Marvel Studios has quietly confirmed Marvel’s fourth movie for its 2028 slate. As a result, the new release—set for December 15, 2028—surprised fans across the Marvel community. In addition, this film joins three other Marvel titles already scheduled for February, May, and November of that year.
What Disney’s New Addition Means for Marvel’s Fourth Movie
This announcement follows recent comments from Disney CEO Bob Iger, who spoke candidly about Marvel’s shifting strategy toward better storytelling.
“We’ve learned that quantity doesn’t guarantee quality, By consolidating, we believe Marvel can refocus on better storytelling.”
Despite Iger’s statement, the scheduling of Marvel’s fourth movie suggests that the studio is making a calculated move rather than simply scaling back.
Can Marvel Handle Four Major Films in One Year?
Historically, Marvel has often shifted release dates, even after confirming them. For instance, Marvel initially scheduled Blade for 2025 but later moved it to make room for 20th Century Studios’ Predator: Badlands.
Thus, it’s still possible that this fourth 2028 movie may shift depending on production timelines or strategic changes. Nevertheless, it signals confidence in their upcoming lineup.
Marvel’s Roadmap Leading to the Fourth 2028 Movie
Here’s what the MCU movie roadmap looks like heading into 2028:
2026:
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July)
- Avengers: Doomsday (December)
2027:
- Untitled Marvel Film (July)
- Avengers: Secret Wars (December)
After Secret Wars, Marvel plans to spotlight the X-Men, now fully under its control since Disney acquired 20th Century Fox in 2019. According to reports, Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier is developing Marvel Studios’ first mutant-centric movie.
What Could Marvel’s Fourth Movie in 2028 Be?
Although nothing has been officially confirmed, a few strong contenders are in development and could land on the 2028 slate:
- Blade
- Black Panther 3
- Fantastic Four sequel
However, the most thrilling theory is that Marvel’s fourth movie could introduce the X-Men into the MCU in a full-fledged feature. The timing would make sense, especially following Secret Wars, which is expected to reshape the MCU status quo.
Will Comic-Con Reveal Marvel’s Fourth Movie?
With Comic-Con announcements just around the corner, the mystery surrounding this fourth Marvel film may soon be lifted. Whether it’s the X-Men, a multiverse aftermath epic, or something completely new, one thing is certain:
Marvel’s fourth movie has already sparked speculation, excitement, and a new chapter in the MCU timeline.
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