Avengers: Endgame, and Phase 4 is covering both movies and TV shows, with the latter directly connecting to the former, thus expanding this already rich universe.
The MCU’s TV/streaming branch has seen a lot of success so far, beginning with Marc Spector and Steven Grant (both played by Oscar Isaac) as the leads. Moon Knight has been a critical success, and its events will surely impact events in MCU movies or at least will be referenced somehow.
Unsurprisingly, the MCU already has a long list of projects, and while the release dates of some keep changing due to the coronavirus pandemic and other factors, the rest of Phase 4 is already planned out, and there are already a couple of titles set for Phase 5, which might take this connected universe on a different and darker route. Here are all 12 MCU movies coming after Moon Knight and when they will be released.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – May 6, 2022
The first MCU movie of 2022 is America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), Strange will travel into the multiverse to face a mysterious new adversary while also encountering variants of himself, Scarlet Witch, and more.
Thor: Love and Thunder – July 8, 2022
Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is coming back in his fourth movie, Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale).
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – November 11, 2022
After a long wait, a sequel to Ironheart.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – February 17, 2023
Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) will be back in the end of Loki season 1 after He Who Remains, one of his variants, was killed by Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino).
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – May 5, 2023
James Gunn and the Guardians of the Galaxy are coming back in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. The third Guardians movie was originally set to be the one that closed the MCU’s Phase 4, but those plans have now changed.
The Marvels – July 28, 2023
Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani), and Monica Rambeau (Teyona Parris), who acquired powers during the events of WandaVision.
Fantastic Four – TBA
One of the MCU’s most anticipated projects is a new Watts dropping out in April 2022 to take a break from superhero movies, Fantastic Four is now also looking for a new director.
Blade – TBA
Also ing the MCU in the near future is voice cameo in the post-credits scene of Eternals. Blade will be directed by Bassam Tariq and filming is expected to begin in the summer of 2022. Blade doesn’t have a projected release date yet, but it’s said to be part of Phase 5.
Deadpool 3 – TBA
The Disney/Fox merge is allowing the MCU to incorporate characters like the Fantastic Four into its universe/multiverse, and among those new additions is Deadpool. The Merc with a Mouth will return in his third movie, to be directed by Shawn Levy, and will see Ryan Reynolds reprising his role as Wade Wilson. Deadpool 3 is expected to begin filming sometime in 2023, so for now, it’s unknown when it could be released.
Captain America 4 – TBA
A fourth Captain America movie was announced to be in development in April 2021, but it Captain America 4 will center on Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) now that he has fully taken on the mantle of Captain America after the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Captain America 4 will reportedly explore the effects of becoming Captain America on Sam Wilson, and for now, it’s unknown if Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) will also return.
Shang-Chi 2 – TBA
The first new superhero to be introduced in the MCU’s Phase 4 was Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), who starred in his own movie the new leader of the Ten Rings. A sequel was announced to be in development in December 2021, with Destin Daniel Cretton set to return as writer and director, along with Simu Liu as Shang-Chi.
X-Men – TBA
Among the many characters that can now the MCU following the Disney/Fox merge are the X-Men, and in 2019, Feige announced that Marvel is developong a movie about mutants, which includes the X-Men, though they will be different from those in Fox’s film series. Professor X’s (Patrick Stewart) presence has already been teased in the trailers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, so it’s to be seen if other actors from the X-Men movie series will reprise their roles in the MCU or if they will be recast.
Every MCU TV Show Releasing After Moon Knight
Of course, the MCU’s expansion will not only be on the big screen but also on streaming. Marvel has a variety of TV projects lined up after Moon Knight, including holiday specials, second seasons of exciting TV shows, the return of well-known heroes, and more. Here’s every MCU TV show releasing after Moon Knight and when to catch them on Disney+.
Ms. Marvel – June 8, 2022
She-Hulk – 2022
Werewolf By Night/Halloween Special – October 2022
Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special – December 2022
What If…? season 2 – 2022
Echo – 2023
Secret Invasion – TBA
Ironheart – TBA
Armor Wars – TBA
Untitled Wakanda series – TBA
Loki, season 2 – TBA
Agatha: House of Harkness – TBA
Spider-Man: Freshman Year – TBA
Marvel Zombies – TBA
X-Men ‘97 – TBA
