It was nearly two full decades ago that Marvel Studios changed Hollywood with the launch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and while that franchise continues going strong (with the next installment due out later this month), the landscape of the industry has greatly changed since 2008. There remains an appetite for superhero blockbusters, but the audience has been exhausted by the familiar – with various origin stories experimenting with different genres and visual styles but also sporting similar structures and plots.
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Directed By: James Gunn
Written By: James Gunn
Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, María Gabriela de Faría, Skyler Gisondo, Wendell Pierce, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced
Rating: PG-13 for violence, action and language
Runtime: 129 minutes
