Marvel Phase 6 release dates, news, leaks, rumors, and more

Marvel Phase 6 is in full swing, and it promises to be a massive chapter in the MCU's ongoing story with two new Avengers movies in the works.

Things kicked off with a bang with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and that momentum is sure to continue with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is up next on the big screen, while Wonder Man is due out this December. Everything is leading up to 2026's Avengers: Doomsday, though, with Avengers: Secret Wars following close behind a year later.

Below, we've got everything you need to know about Marvel Phase 6, from all the confirmed projects to some potential movies and shows that might fill the unannounced release slots. But, one of those release slots was recently taken by a Simpsons movie, meaning Marvel Phase 6 could end up including just four movies, assuming Secret Wars brings things to a close. We'll just have to wait and see. For even more, you can check out our guide to all the upcoming superhero movies and shows coming soon.

Marvel Phase 6 release dates

As revealed by Kevin Feige way back at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, there are a fair few entries in Marvel Phase 6 to come – although there have been some delays and changes since then. The confirmed release dates are as follows:

• The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) – out now!
• Eyes of Wakanda (2025) [Disney Plus] – out now!
• Marvel Zombies (2025) [Disney Plus] – out now!
• Wonder Man – December 2025
• Daredevil: Born Again season 2 – March 2026
• The Punisher TV special – TBC 2026
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day – July 31, 2026
• Avengers: Doomsday – December 18, 2026
• Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man season 2 – TBC 2026
• Vision Quest – TBC 2026
• Avengers: Secret Wars – December 17, 2027
• Untitled Marvel movie – February 18, 2028
• Untitled Marvel movie – May 5, 2028
• Untitled Marvel movie – November 10, 2028

Upcoming Marvel Phase 6 movies and shows

During Marvel's panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, it was revealed that three additional movies to the three already planned would be happening. And in October 2024, Deadline shared how another three movies were also in the works for 2028. But, plans have seemingly changed since then, as some 2026 movie release dates were never filled.

Below, we've gone into detail on the upcoming films that are set in stone, as well as the Marvel series with firm release windows, while we wait for more information.

Wonder Man

Release date: December 2025

While we are still waiting on a firm release date for this upcoming Marvel show we do know that it's coming out sometime this December and will be the final Marvel project of the year before we enter a stacked 2026 line-up. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is set to star as the titular hero and the show is being helmed by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest. Basically, it's one of the most talented teams that we've seen for a Marvel mini-series yet, and we are very excited about it.

Currently, it's unclear if we will see Wonder Man in future films and shows after his big series. However, looking at the comics, the hero did help the Avengers fight Doctor Doom. So, it's very possible that the upcoming series could be setting him up for a Doomsday appearance.

Daredevil: Born Again season 2

Release date: March 2026

Daredevil is set to kick off 2026 for MCU releases sometime in March. We are still waiting on a full release date for the new instalment, though. So stay tuned for details! What we do know is that Daredevil: Born Again season 2 has a lot to deal with following the explosive Daredevil: Born Again season 1 ending. Kingpin is still a massive issue, and honestly, the odds are stacked up against our titular hero.

Right now, it's unclear how the new season will tie the character into Spider-Man 4 or the Avengers movies. However, given how Daredevil has been confirmed as part of Doomsday, something is bound to happen. So, we'll be keeping a close eye on this one, folks.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Release date: July 31, 2026

We now have a new release date for the next Spider-Man! Spider-Man: Brand New Day will arrive right before Avengers: Doomsday. Originally, it was scheduled to appear after the new Avengers movie and was rumored to be a direct sequel to the events of that flick. However, that's pretty much out the window now, so we're back to square one when it comes to speculating on the upcoming movie's plot.

However, we do know that Tom Holland is returning to play our main hero. Plus, Jon Bernthal will return as the Punisher, along with Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk, and Michael Mando as Scorpion. Sadie Sink has a mystery role, and Zendaya and Jacob Batalon are back as MJ and Ned.

Avengers: Doomsday

Release date: December 18, 2026

If you thought we'd seen the last of the Avengers in Endgame, think again. We have to wait a while, though, until Avengers 5, now named Avengers: Doomsday, arrives. During San Diego Comic-Con 2024, it was announced that the Russo brothers will be directing the project and that Robert Downey Jr. has been cast as Doctor Doom.

The film has an absolutely massive cast, including the likes of Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson, Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright's Shuri, the Thunderbolts, the Fantastic Four, and even some of the Fox X-Men. Details are scarce so far, but the latest tease from the set might be hinting at an Avengers vs. X-Men conflict (something Nightcrawler actor Alan Cumming might have hinted at, too).

Avengers: Secret Wars

Release date: December 17, 2027

Not a lot has been confirmed about Avengers: Secret Wars just yet. However, Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo has teased that the movie will "go out with a bang." In the comics, the Secret Wars saw Marvel's most powerful superheroes face off against the universe's most powerful villains, so whatever goes down is bound to be pretty explosive.

No major casting information has been announced yet, but the 2015 Secret Wars comic book storyline included Thor, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, She-Hulk, and the Fantastic Four. As for villains, we know that Doctor Doom will be the main bad guy, with Robert Downey Jr. taking charge as the character. Like Avengers: Doomsday, the Russo brothers are also directing Secret Wars.

Potential Marvel Phase 6 movies and TV shows

There are multiple potential projects that might also form part of Marvel Phase 6. These are:

Vision

Vision, a spin-off of WandaVision that's set to follow Paul Bettany's synthezoid hero, is slated to air on Disney Plus in 2026. Star Trek: Picard EP Terry Matalas will serve as showrunner. The new series will take place after the events of the WandaVision finale, and likely follow the all-white, rebuilt Vision as he finds a new purpose after being given a second chance at life.

In October 2024, Bettany told The Hollywood Reporter that they're "cooking up something that I'm really excited about" with Vision, before cutting himself off with a smile and "snitches end up in ditches." Filming is set to kick off in 2025.

Shang-Chi 2

A Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sequel is officially in the works, with Simu Liu and director Destin Daniel Cretton both returning. Surprisingly, though, the film wasn't part of Marvel's Phase 5 lineup. That means we won't be seeing the follow-up until Phase 6 at the earliest. Updates have been thin on the ground, but Liu promised fans that the long-awaited follow-up was still happening in August 2024. We'll next see Shang-Chi in Doomsday, which could clear up some questions about the character's future.

Doctor Strange 3

Doctor Strange 3 hasn't been confirmed, but after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' first post-credits scene showed Strange meeting Clea and heading through an interdimensional portal, we can assume we'll be seeing more from the sorcerer sooner rather than later. Strange is also all tied up with the multiverse, and since this stage of the MCU is named the Multiverse Saga, it would make sense for his third movie to fall within Phase 6. Curiously, though, Stephen Strange will not appear in Doomsday – though maybe we'll be seeing him in Secret Wars.

Thor 5 

Thor 5 hasn't been officially announced, but Thor: Love and Thunder certainly leaves the way open for a continuation. For one thing, there are those post-credits scenes that introduce Brett Goldstein's Hercules and reveal Idris Elba's Heimdall and Natalie Portman's Jane Foster are both in Valhalla. Then there's the introduction of Love, Gorr the God Butcher's daughter, now in the care of Thor. But, Thor has a role in Avengers: Doomsday, so the future of the character will likely become clearer after that movie releases.

X-Men

An X-Men movie is in development with Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier at the helm. Not much is known about the movie yet, but many of the original X-Men line-up from the Fox era will be returning in Avengers: Doomsday, so we'll likely have a better idea about what might be coming next after December 2026.

Black Panther 3

As of 2025, it was confirmed that Black Panther 3 is in development, with Ryan Coogler confirming that he is writing a role for Denzel Washington (after Washington initially shared the news during press for Gladiator 2).

However, Black Panther 3 releasing as part of Marvel Phase 6 would be a surprise, since it's so early in development (and hasn't even been officially announced). Still, anything could happen, and we'll likely have more clarity on the future of Wakanda after Shuri's appearance in Avengers: Doomsday.

Other potential sequels 

Beyond the above, there are also a few other potential projects that could form part of Phase 6 that have not been announced but could well happen. Moon Knight season 2 and Hawkeye season 2 are all potential contenders – though we'll just have to wait and see which of our hopes end up becoming reality.

The Blade movie (which was originally part of Marvel Phase 6) has also now been delayed indefinitely. However, that doesn't mean that it has been scrapped. There is still hope that we'll see it as part of Phase 6, so fingers crossed.

Marvel Phase 6 recap

As for the story so far, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, we're finally introduced to Marvel's First Family. While they're able to beat Galactus, who wanted to steal Reed and Sue's baby Franklin, trouble arrives in the form of Doctor Doom showing up in the Fantastic Four: First Steps post-credits scene.

Then, in Eyes of Wakanda, we're taken on a trip through history with Wakandan agents tracking down various Vibranium artifacts. The show introduced the original Iron Fist and also provided more context to Killmonger's arrival in the original Black Panther movie.

Marvel Zombies comes next, though it's not strictly MCU canon. It's a spin-off of a What If...? episode from season 1, so while it does exist within the MCU, it's not on the Sacred Timeline. That show saw many of our favorite characters get brutally killed or gruesomely zombified, and ultimately ended with Scarlet Witch plunging the world into an illusion where the undead no longer exist. But, Riri Williams is attempting to break Kamala Khan out of the vision, which could be followed up in a potential season 2.

Catch up on the MCU with our guide to watching the Marvel movies in order – and the good news is, almost everything is streaming on Disney Plus now.