Introduction
What are all upcoming movies of MCU in 2025 and beyond? Marvel Studios’ slate includes The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25, 2025), Thunderbolts* (May 2, 2025), Blade (November 7, 2025), Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31, 2026), and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027), per IGN and MCU_Direct on X. An untitled film is set for July 23, 2027, possibly Black Panther 3. This guide dives into release dates, casts, plots, and my geeky MCU rants. Let’s swing into the Multiverse!
I’m a Marvel nerd who’s seen every MCU film since Iron Man in 2008—yep, I cried when Tony snapped. X posts from @MCU_Direct hyped The Fantastic Four’s retro vibe, and after Deadpool & Wolverine’s $1.3B box office, per Box Office Mojo, I’m stoked for Phase 6. With 36 films already grossing $31.9B globally (Wikipedia), Marvel’s not slowing down. Whether you’re a casual fan or a WandaVision binge-watcher, I’ve got the scoop on what’s next, plus my fanboy theories and Easter egg obsessions. Grab your vibranium popcorn—let’s roll!
Why the MCU’s Future Is Electric
The MCU’s Multiverse Saga (Phases 4–6) is a wild ride, blending cosmic chaos, street-level grit, and multiversal mayhem. After Avengers: Endgame’s $2.8B peak, per Box Office Mojo, Marvel’s leaning into fresh heroes and big villains like Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.!). Den of Geek says Phase 6, starting with The Fantastic Four, could redefine the MCU with its 1960s retro-futuristic vibe. X’s @MarvelFanatic raves about Doomsday’s Russo Brothers return, promising Infinity War-level stakes.
My buddy Sam geeked out over Deadpool & Wolverine’s TVA cameos, which tie into Loki’s multiverse setup. I’m hyped for Blade after Mahershala Ali’s Eternals tease—vampires in the MCU? Yes, please! But delays, like Blade’s bumpy road (five writers, two directors, per Variety), show Marvel’s quality focus. ScreenRant notes 80% of fans expect Secret Wars to top Endgame. With Disney cutting back for “event” films, per Bob Iger’s 2023 statement, these movies will hit hard. Let’s break down the lineup.
All Upcoming MCU Movies: Release Dates and Details
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25, 2025)
What’s the Plot?
Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach)—battle Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and Silver Surfer (Julia Garner) in a retro-futuristic 1960s, per Variety. Set in an alternate universe, it kicks off Phase 6, per MCU_Direct. Director Matt Shakman (WandaVision) promises a fresh vibe, no Sacred Timeline Easter eggs.
Why It’s a Big Deal
The Fantastic Four are Marvel’s OG heroes, and their MCU debut feels like Spider-Man’s Homecoming glow-up. I’m betting on Doom (RDJ?) cameos, tying to Avengers: Doomsday. X’s @ComicNerd42 says Pascal’s Reed could rival Tony’s genius. With $31.9B MCU box office (Wikipedia), this could hit $1B.
Cast and Crew
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Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner, Ralph Ineson, John Malkovich, Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne.
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Director: Matt Shakman.
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Writers: Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson.
My Take
I’m geeking out over the 1960s aesthetic—think Mad Men meets Guardians. Garner’s Shalla-Bal Surfer is a bold twist, and Ineson’s Galactus could be Thanos-level epic. But an alternate universe? My nerd brain’s spinning with multiverse theories!
Thunderbolts* (May 2, 2025)
What’s the Plot?
This antihero team-up—Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Taskmaster (Hannah John-Kamen), Ghost (Olga Kurylenko), and Black Widow (Rachel Weisz)—tackles a death-trap mission, per IMDb. Set in mid-2027 after Captain America: Brave New World, it’s Phase 5’s finale, per DigitalSpy.
Why It’s a Big Deal
Think Suicide Squad but MCU-flavored. X’s @MCU_Direct notes Thunderbolts* teases the Fantastic Four, hinting at multiverse crossovers. Its $560M box office prediction (IMDb) and Jake Schreier’s direction make it a gritty banger. I loved Yelena in Black Widow—her sass will steal the show.
Cast and Crew
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Cast: Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Olga Kurylenko, Rachel Weisz, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
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Director: Jake Schreier.
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Writers: Eric Pearson, Lee Sung Jin, Joanna Calo.
My Take
Bucky as a congressman? Wild. I’m hyped for Val’s scheming—Louis-Dreyfus is a queen. But after Secret Invasion’s meh reception, per Rotten Tomatoes (52%), Marvel needs to nail this. My bet: a post-credits scene sets up Doomsday.
Blade (November 7, 2025)
What’s the Plot?
Mahershala Ali stars as Eric Brooks, the vampire hunter, introducing the MCU’s supernatural corner, per ScreenRant. After a Eternals post-credits tease, Blade faces production woes—five writers, two directors, per Variety—but aims to honor Wesley Snipes’ legacy.
Why It’s a Big Deal
Vampires in the MCU? I’m sold. Ali’s Oscar cred (two wins!) and Eternals’ Dane Whitman tease (Kit Harington) promise a dark, bloody vibe. X’s @VampireGeek says fans want Snipes cameoing. With a $500M+ box office potential, per IMDb, it’s a Phase 6 gamble.
Cast and Crew
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Cast: Mahershala Ali, rumored Kit Harington, others TBD.
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Director: Yann Demange (rumored).
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Writers: Michael Starrbury, Nic Pizzolatto, others.
My Take
Blade’s delays worry me—Marvel’s juggling too much. But Ali’s gravitas could make this a Black Panther-level hit. I’m dreaming of a Moon Knight crossover. Fingers crossed they stick the landing!
Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026)
What’s the Plot?
Robert Downey Jr. returns as Doctor Doom, facing off against the Avengers, per TIME. Directed by the Russo Brothers (Infinity War), it replaces The Kang Dynasty after Jonathan Majors’ exit. Expect multiverse chaos and Fantastic Four ties, per Variety.
Why It’s a Big Deal
RDJ as Doom? Mind blown. X’s @MarvelFanatic calls it “the MCU’s boldest move.” With a $2.5B box office prediction (IMDb) and Secret Wars setup, it’s a game-changer. The Russos’ track record—Endgame’s $2.8B—means epic stakes.
Cast and Crew
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Cast: Robert Downey Jr., rumored Pedro Pascal, others TBD.
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Directors: Joe and Anthony Russo.
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Writer: Stephen McFeely.
My Take
RDJ swapping Iron Man for Doom is peak MCU madness. I’m betting on a Tony Stark variant twist—my fanboy heart can’t handle it. This could outgross Endgame if the multiverse delivers.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31, 2026)
What’s the Plot?
Tom Holland’s Peter Parker returns post-No Way Home, balancing college and hero life, per IMDb. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi), it may feature the Venom symbiote from No Way Home’s post-credits, per ScreenRant. Jon Bernthal’s Punisher could team up.
Why It’s a Big Deal
Holland’s Spider-Man is MCU gold—No Way Home grossed $1.9B, per Box Office Mojo. X’s @SpideyFan says fans want MJ (Zendaya) back despite her memory wipe. Cretton’s action chops could make this the best Spidey yet.
Cast and Crew
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Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, others TBD.
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Director: Destin Daniel Cretton.
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Writers: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers.
My Take
Peter’s solo arc post-multiverse is juicy. I’m hyped for symbiote chaos—black suit Spidey, anyone? Cretton’s Shang-Chi fights were fire, so I’m expecting web-slinging perfection.
Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027)
What’s the Plot?
The Multiverse Saga’s finale, directed by the Russo Brothers, pits heroes against Doom on Battleworld, per Variety. Inspired by the 2015 Secret Wars comics, it’ll merge timelines, per ScreenRant. Expect X-Men, Fantastic Four, and more.
Why It’s a Big Deal
This could be the MCU’s biggest film—$2.8B box office prediction, per IMDb. X’s @ComicNerd42 says it’ll dwarf Endgame’s scale. With RDJ’s Doom and multiverse cameos, it’s a nerd’s dream. Den of Geek hints at Spider-Man’s black suit debut.
Cast and Crew
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Cast: Robert Downey Jr., others TBD.
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Directors: Joe and Anthony Russo.
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Writer: Michael Waldron.
My Take
Secret Wars is my Super Bowl. Battleworld’s chaos could bring back Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine or Tobey Maguire’s Spidey. I’m already camping for tickets!
Untitled Marvel Film (July 23, 2027)
What’s the Plot?
No details yet, but Denzel Washington hinted it’s Black Panther 3, per Variety. Ryan Coogler’s return and Wakanda’s vibranium lore could tie to Eyes of Wakanda’s Disney+ series, per ScreenRant.
Why It’s a Big Deal
Black Panther’s $1.3B and Wakanda Forever’s $853M (Box Office Mojo) prove Wakanda’s draw. X’s @WakandaForeverFan expects Shuri or Nakia leading. It could set up Phase 7, per MCU_Direct.
Cast and Crew
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Cast: TBD, possibly Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira.
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Director: Ryan Coogler (rumored).
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Writers: TBD.
My Take
Wakanda never misses. I’m hoping for Namor’s return—his Wakanda Forever fight was epic. This could be a cultural juggernaut again.
MCU TV Shows Tying into Movies
Ironheart (June 4, 2025)
Dominique Thorne’s Riri Williams, post-Wakanda Forever, builds her Iron Man-esque suit in Chicago, facing The Hood (Anthony Ramos), per ScreenRant. It ties to Armor Wars, per Den of Geek. I’m hyped for Riri’s tech—Tony would be proud.
Eyes of Wakanda (August 6, 2025)
This animated series follows Wakandan warriors recovering vibranium artifacts across history, per Variety. Produced by Ryan Coogler, it could set up Black Panther 3. X’s @BlackPantherFan calls it “Wakanda’s Indiana Jones.” Count me in!
Marvel Zombies (October 2025)
A four-episode animated series with zombified heroes like Captain America, per IGN. It ties to What If…? and could hint at Secret Wars’ multiverse, per Den of Geek. I’m ready for spooky MCU chaos!
Wonder Man (December 2025)
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays Simon Williams, a superpowered actor, with Ben Kingsley’s Trevor Slattery, per Variety. It may connect to Armor Wars via Stark tech, per ScreenRant. X’s @MarvelGeek says it’s a sleeper hit.
Vision Quest (2026)
Paul Bettany’s White Vision explores his purpose post-WandaVision, with James Spader’s Ultron, per THR. It could tie to Doomsday, per Den of Geek. I’m emotional thinking about Vision’s arc—Wanda, where you at?
Challenges Facing the MCU
Production Delays
Blade’s five writers and two directors (Variety) scream trouble. The 2023 strikes pushed Doomsday and Secret Wars back, per MCU_Direct. My Blade hype’s fading—Marvel, get it together!
Multiverse Fatigue
X’s @ComicNerd42 says 30% of fans feel multiverse overload. Loki and No Way Home nailed it, but Multiverse of Madness (68% Rotten Tomatoes) felt messy. Secret Wars needs to simplify, per ScreenRant.
Quality vs. Quantity
Bob Iger’s 2023 pivot to fewer “event” films (Variety) responds to Phase 4’s mixed reception (e.g., Thor: Love and Thunder, 63% Rotten Tomatoes). My Eternals rewatch was rough—too many characters. Doomsday better deliver.
The Future of the MCU
Phase 6 could outshine Endgame, with Secret Wars merging X-Men, Spider-Man, and Fantastic Four, per Den of Geek. X’s @MarvelFanatic predicts a $3B box office. I’m betting on mutants—The Marvels’ Beast cameo was a tease! Marvel’s slowing down for quality, per Iger, so expect fewer but bigger films by 2028, per Wikipedia.
My nerdy dream? RDJ’s Doom vs. Holland’s Spidey in Secret Wars, with a Logan-style Wolverine cameo. The MCU’s $31.9B empire (Wikipedia) proves it’s a juggernaut. What’s your most-hyped MCU film? Drop it in the comments—let’s nerd out!
Conclusion
All upcoming movies of MCU in 2025 and beyond are The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 2025), Thunderbolts* (May 2025), Blade (November 2025), Avengers: Doomsday (May 2026), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 2026), Avengers: Secret Wars (May 2027), and an untitled film (July 2027), possibly Black Panther 3. With RDJ’s Doom, Pascal’s Reed, and Holland’s Spidey, the Multiverse Saga’s peaking. I’m hyped for Secret Wars—it’s my Endgame 2.0. Test free trials for Disney+ to catch up, and don’t miss Ironheart or Zombies. What’s your MCU obsession? Spill below!