Marvel Studios reveals first hint at its surprise plans for the MCU after ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ is over

The Multiverse Saga is just heating up, but Marvel Studios is already eyeing the future with three new films scheduled for 2028. As revealed by Disney’s latest release updates, these films are set to debut on February 18, May 5, and November 10 of that year. With major projects like Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars looming in 2026 and 2027, fans are buzzing with speculation about what Marvel might have planned next.

A likely contender for one of these slots is Blade, which was previously scheduled for a November 2025 release but has since been delayed. Given the timing, November 2028 seems like a reasonable new target for Mahershala Ali’s vampire hunter.

Another strong possibility is the long-awaited X-Men reboot. With Michael Lesslie, known for his work on The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, penning the script, it could be that Marvel is waiting until the conclusion of the current multiverse storylines before introducing the new team of mutants. Rumors suggest that this upcoming phase might even be called the “Mutant Saga,” hinting that these three films could center around the emergence of the X-Men.

Despite Marvel’s emphasis on prioritizing quality over quantity, the commitment to three releases per year remains. The success of Deadpool & Wolverine might have influenced this decision, indicating that the studio is confident in its ability to deliver blockbuster hits.

2028 will also mark the 20th anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it’s likely that one of these films will celebrate this milestone. Given the recent critiques about Marvel’s tendency to play it safe—especially with the return of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom—there’s an opportunity for the studio to take some bold risks. Imagine if the three slots were filled with sequels to Morbius—now that would be a surprising twist!

As for the immediate future, Captain America: Brave New World is set to hit theaters on February 14, 2025. What lies ahead for Marvel in 2028 remains a mystery, but fans are eager to see how this next chapter unfolds, with hopes for projects like a Captain Britain film, a Howard the Duck reboot, or even an Ant-Man 4 featuring a quirky twist like “M.O.D.O.K Does Magic Mike.”