Marvel's upcoming film and television projects are numerous and complex, but the most significant recent announcement is Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU. He won't reprise his role as Tony Stark, but instead will portray the highly anticipated villain, Doctor Doom, in Avengers: Doomsday.
The specifics of how the former Iron Man transitions to becoming the Fantastic Four's nemesis remain undisclosed. However, his role will be central to the next Avengers film. Before Avengers: Doomsday, audiences will witness the MCU debut of the Fantastic Four in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, slated for release in July 2025.
For now, fans can only speculate and await further news. To help navigate the upcoming MCU releases, we've compiled a list of the movies and TV shows currently in development.
Click through the slideshow below for a visual overview, or continue reading for a comprehensive list:
Marvel Phase 5 and Beyond: Projected Release Dates (2025 and Later)
Upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe Projects
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Here's a complete schedule of upcoming Marvel films and series:
- Captain America: Brave New World (February 14, 2025)
- Daredevil: Born Again (March 4, 2025)
- **Thunderbolts*** (May 2, 2025)
- Ironheart (June 24, 2025)
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25, 2025)
- Eyes of Wakanda Series (August 6, 2025)
- Marvel Zombies (October 2025)
- Wonder Man (December 2025)
- Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026)
- Spider-Man 4 (July 24, 2026)
- Untitled Vision Series (2026)
- Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027)
- Blade (Date TBD)
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 2 (Date TBD)
- Armor Wars (Date TBD)
- X-Men '97: Season 2 (Date TBD)
- Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: Seasons 2 and 3 (Date TBD)