Marvel Part 6 defined — all the things we all know concerning the MCU’s future

What motion pictures and TV collection are in Marvel’s Part 6? There are three issues it’s worthwhile to know forward of Part 6. One: Part 5 proved to be underwhelming for Marvel, each financially and critically. Two: The latest business strikes have had an unprecedented affect on the event of many future MCU tasks. And three: there are a handful of launch dates with no motion pictures assigned to them in Part 6.

However you possibly can chill out…for now. The MCU stays in full swing, and the Marvel Part 5 period will nonetheless pave the best way for the upcoming Part 6, which can result in a complete new slate of upcoming Marvel motion pictures so as to add to your checklist of all of the Marvel motion pictures so as. Let’s get into it!

All the films in Marvel Part 6

Proper now, there are solely three motion pictures formally confirmed to be a part of Marvel’s Part 6, together with Improbable 4 and two Avengers motion pictures.

This will look fairly slim compared to Part 5, however as we talked about earlier, there are numerous parts at play. Marvel has earmarked some further dates for unknown releases, too (three dates all through 2026), so we’ll possible see this increase as time goes on. For now, let’s deal with what we all know is going on for certain.

Right here’s each confirmed film in Marvel Part 6:

• Improbable 4 (Might 2, 2025)
• Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (Might 1, 2026)
• Avengers: Secret Wars (Might 7, 2027)

Improbable 4 (Might 2, 2025)

Improbable 4 will kick off Part 6, and its potential casting choices are a number of the most hotly debated in Marvel historical past proper now.

With the early 2000s FF motion pictures lacking the mark for a lot of followers and with Fant4stic…effectively, simply being Fant4stic, the bar is presently in Hell. Principally, the brand new Improbable 4 film doesn’t must do a lot to overhaul these when it comes to high quality.

The challenge might be directed by Matt Shakman, who’s labored on a number of the finest TV collection round, together with Succession, The Boys, Recreation of Thrones and, notably, WandaVision.

We’ve been informed that the casting for Marvel’s first household might be introduced as quickly because the SAG-AFTRA strikes finish. Whether or not this implies all the things’s already been locked down is unclear, however we do assume the forged could have a serious function to play in simply how excited audiences will get for the most recent tackle Reed Richards and his crew.

(The overall consensus appears to be that the best odds lay in Adam Driver as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm.)

Not a lot concerning the plot has been revealed aside from we have to “anticipate the surprising,” so there’s no telling as to how the Improbable 4 are going to suit into the general MCU timeline or in the event that they’ll be part of forces with a number of the different finest Marvel characters sooner or later.

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (Might 1, 2026)

Subsequent in Part 6 is the fifth Avengers film within the MCU, Kang Dynasty, which might be based mostly on the comedian e book arc of the identical title.

As you’ve in all probability already guessed by the title, this story would be the accumulation of Kang the Conqueror‘s repeated appearances all through different Marvel motion pictures and reveals, like Quantumania and the Loki collection. Up to now, he’s been overvalued as the most effective Marvel villains. However, in fact, with the latest allegations surrounding star Jonathan Majors, there’s no telling what may occur in Kang’s future.

We doubt Marvel would eradicate him from the slate utterly since that is the Marvel villain that latest tasks have been constructing in direction of and since Avengers 5 has been described as “a Kang film.” In that case, we might even see the casting for Kang change, although nothing’s been introduced simply but.

Within the spirit of Infinity Struggle and Endgame, Kang Dynasty will see the Marvel collective unite collectively, bringing in all the present headlining heroes to combat in opposition to the large unhealthy. That can possible embrace acquainted faces, like Thor, Hulk, and Physician Unusual, in addition to some newer additions, like Shang-Chi, Ms. Marvel, and Yelena Belova.

Kang Dynasty might be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who’s already dipped his toes into the MCU waters when he directed Shang-Chi in 2021.

Avengers: Secret Wars (Might 7, 2027)

Secret Wars will possible function the ‘half two’ of Kang Dynasty, a lot in the identical method that Endgame adopted on from Infinity Struggle’s storyline, and would be the final film in Part 6.

Very like how Endgame marked a brand new period for Marvel, the Secret Wars launch date will function the tip of the Part 6 slate. After all, we misplaced numerous our greatest guys throughout Endgame, so don’t be shocked if we see some fallen heroes throughout this large two-parter.

Very like Kang Dynasty, there’s not a lot by means of plot or particulars simply but, and we in all probability gained’t hear a lot till after Kang Dynasty involves a detailed because it’ll possible finish on a mega cliffhanger like Infinity Struggle did. We totally anticipate it to arrange *takes breath* Part 7, too.

What TV collection are in Marvel Part 6?

Because it stands, there aren’t any Marvel collection formally added as a part of Marvel Part 6, although there are a number of tasks within the works that might type a part of the period.

For one, there’s the Wakanda spin-off, which is alleged to deal with Okoye of the Dora Milaje. Apparently, it will happen in Wakanda and have different characters in that location. There’s additionally Imaginative and prescient Quest, which was imagined to see Paul Bettany reprise his function as Imaginative and prescient, although the destiny of this collection could be very a lot up within the air in the meanwhile since there are rumors that it’s been canceled.

Not too long ago, there’s been a shift in Marvel’s strategy to TV following the information that manufacturing for Daredevil: Born Once more has come to a bumpy halt since execs aren’t pleased with the artistic path of the present, and issues are prone to be began from scratch. Because of this Born Once more (informally referred to as Daredevil season 4) could possibly be pushed into the Part 6 realm.

If the studio is wanting to return and take some notes from the extra profitable Marvel collection of the previous, then we expect Part 6 can be the right time to do this, provided that the slate isn’t utterly overloaded but.

The place is Marvel Part 6 heading?

Part 6 is the ultimate a part of Marvel’s ongoing ‘Multiverse Saga,’ which started again with Part 4 and can finish with Secret Wars.

After this, the way forward for Marvel’s Cinematic Universe hangs considerably within the steadiness, largely as a result of we’re getting conflicting details about what’s subsequent.

Marvel has made no secret of the truth that they’ve spent an eye-watering sum of money and a focus on growth in recent times, and Bob Iger has stated that they’re seeking to cut back the creation of Marvel content material.

However…we additionally know that Kevin Feige has been operating his mouth, telling Selection that there could possibly be rather more to return. “The wonderful thing about Marvel really is what number of great, fascinating characters we now have within the comics — they’ve been at it for 85 years. Even after 32 motion pictures, it looks like we’ve barely scratched the floor,” he stated.

Marvel is a endless cycle, so the tip of 1 period all the time marks the start of one other. Not like Physician Unusual, we will’t foresee each actuality to uncover what the best-case state of affairs is right here, however we will solely assume that Part 6, by its finish, could have launched a complete new vary of characters and villains, and could have opened the door for no matter Part 7 has in retailer.

That’s what we find out about Part 6 up to now, however be certain and examine again for more information as time goes on and issues undoubtedly get extra difficult. To see what’s in our quick MCU future, take a look at our information to new motion pictures like The Marvels, and discover out what’s occurring with the Spider-Man 4 launch date. Oh, and don’t miss our checklist of one of the best motion pictures of all time. (Perhaps there are some Marvel motion pictures on there!)

You may as well take a look at a few of our deep dives on why Marvel must be taught that killing characters isn’t something, and why the MCU is making the identical mistake Marvel comics did a long time in the past.