What comes next?


For the longest time we've known the lineup of the Marvel films, but other than a couple that are already in the works, we're essentially in the dark. Other than Spider-Man Far From Home later this year I think the only other movies that we know for sure are in the works are a Black Widow solo film and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 which is still on a sort of hiatus.

I'm pretty sure Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Doctor Strange will all get sequels as well as Ant Man and the Wasp and Spider-Man Far From Home. I've heard talks of an Eternals movie and Ms. Marvel as well.

I have a feeling all these kids like Cassie Lang, Monica Rambeau, Hawkeyes daughter since she's learning archery, and Harley from Iron Man 3 (since he's on the cast list of this movie) will lead into a Young Avengers film. I hope we see the Fantastic Four and X-Men introduced relatively soon as well. They seem to be building up a roster of bad guys by keeping some alive like Zemo and Ghost so maybe we'll see the Thunderbolts? I know James Gunn was working on something around the old Ravagers we saw at the end of GotG Vol.2, but I don't think that'll see the light of day anymore. Lastly, it's probably not likely, but I wish they'd just retcon the Inhumans sorry excuse for a show and make a movie of those characters like what was originally intended.

Any tweaks you'd make to my list or anything you'd like to add?

Edit: James Gunn has been reinstated as the director for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3

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I'm pretty sure Black Panther 2 , Doctor Strange 2 and Eternals movie have been confirmed , most likely Captain Marvel sequel will be announced shortly since how good is performing at the BO , not sure if GOTG 3 will be part of Phase 4 , we know nothing about Iron Man , Thor and Cap , i presume they will say something after Endgame is released if they don't get killed for good in Endgame , possibly they will had new characters which presumably will be F4 and X-Men if Disney / Fox merger goes well.

Phase 4 could look like this if we are lucky :

Black Panther 2
Doctor Strange 2
The Eternals
Black Widow
Captain Marvel 2
Fantastic Four reboot
X-Men reboot
Avengers 5

Spider-Man 3 ?
Iron Man 4 ?
Captain America 4 ?
Thor 4 ?
GOTG 3 ?

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Well I know Chris Evans contract with Marvel Studios is up and he made a post after Endgame was finished filming that was basically him saying it was his last time portraying Steve Rogers.

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Well breaking news is James Gunn has been re-hired to direct GOTG 3

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Definitely happy about James Gunns return. I can't wait til he continues his work on GotG Vol.3 and to see what else he might do if him and Marvel continue their work together afterwards.

I think most of your list is probably correct except I don't think there will be any standalone heroes getting a fourth film unless they're passing on the torch to someone else because a lot of their contracts are ending.

That being said, despite the White Wolf thing in Black Panther, I hope Bucky picks up the mantle of Captain America though I don't know how well he'd be accepted by the public in the movies considering what he has done even if it was brainwashing that caused it. Other than that if Thor passes the torch, I really hope Valkyrie takes on the role. I know it's not comic accurate, but I think as a character she deserves it.

Also I think it was the Wasp actress who pitched an all female team up movie. It may sound kind of PC but I'd honestly be completely down if they can find a logical way to unite all the women without getting the men involved somehow.

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It can very easily and logically happen considering an all-female Avengers team already exists: A-Force!

However they set it up, it should just happen. It would be epic. And of course, if/when this does ever happen, predictably there will be the constant cries of PC. In other words, “why you ain’t keeping things the way I want?! PC social justice (representation) sucks! I only want neckbeard-approved fascist propaganda!”

But as Black Panther & Captain Marvel (soon Shang-Ching) have shown... Marvel, Disney and most of the world couldn’t care less about what the hypocritical anti-PC whiners don’t want to see happen. 😏 Marvel never has. So, the more girl power the better!

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I mean I completely agree. They've already got a pretty good roster of bad ass female heroes with Wasp, Black Widow, Valkyrie, Scarlet Witch, amd now Captain Marvel. They could even throw in Ghost if they wanted too but I feel like they're gonna use her for the Thunderbolts or something.

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It's rumored that Doc Strange 2 is gonna feature Namor!

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I really hope so

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More breaking news : https://www.comicbookmovie.com/captain_marvel/kevin-feige-says-captain-marvel-is-about-to-lead-the-entire-marvel-cinematic-universe-a167180

This could mean Endgame is the last movie we see Iron Man and Captain America ?

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Well that's been rumored a long while now. The way they presented Captain Marvel, she's basically just Steve and Tony rolled into one person.

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When? I read everything related to MCU since Iron Man was released but i've never seen anything pointing to this direction

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Yeah it's been circulating for a while. I mentioned it in one of my earlier comments. Chris Evans posted a Tweet about it being his last time and that he was thankful for the opportunity. That's not to say they won't be resigned, but Evans for sure has been ready to move on for a while and I'm sure Downey would like to do other things as well considering he's been doing this for over a decade. It wouldn't surprise me if one or even both of them died in Endgame.

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No , i mean about Captain Marvel being the leader of the Avengers

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I'm excited for any new hero introduction to be quite honest 😄

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