What’s Next for Marvel and the MCU: Exploring the Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Exploring the Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been one of the biggest success stories in entertainment history. Since the release of Iron Man in 2008, the MCU has seen a series of critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies, television shows, and streaming series. But what’s next for Marvel and the MCU? This article explores the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and looks at what fans can expect in the coming years.
Marvel’s Phase 4
The most immediate thing on the horizon for the MCU is Marvel’s Phase 4. This will be the first phase of the MCU since Avengers: Endgame. It will officially kick off with Black Widow on November 6, 2020, and will continue with a mix of films and streaming series over the next few years.
So far, Marvel has only officially announced nine films and eight streaming series for Phase 4. This includes sequels to Black Panther (July 2021), Spider-Man: Homecoming (November 2021), and Guardians of the Galaxy (May 2021). It also includes the new film The Eternals (November 2020), starring Angelina Jolie and Richard Madden, as well as a number of streaming series for Disney+, such as Hawkeye (Fall 2021), Loki (May 2021), and WandaVision (Fall 2020).
It’s likely that Marvel will announce more films and streaming series for Phase 4 in the coming years as well, including a potential Black Panther 2, a Doctor Strange sequel, and several other streaming series for Disney+.
New Characters and Storylines
In addition to the sequels and new films and streaming series for Phase 4, Marvel has also announced a number of new characters and storylines. This includes The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (Fall 2020) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (May 2021). Both of these films will introduce new characters to the MCU and explore different corners of the universe that haven’t been explored yet.
Marvel has also announced a number of new characters in the streaming series as well, including Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and She-Hulk. These characters will have their own storyline arcs within the streaming series and will be introduced in the films and streaming series of Phase 4.
What About the X-Men?
One of the biggest questions about the future of the MCU is how it will integrate the X-Men into the universe. Disney recently acquired the rights to the X-Men franchise from 20th Century Fox, and Marvel is expected to announce the official integration of the X-Men into the MCU in the coming years.
It’s likely that the X-Men will be introduced in one of the Phase 4 films or streaming series. Once they are established in the MCU, Marvel could potentially have their own X-Men film and streaming series, which could potentially set up a follow-up to the beloved X-Men film series from the early 2000s.
A Return to The Basics?
Another question mark for the future of the MCU is how it will handle the upcoming Phase 4 films and streaming series. It’s possible that Marvel will return to its old storytelling formulas with these projects — focusing on comic book stories and characters, as opposed to the more intricate, overarching storylines of the previous Avengers films.
On the other hand, it’s also possible that Marvel will continue exploring the more sprawling, complex sagas it flirted with in the past phases of films, such as Infinity War and Endgame. It’s too soon to tell which direction the MCU will go in with this new phase, but it’s sure to be an exciting journey.
The Possible End of an Era
Finally, it’s important to note that this could potentially be the end of an era for the MCU. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and other original cast members from Iron Man to Avengers: Endgame are unlikely to be featured in the upcoming Phase 4 films and streaming series. So whilst it’s still possible that these characters could make cameo appearances in future MCU projects, it’s not likely that they’ll have major roles.
This could mean that we’ll be seeing a whole new cast of characters and stories in the future, and it will be interesting to see how the MCU moves forward with this transition.
Conclusion
While it’s still unclear what exactly Marvel will do with the MCU in the future, it’s sure to be an exciting journey for fans. The upcoming Phase 4 films and streaming series are sure to bring a host of new characters, stories, and worlds to explore, and it will be interesting to see how Marvel builds on the success of the past phases.
It’s sure to be an exciting journey, and as always, fans of the MCU will be eagerly awaiting to see what lies ahead.
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