Although Marvel Studios was noticeably absent throughout 2020, they are poised for a big comeback starting this 2021 with a full slate of movies and series based on their beloved comic serials.
Marvel Studios Head Kevin Feige announced in Disney’s Investor Day 2020 the upcoming titles that they will be rolling out in the coming years, which will include the postponed Black Widow starring Scarlett Johansson and the Wandavision series.
Here is SEA Wave’s guide to Marvel’s big announcement today.
Wandavision
Marvel’s first-ever series on Disney+ stars Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/ Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany as Vision. They are joined by Kat Dennings, Randall Park, and Kathryn Hahn.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
The limited series, which will be available on Disney+ starting March 19, also stars Emily VanCamp, Wyatt Russell, Georges St-Pierre, Daniel Bruhl as Baron Zemo.
Black Widow
Loki
Loki also stars Owen Wilson, Sasha Lane, and Richard E. Grant.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Production has just wrapped for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and we are excited to share the fantastic cast bringing the film to life.#ShangChi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is in theaters July 9th, 2021. pic.twitter.com/fnmNP94nrA
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
Production has finished for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which introduces to the public the first Asian superhero from Marvel to hit the big screen.
Simu Liu stars as Shang-Chi, as well as Tony Leung, Awkwafina, Ronny Chieng, and Michelle Yeoh. The film hits cinemas July 9, 2021.
I Am Groot
Everyone’s favorite little tree, Baby Groot, will star in a series of shorts on Disney+ featuring several new and unusual characters.
I Am Groot, an Original Series from Marvel Studios, is coming to #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/U5nfDkFKjW
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
Just announced is I Am Groot, a series of shorts headlined by Baby Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy.
A series that sees Baby Groot on an adventure with several new and unusual characters, it will be released soon on Disney+.
Ironheart
Coming soon to #DisneyPlus, Dominique Thorne is genius inventor Riri Williams in Ironheart, an Original Series about the creator of the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man. pic.twitter.com/VB94VyPr9e
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
Ironheart is an original Disney+ series about genius inventor Riri Williams, the creator of the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man.
What If…?
The animated series arrives on Disney+ this Summer 2021.
The Eternals
Meet a new group of heroes in Eternals, an epic story spanning thousands of years. Directed by Chloé Zhao, starring @_RichardMadden, @Gemma_Chan, @KumailN, @LaurenRidloff, Brian Tyree Henry, @SalmaHayek, Lia McHugh, Don Lee, @BarryKeoghan, Kit Harrington, and Angelina Jolie.
— Disney (@Disney) December 11, 2020
Chloe Zhao’s The Eternals, a Marvel epic spanning thousands of years will arrive soon in cinemas. It stars Richard Madden, Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Angelina Jolie, Kit Harrington, and more.
Hawkeye
Original Avenger Jeremy Renner returns to star as Hawkeye, teaming up with well-known archer from Marvel comics, Kate Bishop played by the amazing Hailee Steinfeld. pic.twitter.com/vqxlEdHQWs
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
Jeremy Renner returns as Hawkeye/ Clint Barton in a Disney+ series that also features Kate Bishop, confirmed to be played by Hailee Steinfeld.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness, debuts March 25, 2022. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, & Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez. Directed by Sam Raimi, the film ties to WandaVision & the next Spider-Man film.
— Disney (@Disney) December 11, 2020
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will finally debut March 25, 2022, a tie-in for both Wandavision and the third Spider-Man film.
Directed by Sam Raimi, the film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Xochitl Gomez, and Benedict Wong.
Captain Marvel 2
Brie Larson returns as Carol Danvers in Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel 2, directed by Nia DaCosta. Joining the cast are recently announced Ms. Marvel, Iman Vellani, and Monica Rambeau played by WandaVision’s Teyonah Parris.
Captain Marvel 2 flies into theaters Nov. 11, 2022 💫 pic.twitter.com/DiYzod2EBj
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
Brie Larson will come back as Carol Danvers in the Captain Marvel sequel. The film also stars Iman Vellani and Teyona Parris.
Directed by Nia DaCosta, Captain Marvel 2 arrives in cinemas November 11, 2022.
She-Hulk
She-Hulk arrives to the MCU! Tatiana Maslany will portray Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk and Tim Roth returns as the Abomination and Hulk himself, Mark Ruffalo, will appear in the series. Directed Kat Coiro and Anu Valia, She-Hulk is coming to #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/z4OlQJhrlr
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
She-Hulk officially arrives in the Marvel Cinematic Universe via a series coming soon on Disney+
Tatiana Maslany is set to play Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk, alongside Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/ Hulk and Tim Roth as the Abomination.
Moon Knight
Moon Knight, an Original Series about a complex vigilante, is coming to #DisneyPlus 🌙 pic.twitter.com/oESb9qLSJD
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
Moon Knight, Marvel’s Disney+ series about a complex vigilante, arrives soon. Details are still under wraps.
Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel, a newer character to Marvel comics has grabbed the world’s imagination and we are excited to announce Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan.
Ms. Marvel, an Original Series from Marvel Studios, is coming late 2021 to #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/ArHe8vMCXd
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
The young Ms. Marvel debuts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a Disney+ series coming late 2021, led by Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/ Ms. Marvel.
Black Panther 2
Black Panther 2, opening July 8, 2022, is being written & directed by Ryan Coogler. Honoring Chadwick Boseman’s legacy & portrayal of T’Challa, @MarvelStudios will not recast the character, but will explore the world of Wakanda & the rich characters introduced in the first film.
— Disney (@Disney) December 11, 2020
After the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman, Feige revealed that they will not recast the role of T’Chala for Black Panther II. Ryan Coogler returns as the director/ writer of the sequel.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Peyton Reed is back to direct the third Ant-Man film, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, and Michelle Pfeiffer all return. Kathryn Newton joins the cast as Cassie Lang and Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror. pic.twitter.com/opXw1cmpFj
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
The third Ant-Man film is a go, with Peyton Reed back to direct the sequel.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, and Michelle Pfeiffer all return. Kathryn Newton joins the cast as Cassie Lang and Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror.
Thor: Love and Thunder
Academy Award-winning actor Christian Bale will join the cast of Thor: Love and Thunder as the villain Gorr the God Butcher. In theaters May 6, 2022. ⚡ pic.twitter.com/fWS4UuP2oM
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
Christian Bale joins Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, and Natalie Portman in the fourth Thor movie directed by Taika Waititi, as the villain Gorr the God Butcher.
Thor: Love and Thunder will be released in cinemas May 6, 2020.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. James Gunn is back to write and direct.
The Original Special is coming to #DisneyPlus in 2022. 🎁 🎧 pic.twitter.com/8JqjhPo6Cn
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
James Gunn will write and direct a Disney+ special about everyone’s favorite Guardians of the Galaxy. It will be released before the release of the third Guardians movie.
Armor Wars
Don Cheadle returns as James Rhodes aka War Machine in Armor Wars, an Original Series coming to #DisneyPlus. A classic Marvel story about Tony Stark’s worst fear coming true: what happens when his tech falls into the wrong hands? pic.twitter.com/K6M0q9mcNM
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
Don Cheadle will return as James Rhodes/ War Machine in a series for Disney+.
Armor Wars tells the story of Tony Stark’s tech falling into the wrong hands.
Secret Invasion
Samuel L. Jackson is back as Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn from Captain Marvel returns as the Skrull Talos in Marvel Studios’ Original Series Secret Invasion. Coming to #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/AuInHMuBRW
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
Secret Invasion teams up Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury and Ben Mendehlson’s Skrull Talos in an event series for Disney+.
Fantastic Four
Jon Watts will direct the new feature film for Marvel’s First Family, Fantastic Four! pic.twitter.com/Eu26ghxbGT
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
The all-new Fantastic Four will finally debut soon. Spider-Man: Homecoming director Jon Watts will helm the highly anticipated film.
Disney had a big announcement in their Investor Day 2020, with its multiple creative divisions such as LucasFilms, Pixar, and Disney Motion Pictures Company unveiling brand new content that will be presented on both cinemas and its streaming platform Disney +.
According to Feige, “the Cinematic Universe weaves storylines, heroes and villains across 23 feature films to date. And with Disney+, we’re able to extend this way of storytelling to a new format — creating series that are connected to our theatrical releases, making the MCU more immersive than ever.”