You might want to sit down for this news, because the Marvel Cinematic Universe just got a whole lot bigger.
On Saturday evening, the studio announced a massive list of projects that are set to release in the next couple of years, including “Black Widow,” “Black Panther 2,” the next “Thor” and “Shang-Chi,” ABC News reports.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe comes in phases, and with the latest “Spider-Man” finishing out Phase 3, fans have been wondering what might be next for the superheroes. Well, we don’t have to wonder anymore. Presenting at the famous Hall H panel at Comic-Con, Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige unveiled the newest lineup of movies and shows, including some of the biggest talent in Hollywood, like Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Natalie Portman, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Scarlett Johansson, E! News reports.
We know it’s a lot, so here’s a breakdown of what was released:
May 2020: “Black Widow”
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
The movie, which is currently filming in London, will kick off Phase 4 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Black Widow” is “a mature step” in Marvel’s growing universe, according to Black Widow herself, Scarlett Johansson. “Even though there’s a lot of different elements in some facets of the character to explore, I was happy with the work that I did. The only reason to do this film is really to elevate the genre in a way. It feels like the right time,” she told USA TODAY.
Marvel even showed fans at Comic-Con a spy-tinged “Black Widow” trailer, offering a glimpse of the ballet company/Black Widow program that trained Russian girls to be super-assassins, HuffPost reports. The footage also showed Natasha Romanova (Johansson) fighting against her sister figure, played by Florence Pugh, as well as a throwdown between Natasha and debuting supervillain Taskmaster.
“Black Widow” hit theaters May 1, 2020.
Fall 2020: “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”
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
Disney+, the company’s new streaming service set to launch in November, will also be featuring a lineup of Marvel shows.
The original series will see the return of Anthony Mackie as Falcon, Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier and Daniel Brühl as villain Baron Zemo.
November 2020: “The Eternals”
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ THE ETERNALS with Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Salma Hayek, Lia McHugh and Don Lee. Directed by Chloé Zhao. In theaters November 6, 2020. pic.twitter.com/k6ZgfX38VW
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
According to HuffPost, The Eternals are a race of immortal aliens sent to Earth by the Celestials to protect humans. But that’s not all — the film we also star Angelina Jolie as Thena.
“I’m so excited to be here,” Jolie told the large crowd, who gave her a round of applause and standing ovation, at Comic-Con.
“I’m gonna work 10 times harder because, I think what it means to be apart of the MCU and what it means to be part of this family, we know what the task is ahead. We know what you deserve… we are all gonna be working very, very hard,” she continued.
Concluding her speech, the actress said, “I’m thrilled, thank you so much.”
No, we’re thrilled, Angelina!
“The Eternals” hit theaters on November 6, 2020.
February 2021: “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”
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
As promised earlier in the year, “Shang-Chi” will also be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film will star Simu Liu (who only just found out he was cast), Awkwafina and Tony Leung.
“Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” will be in theaters February 12, 2021.
Spring 2021: “WandaVision”
Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ WANDAVISION, an original series with Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and Teyonah Parris. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Spring 2021. pic.twitter.com/6lIiMJdfYw
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019
“WandaVision” will be streaming exclusively on Disney+. The original series will feature Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and Teyonah Parris. According to HuffPost, Parris will play an older version of Monica Rambeau from “Captain Marvel.”
May 2021: “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”
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
The new “Doctor Strange” film will feature Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen, with Scott Derrickson returning as director. According to Derrickson, this will be the MCU’s first scary movie. Count us in!
“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” will hit theaters May 7, 2021.
Spring 2021: “Loki”
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
This Disney+ original series will show fans what happens to Loki after “Avengers: Endgame.”
Tom Hiddleston will reprise his role as Loki.
Summer 2021: “What If …?”
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
Marvel Studios’ “What If …?” will be the first animated series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jeffrey Wright will be the voice of The Watcher, and other actors from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe will reprise their roles as voice talent. The series will explore alternate Marvel stories.
“What If …?” will stream exclusively on Disney+ in summer 2021.
Fall 2021: “Hawkeye”
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
An original Disney+ series, “Hawkeye” will introduce Marvel character Kate Bishop to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jeremy Renner will also return as Hawkeye.
November 2021: “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
Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Love and Thunder” will star Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman.
More excitingly, Portman was revealed to be the first female Thor, taking on the mythical hammer and god-like powers herself, E! News reports. When talking about being the next one to wield the hammer, Portman said that it “feels pretty good.”
“I’ve always had a little hammer envy,” she joked.
Not only that, Tessa Thompson, who will return as Valkyrie and will be the King of Asgard, revealed at Comic-Con that her character would be looking for a queen, potentially making her the first openly LGBTQ superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Buzzfeed News reports.
Honestly, we so excited for this one.
“Thor: Love and Thunder” hits theaters November 5, 2021.
Other new Marvel projects include: “Black Panther 2,” “Fantastic Four,” “Guardians of the Galaxy 3,” “Captain Marvel 2” and “Blade.” However, according to HuffPost, the release dates for these projects are currently unknown. Super fact, though, “Blade” will star 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
This new lineup is exciting news for Marvel, especially as it is currently celebrating “Avengers: Endgame” becoming the highest-grossing film ever, Variety reports.
Honestly, we’re so excited, we’re already adding all of the movies and shows to our calendar!