Marvel Studios is preparing for the final chapters of its Multiverse Saga and the start of a new cinematic era. Following the upcoming release of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026, four core Marvel Cinematic Universe theatrical films have been outlined for 2027 and 2028, alongside an eight-title slate of broader Marvel movies and television series scheduled throughout 2027.

The roadmap highlights a strategic shift at Disney and Marvel Studios toward fewer annual theatrical releases and a trimmer streaming pipeline. While official studio communications lock in the immediate theatrical sequel to Doomsday, international industry presentations have offered a wider look at the studio's plans through 2028.

The Four MCU Movies Following 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Before the calendar turns to 2027, Marvel Studios will release Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and written by Stephen McFeely with assistance from Michael Waldron, the crossover film brings together heroes from the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the original 2000s-era X-Men films to face Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.

According to GamesRadar+, early ticket sales for Doomsday have already passed $125 million over a month ahead of its theatrical debut.

The theatrical slate following Doomsday centers on four major MCU films spanning 2027 and 2028. However, the exact confirmation status of these projects varies across official channels and regional industry events. According to The Direct, Marvel Studios revealed the four-film post-Doomsday lineup during the Disney Upfront Argentina 27 presentation. Conversely, GamesRadar+ notes that the Argentina event disclosures were documented by the outlet Hablemos de Cine, rather than issued as a broad U.S.-facing studio press release, while official domestic updates from Marvel.com currently substantiate only the immediate sequel.

The four reported MCU films following Avengers: Doomsday are:

  • Avengers: Secret Wars (December 17, 2027): Confirmed by Marvel.com as the direct follow-up to Doomsday, this film serves as the sixth and final movie of Phase 6 and the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga. Directed by the Russo Brothers, the ensemble includes Robert Downey Jr. (Doctor Doom), Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Sadie Sink (Jean Grey), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), and Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm). Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige previously stated that the film will serve as a reset for the franchise.
  • X-Men (May 5, 2028): Reported by The Direct as the launchpad for the MCU's Mutant Saga on Earth-616, the reboot will feature Sadie Sink's Jean Grey as the lead character alongside Kit Connor as Cyclops.
  • Ghost Rider (July 28, 2028): Slated for a midsummer 2028 theatrical window per the Argentina Upfront schedule reported by The Direct and GamesRadar+.
  • Black Panther 3 (2028): Also locked in for a 2028 release window at the Argentina presentation, though an exact month and day have not been specified in the available disclosures.

Marvel's Full 2027 Movie and Television Schedule

Between the release of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, Marvel Studios is keeping its live-action output light. According to Space, the studio has returned to a strategy prioritizing quality over quantity after Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned over $2.5 billion worldwide. This approach caps theatrical output at no more than three movies per year and shifts television focus toward multi-season shows rather than standalone limited series.

While only one MCU movie hits theaters in 2027, an eight-title schedule of broader Marvel-related movies and shows is set to debut across the year. As broken down by SlashFilm, this lineup mixes MCU canon, standalone animation, children's programming, and Sony Pictures releases:

  • Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 (January 13, 2027): Set in an alternate timeline from the main MCU, the Disney+ animated series returns with Hudson Thames voicing Peter Parker and Colman Domingo as Norman Osborn. The second season introduces Gwen Stacy and features Josh Keaton voicing Eddie Brock alongside a symbiote storyline.
  • Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 (Expected March 2027): The third and final season of the Disney+ drama is the only live-action MCU television series scheduled between Doomsday and Secret Wars. Following Matt Murdock's (Charlie Cox) public unmasking and incarceration at the end of Season 2, the new episodes reunite the Defenders, bringing back Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), and Finn Jones (Danny Rand), alongside an unofficially confirmed appearance by Elodie Yung's Elektra.
  • Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (June 18, 2027): Produced by Sony Pictures rather than Marvel Studios, this animated theatrical feature continues the separate Spider-Verse continuity.
  • Marvel Zombies: The Winter Soldier (October 2027): An animated Disney+ event project that The Direct notes is part of a three-year Halloween special plan.
  • Avengers: Secret Wars (December 17, 2027): Marvel Studios' sole MCU theatrical feature of 2027.
  • X-Men '97 Season 3 (2027 TBA): The third installment of the animated revival series on Disney+.
  • Marvel's Avengers: Mightiest Friends (2027 TBA): A child-focused animated series slated for a 2027 debut.
  • Spidey and His Amazing Friends Season 6 (2027 TBA): The sixth season of the ongoing preschool animated series.

Production Timelines and Potential Schedule Changes

As viewers map out the next two years of superhero releases, industry watchers have raised several questions about how firm these dates remain.

Is the reported four-film slate a confirmed release calendar, or a set of titles shown at an industry presentation?

The four-film post-Doomsday slate comes from Disney's 2027 Upfront presentation in Argentina. While The Direct treats the presentation as an official reveal of the upcoming MCU theatrical calendar, GamesRadar+ notes the information was relayed by local attendees and has not been accompanied by a domestic Marvel Studios press release confirming the 2028 titles and dates.

Will 'Avengers: Secret Wars' keep its December 17, 2027 release date?

Officially, yes—both Marvel.com and the Argentina Upfront presentation list December 17, 2027, as the release date for Secret Wars. However, SlashFilm cautions that theatrical schedules remain subject to change as production shifts.

According to GamesRadar+, principal photography has not yet begun, and star Anthony Mackie previously indicated he would not film his scenes until July, sparking industry speculation that the massive crossover could eventually require extra post-production time.

Which of the eight 2027 Marvel titles are actual MCU canon?

Only two projects on the 2027 slate are confirmed to take place within the primary live-action MCU continuity: Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 in March and Avengers: Secret Wars in December. The animated projects—Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2, X-Men '97 Season 3, and Marvel Zombies: The Winter Soldier—are produced by Marvel Studios Animation but operate in alternate timelines, while Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is a Sony Pictures film and the remaining two titles are children's animated shows.

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