Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) includes superhero movies and TV series from mid-2025 to mid-2027. The movies are released in theaters by Disney, while the shows stream on Disney+. Live-action shows are under “Marvel Television,” and animated ones come from “Marvel Studios Animation.”
The first movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, comes out in July 2025, and the first show, Eyes of Wakanda (animated), arrives in August 2025. Delays happened due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes. Kevin Feige produces everything, with the Russo brothers working on Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, and Amy Pascal producing Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Movies in this phase include The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man: Brand New Day (with Tom Holland), Avengers: Secret Wars, plus two mystery films in 2026.
Disney+ shows include animated series Eyes of Wakanda and Marvel Zombies, plus live-action series Wonder Man, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Vision Quest, and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2. There’s also a Punisher Special Presentation starring Jon Bernthal.
Phase Six is part of The Multiverse Saga, alongside Phases Four and Five.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is gearing up for its most ambitious phase yet—Phase Six. Following the narrative buildup in Phases Four and Five, this phase is expected to be a game-changer, concluding the Multiverse Saga and introducing major characters, team-ups, and high-stakes battles. Here’s a detailed look at what to expect from MCU Phase Six, along with data and examples to back it up.
Confirmed and Rumored Movies in MCU Phase Six
As announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 and D23 Expo, Phase Six is set to be packed with major blockbusters. Here are some of the confirmed and rumored films:
- Fantastic Four (Nov 6, 2025) – The highly anticipated introduction of Marvel’s First Family to the MCU. With the multiverse expanding, fan theories suggest that this film may tie directly into Kang Dynasty.
- Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (May 1, 2026) – Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors, is set to be the big bad of the Multiverse Saga. This film is expected to be an epic showdown between Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the time-traveling villain.
- Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) – This is the grand finale of the Multiverse Saga, potentially featuring multiversal incursions, battleworld, and appearances from past Marvel franchises (e.g., X-Men, Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man, and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine).
- Deadpool & Wolverine (July 2024) – While not officially listed as a Phase Six movie, it could play a pivotal role in setting up Secret Wars by merging Fox’s X-Men universe with the MCU.
Other rumored projects include sequels to Doctor Strange, Spider-Man 4, and a possible Midnight Sons movie.
The Multiverse and Its Expanding Role
The MCU has gradually been weaving in the multiverse concept through projects like Loki (2021), Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Phase Six is expected to push this idea further, possibly culminating in Secret Wars, where different universes could collide.
According to industry insiders, Avengers: Secret Wars could be on the same scale as Avengers: Endgame (2019), which grossed $2.798 billion worldwide. If executed well, Secret Wars could surpass this milestone.
New and Returning Characters
With so many projects on the horizon, here are some characters expected to have major roles in Phase Six:
- Kang the Conqueror – First introduced in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), Kang is shaping up to be a villain of Thanos-level importance.
- Doctor Doom – A rumored addition to Fantastic Four or Secret Wars, Doom is one of Marvel’s most formidable villains.
- Reed Richards & the Fantastic Four – The introduction of the Fantastic Four will open doors for cosmic-level storytelling.
- Mutants (X-Men) – Phase Six might finally reveal how mutants exist in the MCU, possibly through multiversal convergence.
- Spider-Man (Tom Holland) – With reports suggesting Spider-Man 4 will explore Peter Parker’s new status quo post-No Way Home, he could play a critical role in Secret Wars.
Why Phase Six Could Be Marvel’s Most Ambitious Yet
1. Higher Stakes Than Ever Before
Phase Six will likely redefine the MCU, just as Infinity War and Endgame did in the Infinity Saga. The stakes are higher, with multiple universes colliding and legacy characters potentially making appearances.
2. Record-Breaking Box Office Potential
Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame holds the record as the second highest-grossing film of all time. If Secret Wars delivers on its promises, it could break records with a star-studded, nostalgia-packed adventure.
3. Expanding the Marvel Universe with the X-Men and Fantastic Four
The inclusion of Fox’s X-Men and Fantastic Four characters means Marvel can finally introduce long-awaited heroes into the main timeline, making Phase Six a historic moment for fans.
Conclusion
MCU Phase Six is shaping up to be the most ambitious, complex, and universe-defining chapter in Marvel Studios’ history. With the culmination of the Multiverse Saga, the introduction of the Fantastic Four, and the potential arrival of the X-Men, Marvel is set to dominate the superhero genre for years to come. As we await further announcements, one thing is clear—Phase Six will be a cinematic spectacle like no other.
