If you’ve been keeping up with Marvel Studios, you know the MCU never sleeps. With fresh Marvel movies and TV shows constantly on the horizon, there’s always something new to look forward to whether you’re a lifelong Marvel fan or just jumping into the superhero world. As we inch closer to the highly anticipated phases 5 and 6, Marvel Studios isn’t slowing down. From introducing brand-new heroes to revisiting familiar faces, the MCU is expanding in every direction. So, let’s dive into all the exciting upcoming projects you need to add to your calendar, starting with the top Marvel movies and Disney+ series set to roll out between now and 2027.
Will What If…? Finally Answer the Biggest “What If” Questions in the MCU?
The hit animated series What If…? is returning with its highly anticipated third season in December 2024. With a whole new batch of alternate realities, could we see some long-awaited answers to some of the MCU’s biggest “what if” questions? Could there really be a Wild West Shang-Chi, and what’s this about Agatha Harkness taking a bigger role? Get ready for the unexpected as What If…? brings new twists on the MCU you never saw coming.
Could This Spider-Man Animated Series Finally Reveal Peter Parker’s Real Origin?
We’ve seen Spider-Man swing into action in multiple MCU movies, but we’ve never gotten his full origin story. Will Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man finally deliver the answers fans have been craving? Starting January 29, 2025, this animated series promises to dive deep into Peter Parker’s early years—before he was ever an Avenger. Are we finally about to see how Peter became the hero we know and love?
Can Sam Wilson Live Up to the Legacy of Captain America?
Captain America: New World Order (hitting theaters on February 14, 2025) will test Sam Wilson in ways we’ve never seen before. With a government that wants the shield back, how will Sam handle his new role as Captain America? Will his leadership be enough to fend off both new foes and government conspiracies? Plus, how big of a role will Red Hulk play in this all? We can’t wait to find out!
Is Daredevil: Born Again the Gritty Comeback Fans Have Been Waiting For?
After his jaw-dropping cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Daredevil is back for a full 18-episode series. But will Daredevil: Born Again (streaming on Disney+ March 4, 2025) live up to the hype? With Charlie Cox reprising his role and Vincent D’Onofrio returning as Kingpin, can we expect a crime-fighting thriller that’s just as dark and gritty as the original series? With the show already renewed for a second season, could this be the beginning of a new era for Marvel’s street-level heroes?
Who Will Survive Thunderbolts’s New Squad of Misfits?
The Thunderbolts movie is set to hit theaters on May 2, 2025, but with a team made up of antiheroes like Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, and Winter Soldier, who will really come out on top? And what about newcomer Sentry—will he rise to become a true hero or crumble under the pressure? With Julia Louis-Dreyfus leading the pack as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, this ragtag group of misfits might just steal the show. But will they be able to handle the villains they’ll face—or will they turn on each other first?
Can Matt Shakman Finally Crack the Fantastic Four Code?
With the Fantastic Four set to join the MCU in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (arriving July 25, 2025), the big question is—can Marvel finally make this team work on the big screen? After multiple failed adaptations, will Matt Shakman and a brand-new cast (including Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards) finally deliver a version that fans love? And how will Galactus and Silver Surfer factor into this all-important introduction to Phase 6?
Will Ironheart Take Riri Williams to the Next Level?
Riri Williams wowed audiences in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and now she’s getting her own series. Will Ironheart (arriving on Disney+ on June 24, 2025) deliver on the promise of this genius inventor? With Riri battling against new threats and trying to establish herself as a hero in her own right, will she succeed where so many others have failed? And will her partnership with Shuri be the key to her success?
Can Marvel Zombies Live Up to Its Dark Comic Roots?
Marvel Zombies is coming to Disney+ in October 2025, but will the animated series be able to capture the sheer chaos and horror of the original comic series? After What If…?’s zombie apocalypse episode, we know that some of our favorite heroes have already fallen to the zombie plague. But will the new series be able to bring the same tension and thrills as the comics? Who will survive the zombie apocalypse this time around?
How Will Avengers: Doomsday Change the Multiverse Forever?
With Avengers: Kang Dynasty now a thing of the past, Avengers: Doomsday is coming to theaters on May 2026. But how will this film change the MCU’s multiverse saga—and what does Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom mean for the future of the MCU? With the Russo Brothers back in the director’s chair, will this be the game-changing Avengers movie we’ve been waiting for? And what other shocking twists will Marvel throw our way?
Is Avengers: Secret Wars the End of the MCU as We Know It?
The grand finale of the Multiverse Saga is coming in Avengers: Secret Wars, set to hit theaters on May 7, 2027. But how will Marvel pull off such an epic conclusion? Will our favorite heroes band together to save reality, or will the collapse of the multiverse be their undoing? With the stakes higher than ever, can this movie deliver a satisfying conclusion to the chaos that’s been building for years?
Will Armor Wars Finally Show What Rhodey Is Really Capable Of?
Rhodey (Don Cheadle) is back in Armor Wars, but this time, he’s facing a new set of challenges that go beyond just flying in a suit of armor. Originally a Disney+ series, Armor Wars is now a movie—and we’re wondering: How will this affect Rhodey’s journey post-Tony Stark? Will we finally see Rhodey take center stage and show the world what he’s truly capable of without his best friend by his side? There are still a lot of questions left to answer, and we can’t wait to see how this one unfolds.
Will Blade Finally Kick Off the MCU’s Vampire Era?
With Mahershala Ali stepping into the role of Blade, fans are wondering—can this new version of the vampire hunter be the fresh start the MCU needs in the supernatural realm? Blade was initially slated for a 2025 release, but with delays and a director switch, is this film still on track? Will it connect with the wider MCU or stand alone as a unique piece of Marvel lore? Only time will tell, but the hype is real.
From Daredevil to Avengers: Secret Wars, the next few years in the MCU promise to be anything but predictable. Whether you’re dying to see Sam Wilson as Captain America or wondering how Marvel will tackle the multiverse’s end, there’s no shortage of jaw-dropping moments ahead. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning.
