After delays to previously announced lists, there are a number of promising initiatives Wonder films releasing in 2025. Marvel Studios began Phase 5 of the MCU in 2023, and just over two years later, the MCU timeline will proceed to Phase 6. With the end of the Multiverse Saga approaching, expect that the Marvel films that will be released in 2025 will be more integral to the overall story and/or continue other plots established in Phases 4 and 5.
In addition to the MCU films coming out in 2025, Sony may have a Spider-Man film coming to theaters. Both studios have at least one film that was delayed from 2024 as a result of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which were resolved in late 2023. Thanks to Marvel and Sony, there will be plenty of exciting superhero movies for audiences to enjoy . – as well as TV shows that will feature some beloved comic book characters. So here are all the Marvel movies coming out in 2025.
Captain America: Brave New World – February 14, 2025
Sam Wilson’s Cinematic Debut as Captain America Welcomes Harrison Ford to the MCU
Captain America: Brave New World is the fourth Captain America film as part of the MCU, but the first led by Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson. Mackie’s character previously debuted in the second Captain film Captain America: The Winter Soldierand became good friends with Steve Rogers (Chris Evans). Sam received the shield at the end of Avengers: Endgameand properly assumed the mantle at the end of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier TV program. When Captain America: Brave New World releases on Friday, February 14, 2025It will be Sam Wilson’s first solo film in the MCU.
Captain America: Brave New World The cast includes some returning Marvel characters – one of them played by a new actor. After the death of William Hurt in 2022, Harrison Ford takes on the role of Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who will be President of the United States in Brave new world. Based on the official teaser trailer, Ross will transform into Red Hulk at some point in the film. The teaser doesn’t reveal many stories, but the film seems to carry much of the story. same tone as Captain America: The Winter Soldierand Captain America: Civil War.
In addition to Mackie and Ford, the film stars Danny Ramirez as JoaquÃn Torres, who takes on the mantle of Falcon, Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley, Liv Tyler as Betty Ross and Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns, aka Leader, villain of the comics. Actress Shira Haas joins the MCU, reportedly as Israeli heroine Sabra.
Rays* – May 2, 2025
Marvel brings together a team of MCU antiheroes on the big screen
Marvel Rays* film is the first of two team-up focused MCU films to be released in 2025. It brings together characters from previous MCU films who haven’t always been on the right side of history, bringing them together to operate as a team under the direction of Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). When filming for the film began, it was confirmed that the title was Rays*and Marvel boss Kevin Feige refused to explain the meaning of the asterisk. Rays* releases on Friday, May 2, 2025occupying the typical MCU launch spot of early May.
The Thunderbolts team in the 2025 Marvel film will be led by Bucky Barnes, aka The Winter Soldier, played by Sebastian Stan. The other confirmed members of Rays* The film’s cast includes Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova aka Black Widow, Wyatt Russell as John Walker aka U.S. Agent, David Harbor as Alexei Shostakov aka Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr, aka Ghost, Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov aka Taskmaster.
Rays* received its first official teaser trailer, showing the various team members being brought together under suspicious circumstances. It also gave the first look at Lewis Pullman as Bob, who will likely play the Sentry, a new super-powered character in the MCU. So far, it looks like Thunderbolts* will be closely tied to what happened in The Falcon and the Winter Soldierand Black Widow.
The Fantastic Four – July 25, 2025
Marvel’s First Family Joins the MCU
After Disney acquired several film and TV assets from Fox in 2019, Marvel Studios announced The Fantastic Four film, which will follow one of Marvel’s most well-known superhero teams. The Fantastic Four: Getting Started releases on Friday, July 25, 2025two weeks after James Gunn Superman arrives in cinemas. Official art of The Fantastic Four: Getting Started suggested a period setting in the 1960s. As the heroes have not previously been mentioned in any MCU projects, it has been theorized The Fantastic Four will be set in another universe in the MCU multiverse.
What is known is the main cast of The Fantastic Four: Getting Startedwhich includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards aka Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm aka The Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm aka The Human Torch and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm aka like The Thing. Additionally, Julia Garner will play Shalla-Bal, aka the Silver Surfer, and Ralph Ineson will play the planet-devouring Marvel villain Galactus. Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich and Natasha Lyonne have been cast in undisclosed roles.
Now that Robert Downey Jr. will play Doctor Doom in Avengers: Judgment Day and Avengers: Secret Wars, It is possible that it will also appear in The Fantastic Four: Getting Started before these films. With Galactus and Silver Surfer in the film, though, it might feel crowded with Doctor Doom around, especially with the anticipated return of Robert Downey Jr.
Blade – November 7, 2025
Mahershala Ali was cast as Marvel’s Daywalker in 2019
Marvel Blade The film has encountered some obstacles throughout its development, including some behind-the-scenes changes to the creative team, which have caused the film to be pushed back from its original 2023 date. Blade is scheduled to be released on Friday, November 7, 2025with Mahershala Ali playing the titular vampire hunter Daywalker. Ali’s voice has already appeared in the MCU, with the actor having an uncredited cameo in the Eternals post-credits scene, talking to Dane Whitman about the Ebony Blade, a powerful and magical weapon from the comics.
Blade is one of the biggest question marks for the MCU right now. The film went through an extremely turbulent production, losing several directors linked to the project and also screenwriters. Several actors are no longer attached, and the inclusion of Wesley Snipe’s Blade in Deadpool and Wolverine was met by fans wanting to see him take on the role again. Although it is still scheduled for 2025, it seems highly unlikely that Blade will be ready in time.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – TBD
The Miles Morales Trilogy Capper has been delayed from its original date
The conclusion of Sony’s Miles Morales animated trilogy, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Versewas originally scheduled to be released on March 29, 2024. However, the film was removed from Sony’s 2023 release slate and a new date has not yet been announced. It is likely Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse will receive a release date in 2025. However, no release date is confirmed at this time, and it is possible that it will be delayed until 2026 due to the lack of updates surrounding its production.
After the cliffhanger ending of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Beyond the Spider-Verse It is expected to continue the story of Miles Morales, who was captured by another version of himself, who became the Prowler. Although Miles’ friend Gwen Stacy has assembled a team of friends and allies to help her rescue him, he is also being pursued by Miguel O’Hara, aka Spider-Man 2099. Other returning characters are expected to appear in Beyond the Spider-Verse include Peter B. Parker, Spider-Punk, Spider-Man India, Spider-Man Noir and Jess Drew’s Spider-Woman.
MCU TV Shows Releasing in 2025
The television side of the MCU continues on Disney+
Since Phase 4 of the MCU, Marvel Studios has included TV shows as part of its shared cinematic universe, with varying levels of success. In 2023, it was reported that Marvel was changing the way it produced its television shows, and Disney CEO Bob Iger made a point of saying on several occasions that Marvel would decrease how frequently it released new shows and films. Both changes came after criticism of rushed TV productions and too many releases in one year.
By 2025, Marvel is expected to release at least two live-action MCU TV shows that will follow characters previously introduced to the franchise. Marvel Animation may also release new seasons of established shows alongside those currently on its officially announced slate. For now, here are the Marvel TV shows currently confirmed to release in 2025.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man – January 29, 2025
A new beginning for the Wallcrawler
When Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man was first announced as Spider-Man: Year Oneit was believed to be an animated prequel to Tom Holland’s character before the events of Captain America: Civil War and Spider-Man: Homecoming. That is no longer the case. Instead, it will present a new take on the iconic character, set in an alternate timeline. It will still explore Spider-Man’s origins, but different from what they are in the MCU.
The show is a 2-D style animated project with a unique art direction that will help differentiate itself from other animated series. Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is set to release on Disney+ on January 29, 2025meaning it’s the first Marvel Studios project released that year. 2025 looks to be a big year for Marvel in film and television, and Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man It will help kickstart everything.
Daredevil: Born Again – March 4, 2025
Charlie Cox returns as Matt Murdock after his canceled Netflix series
After canceling RecklessIt seemed like Charlie Cox’s time playing Matt Murdock was over. However, that changed when he appeared in a surprise cameo in 2021. Spider-Man: No Way Home. Since the Netflix Defenders saga was included in the official sacred timeline, Matt Murdock has returned in Echo and She-Hulkand will star in his own series, Daredevil: Born Again show. Marvel confirmed Daredevil: Born Again will premiere March 4, 2025 on Disney+.
In addition to Cox, the series features returning stars Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin, Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle aka The Punisher, Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson and Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page. Wilson Bethel will also return as Bullseye, who was one of the main villains in Reckless season 3. Fans can finally see his story continue in the next series, after the Daredevil series ended on a cliffhanger with the character.
Ironheart – June 4, 2025
Riri Williams returns after 2021’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Dominique Thorne was introduced as Riri Williams, a legacy Iron Man character in Marvel Comics, in 2021 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She is the next to appear on Iron Heart TV show, which will portray Riri’s entire origin story and how she builds armor like those used by Tony Stark. It was already known Iron Heart it would take years, but a vague deadline was all that was said.
Now, Iron Heart will debut on Disney+ on June 4, 2025. It’s a new era for the MCU when it comes to the Iron Man characters, and Riri Williams will be looking to create her own legacy in her upcoming series. Antonio Ramos (In the heights) also joins the cast as Parker Robbins/The Hood, who will be another magic user added to the Marvel roster.
Eyes of Wakanda – August 6, 2025
A new look at Wakanda
Eyes of Wakanda is a Marvel Cinematic Universe animated series releasing in 2024. The story will revolve around different characters in various time periods as they attempt to collect vibranium artifacts.
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THE Black Panther The Marvel franchise has been incredibly successful in terms of box office as well as critical acclaim. Black Panther it was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars and won Best Original Score, Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress and won for Best Costume Design. Now, the world of Wakanda will be explored even further in the upcoming series.
Eyes of Wakanda will launch on Disney+ on August 6, 2025. It will be an animated series set in the MCU and will feature a series of stories that revolve around Wakandan warriors trying to recover vibranium artifacts throughout Wakanda’s history. It’s always good to return to Wakanda, and Eyes of Wakanda will be the next look at one of the MCU’s best locations.
Marvel Zombies – October 2025
Marvel’s undead will emerge
Marvel Zombies has been teased several times throughout the MCU. First it was Zombie Iron Man attacking Peter Parker in an illusion of Mysterio in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Although it was just a reference to the iconic comic book, the idea of ​​incorporating it into the MCU was just beginning. And if…? presented an entire episode about Zombies and showed that a premise like Marvel Zombies could work amazingly for an animated television series.
Marvel Zombies will launch on Disney+ in October 2025just in time for Halloween festivities. Marvel Zombies will apparently be a TV-MA rated series, meaning it will be one of the most violent shows for the MCU yet, indicating the different directions Marvel Studios is willing to take with its properties.
Wonder Man – December 2025
It’s time for a new hero
Wonder Man is set to introduce a new hero to the MCU. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will star as Simon Williams, an actor and stuntman who gains superpowers and becomes Wonder Man. Alongside him is Ben Kingsley, reprising his role as Trevor Flattery from Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The series will consist of ten episodes, with Shang-Chi and Spider-Man 4 director Destin Daniel Cretton directing the first two.
Wonder Man will launch on Disney+ in December 2025marking the end of the calendar year for Marvel Studios. THE Wonder Man the show has been a long time coming to the MCU, since it entered development in 2021. Wonder Man has a chance to be a significant part of the UCM going forward, so seeing him in his own series is exciting.