{"id":25113,"date":"2026-08-02T11:40:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T06:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=25113"},"modified":"2026-08-02T11:40:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T06:40:48","slug":"the-skinny-on-marvel-studios-phase-7-slate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=25113","title":{"rendered":"The Skinny on Marvel Studios Phase 7 Slate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"2028\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2028<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"x-men\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">X-Men<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com\/f\/a58a7719-0dcf-4e0b-b7bb-d2b725dbbb8e\/dhg75yu-95e576a2-3558-4e17-8495-acee1e7e2d6d.png?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiIvZi9hNThhNzcxOS0wZGNmLTRlMGItYjdiYi1kMmI3MjVkYmJiOGUvZGhnNzV5dS05NWU1NzZhMi0zNTU4LTRlMTctODQ5NS1hY2VlMWU3ZTJkNmQucG5nIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmZpbGUuZG93bmxvYWQiXX0.WF7jzKjRQQp9PBuaIQzUMQ_IiQ4ydb0LkGhkpJzfYjo\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/marvel-studiosx-men-film-to-draw-inspiration-from-seminal-uncanny-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jake Schreier<\/strong> turned to <strong>Chris Claremont<\/strong>\u2018s seminal X-Men run<\/a> for inspiration for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/new-details-emerge-on-marvel-studios-complex-take-on-the-x-men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">his complex, youth-focused reboot<\/a>. After Michael Lesslie worked on the first draft, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/lee-sung-jin-and-joanna-calo-reunited-to-beef-up-mcus-x-men\/\"><strong>Schreier<\/strong> teamed up with <em><strong>Beef<\/strong><\/em> creator <strong>Lee Sung Jin<\/strong> and <em><strong>The Bear<\/strong><\/em> showrunner <strong>Joanna Calo<\/strong><\/a> to continue to develop the screenplay for what\u2019s expected to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/the-mutant-decade-jake-schreier-confirms-marvels-plan-for-multiple-x-men-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the first of multiple X-films<\/a> released by Marvel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/kevin-feige-reveals-extraordinary-timeline-for-the-mutant-saga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">over the next decade and change.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Samara Weaving<\/strong> as Emma Frost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adam Driver<\/strong> as Mister Sinister (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cooper Hoffman<\/strong> as Scott Summers\/Cyclops (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Charles Melton<\/strong> as Hank McCoy\/Beast (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cailee Spaeny<\/strong> as Rogue (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"ghost-rider\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ghost Rider<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HOHNL5kaQAA7ucj-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HOHNL5kaQAA7ucj-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HOHNL5kaQAA7ucj-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HOHNL5kaQAA7ucj-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HOHNL5kaQAA7ucj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/sdcc-26-ryan-gosling-joins-the-mcu-ghost-rider-set-for-2028-theatrical-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Announced at SDCC 2026<\/a>, <strong><em>Ghost Rider<\/em><\/strong> will bring one of Hollywood\u2019s biggest stars to the MCU with <strong>Ryan Gosling<\/strong> portraying the Spirit of Vengeance. Directed by Shawn Levy and written by <strong>Jonathan Tropper<\/strong>, <strong><em>Ghost Rider<\/em><\/strong> will be in theaters on either May 15 or July 28, 2028.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ryan Gosling<\/strong> as Johnny Blaze<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sacha Baron Cohen<\/strong> as Mephisto (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rosamund Pike<\/strong> as an unknown character <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"black-panther-iii\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Panther III<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HOHhDvsWUAAawO3-e1785029983695.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HOHhDvsWUAAawO3-e1785029983695.jpg 544w, https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HOHhDvsWUAAawO3-e1785029983695-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Six years after <strong><em>Black Panther: Wakanda Forever<\/em><\/strong>, director Ryan Coogler returns to complete his <strong><em>Black Panther<\/em><\/strong> trilogy. <strong>Letitia Wright<\/strong> and <strong>Winston Duke<\/strong> will return and star alongside franchise newcomer <strong>David Jonsson<\/strong>, who will play an aged-up T\u2019Challa II. Per the announcement at SDCC 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/sdcc-26-ryan-cooglers-black-panther-iii-release-date\/\"><strong><em>Black Panther III<\/em><\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/sdcc-26-ryan-cooglers-black-panther-iii-release-date\/\"> will be in theaters on December 15, 2028.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>David Jonsson<\/strong> as T\u2019Challa II <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Denzel Washington<\/strong> as an unknown character <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Daniel Kaluuya<\/strong> as W\u2019Kabi (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"2029-and-beyond\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2029 and Beyond<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"fantastic-four-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fantastic Four 2<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/thumb_thefantasticfournew.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 2025\u2019s <strong><em>The Fantastic Four: First Steps<\/em><\/strong> having \u201csuccessfully launched\u201d the franchise into the MCU, Marvel Studios <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/marvel-reportedly-makes-a-decision-on-a-sequel-to-the-fantastic-four-first-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reportedly gave the go ahead to develop a sequel<\/a> with <strong>Matt Shakman<\/strong> likely back in the director\u2019s chair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pedro Pascal<\/strong> as Reed Richards\/Mister Fantastic <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vanessa Kirby<\/strong> as Susan Richards\/Invisible Woman<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joseph Quinn<\/strong> as Johnny Storm\/Human Torch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ebon Moss-Bachrach<\/strong> as Ben Grimm\/The Thing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"nova\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nova<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nova.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nova.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nova-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nova-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nova-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nova-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nova-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After being developed as a streaming series, most recently by <strong>Ed Bernero<\/strong>, Nova is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/kevin-feige-confirms-status-of-long-awaited-mcu-project\/\">headed to theaters<\/a> with <strong><em>Loki<\/em><\/strong> creator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/upgraded-to-theatrical-marvel-studios-scraps-niva-disney-series-for-feature-film-written-by-michael-waldron\/\"><strong>Michael Waldron<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/upgraded-to-theatrical-marvel-studios-scraps-niva-disney-series-for-feature-film-written-by-michael-waldron\/\"> writing the script and potentially directing<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unknown actor as Richard Rider <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"shang-chi-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shang-Chi 2<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MAIN-SHANG-CHI2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After originally being crafted as a key cog in the Multiverse Saga before being put on the shelf,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/destin-daniel-cretton-updates-status-of-shang-chi-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> a sequel to <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/destin-daniel-cretton-updates-status-of-shang-chi-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings<\/em><\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/destin-daniel-cretton-updates-status-of-shang-chi-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> is now back in active development<\/a>. Director <strong>Destin Daniel Cretton<\/strong> is<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/long-delayed-marvel-sequel-gets-encouraging-new-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> re-teaming with writer <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/long-delayed-marvel-sequel-gets-encouraging-new-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>David Callaham<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/long-delayed-marvel-sequel-gets-encouraging-new-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a>for the new project.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awkafina as Katy (presumed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"werewolf-by-night-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Werewolf By Night 2<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.murphysmultiverse.com\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MAIN-WEREWOLF_new.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Michael Giachhino<\/strong>, the director of Marvel Studios first Special Presentation, <strong><em>Werewolf By Night<\/em><\/strong>, has confirmed talks are ongoing with the studio about a follow-up project.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gael Garcia Bernal<\/strong> as Jack Russell <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carey Jones<\/strong> as Ted Salis\/Man-Thing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Laura Donnelly<\/strong> as Elsa Bloodstone <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"x-force\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">X-Force<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wikia.nocookie.net\/marvelcomicsfanon\/images\/d\/d7\/XForceLogo.png\/revision\/latest?cb=20210812121045\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/ryan-reynolds-confirms-development-of-fourth-deadpool-film-teases-potential-storylines\/\"><strong>Ryan Reynolds<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/ryan-reynolds-confirms-development-of-fourth-deadpool-film-teases-potential-storylines\/\"> has confirmed development<\/a> on a fourth Deadpool franchise film. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/ryan-reynolds-new-x-team-reportedly-revealed-and-it-includes-the-mcus-rumored-wolverine\/\">Rumors indicate that the project will be an ensemble piece <\/a>that introduces an X-Force team to the MCU.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ryan Reynolds<\/strong> as Deadpool <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Josh Brolin<\/strong> as Cable (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hugh Jackman<\/strong> as Wolverine (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unknown actress as Storm (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*All cast lists presume actors returning to key roles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script id=\"powerkit-facebook-sdk-js\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js?ver=3.1.1#xfbml=1&#038;version=v17.0&#038;appId=&#038;autoLogAppEvents=1\" type=\"6da043b502ce18f2ead49288-text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2028 X-Men Director Jake Schreier turned to Chris Claremont\u2018s seminal X-Men run for inspiration for his complex, youth-focused reboot. 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