Marvel's Phase 6 release dates: All upcoming films and TV shows
While Phase 5 continues, work is already well under way on the MCU's Phase 6.
The next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is starting to take shape, with two Avengers films, a Fantastic Four reboot and perhaps even that long-awaited Blade film on the line-up.
Marvel Studios stormed San Diego Comic-Con this year with the bombshell announcement that Robert Downey Jr would be returning to the franchise in Phase 6 for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.
The twist is that he won't be playing Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) as he did for a stellar decade of blockbuster cinema, but instead stepping into the villainous role of Doctor Doom.
Fans are currently very confused about how exactly this will work – alas, we feel the same way – but cracking that puzzle isn't the only challenge on producer Kevin Feige's agenda going into Phase 6.
He also needs to try and move Mahershala Ali's Blade movie over the line; a project so chronically delayed that it actually spawned a joke at Marvel's expense in the recent team-up flick Deadpool & Wolverine.
Scroll on for everything you need to know about Marvel's Phase 6 schedule, and for more imminent titles check out our guide to the current Phase 5.
Marvel's Phase 6 release dates: All upcoming films and TV shows
Marvel's Phase 6 is still in the early stages of development, with only five titles announced so far – but expect several more to be added over the next couple of years.
The franchise is continuing to take big risks in Phase 6, which boasts a bold reimagining of Fantastic Four from WandaVision's Matt Shakman, a long-delayed Blade film (hopefully) and the return of Robert Downey Jr in a dark new role.
Confirmed Phase 6 line-up
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps (25th July 2025 in cinemas)
- Blade (7th November 2025 in cinemas)
- Untitled Vision series (2026 on Disney Plus)
- Avengers: Doomsday (1st May 2026 in cinemas)
- Avengers: Secret Wars (7th May 2027 in cinemas)
A number of other MCU projects have been announced for cinemas and Disney Plus, which could become part of Phase 6 or may potentially end up at a later point in the ongoing franchise.
These include an Armor Wars film starring Don Cheadle's War Machine (originally a Disney Plus series), sequels for Spider-Man and Shang-Chi, and a mysterious Wonder Man show with DC talent Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Aquaman, Watchmen).
That's not to mention Kevin Feige's long-awaited reboot of the X-Men franchise, which will finally cut ties with the Fox movie universe that fans have followed for more than two decades.
Possible Phase 6 films and TV shows
- Armor Wars (in cinemas)
- Spider-Man 4 (in cinemas)
- Shang-Chi 2 (in cinemas)
- Untitled X-Men film (in cinemas)
- Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man season 2 (Disney Plus)
- Wonder Man (Disney Plus)
- Untitled Nova series (Disney Plus)
- What If...? season 3 (Disney Plus)
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
