As more information surfaces about the future of Kevin Feige’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Marvel franchise’s past continues to be examined. Credit: Gage Skidmore, Flickr After a rocky Phase Four, made even more turbulent by the sudden onset of Disney+ TV shows and specials, Phase Five wrapped with Jake Schreier’s Thunderbolts* (2025)–or The New Avengers as it was later marketed. ...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been through a lot of seismic shifts over the past few years. From the closing of the Infinity Saga to the experimental detours of the Multiverse Saga, fans have been left wondering what could possibly come next. With Avengers: Secret Wars set to close out Phase 6, many assumed that Marvel Studios might slow down ...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always been about moving forward, raising the stakes with each new chapter. But in a shocking twist, Disney seems ready to take things back—way back. With Avengers: Doomsday slated for 2026, the studio isn’t just setting up another blockbuster team-up. It’s quietly preparing a massive reset that brings the MCU full circle to the era ...

Shift in Disney’s Production Strategy The Walt Disney Company has shifted its production strategy by relocating its film productions from Georgia to the United Kingdom. This move primarily aims to capitalize on the cheaper labor and lucrative tax incentives offered by the UK, which have become increasingly appealing compared to those in the American South. Credit: Marvel Studios Historically, Georgia ...

Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe has proven divisive—among fans and actors, too. To many, Downey Jr. is the godfather of the MCU. Not only did he front its first installment, Iron Man (2008), but he went on to serve as the MVP of the entire Infinity Saga until Tony Stark ultimately sacrificed himself to save the world in Avengers: Endgame (2019). Credit: Marvel Studios ...

A daring Halloween adventure is about to blast back into Disney California Adventure Park — but some eagle-eyed fans are already spotting something curious. Officially, Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark is scheduled to return August 22 through October 31, 2025. Yet, both the Disneyland website and app are currently showing today’s operating hours for the attraction… even ...

Could this actress be playing a character out of left field? Credit: Sony Pictures/Marvel Studios Tom Holland’s Spider-Man journey began with a cameo in Captain America: Civil War (2016) before Jon Watts’ trilogy charted his evolution from a web-slinging teen in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) to a hero shouldering tremendous loss in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019). That path reached a ...

On May 2, the newest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thunderbolts, premiered in theaters nationwide. However, unlike past Marvel films, this new movie did not feature a superhero. Instead, it featured a group of antiheroes whom audiences loved in previous films, including Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian (David Harbour), and John Walker/U.S. Agent ...

When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there’s never a shortage of bold creative swings — and sometimes those swings leave fans reeling. Marvel Studios is no stranger to retooling characters, shifting storylines, or removing fan favorites. But the latest decision has the fandom buzzing for all the wrong reasons. Thor has been one of Marvel’s most reliable powerhouses ...

For over a decade, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was the crown jewel of blockbuster entertainment. From Iron Man(2008) to Avengers: Endgame (2019), Marvel Studios delivered hit after hit, shattering box office records and redefining the superhero genre. But the glory days are gone — and Disney knows it. The post-Endgame era has been plagued with box office disappointments, scattered storytelling, ...