Marvel's Phase Four Plans

The MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) has ended the so called "Phase Three" with the biggest villain so far, the mad titan "Thanos", putting an end to the "infinity saga". Many characters arcs came to an end, such as Iron Man (for giving up his life to save the UNIVERSE), Captain America (spending the rest of his life with Peggy Carter and then passing his legacy to the Falcon), Black Widow (dying in order to get the soul stone).

The stakes are set very high and everyone wants to know how Marvel is going to top that. With Spiderman: Far From Home as the last movie of "Phase Three" (which was originally slated as the first movie of Phase Four), we got a glimpse to the aftermath of the infinity saga and the "building blocks" of the next "Phase".

As of now, Kevin Feige (President, Producer and, since October 2019, Marvel's Chief Creative Officer) has confirmed the "Phase Four" plans and possible dates.

The "Phase Four" will consist of both movies and TV shows.

Due to the covid-19 pandemic many movies and TV shows release dates were moved around.

Movies

Black Widow (2020)

This movie is a prequel, set after the events of Captain America: Civil War (2016), Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) finds herself alone and forced to confront a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Romanoff must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

Black Widow was originally scheduled to be released on May 1, 2020. Due to the covid-19 pandemic it is now scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2020, and in the United States on November 6. It is set to be released in IMAX, and will be the first movie released in MCU's "Phase Four".

The Eternals (2021)

After an unexpected tragedy following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), the Eternals—an immortal alien race created by the Celestials who have secretly lived on Earth for over 7000 years reunite to protect humanity from their evil counterparts, the Deviants.

"The Eternals" is scheduled for release in the United States on February 12, 2021. It was previously scheduled to be released on November 6, 2020,but was shifted to the February 2021 date because of the covid-19 pandemic.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

This superhero movie will be based on the Marvel Comics character Shang-Chi. Often referred to as the "Master of Kung Fu", Shang-Chi is proficient in numerous unarmed and weaponry-based wushu styles, including the use of the gùn, nunchaku, and jian. In later years, he gains the power to create countless duplicates of himself and joins the Avengers (in the comics).

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is scheduled to be released on May 7, 2021.

Spider-Man "3"

In April 2017, it was announced that a third Spider-Man movie was planned, with Spider-Man actor Tom Holland saying in June that the movie would take place during Peter Parker's senior year of high school. In July 2019, Kevin Feige stated that the third movie would feature "a Peter Parker story that has never been done before on movie" due to 2019's Spider-Man: Far From Home's mid-credits scene.

Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

At San Diego Comic-Con 2019, the movie's title was announced along with the return of Natalie Portman, who did not appear in Ragnarok, with her character Jane Foster taking on the mantle of Mighty Thor in the movie. Also the "Guardians of the Galaxy" are expected to be featured in the movie.

Filming is expected to begin in early 2021, in Australia. "Thor: Love and Thunder" is scheduled to be released on February 11, 2022.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

By December 2018, Scott Derrickson had completed a deal to return to direct a sequel to "Doctor Strange (2016)", with Benedict Cumberbatch reprising the title role. The movie will co-star Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch, and will tie directly in with her Disney+ series WandaVision, as well as with the series Loki, making this the first MCU movie to be directly tied to any television series.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is scheduled to be released on March 25, 2022.

TV shows

"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier"

Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes team-up in a worldwide adventure that puts their abilities to the test.

The series takes place following the events of Avengers: Endgame. Daniel Brühl and Emily VanCamp reprise their MCU roles of Helmut Zemo and Sharon Carter in the series.

Filming began in October 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia, with Kari Skogland directing the six episodes, but was suspended in March 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic. Production is expected to resume in August 2020. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is set to debut in late 2020.

"WandaVision"

While living their ideal suburban life, Wanda Maximoff and Vision begin to suspect things are not as they seem.

The series takes place following the events of Avengers: Endgame and leads into Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), which also features Maximoff.

Production is expected to resume in Los Angeles in July 2020. WandaVision is set to debut in December 2020.

"Loki"

Loki will follow the version of Loki who stole the Space Stone in 2012 in Avengers: Endgame. The series will tie-in with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Filming began in January 2020, with Kate Herron directing the six episodes, but was suspended in March 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic. Production is expected to resume in August 2020. "Loki" is set to debut in early 2021.

"What If....?"

"What If...?" explores what would happen if major moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe occurred differently.

"What If...?" 's first season is set to debut in mid-2021, and will consist of 10 episodes. A second season, also consisting of 10 episodes, has been announced.

"Hawkeye"

The series takes place following the events of Avengers: Endgame, and the plot involves Barton passing the mantle of Hawkeye to the character Kate Bishop. In September 2019, Hailee Steinfeld was said to be in consideration to portray Kate Bishop.

Hawkeye is set to premiere in 2022.

"Ms. Marvel"

At the 2019 D23 Expo, a series focused on Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel was announced to be in development.

In May 2018, Kevin Feige discussed the arrival of "Ms. Marvel" to the MCU, stating that she would be introduced following the release of "Captain Marvel". Captain Marvel actress Brie Larson also expressed interest in introducing Khan into the eventual sequel to "Captain Marvel". "Ms. Marvel" is set to premiere in 2022.

"Moon Knight"

During the 2019 D23 Expo, Marvel Studios announced that a series centered around Marc Spector / Moon Knight was in development. In November 2019, Jeremy Slater was announced as the series' head writer. "Moon Knight" is set to premiere in 2022

"She-Hulk"

She-Hulk revolves around Bruce Banner's cousin, who gains superpowers after receiving a blood transfusion from him.

At the 2019 D23 Expo, Marvel Studios confirmed that a series centered around Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk is in development. In November 2019, Jessica Gao was announced as the series' head writer. She-Hulk is set to premiere in 2022.

This is all we know so far about Marvel's "Phase Four". We would to hear your opinions about it.