The last ten years have been a massive leap for superhero films. Superhero movies and TV shows have been around for decades, but they have recently become one of the most lucrative genres in existence.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is partly the reason why superhero movies and shared universes have become so popular, but DC has also been playing catch up with their own films, typically called the DC Extended Universe. Both DC and Marvel have been able to generate millions, sometimes billions of dollars with their films, turning their titles into some of the most profitable movies of the year.
2019 looks to have the most superhero movies ever in one year, but the genre will certainly continue for years to come. Looking forward to 2020, there are a handful of superhero movies that fans might have forgotten about, and even more that could possibly be released that year.
Both Marvel and DC have announced release dates for 2020, but they haven’t revealed which movies will actually be coming out. Disney, specifically, is being incredibly secretive by not revealing any titles with release dates past this year’s Avengers: Endgame. There has been news about different Marvel and DC movies that are supposedly in development, which could also end up being released in 2020. Here are 6 Superhero Movies Fans Forgot Were Confirmed for 2020 (And 19 Possibilities).
Confirmed: Birds Of Prey
So far, it looks like the first superhero movie coming out in 2020 will be Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). The film is currently set for a February 7, 2020 release date, with Margot Robbie returning to her Suicide Squad role as Harley Quinn.
She will be ed by actresses Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, and Ella Jay Basco, who are playing the characters The Huntress, Black Canary, Renee Montoya, and Cassandra Cain respectively. Ewan McGregor will also be in the movie, playing the role of the villain Black Mask.
Possibility: The Eternals
One of the most likely movies coming out in 2020 is The Eternals. The Eternals will be set around immortal beings that helped shape history and civilization. compared the movie to Guardians of the Galaxy.
The movie doesn’t have a cast just yet, but start filming in August, it is completely possible that the movie could be released in 2020.
Possibility: Black Widow
Another Marvel movie that could be released in 2020 is Black Widow. Natasha Romanoff has been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ever since Iron Man 2, but it looks like she will be getting her own solo movie soon. Cate Shortland has been hired to direct the solo film, but nobody besides Scarlett Johansson has been cast so far.
Marvel is keeping the story a mystery as of right now, but it's possible that Captain Marvel the film will not be rated-R as previously theorized.
Possibility: New Gods
Keeping with films that may not be a part of the DC Extended Universe, New Gods could potentially be released in 2020. written by Kario Salem.
The film will be an adaptation of The New Gods comic book series by Jack Kirby. The story hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it is believed that Granny Goodness and the Female Furies will be the main villains of the film, while Mister Miracle and Big Barda are thought to be the heroes.
Possibility: Doctor Strange 2
A Doctor Strange sequel could take one of Marvel’s 2020 released dates, despite Doctor Strange not surviving the end of Avengers: Infinity War. Kevin Feige confirmed last year that Doctor Strange 2 will happen eventually, although it is hard to say exactly when that will be.
With the drama revolving around Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Marvel could fill in the gap with Doctor Strange 2, especially now that it has been announced that Robert Cargill, also might return to write the script.
Confirmed: Gambit
Ever since Taylor Kitsch appeared in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, there have been rumors about a Gambit solo film. It’s been ten years since then and even with Fox has still given the film a release date of March 13, 2020.
With that in mind, it is completely possible the film will be delayed again, especially with Disney acquiring 20th Century Fox. X-Men producer Lauren Shuler Donner has even said that “It’s gonna be Disney’s call” on whether Gambit is made or not.
Possibility: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
With all of the scandals that surrounded James Gunn last year, it isn’t a big surprise that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was delayed. Gunn has moved on and jumped over to DC to direct The Suicide Squad, but Disney is still searching for a director.
Directors like Chris Pratt seems confident that the movie will still happen; possibly in 2020?
Possibility: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse 2
With the massive success of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, it’s safe to assume that Sony is going to be fast-tracking a sequel. Not only did Into the Spider-Verse earn Sony a pretty penny, but it also won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film in this year’s Academy Awards.
Both a Spider-Ham spin-off, meaning there are plenty of more animated Spider-Man adventures coming to theaters soon.
Possibility: Supergirl
While The CW is seeing success with Melissa Benoist and her portrayal of Kara Danvers in Supergirl, it seems as if Warner Bros. is also making a Supergirl movie.
It was announced last year that Supergirl Brainiac is rumored to be the main villain of the movie as of right now.
Possibility: Deadpool 3
After Deadpool turned into a smash hit, Deadpool 2 was only inevitable. The sequel also did well at the box office, but Deadpool 3 is currently without a release date. The fate of Deadpool 3 had been a mystery, especially since Disney is acquiring 20th Century Fox, but Ryan Reynolds has said that Deadpool 3 is in development and will “go in a completely different direction”.
Even after Disney acquires Fox’s assets, they will supposedly remain open to making R-rated superhero movies, but probably wouldn’t include the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
