will also introduce Kate Bishop. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Fall 2021. pic.twitter.com/qPH8M2TQSj
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios' WANDAVISION, an original series with Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and Teyonah Parris. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Spring 2021. pic.twitter.com/6lIiMJdfYw
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER, an original series with Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan and Daniel Brühl. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Fall 2020. pic.twitter.com/FmFMKWUrhO
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ LOKI, an original series with Tom Hiddleston. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Spring 2021. pic.twitter.com/Ntb8g9SSwq
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
Each show will take place after Avengers: Endgame, with Loki beginning after he stole the Tesseract in Endgame and escaped from the Avengers.
Marvel also confirmed their first-ever animated series What If…?, with the MCU cast returning to voice their roles and Jeffrey Wright playing The Watcher. It lands on Disney+ in Summer 2021.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ WHAT IF…?, the first animated series in the MCU, with Jeffrey Wright as the voice of The Watcher and many actors from across the MCU reprising their roles as voice talent. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Summer 2021. pic.twitter.com/el6etc3xZH
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
The Matrix star has enjoyed a late career return to action movies with the John Wick franchise, so it’s understandable that Marvel want to secure his talents.
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