Marvel Studio has updated its release schedule, adding four upcoming movies to the current timeline. In a blockbuster announcement, the superhero conglomerate confirmed four undisclosed releases would be dropping in 2024, arriving on February 16, May 3, July 26 and November 8. With the production factory still celebrating the success of Black Widow and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the future is looking brighter than ever for Marvel.
Marvel’s Present
For 2021, Marvel took a streaming approach to the releases. With blockbusters like Black Widow premiering on the Disney+ platform, the distribution for major cinematic events is decidedly different than in previous years. Not that it seems to have slowed down success.
In September, Marvel release Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, a lesser-known title that has roots in the Avengers franchise. The film was an immediate success, landing a USD$95.6 million record-breaking Labor Day holiday box office showing and signifying a return to normality for the blockbuster business. Here’s what was released so far in 2021.
Black Widow
The backstory behind the Avengers enforcer Natasha Romanoff kicked off Marvel’s 2021 releases with a bang. The film told the story of how the former KGB spy was forced to confront her dark past, all while evading capture by Taskmaster. While far from marvel’s best release, the film did create major headlines, namely for star Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against the movie maker.
Release date: July 2021 (Australia)
Director: Cate Shortland
Box office: $372.7 million
Story by: Jac Schaeffer; Ned Benson
Music by: Lorne Balfe
Produced by: Kevin Feige
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Another origin story of sorts Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings introduced the world to a new hero. The film, whihc was released in September 2021, shows martial-arts master Shang-Chi confronting the past when he’s drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organisation. An instant success, this Marvel movie exploded at the box-office, being the stand-out film of 2021.
Release date: September 2021 (Australia)
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Music by: Joel P. West
Produced by: Kevin Feige; Jonathan Schwartz
Production; company: Marvel Studios
Budget: $150–200 million
Marvel’s Upcoming Release Schedule
As outlined in the existing Marvel release schedule, there are two more films slated to premiere in 2021. These include the long-awaited Eternals and the much-hyped Spider-Man: No Way Home. Here’s what we know so far.
Marvel’s Eternals
The film that brings Angelina Jolie into Marvel folklore is set to land in cinemas on October 28 this year. The movie introduces The Eternals, a race of immortal beings with superhuman powers who have secretly lived on Earth for thousands of years. The stars must reunite to battle the evil Deviants in this all-out war, directed by Nomadland’s Chloe Zhao
Release date: 28 October 2021 (Australia) Trending
Director: Chloé Zhao
Story by: Ryan Firpo; Kaz Firpo
Music by: Ramin Djawadi
Budget: $200 million
Production; company: Marvel Studios
Spider-Man: No Way Home
One of the most anticipated Marvel films of 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home is expected to deliver the goods. A crossover of sorts, the new flick sees some of the most iconic villains from across the Spider-Man universe come together for a creative take on the superhero genre.
Speaking on Variety’s Award Circuit Podcast, Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch said the film was a major achievement. “No seriously, (No Way Home) has got great ambition. I haven’t seen it, but by all accounts, I think it’s achieved it… I’m pretty certain it’ll be a hit.”
Release date: 26 December 2021 (Australia) Trending
Director: Jon Watts
Produced by: Kevin Feige; Amy Pascal
Production; companies: Columbia Pictures; Marvel Studios; Pascal Pictures
Music by: Michael Giacchino
Written by: Chris McKenna; Erik Sommers
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
The sequel to Cumberbatch’s original fantasy flick is set to land in 2022, bringing Tobey Maguire trilogy director Sam Raimi back to the fold. The film will chart Dr. Stephen Strange and his research on the Time Stone, but will also feature some major additions. Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch will return in Doctor Strange 2, following her reality-warping outing in WandaVision, and a report suggests Tom Hiddleston’s Loki will also appear in the film.
Release date: 25 March 2022 (USA) Trending
Director: Sam Raimi
Based on: Doctor Strange; by: Stan Lee; Steve Ditko
Produced by: Kevin Feige
Production; company: Marvel Studios
Music by: Danny Elfman
Thor: Love and Thunder
The follow-up to Taika Waititi’s hyper-colour hit Ragnarok will land in cinemas on 6 May 2022, introducing us to Natalie Portman’s female Thor. With Chris Hemsworth on board to lead the massive production, the new Marvel film continues the saga in a familiar yet totally innovative way.
Release date: 6 May 2022 (USA)
Director: Taika Waititi
Produced by: Kevin Feige; Brad Winderbaum
Production; company: Marvel Studios
Based on: Thor; by: Stan Lee; Larry Lieber; Jack Kirby
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The follow-up to the massive movie event that was Black Panther, the Wakanda Forever instalment is a highly anticipated addition to the MCU. Following the tragic death of star Chadwick Boseman, there have been many fan theories over how the sequel will play out. The commonly held theory is that Letitia Wright’ Shuri will take on the superhero duties.
Release date: 8 July 2022 (USA)
Director: Ryan Coogler
Production; company: Marvel Studios
Cinematography: Autumn Durald
The Marvels
A sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel, this 2022 release is based on Marvel Comics characters Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel and Monica Rambeau. Brie Larson will reprise her role with the film to premiere on 11 November 2022, as part of Phase Four of the MCU.
Release date: 11 November 2022 (USA)
Director: Nia DaCosta
Based on: Marvel Comics
Produced by: Kevin Feige
Cinematography: Sean Bobbitt
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
The first Marvel film to be released in 2023, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania promises to be a fun-filled take on the superhero genre. For the new film, Marvel tapped Rick and Morty screenwriter Jeff Loveness for the movie, which began filming in Turkey in early February 2021. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 17, 2023, as part of Phase Four of the MCU.
Release date: 17 February 2023 (USA)
Director: Peyton Reed
Produced by: Kevin Feige
Production; company: Marvel Studios
Based on: Ant-Man; by: Stan Lee; Larry Lieber; Jack Kirby
Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3
In a bizarre turn of events, Marvel has opted to rehire famed director James Gunn for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after he was unceremoniously fired last fall. Confirmed to be part of Phase 4 of the MCU, the new instalment is already being hyped, with Gunn saying that it is “huge” in terms of the worlds that will be seen.
The director also confirmed that the soundtrack is done and the script has been finished, set to bring an epic conclusion to the trilogy.
Initial release: 5 May 2023
Director: James Gunn
2023 and Beyond
As stated, Marvel has confirmed that three additional films are set for release in 2023 but has not revealed what those may be. What we do know is that they will premiere in July 2023, October 2023 and November 2023, respectively.
In 2024, the Marvel release schedule is packed, with four new films to premiere. These films will land in cinemas on February 16, May 3, July 26 and November 8, which may be regarded as the fifth stage of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU movies that will potentially fill those open slots include Fantastic Four, Blade starring Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali and Deadpool 3. You can find the full release schedule below.
Full Marvel Release Schedule
- Black Widow – July 2021
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – 3 September 2021
- Marvel’s Eternals – 28 October 2021
- Spider-Man: No Way Home – 26 December 2021
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – 25 March 2022
- Thor: Love and Thunder – 6 May 2022
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – 8 July 2022
- The Marvels – 11 November 2022
- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – 17 February 2023
- Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3 – 5 May 2023
- Unnamed Marvel Film 1 – July 2023
- Unnamed Marvel Film 2 – October 2023
- Unnamed Marvel Film 3 – November 2023
- Unnamed Marvel Film 4 – 16 February 2024
- Unnamed Marvel Film 5 – 3 May 2024
- Unnamed Marvel Film 6 – 26 July 2024
- Unnamed Marvel Film 7 – 8 November 2024
General FAQs
The Spider-Man: No Way Home release date has been confirmed for december 17, 2021 in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.
The long-awaited Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 instalment is set to premiere on May 5, 2023 in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.
The full Marvel release schedule shows that the next films to be released will be Eternals and Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021. For 2022, there will be Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and The Marvels. In 2023, there will be Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and three as-yet-untitled films. Marvel also confirmed that four more as-yet-unnamed films will release in 2024.
