Marvel is showing no signs of slowing down. After Phase 1, 2, and 3, the superheroes are now coming for Marvel Phase 4. Therefore, many new characters are joining the MCU, and TV shows will also be a part of the group. Here are all the Marvel movies, characters, and TV shows coming in Marvel Phase 4.
Marvel Phase 4: All The Movies And Characters
Black Widow Marvel Phase 4
The Black Widow movie will open Marvel Phase 4 in 2020. The highly anticipated film is also the only one where the main character may not stick around for the future. Therefore, Black Widow is a prequel and all about honouring Natasha’s life. However, it will introduce new characters who may play a role in the future.
New characters: Yelena Belova, Red Guardian and The Taskmaster
However, after the postponement due to coronavirus pandemic, the latest release date for the movie is yet to come out.
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
The Eternals will add as much as six new characters to the MCU. They are a group of aliens who are immortal whose one task is to protect the universe. The Eternals will also introduce some famous celebrities to the MCU like Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden and Kumail Nanjiani. The Eternals will release on November 6, 2020.
New Characters: Ajak, Druig, Dark Knight, Ikaris, Kingo, Makkari and Gilgamesh.
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/WePmw8d5Gq
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) July 21, 2019
The movie will come out on February 12, 2021. It will also focus on Asian representation in the MCU. Shang-shi is a kung-fu warrior who will also defeat the Mandarin in the film.
New Characters: Shang-chi, The Mandarin, and an unknown role by Awkwafinna.
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/bVyOYjPLly
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) July 21, 2019
The film is releasing on May 7, 2021. Stephen Strange will go on an adventure with the Scarlett Witch. It may also be a darker movie in the franchise, according to the producers. However, we are not sure of any new characters in the film as of now.
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
The highly anticipated Thor film will come on November 5, 2021. It will feature female Thor for the first time. Fans are also exciting the movie in excitement to see where Thor is going for his next adventure.
New characters: Female Thor/Mighty Thor
Marvel Phase 4: All The TV Shows
arvel Phase 4 is unique from other groups because it will introduce TV series into the MCU. All the TV series will be canon to the larger story and will release on Disney+. Marvel also released a Big Game Spot for the first three series coming out.
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/COes9WV7Wv
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) July 21, 2019
The first TV series is going to be The Falcon And The Winter Soldier. It will also show the Falcon taking up the mantle of Captain America and Bucky Barnes teaming up to defeat bad guys. Therefore, the show is coming to disney+ in Fall 2020.
WandaVision
Here’s the first official on-screen look at Elizabeth Olsen and @Paul_Bettany in the #WandaVision series! pic.twitter.com/Y7WTBPfnT9
— MCU Direct (@MCU_Direct) December 7, 2019
Wandavision will be the second show to air on Disney+ in Spring 2020. It will also show Wanda and Vision trying to figure out and defeat their enemies. It will also involve some time-travel. Therefore, the movie will play a role in setting up the plot for Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness which will pick up right after.
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/lDqAWtIE0u
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) July 21, 2019
Perhaps the most anticipated of all series is Loki. People are dying to see what the God Of Mischief is up to. Loki will air on Disney+ in spring 2020. Therefore, it will feature Tom Hiddleston in a parallel reality battling new challenges.
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/6aPhlQvMR9
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) July 21, 2019
What If…? will come to Disney+ in Summer 2021. It is an animation series which will take place in an alternate reality. It will show different outcomes of already existing storylines in the MCU. The first episode will also explain what will happen if Sharon Carter takes the Super Soldier Serum instead of Steve Rogers.
All the original actors of Marvel characters will be coming as voice-actors for the series.
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/n2u6G4i4iG
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) July 21, 2019
The Hawkeye series will explore Clint Barton’s journey when he was Ronin. It will also introduce Kate Bishop to the MCU. The series will come sometime in Fall 2021 on Disney+.
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Marvel Phase 4: A Lot Of Firsts
Marvel Phase 4 is filled with a lot of firsts for superhero movies. First Asian superhero, first queer superhero, and so on. It will also set up the stage for the future ensemble of Avengers, and decide is there will be another Avengers movie in the future.