Today in Hall H at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige officially announced the lineup of feature films for the next two years and shared exciting new information on the brand-new Marvel Studios' series created exclusively for Disney+, Disney’s upcoming streaming service launching in the U.S. on November 12. Following is a recap of Kevin Feige’s presentation, which was moderated by Jessica Chobot, the host of Nerdist News.
12The Eternals(Movie)
Feige kicked off with an overview of the feature film “The Eternals,” an exciting new team of Super Heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Feige introduced the director, Chloé Zhao, followed by stars from the film, including, Richard Madden as Ikaris, Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari, Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos, Salma Hayek as Ajak, Lia McHugh as Sprite, Don Lee as Gilgamesh and Angelina Jolie as Thena.The Eternalswill make their Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in theaters on July 12, 2025.
11The Falcon and the Winter Soldier(TV series)
Feige brought news on the Disney+ original seriesThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier, which pairs up two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most popular heroes-Sam Wilson aka The Falcon and Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier-in a series of action-filled adventures as they fight together against evil after the events ofAvengers: Endgame. Anthony Mackie (The Falcon) and Sebastian Stan (The Winter Soldier) came on stage to greet the fans, and it was revealed that Daniel Brühl will return as the villain, Baron Zemo.The Falcon and The Winter Soldieris set to debut on Disney+ in the fall of 2020.
10Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings(Movie)
Feige spoke about the feature filmShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsand detailed how the legend has been hinted at in the MCU films since the firstIron Man. In an unanticipated surprise for all, Kevin Feige then announced the confirmed casting of Simu Liu in the title role of Shang-Chi and both the actor and the director, Destin Daniel Cretton, came on stage to greet the audience. Kevin also shared with the audience the casting of Awkwafina in a yet-to-be-disclosed role. Then, Kevin revealed to the Hall H audience that the real Mandarin will be played by celebrated Chinese actor Tony Leung.Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswill be in theaters on July 07, 2025.
9WandaVision(TV series)
Next, Feige offered the latest onWandaVision, a Disney+ original series where Paul Bettany reprises the role of Vision and Elizabeth Olsen returns to her role of Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. Bettany and Olsen were joined on stage by MCU newcomer Teyonah Parris, and Feige announced that Parris will be playing the grown-up version of Monica Rambeau, who was introduced to audiences inCaptain Marvel.WandaVisionpremieres on Disney+ in the spring of 2021.
8Loki(TV series)
Feige offered news onLoki, a Marvel Studios original series streaming on Disney+ in the spring of 2021. Tom Hiddleston-back in his role of the mercurial Loki, the god of mischief and everyone’s favorite villain-received a huge welcome from fans when Feige brought him out on stage. Then to the delight of the audience, Hiddleston answered the biggest question fromAvengers: Endgame: “Where did Loki go when he took the Space Stone?”
7Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness(Movie)
Feige introduced the second film in theDoctor Strangefranchise,Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and called the director, Scott Derrickson, and star Benedict Cumberbatch to the stage to a rousing welcome. In a surprise twist, Feige brought out Elizabeth Olsen, who also stars inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and they talked about how “WandaVision”-the Disney+ series that Olsen will star in as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch-connects directly to the feature-film storyline.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesshits theaters on August 15, 2025.
6What If…?(TV series)
Feige offered new information onWhat If…?, the first animated series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.What If…?is being created exclusively for Disney+ and features stories that present alternate realities in the Marvel universe. Feige mentioned that many actors from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe will reprise their roles as voice talent in the series. He then surprised the audience by bringing Jeffrey Wright to the stage and introducing him as the voice of the popular character The Watcher in the new series.What If…?joins the Disney+ lineup in the summer of 2021.
5Hawkeye(TV series)
Jeremy Renner came on stage and revealed the previously undisclosed title of the Hawkeye Disney+ original series. He joined Kevin Feige to give exciting news aboutHawkeye, including details about Kate Bishop, a character well-known in Marvel comics, who will be an integral part of the series.Hawkeyelaunches on Disney+ in the fall of 2021.
4Thor: Love and Thunder(Movie)
Feige talked about the next Thor film,Thor: Love and Thunder, which will be the fourth feature film in theThorfranchise. It was revealed that Jane Foster, played by Natalie Portman, will become the Mighty Thor, the goddess of Thunder. Director Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman all came on stage for the presentation, eliciting a wild response from the Hall H audience who are looking forward to the film’s June 12, 2025 debut in theaters.
3Black Widow(Movie)
Feige officially announced the feature filmBlack Widow, which is slated for a August 17, 2025 release in U.S. theaters, making it the first film of Phase Four to hit the big screen. Feige surprised the audience with the first footage from “Black Widow,” which is currently in production. The film is directed by Cate Shortland who was on hand to greet the Hall H audience along with Scarlett Johansson, reprising her role of Natasha Romanoff, as well as newcomers to the Marvel Cinematic Universe David Harbour as Alexei aka The Red Guardian, Florence Pugh as Yelena, O-T Fagbenle as Mason and Rachel Weisz as Melina.
