The Future of Marvel Cinematic Universe and Beyond

The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) looks incredibly expansive and filled with anticipation. New movies, TV series, and animated shows are in the pipeline, continuing to push the boundaries of the multiverse and explore new characters and storylines.

The End of Phase 4

Currently, Marvel is wrapping up Phase 4 with a flurry of content, including the forthcoming releases:

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Black Panther: Wakanda Forever The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

These films and series set the stage for the upcoming Phase 5, which is poised to launch in February 2023. According to Marvel Studios' presentations at SDCC this year, the phase will include:

Ant-Man the Wasp: Quantumania Secret Invasion Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Echo Loki – Season 2 The Marvels Blade Ironheart Agaatha: Coven of Chaos Daredevil: Born Again – effectively Season 4 Captain America: New World Order Thunderbolts

Mirroring the possibilities for Phase 6, there's also a high likelihood of a new Spider-Man film, but this will need to be announced by Sony.

The Marvelous Phase 6

Phase 6 is set to start in November 2024 and is expected to conclude the Multiverse Saga. So far, it is known to contain:

Fantastic Four Avengers: The Kang Dynasty Avengers: Secret Wars

However, Marvel is also working on additional projects that could fill the gaps in Phase 6. These include:

Deadpool 3 Shang-Chi 2: Armor Wars Wonder Man Nova A series set in Wakanda A fifth Spider-Man film

Marvel's Animated Future

Moving to the realm of animated content, while not following a set phase system, there are numerous exciting announcements:

2023

In 2023, Marvel will see the return of:

A second season of What If? X-Men '97 revival series

Other animated shows set to debut in 2023 include:

Sidney and Jasper's Freshman Year (renamed Sidney and Jasper's Sophomore Year)

2024

The year 2024 will bring additional animated content such as:

The Luminary (aka Spider-Man: Freshman Year) Marvel Zombies

Moreover, the animated series have plans to expand, including:

A third season of What If? A second batch of I Am Groot shorts A second season of X-Men '97 A second season of Spider-Man: Freshman Year, retitled Spider-Man: Sophomore Year

It's important to note that while the animated shows except for I Am Groot are not set in the Sacred Timeline, X-Men '97 is not connected to the MCU at all.

Conclusion

The future of Marvel is thrilling and multifaceted, with a rich tapestry of narratives, characters, and storylines that continue to captivate and inspire audiences around the world.