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Following the July San Diego Comic-Con, Disney revealed further details about its developing Marvel Cinematic Universe at the D23 Expo on Saturday.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige indicated that his team has a plan for the next 10 years of Marvel’s cinematic universe, and that the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Deadpool will be incorporated into the mix of already known Marvel heroes.
Here’s a rundown of what Disney’s Marvel Studios may expect in the future years:
Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios, opened his D23 Expo panel with a performance of “I Can Do This All Day” from “Rogers: The Musical,” which debuted in the Disney+ series “Hawkeye.”
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
The director of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Ryan Coogler, provided footage from the film, which will be released in theatres on November 11. Following T’Challa’s death, Queen Ramonda chastised the United Nations for attempting to steal vibranium from Wakanda.
The footage demonstrated the Dora Milaje’s strength and laid the scenario for an epic battle against Namor and the Atlanteans.
“I’m excited for you to walk out of the theatre feeling proud of what we gave you,” said Letitia Wright, who plays Shuri in the film.
‘Ironheart’
The “Wakanda Forever” film provided a brief sight of Riri Williams, but Marvel also provided a sneak peek at the “Ironheart” Disney+ series, which is still in production. The video showed Riri constructing pieces of the Ironheart armour, and Feige indicated that the programme would focus on the intersection of magic and technology.
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’
Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, and Johnathan Majors took the stage to talk about the upcoming “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” the first film in the MCU’s phase 5.
“This thing is insane,” Rudd exclaimed.
“This is going to be unlike anything you’ve ever seen from us, let alone that man,” he remarked, referring to Majors, who plays Kang. “Brings the whole thing into such uncharted area.”
The Lang, Van Dyne, and Pym families are shown being drawn into the quantum realm and confronted with a terrifying new foe: Kang the Conqueror.
‘Werewolf by Night’
“Werewolf by Night,” a unique Marvel Studios offering coming to Disney+ in October, stars Gael Garcia Bernal and Laura Donnelly.
The picture, shot entirely in black and white, is reminiscent of “The Twilight Zone” and old monster movies from the 1930s and 1940s. Early footage revealed at the D23 Expo indicated that the film would follow a group of monster hunters as they search for a monster among them.
‘Secret Invasion’
“Secret Invasion” follows a group of shapeshifting aliens known as Skrulls as they invade every facet of life on Earth. The Skrulls first appeared in “Captain Marvel,” a 2018 film set in the 1990s.
Don Cheadle was on hand to show off new footage from the upcoming Disney+ series, which will be loaded with political intrigue and violence. He also previewed the upcoming show “Armor Wars,” which will begin filming next year.
‘Loki’ and ‘Fantastic Four’
Feige enlisted the help of the “Loki” actors to show off a teaser trailer from the second season, which promises even more mischief.
Matt Shakman, the filmmaker of “WandaVision,” will officially direct the MCU’s “Fantastic Four” feature picture, he said.
‘Echo’
“Echo,” a new Disney+ drama about a deaf female heroine that takes place after “Hawkeye,” makes extensive use of American Sign Language.
Footage from the series shows Vincent D’Onofrio reprising his role as King Pin. Alaqua Cox returns as the title character.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’
Charlie Cox joined D’Onofrio on stage to reveal video of Matthew Murdock aka Daredevil in “She-Hulk.” The show’s footage was not presented because filming has not yet commenced. D’Onofrio will make an appearance in the series.
‘Captain America: New World Order’
In “Captain America: New World Order,” Anthony Mackie reprises his role as Captain America. On stage with him were Danny Ramiez, who plays Joaquin Torres, Carl Lumbly, who plays Isaiah Bradley, and Tim Blacke Nelson, who plays Samuel Sterns, aka the Leader.
‘Thunderbolts’
Feige revealed the members of the “Thunderbolts” crew. Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Olga Kurylenko as Task Master, Wyatt Russel as John Walker aka US Agent, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, and Sebastian Stan as the Winter Soldier are among the cast members.
“It tells you everything you need to know about the Thunderbolts when the most table of them is the beloved Winter Soldier,” Feige teased.
‘The Marvels’
Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris wrapped up the session with new footage from the film. Miss Marvel, Captain Monica Rambeau, and Captain Marvel discover that their powers have been entwined, and the three heroes must separate themselves. Meanwhile, the three continue to switch positions by unintentionally, resulting in many laughter.
The footage displayed at the D23 Expo was packed with action and comic beats. Goose, everyone’s favourite Flerkin, will also return for more antics.
