While 2020 may have been a full year without any new Marvel releases, chances are we're not going to see that again for a very long time. For over a decade, Marvel Studios has built out its movie universe, culminating in Avengers: Endgame. And, of course, Disney isn't slowing down anytime soon.
Neither is Sony, which owns the rights to some important Marvel characters. While there are a massive amount of new movies and TV shows on the way to further expand the MCU, Sony is continuing to build out its universe of movies based on characters from the Spider-Man franchise. With so many projects in various stages of development and production, though, it can be hard to keep track of them all.
Luckily, we did it so you don't have to. Take a look at this easy-to-follow guide for a breakdown of every announced or reported Marvel Studios or Sony project based on Marvel characters that are in the works. The projects below are in chronological order, starting with the next MCU release, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Movie)
Release date: September 3, 2021
The next Marvel Cinematic Universe is almost here and it will introduce a new set of characters to keep an eye on as Phase 4 of the MCU moves forward. Make sure to check out GameSpot's Shangi-Chi review.
Venom: Let There Be Carnage (Movie)
Release date: October 15, 2021
Yes, believe it or not, it looks like we're actually getting the second Venom movie this year. After a number of delays over the last year, Let There Be Carnage is finally heading to theaters in October. Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams return from the first movie, while Woody Harrelson reprises his role from that film's post-credits scene as Cletus Kasady/Carnage.
Eternals (Movie)
Release date: November 5, 2021
While Eternals is out in November and boasts one of the MCU's biggest ensemble casts yet, we still don't know much about the plot of the film. The latest trailer for Eternals makes it clear the movie will be packed with huge action, and the film will clearly have a massive impact on the MCU going forward.
Hawkeye (TV)
Release date: November 24, 2021
Jeremy Renner is back as Hawkeye in this Disney+ series. Joining him are Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop, Vera Farmiga as her mom Eleanor, Fra Fee as Kazi, and Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez/Echo. What's more, Black Widow star Florence Pugh will reprise her role as Yelena Belova.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (Movie)
Release date: December 17, 2021
Will Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield appear as their versions of Spider-Man? Who knows, but based on the first trailer for No Way Home, which includes villains from the other Spider movie franchises, anything is possible.
Ms. Marvel (TV)
Release date: 2022
Ms. Marvel will introduce the world to the MCU's Kamala Khan, as played by Iman Vellani. The character will then pop up in The Marvels, the sequel to Captain Marvel.
She-Hulk (TV)
Release date: 2022
Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslaney is playing She-Hulk/Jennifer Walters in the upcoming Disney+ series. What's more, Mark Ruffalo will be appearing as Hulk, and Tim Roth is reprising his role as Abomination.
Moon Knight (TV)
Release date: 2022
We still don't know too much about Moon Knight, other than Oscar Isaac has been cast in the role of the superhero. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige previously said of the series, "Bringing a whole new different vibe to the MCU, Moon Knight is an action-adventure, Indiana Jones type story come to life as a Disney plus series, directed by Mohammed Diab. The character Moon Knight is a complex vigilante who suffers from dissociative identity disorder and these multiple identities that live inside him are very distinct characters in the series. The backdrop of our story is incredible Egyptian iconography. Egyptology is something the world's always been fascinated by, and we're going to tap into [that in a] fun and bold way in Moon Knight."
Secret Invasion (TV)
Release date: 2022
Secret Invasion is one of the biggest events in Marvel Comics history and it'll be coming to life as a Disney+ series sometime in 2022. "It's about a set of Skrulls who have infiltrated every level of life on Earth," Feige previously explained. Returning faces are Ben Mendelsohn as Talos and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.
Morbius (Movie)
Release date: January 28, 2022
While not set in the MCU, Morbius the living vampire is a Marvel character. This movie is part of Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters, which includes the Venom films, as well as the Kraven movie in development and a number of other projects. Starring Jared Leto as the titular vampire, Morbius was originally scheduled for release in 2020, but was delayed.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Movie)
Release date: March 25, 2022
There's going to be a lot happening in this movie. Firstly, it follows up on WandaVision, with Elizabeth Olsen reprising her role as Scarlet Witch. And, of course, it could be shaped by the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, in which Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Doctor Strange. However, it's also been revealed that the film will introduce the character of America Chavez, known in the comics as Miss America. Sochi Gomez will play the role.
Thor: Love and Thunder (Movie)
Release date: May 6, 2022
Production has wrapped on the next Thor movie. Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, and Tessa Thompson all reprise their roles, while Taika Waititi is back to direct once again. The movie's villain, Gorr the God Butcher, will be played by Christian Bale.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Movie)
Release date: July 8, 2022
While we aren't sure what direction the second Black Panther movie will take, it's been confirmed that the role of T'Challa will not be recast after the death of Chadwick Boseman. The film is currently in production, with Ryan Coogler again serving as writer and director, for release next year.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 (Movie)
Release date: October 7, 2022
Thus far we know practically nothing about the next Into the Spider-Verse movie, other than that it's happening. Honestly, though, that's good enough news to keep us satiated for now.
The Marvels (Movie)
Release date: November 11, 2022
Instead of Captain Marvel 2, we will be getting The Marvels as a follow-up. The film will see Brie Larson's Captain Marvel meeting up with Kamala Khan. We'll also see the return of the adult version of Monica Rambeau, who was introduced in WandaVision. The movie will be directed by Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (TV)
Release date: December 2022
What's this? A live-action holiday Guardians special? It's real, and it's probably going to be as funny as you'd expect. Feige previously said, "In irreverent Guardians fashion, the Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special is going to be a lot of fun, especially since James Gunn is back to write and direct. In fact, we're going to shoot it during the production of Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3."
Kraven the Hunter (Movie)
Release date: January 13, 2023
What little we know about this movie is still enough to get us excited. Kraven the Hunter will star Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular big game hunter, known for hunting Spider-Man in the comics.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Movie)
Release date: February 17, 2023
The next Ant-Man movie will see the returns of Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Additionally. Kathryn Newton (Freaky) is joining to play Scott Lang's daughter Cassie, while Jonathan Majors will be taking on the role of Kang the Conqueror. Majors previously appeared in the first season of Loki as He Who Remains, meaning the third Ant-Man film will likely connect to the series.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Movie)
Release date: May 5, 2023
Now that The Suicide Squad is out in the world, writer/director James Gunn's attention is turning back toward the third Guardians film. Not too many details have been revealed at this point, though Dave Bautista has said it will likely be the last film in which he appears as Drax at this point.
Blade (Movie)
Release date: TBD
We still know nothing about this movie, other than Mahershala Ali will play the titular role.
Fantastic Four (Movie)
Release date: TBD
Yes, Fantastic Four is happening. No, we don't know anything else about it.
Loki Season 2 (TV)
Release date: TBD
The final episode of Loki Season 1 promised the series would be returning for a second season. At this point, that's all we know.
Iron Heart (TV)
Release date: TBD
With Iron Man no more, Marvel Studios is moving forward with the story of Ironheart. Dominique Thorne will play Riri Williams in a live-action take on the Ironheart character, who is a genius inventor and happens to have the most advanced suit of armor on the planet. The character will first be introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Armor Wars (TV)
Release date: TBD
Don Cheadle will return as Rhodey in Armor Wars. "We're also well underway on a series for Disney+ based on Armor Wars, a classic Marvel story about Tony Stark's worst fear coming true," Feige previously teased. "It's what happens when his tech falls into the wrong hands."
I Am Groot (TV)
Release date: TBD
Disney+ will be the home to a series of shorts featuring Groot going on adventures meeting new and unusual characters.
Animated Female-Focused Spider-Verse Story (Movie)
Release date: TBD
An animated female-focused Spider-Verse spin-off was first announced in November 2018. Deadline reported that it will focus on "three generations of women with Spidey powers,” while producer Amy Pascal subsequently stated that three heroes would be Spider-Gwen, Cindy Moon/Silk, and Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman. There's no telling whether this is still being actively developed.
Madame Web (Movie)
Release date: TBD
A Madame Web film was first reported in September 2019, to be written by Morbius scribes Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Madame Web is a code name used by several characters in the Marvel Universe, but it's most commonly used for Cassandra Webb, a mutant with clairvoyant powers. In May 2020, it was reported that TV director S.J. Clarkson (Jessica Jones, The Defenders) was set to direct Sony's first "female-focused" Spider-Man universe movie. While it's not been confirmed that this would be a Madame Web movie, it's possible. Though, like many of the Sony movies in development, there's no telling if Madame Web is still happening.
Olivia Wilde's Untitled Project (Movie)
Release date: TBD
One of the most exciting recent names to be linked to an upcoming yet-to-be-announced Sony superhero movie is actor and director Olivia Wilde. This news was confirmed by Wilde herself, who retweeted a story in Deadline that suggested it will focus on the character of Spider-Woman, accompanying it with a spider emoji. Deadline stated that Wilde will write the project with Katie Silberman, her collaborator on her acclaimed 2018 directorial debut Booksmart.
Silk (TV)
Release date: TBD
A movie about Korean-American spider-powered superhero Silk (aka Cindy Moon) was first rumored back in June 2018, but very little subsequent news about the project emerged over the next two years. However, it was reported in September 2020 that the character will now feature in a TV show rather than a movie. No other updates have been announced.
Jackpot (Movie)
Release date: TBD
News of a Jackpot movie came in May 2020. This super-strong crime fighter is a relatively new character--she first appeared in 2007 and has had two identities so far, Sara Ehret and Alana Jobson. The only other thing we know so far about this project is that Marc Guggenheim (Supergirl, Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow) has been hired to write the script.
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