Marvel Studios unveil Phase 4 movies, Disney+ shows during SDCC panel
All eyes were on San Diego Comic-Con this evening as Marvel Studios took over Hall H for a two-hour panel. Many hoped for the unveiling of Phase 4 during this event and fortunately, President Kevin Feige did not disappoint.
Take a look at what we can expect from the future of Marvel, below!
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Marvel Studios kicked off their panel with a montage of old movies, confirming the end of The Infinity Saga.
Kevin Feige to kick things off. And confirm the infinity saga is complete. #MarvelSDCC #SDCC50 pic.twitter.com/PvJT2guxMD
— AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) July 21, 2019
Much to the delight of MCU fans everywhere, dates were announced for Phase 4. It looks like the next era will last two years and consist of ten movies and shows on Disney+.
Who wants to find out what Phase 4 is? #MarvelSDCC pic.twitter.com/wowr4zisFY
— AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) July 21, 2019
First up, The Eternals slated to hit theaters Nov. 6, 2020.
ETERNALS up first. November 2020. #SDCC50 pic.twitter.com/mxN9quA4Ht
— AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) July 21, 2019
The cast will include Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Salma Hayek, Lia McHugh and Don Lee. It will be directed by Chloé Zhao.
Some original series coming to the highly anticipated Disney+ service were also announced, including The Falcon And The Winter Soldier. The series will star Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan and Daniel Brühl and will hit the streaming service fall 2020.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER, an original series with Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan and Daniel Brühl. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Fall 2020. pic.twitter.com/FmFMKWUrhO
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
Up next for Phase 4 and coming in Feb. 12, 2021, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings featuring Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Tony Leung, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS, with Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Tony Leung, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. In theaters February 12, 2021. pic.twitter.com/VXaqJ5uN6B
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
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Continuing with the unveiling of original Disney+ series, WandaVision is announced with Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and Teyonah Parris. This one hits streaming spring 2021.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studio’s WANDAVISION, an original series with Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and Teyonah Parris. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Spring 2021. pic.twitter.com/GaI6Uoykct
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
Tom Hiddleston will make a return to the MCU with the Disney+ series Loki hitting the service spring 2021.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ LOKI, an original series with Tom Hiddleston. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Spring 2021. pic.twitter.com/Ntb8g9SSwq
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
Are you keeping up so far?
*so far* @MarvelStudios #MarvelSDCC pic.twitter.com/uJ0aXpNpgk
— AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) July 21, 2019
Doctor Strange fans will be elated to know the film’s sequel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will hit theaters May 7, 2021. Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen will make their return, as well as director Scott Derrickson.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS with Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen. Scott Derrickson returns as director. In theaters May 7, 2021. pic.twitter.com/HtF68htiB1
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
Comic fans will be elated to hear that the animated series What If…? will be hitting Disney+ in summer 2021. Many actors and actresses across the MCU are expected to reprise their roles as voice talent.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ WHAT IF…?, the first animated series in the MCU, with Jeffrey Wright as the voice of The Watcher and many actors from across the MCU reprising their roles as voice talent. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Summer 2021. pic.twitter.com/el6etc3xZH
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
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Jeremy Renner will return in the Disney+ series, Hawkeye coming to the streaming service fall 2021. The series will also introduce Kate Bishop.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ HAWKEYE with Jeremy Renner, an original series that will also introduce Kate Bishop. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Fall 2021. pic.twitter.com/qPH8M2TQSj
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
The next installment for Thor’s series will debut Nov. 5, 2021 featuring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman. Director Taika Waititi will return for the film titled Thor: Love and Thunder.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER with Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman. Taika Waititi returns as director. In theaters November 5, 2021. pic.twitter.com/7RRkOYWTQM
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
After leaked set photos and videos, Marvel finally confirmed the highly anticipated Black Widow with Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle, and Rachel Weisz. Cate Shortland is directing the film which we can see starting May 1, 2020.
According to those who saw the leaked footage, the villain in the film will be Taskmaster. Stranger Things’ David Harbour also took the stage to reveal he would be making an appearance in the film!
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ BLACK WIDOW with Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle, and Rachel Weisz. Directed by Cate Shortland. In theaters May 1, 2020. pic.twitter.com/7WGECDIw3t
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
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The announcement of Black Widow filled the slots for the Phase 4 image, but Marvel wasn’t done yet.
And there we have it. #MarvelSDCC #Phase4 #MCU #SDCC2019 pic.twitter.com/Eb8Dtn3KzO
— AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) July 21, 2019
With no release date announced, Marvel also unveiled Blade with Mahershala Ali.
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ BLADE with Mahershala Ali. pic.twitter.com/mtrDBy5OV0
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
Are you excited for the next phase of Marvel? Sound off your thoughts on the unveiling below!
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