Upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe Film Projects

Are you ready for what’s next in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Marvel has some exciting new projects lined up that promise fresh characters, bigger stories, and thrilling twists. Here’s a sneak peek at what Marvel fans have to look forward to!

Captain America: Brave New World

The Marvel project fans can expect next is an anticipated one, and that is Captain America: Brave New World. The film will follow the events of the series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and the story of the characters fans have grown to know and love from them. It will star Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, who has now gone from being The Falcon, to picking up the mantle that Steve Rogers has left behind for him as Captain America. 

As of now, what we know is that there will be a great world threatening situation that will lead Sam Wilson to protect not only the United States but global stability overall. The trailers and teasers of the film have presented a Marvel character we have not seen yet in the MCU, and that is the “Red Hulk”. Alongside Anthony Star, Hollywood legend Harrison Ford will play the new U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, who seems to have a few secrets as he possesses the power to turn into Red Hulk, how he obtained this ability is left mostly unknown. Some other actors or actresses that will appear in Captain America: Brave New World are Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, and Carl Lumby. The film is directed by Julius Onah and is set to release in theaters on February 14, 2025. 

Thunderbolts

An film we know less about than Captain America: Brave New World, and that is Thunderbolts. Thunderbolts is still a ways out as of now, but fans still have a few things to know about it. It will star several characters we have seen before in the MCU, such as Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Hannah-John Kamen, and a few others. 

So far what we know is the cast, and that the basis for the film’s plot will be several villains, or negatively surrounded characters are brought together to complete a special task for the government. As to what the task is, we are not sure as of right now. Characters like the Winter Soldier, Ghost, The Red Guardian, Taskmaster, and many others will return in Thunderbolts as seen in the trailer and what has been released. The film is directed by Jake Schreier and is currently set to be released in theaters on May 2, 2025.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Fantastic Four are a set of heroes that have not had the greatest track record in the past few film adaptations they have had, however many fans are excited for that to change with the upcoming MCU film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. As of now not a lot is known of this film, what the focus and the narrative of the film will be isn’t clear, however due to recently released art and teases, we know what the new Fantastic Four will look like.

The cast fans should expect to see in The Fantastic Four: First Steps are Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing. Fans also may be wondering if there will be an appearance of Doctor Doom, and if it will be Robert Downey Jr. playing him as Marvel has recently released him as the next MCU Doctor Doom. With a talented cast as the foundation of this film, and Matt Shakman directing, fans await more about The Fantastic Four: First Steps, set to release on July 25, 2025. 

Avengers: Doomsday

An upcoming Marvel movie that has fans going wild is Avengers: Doomsday, for a few reasons, but the biggest is that, as we mentioned before, it was announced that Robert Downey Jr., who previously was Iron Man in the MCU, has returned to play the infamous Doctor Doom. 

Not a whole lot is confirmed about this film other than it will be an Avengers film, and it will be starring Robert Downey Jr. as a villain this time around. Other facts are that Joe Russo and Anthony Russo will be directing Avengers: Doomsday. The brothers have directed four other Marvel films in the past, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. The film is currently set to release on May 1, 2026. 

Honorable Mentions

Avengers: Secret Wars

We know very little about Avengers: Secret Wars, however many sources say that we will see Robert Downey Jr. in this Avengers film as well. In addition Joe Russo and Anthony Russo will direct this film as well.

Blade

There is currently talk going around about the new Blade film starring Wesley Snipes as Blade. After his appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine as Blade, and Marvel regaining the rights to Blade after not having it for so long, a new film was set to be made, but has since been delayed. As of now there are no major details of its release or what it will be about.