Marvel Studios revealed titles for two superhero sequels and a first look at new heroes in a new Phase Four sizzle reel celebrating a return to cinemas. The late Stan Lee narrates this feature showing fans how the Marvel Comics Universe was born and grew including fans reacting to the moment in AVENGERS: ENDGAME when Captain America said that famous call to action, “Avengers Assemble.” Fans are reacting now to a first look at the Eternals and big news on the future of the MCU.
The Black Panther sequel has an official title and release date. BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER arrives July 8 of next year. Director Ryan Coogler returns to helm the follow-up to the hit film starring the late Chadwick Boseman.
Captain Marvel’s sequel looks to be an extended family story. THE MARVELS arrives November 11, 2022. Brie Larson returns as Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel. The film is likely to feature two characters from Captain Marvel’s comic book family and Disney+ show. Tyvonnah Parris as Captain Monica Rambeau was introduced on WANDAVISION as the grown daughter of Carol’s best friend in the first film. Imaan Vellani is playing Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel in her own upcoming series.
In the comics, Monica was the first woman to hold the title Captain Marvel before taking on the code-names Photo and Spectrum. Kamala is young girl given powers when she was exposed to a Terrigen Cloud triggering the Inhuman DNA in her. Carol first went by the code-name Ms. Marvel. Kamala decided to go by that name to honor her favorite super hero.
The first look at ETERNALS showed Salma Hayek as Ajak, Gemma Chan as Sersi and Anjelina Jolie as Thena armed with a golden sword. ETERNALS is based on the creations of Jack Kirby. The Eternals are powerful aliens created by the Celestials to protect humanity and the inspired many of the figures in the pantheon of Greek Gods and other mythologies.
After showing the titles and release dates, the final image was a tease for the Fantastic Four. The film rights to Marvel’s First Family are back with Marvel Studios. SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, FAR FROM HOME and NO WAY HOME director Jon Watts will helm the film. No word on casting or characters.
BLACK WIDOW July 9
SHANG CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS September 3
ETERNALS November 5.
SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME December 17
DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS March 25, 2022
THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER May 6, 2022
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER July 8, 2022
THE MARVELS November 11, 2022
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA February 17, 2023
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME 3 May 5, 2023.
See you at the movies.
By Editor