The Complete MCU Phase 6 Calendar: 2027-2028 Release Dates

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is gearing up for its biggest reset since Thanos snapped his fingers. Phase 6 is officially wrapping up the chaotic Multiverse Saga, leading into a massively restructured 2027 and 2028 release slate. Get ready to update your calendars, because the road to Avengers: Secret Wars is finally clear.

The 2026 Lead-up

You cannot talk about 2027 without first looking at the absolute juggernaut that is 2026. Marvel Studios spent the last few years pivoting hard. Disney CEO Bob Iger even publicly admitted the studio needed to pull back on quantity to focus entirely on quality. That strategy is why the calendar looks so different today.

Tom Holland swings back into theaters with Spider-Man: Brand New Day in July 2026. Just five months later, the Russo Brothers will drop Avengers: Doomsday in December 2026. Robert Downey Jr. is officially returning to the MCU — not as Iron Man, but as Victor von Doom. His arrival effectively wipes away the Kang storyline and sets up the catastrophic stakes for the following two years.

The 2027 Marvel slate: The End of an era

If 2026 lights the fuse, 2027 is the explosion. This year serves as the grand finale of Phase 6 and the Multiverse Saga entirely. Marvel has deliberately thinned out the theatrical schedule to let these massive story events breathe.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 (2027)

Matt Murdock is not going anywhere. After a brutal second season that left Daredevil locked in a gritty new status quo, Born Again will return to Disney+ for its third season. Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio continue their legendary rivalry on the streets of New York. Production kicked off in early 2026, targeting a 2027 drop. Expect this series to handle the ground-level fallout while the Avengers deal with the cosmic threats.

Untitled MCU Feature Film (July 2027)

Marvel currently holds a July 2027 theatrical slot for an unannounced project. Industry insiders heavily suspect this could be the long-delayed Armor Wars or the highly anticipated Shang-Chi sequel. Simu Liu is already confirmed to appear in the next Avengers flick. Dropping a solo movie right before the universe collapses would be a classic Kevin Feige move.

Avengers: Secret Wars (December 17, 2027)

This is the big one. Avengers: Secret Wars will hit theaters on December 17, 2027. Directed by the Russo Brothers and penned by Stephen McFeely, this blockbuster aims to eclipse Endgame in scale.

What exactly is at stake? Everything. In the comics, Secret Wars involves multiple realities colliding into a singular planet known as Battleworld. Doctor Doom traditionally rules this patchwork realm with an iron fist. Marvel has already confirmed heavy hitters for the cast:

• Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom
• Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange
• Pedro Pascal & The Fantastic Four
• Chris Evans reprising his role as Steve Rogers
• Paul Bettany as White Vision

Fans should brace for a soft reboot of the MCU once the credits roll. Secret Wars is designed to clean up the messy multiverse timelines and establish a streamlined continuity.

Looking ahead to 2028: Welcome to phase 7

What happens after you reboot a cinematic universe? You bring in the mutants. Phase 7 is widely expected to be the start of the Mutant Saga. Disney has already staked out four theatrical release dates for 2028: February, May, July, and December. While the studio is playing its cards close to the chest, a few massive titles are actively brewing.

Ghost Rider (2028)

The Spirit of Vengeance is finally revving his engine. Ryan Gosling has long been rumored for the role, and production slates indicate a 2028 release. Bringing Ghost Rider into the fold signals a deeper dive into the supernatural corner of the MCU, picking up where Midnight Sons concepts left off.

Black Panther III (December 15, 2028)

Wakanda will open its borders once again. Black Panther III is currently slated for December 15, 2028.

Following the emotional weight of Wakanda Forever, Shuri has firmly established herself as the protector of her nation. By the time this threequel drops, the MCU landscape will look completely different. Will Wakanda still be a dominant superpower on a post-Secret Wars Earth? Ryan Coogler has a blank canvas to work with here.

The X-Men Reboot

You cannot launch Phase 7 without the X-Men. While a strict release date is heavily guarded, Marvel has an X-Men Reboot officially in the pipeline. Following the massive success of X-Men ’97 (which is also eyeing a third season in this timeframe), the live-action debut of Wolverine, Cyclops, and Storm is imminent. One of those 2028 placeholder dates almost certainly belongs to Charles Xavier’s gifted youngsters.

Why the delays actually help

Waiting until late 2027 for Secret Wars feels like a lifetime. But this extended timeline is exactly what the franchise desperately needed. Rushing into a multiverse finale without proper emotional stakes would have been a disaster.

By spreading Phase 6 across 2026 and 2027, Marvel allows the new Fantastic Four to establish roots. It gives audiences time to genuinely fear RDJ’s Doctor Doom. Most importantly, it builds the kind of agonizing anticipation that made Infinity War a cultural phenomenon.

The Multiverse Saga has experienced plenty of bumps along the road. Now, the destination is locked in. The only question left is which heroes will actually survive the trip.