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Marvel Studios Sets New Record for Longest Wait Between MCU Movies in Phase 6!

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As a passionate film enthusiast, I must say that Marvel Studios has been shaking things up with its MCU Phase 6 release schedule. Breaking the frustrating record for time between releases, Marvel Studios will kick off the final act of the Multiverse Saga with “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” Spanning an impressive two-and-a-half years, this phase promises exciting cinematic experiences like “Avengers: Doomsday,” “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.

After some adjustments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 6 schedule which pushed back the release date of “Avengers: Doomsday” from May 1, 2026, to December 18, 2026, Marvel Studios is preparing for an extraordinary period of anticipation as fans will have to wait more than a year before they can catch the next MCU blockbuster following “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”. This extended interval will test the patience of fans eagerly waiting to revisit their favorite universe on the big screen.

Due to a delay, “Avengers 5” has been moved to December 2026. Consequently, the next Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster following “The Fantastic Four” will be “Spider-Man 4,” scheduled for release on July 31, 2026. This interval between these films marks a new record in the Multiverse Saga, with approximately one year and three months separating “The Fantastic Four” from “Spider-Man 4.

The longest interval between releases of films in the Multiverse Saga is approximately 259 days, from the movie “The Marvels” (November 10, 2023) to “Deadpool & Wolverine” (July 26, 2024). During this timeframe, Disney+ offerings were relatively scarce, with only Season 3 of “What If…?” and the series “Echo” being released, neither of which garnered significant attention.

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The longest gap between movies was approximately 738 days, spanning from the release of Spider-Man: Far From Home on July 2, 2019 to Black Widow on July 9, 2021.

Marvel Studios first planned to launch its Phase 4 on May 1, 2020; however, it had to postpone multiple times because of the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the gap between releases to approximately 304 days.

  1. Spider-Man: Far From Home – Black Widow (738 days)
  2. The Incredible Hulk – Iron Man 2 (693 days)
  3. Iron Man 2 – Thor (364 days)
  4. The Avengers – Iron Man 3 (364 days)
  5. Ant-Man – Captain America: Civil War (294 days)
  6. Captain America: The First Avenger – The Avengers (287 days)
  7. Guardians of the Galaxy – Avengers: Age of Ultron (273 days)
  8. The Marvels – Deadpool & Wolverine (259 days)
  9. Ant-Man and the Wasp – Captain Marvel (245 days)
  10. Deadpool & Wolverine – Captain America: Brave New World (203 days)

As a passionate film enthusiast, I can hardly contain my excitement when thinking about the arrival of “Spider-Man 4”. After all, who wouldn’t look forward to the end of that 371-day wait? Thankfully, once it’s here, the gap between the remaining blockbusters of Phase 6 won’t feel quite so vast.

  • The Fantastic Four: First Steps – July 25 
  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day – July 31, 2026 (371 days later)
  • Avengers: Doomsday – December 18, 2026 (140 days later)
  • Untitled MCU Movie – July 23, 2027 (217 days later)
  • Avengers: Secret Wars – December 17, 2027 (147 days later)

In Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not only is a record for the shortest release gap being set, but it’s also worth noting that the time between the release of “Ironheart” and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” will be the smallest ever at 31 days. However, this timeframe is calculated from the premiere of “Ironheart,” not its finale. Therefore, the real gap between Phases 5 and 6 will only span 10 days.

Fans Will Be Waiting a While for New MCU Movies, And That’s a Good Thing

As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I can’t help but feel a pang of concern about the potential delay of Spider-Man 4, especially given the recent setbacks with Avengers 5 and 6. With Brand New Day slated for release in June 2025, there’s barely a year and a half to go before it hits the big screen, and filming hasn’t even started yet. This tight timeline could potentially lead to a hasty post-production phase if the July 2026 release date remains unchanged.

If such an event occurs, the intervals between Marvel Cinematic Universe films might expand further, a development that would certainly be aggravating for passionate cinema-goers. Yet, as the Multiverse Saga approaches its grand finale, focusing on quality is crucial for rekindling curiosity and enthusiasm within the MCU fanbase.

Marvel Studios is set to keep fans engaged throughout 2026 with the return of “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2, the debut of “Vision Quest”, and a Disney+ special for “The Punisher”. However, it remains uncertain whether these titles will tie into the upcoming Avengers blockbusters or contribute to the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe storyline.

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2025-05-29 02:35

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