Marvel Phase 6 release dates, news, leaks, rumors, and more

Marvel Phase 6 is finally here. This phase promises to be one of the most dramatic yet, with two new Avengers movies on the way.

Already, it's got off to an impressive start with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day the next cinematic release. Before that, though, we can expect Marvel Zombies on the small screen later this year. 2026 will then bring with it Avengers: Doomsday, meaning it's not long to wait to see what kind of havoc Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom will wreak on the MCU.

Below, we've rounded up everything there is to know about Marvel Phase 6, so you can get up to speed at a glance. We've got all the upcoming projects, some projects that don't yet have a confirmed phase, and even a recap of the story so far. For a more comprehensive list of every MCU title heading our way, check out our guide to all of the upcoming superhero movies and shows on the near horizon.

Marvel Phase 6 release dates

As revealed by Kevin Feige way back at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, there are a fair few entries in Marvel Phase 6 to come – although there have been some delays and changes since then. The confirmed release dates are as follows:

• The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) [Cinemas] – out now!
• Eyes of Wakanda – August 1, 2025 – out now!
• Marvel Zombies – September 24, 2025
• Wonder Man – TBC 2025
• Untitled Marvel movie – February 13, 2026
• Spider-Man 4 – July 31, 2026
• Untitled Marvel Movie – November 6, 2026
• Avengers: Doomsday – December 18, 2026
• Daredevil: Born Again season 2 – TBC 2026
• Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man season 2 – TBC 2026
• Vision Quest – TBC 2026
• Avengers: Secret Wars – December 17, 2027
• Untitled Marvel movie – February 18, 2028
• Untitled Marvel movie – May 5, 2028
• Untitled Marvel movie – November 10, 2028

During Marvel's panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, it was revealed that three additional movies to the three already planned would be happening. And in October 2024, Deadline shared how another three movies were also in the works for 2028.

There is currently no word on what five of those six movies are, but it has been revealed that the film in the July 31, 2026 slot will be Spider-Man 4 – with Tom Holland back as Peter Parker. Below, we've gone into detail on the four that are set in stone, as well as the Marvel series with firm release dates, while we wait for more information.

Marvel Zombies

Release date: October 3, 2025

Marvel Zombies (unlike Eyes of Wakanda) is set in an alternate timeline to the rest of the major Marvel movies. This means that although it's technically part of Marvel Phase 6, it's not connected to the continuity of the franchise and can be skipped if you are really pressed for time. However, if you're a horror fan, you'll want to check out this upcoming Disney Plus series regardless.

Created by Zeb Wells, Marvel Zombies will follow a group of survivors who now have to deal with former heroes and villains who have been turned into the undead. What's scarier than a brain-hungry monster? Try one with superpowers! Marvel Zombies is set to hit Disney Plus on October 3, 2025, and will consist of four episodes. Sounds like a perfect pre-Halloween treat if you ask us.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Release date: July 31, 2026

We now have a new release date for the next Spider-Man! Spider-Man: Brand New Day will arrive right before Avengers: Doomsday. Originally, it was scheduled to appear after the new Avengers movie and was rumored to be a direct sequel to the events of that flick. However, that's pretty much out the window now, so we're back to square one when it comes to speculating the upcoming movie's plot.

However, we do know that Tom Holland is returning to play our main hero. Plus, Jon Bernthal will return as the Punisher, along with Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk, and Michael Mando as Scorpion. Sadie Sink has a mystery role, and Zendaya and Jacob Batalon are back as MJ and Ned.

Avengers: Doomsday

Release date: December 18, 2026

If you thought we'd seen the last of the Avengers in Endgame, think again. We have to wait a while, though, until Avengers 5, now named Avengers: Doomsday, arrives. Details pertaining to the movie's plot and cast are pretty scarce right now. But during San Diego Comic-Con 2024, it was announced that the Russo brothers will be directing the project and that Robert Downey Jr has been cast as Doctor Doom. Originally, Avengers 5 was focused on the Marvel villain Kang the Conqueror. However, Marvel Studios has been reworking the project for some time now, away from the Loki villain.

This is due to the fact that Marvel dropped Kang actor Jonathan Majors from the role after the star was found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment in December 2023. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness writer Michael Waldron will pen the script. We also know that the Fantastic Four and Thunderbolts will appear in the upcoming film. It’s all very exciting, and we can’t wait to see how Marvel will set up Doctor Doom’s appearance throughout Marvel Phase 6. Filming is now underway.

Avengers: Secret Wars

Release date: December 17, 2027

Not a lot has been confirmed about Avengers: Secret Wars just yet. However, Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo has teased that the movie will "go out with a bang." In the comics, the Secret Wars saw Marvel's most powerful superheroes face off against the universe's most powerful villains, so whatever goes down is bound to be pretty explosive.

No major casting information has been announced yet, but the 2015 Secret Wars comic book storyline included Thor, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, She-Hulk, and the Fantastic Four. As for villains, we know that Doctor Doom will be the main bad guy, with Robert Downey Jr taking charge as the character. Like Avengers: Doomsday, the Russo brothers are also directing Secret Wars and have teased the inclusion of the Fantastic Four and the Thunderbolts in the upcoming flick.

Potential Marvel Phase 6 movies and TV shows

And that's not all. There are multiple undated or unknown projects coming as part of Marvel Phase 6 throughout the next few years.

Vision

Vision, a spin-off of WandaVision that's set to follow Paul Bettany's synthezoid hero, is slated to air on Disney Plus in 2026. Star Trek: Picard EP Terry Matalas will serve as showrunner. The new series will take place after the events of the WandaVision finale, and likely follow the all-white, rebuilt Vision as he finds a new purpose after being given a second chance at life.

In October 2024, Bettany told The Hollywood Reporter that they're "cooking up something that I'm really excited about" with Vision, before cutting himself off with a smile and "snitches end up in ditches." Filming is set to kick off in 2025.

Wonder Man

Wonder Man is on its way to Disney Plus as a new miniseries under the 'Marvel Spotlight' banner, joining Echo as a street-level, character-driven project from the MCU. In the comics, Wonder Man is Simon Williams, the son of a failed Tony Stark-like industrialist who was once given superpowers by Baron Zemo. After eventually joining forces with the Avengers, Williams plied his trade in Hollywood as both an actor and stuntman.

Variety suggests that Wonder Man will be a "Hollywood satire." Sir Ben Kingsley will reprise his role as 'the toast of Croydon' Trevor Slattery for the Disney Plus series. Curiously, Nathan Fillion portrayed the character in a scene cut from Guardians of the Galaxy 2, but none other than Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is playing Wonder Man in this project. Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton and Hawkeye producer Andrew Guest are on board as showrunners, and filming on the 10-part series had wrapped as of April 2024 after disruptions caused by the SAG-AFTRA actors' strike. The series will release sometime in December 2025.

Shang-Chi 2

A Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sequel is officially in the works, with Simu Liu and director Destin Daniel Cretton both returning. Surprisingly, though, the film isn't part of Marvel's Phase 5 lineup. That means we won't be seeing the follow-up until Phase 6 at the earliest. Updates have been thin on the ground, but Liu promised fans that the long-awaited follow-up was still happening in August 2024.

Doctor Strange 3

Doctor Strange 3 hasn't been confirmed, but after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' first post-credits scene showed Strange meeting Clea and heading through an interdimensional portal, we can assume we'll be seeing more from the sorcerer sooner rather than later. Strange is also all tied up with the multiverse, and since this stage of the MCU is named the Multiverse Saga, it would make sense for his third movie to fall within Phase 6.

Thor 5 

Thor 5 hasn't been officially announced, but Thor: Love and Thunder certainly leaves the way open for a continuation. For one thing, there are those post-credits scenes that introduce Brett Goldstein's Hercules and reveal Idris Elba's Heimdall and Natalie Portman's Jane Foster are both in Valhalla. Then there's the introduction of Love, Gorr the God Butcher's daughter, now in the care of Thor. If a fivequel does materialize, then, it'll most likely be in Phase 6 of the MCU.

X-Men

The mutant team is on its way to the MCU, though when it'll arrive is so far a complete mystery. Back in 2019, Kevin Feige hinted that we wouldn't be seeing the X-Men until 2025, which is coincidentally when Phase 6 is scheduled. We've already seen Patrick Stewart's Professor X in the MCU in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Wolverine return in Deadpool & Wolverine, so seeing the rest of the X-Men in Phase 6 doesn't seem like such a long shot.

Plus, the MCU introduced mutants with Ms. Marvel, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Namor is also a mutant, so it would seem the X-Men could well be on the horizon.

Black Panther 3

Following Wakanda Forever, the story of the Black Panther is definitely left open for more with Shuri taking over the mantle and the introduction of T'Challa's son Toussaint. Letitia Wright has suggested that the movie might already be in development, too. "I think it's already in the works," she told Variety in 2023. "We just had a terrific two years of bringing [Wakanda Forever] out… we need a little bit of a break. We need to regroup [director Ryan Coogler] needs to get back in the lab. It's gonna take a while, but I'm really excited for you guys to see that."

She was more cautious in 2024, though. "Let's just say, I would like to continue with Shuri," Wright teased on The View. "She's one of my favorite characters. Such a blessing, honestly, I kid you not. I'm so grateful for her." When asked about Black Panther 3, Wright answered: "There's a lot to, a lot to – a lot coming up." Nothing has been confirmed yet, but if Black Panther 3 is made, Marvel Phase 6 would be a surprise. But, then again, there are release slots to fill, and Black Panther is a pivotal character and franchise.

Other potential sequels 

Beyond the above, there are also a few other potential projects that could form part of Phase 6 that have not been announced but could well happen. Moon Knight season 2 and Hawkeye season 2 are all potential contenders – though we'll just have to wait and see which of our hopes end up becoming reality.

The Blade movie (which was originally part of Marvel Phase 6) has also now been delayed indefinitely. However, that doesn't mean that it has been scrapped. There is still hope that we'll see it as part of Phase 6, so fingers crossed.

Marvel Phase 6 recap

As for the story so far, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, we're finally introduced to Marvel's First Family. While they're able to beat Galactus, who wanted to steal Reed and Sue's baby Franklin, trouble arrives in the form of Doctor Doom showing up in the Fantastic Four: First Steps post-credits scene.

Then, in Eyes of Wakanda, we're taken on a trip through history with Wakandan agents tracking down various Vibranium artifacts. The show introduced the original Iron Fist and also provided more context to Killmonger's arrival in the original Black Panther movie.

Catch up on the MCU with our guide to watching the Marvel movies in order – and the good news is, almost everything is streaming on Disney Plus now.