Spider-Man 5, Black Panther 3 and Shang-Chi 2 lead Marvel's future plans: Report
Spider-Man 5, Black Panther 3 and Shang-Chi 2 are reportedly among Marvel Studios' biggest priorities after Avengers: Secret Wars. Here's what the latest report reveals about the MCU's future.
Marvel Studios is reportedly setting its sights on the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with Spider-Man 5, a Thunderbolts sequel, Black Panther 3 and Shang-Chi 2 emerging as key priorities after Avengers: Secret Wars. According to industry insider Alex Perez, the studio has begun shaping its post-Secret Wars slate even as it gears up for the releases of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday.
The reported roadmap suggests Marvel is already planning beyond the end of the Multiverse Saga, which is expected to conclude with Avengers: Secret Wars. However, the studio has not officially confirmed any of the projects or their production timelines.
Which Marvel films are reportedly being prioritised?
Speaking during a recent Cosmic Circus Q&A, Perez claimed that Marvel's current priorities include Black Panther 3, Shang-Chi 2, Spider-Man 5, the X-Men reboot, a Thunderbolts sequel, Blade, Midnight Sons and the next Avengers film. He also said that Doctor Strange 3, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, has been placed on the back burner for now.
The report follows Perez's earlier claim that another Avengers film is already in development, with the Russo Brothers reportedly being considered to return as directors. Marvel Studios has not commented on either report.
Why is Thunderbolts 2 generating buzz?
Among the reported projects is a sequel to Thunderbolts, also known as The New Avengers. While the antihero film delivered a modest box-office performance, it earned strong reviews from both critics and audiences, recording an 88 percent critics' score and a 93 per cent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It also reportedly found renewed success following its streaming debut.
Speculation has grown further after Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier was chosen to helm Marvel's upcoming X-Men reboot. Several members of the film's cast are also expected to play significant roles in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, with Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova emerging as one of the MCU's central characters.
What does this mean for Spider-Man and Shang-Chi?
Perez also identified Spider-Man 5 as one of Marvel's biggest priorities after Secret Wars. The Spider-Man franchise remains one of the studio's strongest box-office performers, while director Destin Daniel Cretton is reportedly attached to both Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the long-awaited Shang-Chi 2.
Meanwhile, Blade and Midnight Sons remain part of Marvel's reported long-term plans. Blade, starring Mahershala Ali, has faced multiple delays and creative overhauls since its announcement in 2019, and neither project currently has an official release date.
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars still ahead, the latest report indicates that Marvel is already looking beyond the Multiverse Saga, with Spider-Man, Black Panther, Shang-Chi, the Thunderbolts, the X-Men and another Avengers film expected to shape the MCU's next era, if the reported plans move forward.
Marvel Studios is reportedly setting its sights on the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with Spider-Man 5, a Thunderbolts sequel, Black Panther 3 and Shang-Chi 2 emerging as key priorities after Avengers: Secret Wars. According to industry insider Alex Perez, the studio has begun shaping its post-Secret Wars slate even as it gears up for the releases of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday.
The reported roadmap suggests Marvel is already planning beyond the end of the Multiverse Saga, which is expected to conclude with Avengers: Secret Wars. However, the studio has not officially confirmed any of the projects or their production timelines.
Which Marvel films are reportedly being prioritised?
Speaking during a recent Cosmic Circus Q&A, Perez claimed that Marvel's current priorities include Black Panther 3, Shang-Chi 2, Spider-Man 5, the X-Men reboot, a Thunderbolts sequel, Blade, Midnight Sons and the next Avengers film. He also said that Doctor Strange 3, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, has been placed on the back burner for now.
The report follows Perez's earlier claim that another Avengers film is already in development, with the Russo Brothers reportedly being considered to return as directors. Marvel Studios has not commented on either report.
Why is Thunderbolts 2 generating buzz?
Among the reported projects is a sequel to Thunderbolts, also known as The New Avengers. While the antihero film delivered a modest box-office performance, it earned strong reviews from both critics and audiences, recording an 88 percent critics' score and a 93 per cent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It also reportedly found renewed success following its streaming debut.
Speculation has grown further after Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier was chosen to helm Marvel's upcoming X-Men reboot. Several members of the film's cast are also expected to play significant roles in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, with Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova emerging as one of the MCU's central characters.
What does this mean for Spider-Man and Shang-Chi?
Perez also identified Spider-Man 5 as one of Marvel's biggest priorities after Secret Wars. The Spider-Man franchise remains one of the studio's strongest box-office performers, while director Destin Daniel Cretton is reportedly attached to both Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the long-awaited Shang-Chi 2.
Meanwhile, Blade and Midnight Sons remain part of Marvel's reported long-term plans. Blade, starring Mahershala Ali, has faced multiple delays and creative overhauls since its announcement in 2019, and neither project currently has an official release date.
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars still ahead, the latest report indicates that Marvel is already looking beyond the Multiverse Saga, with Spider-Man, Black Panther, Shang-Chi, the Thunderbolts, the X-Men and another Avengers film expected to shape the MCU's next era, if the reported plans move forward.
