With 27 feature films and six Disney+ shows in 14 years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues its reign over pop culture. Ms. Marvel just arrived on Disney+ on June 8, and Thor: Love and Thunder hammers into theaters on July 8. And we expect to learn even more about Marvel’s future plans during San Diego Comic-Con July 21-24.
The MCU is already one of the biggest entertainment franchises ever, encompassing hundreds of hours of content across movies, TV shows, web shorts, and video games. It’s not just big but beloved, boasting cumulative box office of over $25 billion worldwide. As we enter Phase 4, fans still can’t get enough, and it’s changing with every single release, whether it’s in theaters or on Disney+—and more recently, even in theme parks with the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Walt Disney World.
At present, there are at least 12 new MCU movies in production or awaiting release, and at least 16 new Disney+ streaming TV shows. With all that content, it can be hard to keep track of all the Marvel theatrical release dates and Marvel TV release dates, especially since they are frequently rescheduled or tweaked.
To help you keep track, we’re compiling all the current MCU release dates; when specific titles have been announced but still not officially scheduled, we’ll put them in order when we think they’re most likely to show up.
(Last updated 6/13/22)
What’s the latest Marvel release?
Ms. Marvel
Release date: June 8 (On Disney+)
Ms. Marvel will be the next Marvel Disney+ show. Newcomer Iman Vellani stars as Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, in the series which will be released on June 8. Khan is a teenage girl with the power to shapeshift and stretch her body, though the powers may have been slightly altered for the show. Khan will be the MCU’s first Muslim superhero. The series is based on a comic book created in 2013 by G. Willow Wilson and Sana Amanat. It’s really, really good. Check out a new trailer here. And you can check out our weekly episode recaps below:
For more coverage on all things Ms. Marvel, see below.
- The Ms. Marvel TV Show Looks Marv– Uh, Wonderful
- Let Ms. Marvel Reacting to Ms. Marvel’s Trailer Brighten Your Weekend
- Ms. Marvel’s New Promo Teases More of Her New Cosmic Powerset
- Ms. Marvel Co-Creator Sana Amanat on How the Show Keeps the Core of Kamala’s Powers
- Kevin Feige Says Ms. Marvel’s Avengers Convention Made Marvel Want to Do One for Real
- How Ms. Marvel’s Director Brought Flair and Fandom to the Show’s Action
- Ms. Marvel’s Directors Talk Embiggening the Show’s Superhero Action
- Ms. Marvel’s Directors Reveal How They Found Their Kamala Khan
On May 19 the official Twitter for Ms. Marvel released a special behind-the-scenes featurette starring Iman Vellani and introducing us to the people who are working to bring the new series to Disney+. A new teaser was released on June 5, three days before the shows premiere.
What’s the next Marvel movie?
Thor: Love and Thunder
Release date: July 8, 2022 (In theaters)
After Thor: Ragnarok, fans expect Thor: Love and Thunder to be wild. Just off-the-walls bonkers nonsense from the man who does that better than anyone: writer-director Taika Waititi. The first trailer dropped in April, the second arrived in mid-May, and they both deliver on that promise: the Marvel Cinematic Universe is, indeed, bringing the thunder. And we love it.
Thor: Love and Thunder opens July 8 in theaters only. The fourth feature film in the Thor franchise brings back Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, now the Mighty Thor, the Goddess of Thunder. Chris Hemsworth and all the Guardians of the Galaxy make appearances. Oscar winners Christian Bale and Russell Crowe will also appear, as Gorr the God Butcher and Zeus, respectively. Waititi calls it “the craziest shit [he’s] ever done,” which is saying something.
For more coverage of Thor: Love and Thunder, look below:
- Thor: Love and Thunder’s Trailer is Wilder Than You Even Imagined
- Taika Waititi Talks About the “Mindfuck” That is Jane Foster’s Thor in Love & Thunder
- Taika Waititi Says There’s Surprising Romance in Thor: Love and Thunder
- How Star-Lord Is Different in Thor: Love and Thunder vs. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Thor: Love & Thunder’s Trailer Gives Jane Foster Her Mighty Due
- Thor: Love & Thunder’s New Teaser Brings Down the Hammer
- Natalie Portman Came Back for Thor: Love & Thunder Because They Let Her Be Fun
In the latest TV spot, Christian Bale’s Gorr admits that Thor isn’t like “the other gods.” A TikTok ad for Thor: Love & Thunder introduces Thor, Valkyrie, Mighty Thor and Korg with new footage. Runtime for Thor is reportedly 1 hour and 59 minutes. New posters were also released on June 13 that include Gorr, Zeus, and goats (ToothGrinder and ToothGnasher).
Upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe Release Dates
I Am Groot
Release date: August 10, 2022 (On Disney+)
This new animated series follows the adventures of Baby Groot, a character first seen in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Marvel released the first poster for the series on June 5, which shows Groot chilling on Peter Quill’s (Chris Pratt) Walkman while two little CG creatures observe him from afar.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Release date: August 17, 2022 (On Disney+)
Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslany stars in this new comedy series as Jennifer Walters, aka She-Hulk, a lawyer who specializes in superhuman-oriented legal cases. The series will star lots of other Marvel characters including Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk and Tim Roth as the Abomination. The cast of the nine-episode series also includes Ginger Gonzaga, Josh Segarra, Jameela Jamil, Jon Bass, and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Griffin Matthews (The Flight Attendant) has also reportedly been cast in an undisclosed role.
In addition to Frog-Man, The Cosmic Circus alleges She-Hulk will also introduce an undisclosed “porcupine man.” This “porcupine man is believe to be either the Roger Gocking or Alexander Gentry incarnation of the classic Ant-Man foe.
The first official trailer dropped May 17, and shows a peek at Walters’ journey to manage her She-Hulk powers while also taking on superhuman-oriented legal cases (and managing her love life). She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has been rated TV-14 by the FCC, Comic Book reports.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Release date: November 11, 2022 (In theaters)
The Black Panther sequel has run into its share of troubles: First, the tragic passing of star Chadwick Boseman, and then actor Letitia Wright, who plays T’Challa’s sister Shuri, suffered an injury during filming which caused the production to go on hold until 2022 (she reportedly caused trouble with her anti-vax shenanigans, too). Wright is joined by Daniel Kaluuya, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, and Winston Duke. The film is directed by Ryan Coogler.
Wakanda Forever will also introduce a brand new Marvel hero: Dominique Thorne; she’ll make her debut as Riri Williams in the movie, ahead of her Disney+ series, Ironheart.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Release date: Christmas 2022 (On Disney+)
Can’t get enough of the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special? How about a Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special on Disney+ that’s written and directed by James Gunn? This winter treat is shooting alongside Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and will come out a few months before that movie hits theaters. (One adored space dog may also make their return).
The Marvels
Release date: July 28, 2023 (In theaters)
The sequel to Captain Marvel will pull together three of the MCU’s most powerful women: Brie Larsen’s titular Captain, Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau. Nia DaCosta (who most recently helmed the revival of Candyman) is directing the film.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Release date: May 5, 2023 (In theaters)
The final movie in the Guardians trilogy was supposed to be completed years ago, but then writer-director James Gunn got fired, then rehired, then did a really fun DC superhero movie. Now Guardians 3 is finally underway, starring the usual crew (Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan), and actor Will Poulter as Adam Warlock. Daniela Melchior (The Suicide Squad) has also joined the cast in a small, undisclosed role. James Gunn also confirmed on Twitter that Maria Bakalove (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) has joined the cast in an undisclosed, “key” role. Nico Santos (Superstore) has joined the cast in an undisclosed role
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Release date: February 17, 2023 (In theaters)
The third Ant-Man movie will return to the quantum realm and bring back director Peyton Reed and stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, and Michelle Pfeiffer. There’s an appropriate amount of (quantum) uncertainty surrounding this flick: it may tie in the mysterious villain of the Loki series, or include the first film appearance of another classic comics villain. Hell, it may even include Bill Murray.
X-Men ‘97
Release date: 2023 (On Disney+)
The X-Men are coming to the MCU... kinda. X-Men ‘97 is a revival of the classic 90's animated show, bringing back the same style, stories and yes, theme song, of the iconic series.
Unscheduled But Probably Still Happening Shows & Movies
Agatha: House of Harkness
Release date: Unknown (On Disney+)
This spinoff from WandaVision will star Kathryn Hahn as her fan-favorite character Agatha Harkness.
Armor Wars
Release date: Unknown (On Disney+)
This live-action series will follow James Rhodes (Don Cheadle) as he tracks down stolen tech that allows criminals to replicate Iron Man technology.
Blade
Release date: Unknown (In Theaters)
Disney hasn’t revealed much about this reboot of the franchise that features vampire-hunter who is also a vampire, but we know that it stars two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali, who also played Cornell “Cottonmouth” Stokes in Netflix Marvel series Luke Cage. We also know Blade appeared (or at least his voice did) in the end credits of The Eternals. The film is directed by Bassam Tariq, the first U.S.-Pakistani person to helm a Marvel Studios film. Blade will begin filming July 4 in Atlanta and New Orleans.
Deadpool 3
Release date: Unknown (In Theaters)
Ryan Reynold’s “merc with the mouth” is set to appear in Disney’s first R-rated film following the company’s completed acquisition of Fox assets.
Deadpool 3 writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wenick spoke with Den of Geek about how Deadpool’s move to the MCU will not affect the feel of the movie. Or, in Wernick’s words: “Deadpool’s gonna be Deadpool.” Reese also said that Disney has been more than willing to ensuring the franchise keeps its core identity.
Echo
Release date: Unknown (On Disney+)
This spinoff from the Hawkeye series will follow Echo, a deaf martial artist, as played by actress Alaqua Cox. Devery Jacobs (Reservation Dogs) co-stars.
Echo has officially begun filming on May 24, according to a tweet by series creator Marion Dayre.
Fantastic Four
Release date: Unknown (In Theaters)
Disney has confirmed that Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm will finally make an appearance in the MCU. Jon Watts (Spider-Man: Far From Home) was originally slated to direct, but recently left the project.
Ironheart
Release date: Unknown (On Disney+)
With Tony Stark gone, the MCU needs a new super-genius inventor. Enter teenage prodigy Riri Williams (played by Dominique Thorne), who creates a brand new, ultra-advanced armored suit. Other cast members include Anthony Ramos (In the Heights) and Lyric Ross (This is Us). Chinaka Hodge (TNT’s Snowpiercer) is attached as the head writer, and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is an executive producer alongside Marvel’s Kevin Feige and others. Manny Montana (Good Girls) has joined the cast of Marvel’s Ironheart in an undisclosed role.
Ironheart has also officially started filming!
Loki Season 2
Release date: Unknown (On Disney+)
The smash hit series about Tom Hiddleston’s antihero will return... someday. Loki season one is currently the most-watched Marvel series on Disney+ and production the second season will start in the next few weeks.
Tom Hiddleston confirmed “the whole cast” of Loki’s first season returns for season two on a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Marvel Zombies
Release date: Unknown (On Disney+)
This new animated show is loosely spun out from a breakout episode of What If? that saw MCU heroes battling a zombie apocalypse.
Spider-Man: Freshman Year
Release date: Unknown (On Disney+)
Disney says this new animated series follows Peter Parker “on his way to becoming Spider-Man in the MCU, with a journey unlike we’ve ever seen and a style that celebrates the character’s early comic book roots.”
Secret Invasion
Release date: Unknown (On Disney+)
This series picks up story lines from both Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Far From Home to explain the decades-long Skrull invasion of Earth. Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Mendelsohn will star.
What if...? Season 2
Release date: Unknown (On Disney+)
The speculative animated series and its omnipresent narrator the Watcher will return with an all-new season. The show’s creators say next season will focus on new stories, new heroes, and “lots of fun.”
Untitled Captain America Movie
Release date: Unknown (In theaters)
We’ve got a new Captain America, so it’s inevitable we’ll get a new Cap movie. Anthony Mackie will appear in the title role.
Untitled Wakanda Series
Release date: Unknown (On Disney+)
Not much is known yet about this show set in Black Panther’s home country.
Untitled Shang-Chi sequel
Release date: Unknown (In theaters)
Shang-Chi’s debut movie was compelling, exciting and fun. It also made a ton of money, so a sequel is inevitable.
Untitled Thunderbolts movie
Release date: Unknown
Marvel Studios is reportedly developing a movie based on the comic Thunderbolts and director Jake Schreier has been tapped to bring it to life.
Untitled mutants movie
Release date: Unknown (In theaters)
Now that Disney owns the old Fox assets that included all the “mutant” Marvel superheroes, you can count on characters like the X-Men making an MCU debut.
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