The multiverse saga gets a definitive update on its upcoming ending in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As Phase 5 grows closer to its end in 2025, the MCU timeline is still coming up with Phase 6, which is set to lead into the next two Avengers films, Avengers: Doomsday And Avengers: Secret Wars. With Robert Downey Jr. Returning to the franchise as Doctor Doom and the introduction of the Fantastic Four, there is a lot to look forward to in the rest of the multiverse saga.
Screen Rant Recently interviewed Marvel Studios head of television, streaming and animation, Brad Winderbaum, who is also one of the executive producers on Agatha all along. While promoting the upcoming Phase 5 TV show, Winderbaum was asked if there are still more projects to be announced for the multiverse saga, as the MCU is now only three years away from Avengers: Secret WarsWhich is likely to be the end of the saga. He said:
I think that s [what] Secret Wars will be an amazing culmination of the saga. I think it will make the journey feel like it was worthwhile.
Marvel’s next saga could be the mutant saga
While the multiverse saga is almost over, many have wondered what the next natural direction for the MCU will be as Marvel Studios moves into Phase 7 and beyond. Even though they have started to introduce mutants in the MCU throughout phases 4 and 5, it is hard to believe that the next saga will be the mutant saga, which is where the characters will take a greater spotlight compared to now. This is where Marvel Studios is likely planning to finally execute their X-Men plans.
Earlier in 2024, it was revealed that Michael Lesslie was writing the X-Men reboot movie, and while there haven’t been any updates since the initial report in May, it would make sense for the team-up film to be saved for the start of Phase 7. Two of the upcoming release dates that Marvel Studios has for 2027, What are still Avengers: Secret Warsare July 23 and November 5 of that year. It wouldn’t come as a shock if the new X-Men This film is what kicks off Phase 7 by grabbing the July 23, 2027 slot.
The Mutant Saga could also indicate a new direction for the MCU by shifting the spotlight away from the Avengers and making the X-Men bigger players in the franchise. The Avengers: Secret Wars The story is rumored to lead to a soft reboot of the MCU timeline, which would perfectly place the mutant saga with the characters starting a new era for Marvel Studios. Hopefully, there will be more MCU Updates on what’s coming up for the Multiverse Saga sooner rather than later.