The Multiverse Saga is rapidly reaching a head with Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, but there are plenty of upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows to come. In fact, 2028 will be the biggest year for the MCU in quite some time, with three new movies now on the calendar.
We're presently in Marvel Phase 6, which started with 2025's The Fantastic Four: First Steps and will conclude with next year's Avengers: Secret Wars. There are also Disney Plus shows, like VisionQuest, to look forward to, and there are a pair of release dates with unconfirmed titles, meaning some big reveals could come soon. So yeah, there's a lot to keep track of, which is where we come in.
In this guide, we've rounded up all the upcoming superhero movies and TV shows on Marvel's calendar and have ordered them by release date. I've also made sure to separate MCU projects from non-MCU Marvel outings for clarity. And, for even more detail on the MCU to date, check out our guide to watching the Marvel movies in order. But, for now, head below to see everything the MCU has in store, and be sure to bookmark this page as it's updated regularly, too!
Upcoming Marvel Phase 6 and 7 movies and TV shows
- VisionQuest : October 13, 2026
- Avengers: Doomsday : December 18, 2026
- Avengers: Secret Wars : December 17, 2027
- Marvel's X-Men : May 5, 2028
- Ghost Rider: July 28, 2028
- Black Panther 3 : December 15, 2028
- Untitled movie 4: May 4, 2029
- Untitled movie 5: July 13, 2029
VisionQuest (Disney Plus series)
Release date: October 13, 2026
Five years after 'White' Vision flew off to deal with an existential crisis after having his memories restored in WandaVision, Paul Bettany is returning as the deeply feeling android in a Disney Plus show helmed by Star Trek: Picard's Terry Matalas. "You pick up Vision's story, it's about a year or so later," Bettany told Rotten Tomatoes at NYCC. "And White Vision, you'll remember, was given all of Red Vision's memories, including the memories from within the Hex. And he is struggling to feel them, connect with the memories. He understands them intellectually, but he's wanting to feel those memories, and that is part of the journey of the show."
Plus, it sounds like the show will have something in common with WandaVision, with each episode doing something new. "To be honest, they're all very different," Matalas told the Phase Hero podcast. "Each one of them are different types of movies, so each one of them I could say, 'Can't wait for that, can't wait for that.' They're all so different, but they all have favorite moments for me." A first VisionQuest trailer debuted at D23 in July, which gives a taste of what to expect.
Avengers: Endgame Encore (Movie)
Release date: September 25, 2026
It might not be part of Phases 6 or 7, but Avengers: Endgame Encore isn't any normal re-release. Adding roughly 4 minutes to the original 3+ hour Endgame runtime, it's set to incorporate an "exclusive look" at Avengers: Doomsday. See it in IMAX or Infinity Vision, and you'll also get an "an additional sneak peek at the film."
Quite what that "exclusive look" will entail is still unclear, though given co-director Joe Russo has said that Endgame Encore is "required viewing" ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, it's got to be something important. It appears the Russos have been tinkering behind the scenes as well, as fans have noticed the movie looks a little different from the original release, and there's even a very subtle change to a key line of dialogue that could mean big things.
Avengers: Doomsday (Movie)
Release date: December 18, 2026
The fifth Avengers movie sees the Infinity War/Endgame band get back together, with directors the Russo brothers, and stars Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans all returning to the MCU. Downey Jr. isn’t Tony Stark this time around, however. Instead, he's playing Doctor Doom. Joe Russo gave us the early scoop on the upcoming return, telling us that they have an idea to rival Endgame and Infinity War.
After four short teasers dropped over the Christmas holidays last year (first revealing the return of Steve Rogers), the full Avengers: Doomsday trailer finally released in July, followed by a special look at D23. Combined, they paint a clear picture that the assembled Avengers are about to face their biggest threat yet in Downey Jr's Doom. The massive list of other Marvel stars returning includes Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, Patrick Stewart's Professor X, Letitia Wright's Shuri, and many, many more. Don't be surprised if Marvel is keeping some big surprises up its sleeve as well...
Avengers: Secret Wars (Movie)
Release date: December 17, 2027
The big one. Avengers: Secret Wars comes loaded with expectations. There have been two major comic book stories titled Secret Wars, the first of which saw heroes and villains transported to the planet Battleworld by the Beyonder to fight each other. The second, which launched in 2015, saw two universes collide – the main Marvel universe and the Ultimate universe – as an incursion threatened to wipe them both out, with Doctor Doom playing a major role.
Considering Doctor Strange 2 introduced incursions, and this is the Multiverse Saga, the second seems to be the inspiration for the movie. The film was originally set for release a few months after Avengers 5, but both have been delayed since. They're now set to release a year apart in December 2026 and 2027, respectively. Filming is now reportedly underway.
Marvel's X-Men (Movie)
Release date: May 5, 2028
After years of speculation, X marked the spot at D23 2026, with official confirmation of the new generation of X-Men. Alongside Sadie Sink's Jean Grey, who made her MCU debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, it was announced that Kit Connor will star as Cyclops, Inde Navarette is Rogue, Christopher Abbott is Professor X, Maya Boyd is Storm, and Samara Weaving is Emma Frost. Adam Driver, meanwhile, will play the villainous Mr. Sinister. No news yet if rumored Beast, Charles Melton, will appear as the hirsute boffin, however.
As previously confirmed, Thunderbolts' director Jake Schreier is set to direct, with Beef's Lee Sung Jin and Mr and Mrs Smith's Joanna Calo currently on script duties. "Kevin [Feige] just wants to take a big swing and start anew, not be beholden to any of the movies that have come before," Jin told Deadline, suggesting a clean break from the Fox-era X-Men post-Doomsday and Secret Wars. No news on any Magneto casting just yet, though.
Ghost Rider (Movie)
Release date: July 28, 2028
Ryan Gosling in a future Ghost Rider movie? Sign me up. Announced during SDCC 2026, Gosling will star as the titular anti-hero in a new flick coming in July 2028. Since this film will be coming out after Secret Wars, I do wonder if we will get some Ghost Rider mention or clues in the Avengers movies.
I will say, though, that this movie technically isn't part of Marvel Phase 6. We also don't know if it is part of Phase 7 yet either, or exists in its own realm. I'll keep you posted as soon as any more news heads our way.
Black Panther 3 (Movie)
Release date: December 15, 2028
Well, it's happening. After much fan speculation and swirling rumors, the third installment of Black Panther is on the way, and it is coming out in 2028. This news came our way at SDCC 2026, and it also confirmed that a new Black Panther has been cast in The Long Walk star David Jonsson. Director Ryan Coogler confirmed at SDCC that the movie would be shot on large-format celluloid, much like Sinners. May as well get in line for IMAX 70mm tickets now.
It's long been rumored that Denzel Washington will also star, and Coogler is thinking up a part for him. This marks a beautiful full-circle moment as Washington actually quietly funded a summer of acting lessons for the late Chadwick Boseman when he was starting out. Keep your eyes peeled for more Black Panther 3 news.
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Other Marvel movies and shows not in Phases
Now comes the fun part – speculating over what's to come next. While there's been no official confirmation that these projects will form part of Phase 6 or any Phase, industry reports and various insiders claim these upcoming Marvel movies and shows are on the way.
Also of note: although Eternals, Doctor Strange 2, and Thor: Love and Thunder, all end with cards saying their heroes will return, we've not included individual upcoming superhero movies below, as there has been no confirmation that sequels are happening (though you can read more on a potential Thor 5 if you wish).
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man season 2 (Disney Plus series)
Release date: January 2027
Before the first season even hit our screens, this Marvel show was already renewed for not only season 2, but a third instalment as well. Clearly, Disney Plus had a lot of faith that it would be a hit. And production is already well underway on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man season 2, with Marvel Studios Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, telling The Movie Podcast early in 2025 that all the scripts were complete and half of the work on the animatics was done too.
At D23 2026 it was confirmed that season 2 will drop in January 2027, following in the footsteps of the first season, which hit the small screen in January 2025. Here at GamesRadar+, we loved season one, awarding it a shiny four stars in our Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man review, so consider us already seated.
Armor Wars (Movie)
Release date: TBC (possibly scrapped)
After the Don Cheadle-led project was absent from San Diego Comic-Con 2022, many speculated that the series had been scrapped by Marvel. The project was officially re-announced at D23, with Cheadle in attendance, and is set to pick up following the events of Secret Invasion.
Originally a Disney Plus series, but now a movie, the film will see Cheadle's War Machine dealing with "what happens when Tony Stark's tech falls into the wrong hands." The latest update was not promising either, suggesting it's not happening any time soon.
Shang-Chi 2 (Movie)
Release date: TBC
Considering the success of Shang-Chi, and the post-credits sting that teased the character's return, a sequel seemed inevitable. Reports signaled that Destin Daniel Cretton had signed a multi-year deal with Marvel to develop projects including a sequel to Shang-Chi. Whether Cretton will direct the follow-up remains to be seen. What is definite, though, is that Shang-Chi 2 is coming, and will probably be part of Phase 6. And don't be too shocked to see a Ten Rings series at some stage, either.
Nova (Movie)
Release date: TBC
Nova has been one of the most-requested heroes for some time, and a new project looks set to bring him into the MCU. Moon Knight scribe Sabir Pirzada is on board to write the project, though it remains unclear whether this will be a movie or a Disney Plus series. In the comics, Nova's origin story revolves around a planet that we have seen before in live-action: Guardians of the Galaxy’s Xandar, which was almost destroyed by the villain Ronan.
Nova – real name Richard Rider – was a member of the Xandar Corps and is bestowed the power of Nova Prime. He must come to terms with his newfound powers. There's no casting or director just yet, but don't be surprised to see Nova as part of Phase 7, as Kevin Feige confirmed the project would be a movie at SDCC 2026.
Star-Lord movie or TV show
Release date: TBC
While the third Guardians of the Galaxy movie marks the end of the trilogy, it seems one character may still be coming back. In the Guardians of the Galaxy 3 post-credits scene, a title card appeared saying that Chris Pratt's Legendary Star-Lord will return. Speaking to GamesRadar+, Pratt shared that it would have to be a very special project for him to return to the role without James Gunn.
"It would be strange to continue Peter’s story without James," Pratt told us. "He's done such a masterful job in the first three films. We really found the voice of Peter Quill together and without him, obviously, I would never have had this opportunity."
Those are all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows we know about. Which ones are you excited for? For more on the MCU, check out our guide on the best Marvel movies to watch right now.
