HHMUJRAGNYJFFEG!!! This was my and everyone’s reaction on the internet when Marvel at their event yesterday in Los Angeles released the line-up of movies and dates they drop for the near future, this doesn’t even mention the likes of Avengers 2: Age of Ultron and Ant Man which are due for release next year. There are some of your old favourites and some new character offerings by Marvel Studios.
Captain America 3: Civil War – May 6, 2016
Doctor Strange – November 6, 2016
Guardians of the Galaxy 2 – May 5, 2017
Thor: Ragnarok – July 28, 2017
Black Panther – November 3, 2017
Avengers 3: Infinity War Part 1 – May 4, 2018
Captain Marvel – July 6, 2018
Inhumans – November 2, 2018
Avengers 3: Infinity War Part 2 – May 4, 2019
As you can see the likes of Captain America, Thor and the successful Avengers franchise make a return, however there are some other titles there that will be new characters fleshing out the Marvel cinematic universe such as Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Captain Marvel and Inhumans. Not too much is known about these movies but little bits of information have been drip fed to us all over the internets, so I will elaborate and condense all the information we have to this point down below.
Captain America 3: Civil War- As you can tell from the title, all indicators are pointing to a link between this movie and the Civil War arc of the comic books, without putting massive spoilers about the plot in, Robert Downey Jr has signed on to appear in that movie, which would mean it looks like they may be using the comic as a point of reference for the movie.
Courtesy of Marvel Studios
Will Captain America 3 deal with Age of Ultron fallout??
Doctor Strange: We now know that everyone’s favourite “Sherlock” Benedict Cumberbatch is close to, if he hasn’t already signed up to be the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange. I am hoping this will not push back even further the new season of Sherlock. Ignoring that, I am excited to seeing him don the cloak; his mannerisms I feel will suit Doctor Strange to a tee.
The new Doctor Strange
Black Panther: Concept art of the suit has been released (which I must say looks awesome) as well as the announcement that Chadwick Boseman has been cast to play him. We also know that Black Panther will be playing a part in Captain America 3.
Courtesy of Marvel Studios
Black Panther concept art
Avengers 3: Infinity War Part 1/Part 2: As you can see the 3rd Avengers film much like the last Harry Potter movie has been split into two parts, usually I would be really annoyed and frustrated by this. However, in this instance I think it suits it perfectly; more Avengers action on my movie screen is O.K with me. This will also give the story arc with Avengers vs Thanos time to mature and build up tension. Speaking of Thanos, there has also been a small clip of him been released with him possessing what looks like a completed Infinity Gauntlet in his hand, which makes him look even more menacing.
Thanos and his Infinity Gauntlet art from the comic book
Not much is known about the other films at this time, however when information drops I will be writing about it and discussing it here.
This information has really just got me even more stoked for the new Avengers film next year to the point I have gone back and watched the trailer another 3 times this morning, god I am a sucker.
Has this information made you more excited for the movies ahead? You over and done with the Superhero movie genre? Will the Marvel vs DC movie war be as bad as the “Console Wars”? Let me know.
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