Marvel Studios CEOKevin Feigehas revealed several exciting pieces of news about the past, present, and future of theMCU. Confirming what MCU fans can expect in the years to come, Feige revealed several hopes for the future as well as projects currently in development. However, he also acknowledged some missteps that have occurred sinceAvengers: Endgame.
Inviting several journalists to a roundtable discussion at the Marvel Studios offices (includingScreenRant’sown Ash Crossan), Feige was asked several questions about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These included status updates about long-hoped-for character returns, the MCU’s future post-Secret Wars, the ongoing saga that isMahershala Ali’s unreleasedBlademovie, and more.Here’s all the biggest reveals from Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige.
30There’s A Seven-Year MCU Plan
Running Till 2032
The assembled journalists could apparently see a set of padlocked doors, with Kevin Feige revealing that Marvel’s plans for the next seven years were on the other side, confirming that the current plan extends to 2032.
29Quantity Over Quality Was A Key Problem
Kevin Feige Is Well Aware of The MCU’s Post-Endgame Problem
Feige did acknowledge that “quantity over quality” quickly became an issue post-Avengers: Endgame. Facing a period of great expansion with the dawn of Disney+, Marvel Studios received some pretty demanding mandates from Disney to fill the new streaming service with new MCU content, a challenge Feige admitted was as difficult as it was exciting.
28Kevin Feige’s Marvel Studios Contract
About Two More Years To Go
Kevin Fiege confirmed that he has just about two years left on his contract with Disney. As such, it will be interesting to see if his contract ends up being renewed. Considering the aforementioned seven-year plan and the imminent debut of the X-Men in the MCU, it’s likely that Kevin Feige is interested in sticking around.
27Secret Wars Will Be A Reset
But Not Exactly A Reboot?
Kevin Feige describedAvengers: Secret Warsas a definite reset for the MCU and “singular timelines”. According to Feige,Endgamewas focused on “endings” whileSecret Warsis all about “beginnings”.
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26There Will Be Less MCU Television
Cutting Down To About One Live-Action Series A Year
Determined to get back to the higher level of consistent quality Marvel Studios once had, Feige did say that MCU series would be scaled back quite a bit. Currently, the plan is to only have one show a year, rather than multiple shows back-to-back.
25Jon Bernthal’s Punisher Confirmed For Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Joining Tom Holland’s Spider-Man
Kevin Feige also confirmed that the reports of Jon Bernthal’s involvement inSpider-Man: Brand New Dayare indeed true. The Punisher will be featured alongside the MCU’s Wallcrawler, and there may even be a few shots in the movie that directly adapt some classic Marvel Comics covers.
24Tom Holland Will Become A “Proper Spider-Man”
A Street-Level Story
Perhaps one of the most exciting reveals isFeige sharing that Tom Holland will become a “proper Spider-Man"in his upcoming trilogy. He then elaborated with the confirmation thatSpider-Man: Brand New Daywill primarily see Spider-Man dealing with “street-level crime, as opposed to world-ending events.”
23The Potential For A Fantastic Four/Spider-Man Crossover
Johnny Storm & Spider-Man Is A Big Dream
As far as Spider-Man is concerned, Feige also shared that a “blue-sky dream” is to one day get Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four together, specifically Holland’s Spider-Man and Joseph Quinn’s Human Torch, given the characters' established friendship in the comics.
22Ms. Marvel’s Return Teased
Feige’s Excited To See Her Back
Claiming that Iman Vellani is “one of the greatest bits of casting we’ve ever done”, Kevin Feige said he was very excited to see Ms. Marvel return somewhere in the MCU’s future.
21Young Avengers Return Tease
There Is Still Potential For The Young Avengers
While scarce on the details, Feige did say at the roundtable thata Young Avengers project is potentially being developed.
