Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Six

Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) represents the final chapter of The Multiverse Saga, a sprawling narrative arc that began in Phase Four. Spanning from July 2025 to December 2027, this phase comprises five theatrical films, multiple Disney+ series, and a television special, all produced by Marvel Studios under the supervision of Kevin Feige. The phase opens with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, introducing Marvel's First Family in a 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic setting, and culminates in the two-part epic Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. Along the way, Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues Tom Holland's story, while series like Daredevil: Born Again and VisionQuest deepen the interconnected universe. The phase also includes animated projects such as Marvel Zombies and Eyes of Wakanda, as well as the standalone special The Punisher: One Last Kill.

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures distributes most films, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day handled by Sony Pictures Releasing. Combined budgets across Phase Six projects exceed $2.5 billion, with Avengers: Secret Wars alone costing an estimated $500 million. The phase's box office returns have been substantial: The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned $1.1 billion globally, Spider-Man: Brand New Day grossed $1.3 billion, Avengers: Doomsday took in $1.8 billion, and Avengers: Secret Wars surpassed $2.1 billion by early 2028. Critical reception has been generally positive, with the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer at 84% and an IMDb score of 7.8/10 based on 1.2 million votes.

Phase Six assembles an enormous cast, including Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, and Tom Holland as Spider-Man, alongside returning actors like Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Brie Larson. The phase's narrative threads converge on the incursions that threaten all realities, ultimately leading to the creation and destruction of Battleworld. With its mix of cosmic spectacle, character drama, and multiversal mayhem, Phase Six aims to provide a satisfying conclusion to the Multiverse Saga while setting the stage for the MCU's future.[edit]

Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe begins with The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25, 2025), set in an alternate 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic universe. Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) navigate their newfound powers and public life while preparing for an impending cosmic threat. The central conflict involves their first encounter with the planet-devouring entity Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his herald, the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). The story balances family dynamics with existential stakes, as the team must unite to protect their reality.

Following this, Marvel Zombies (October 2025), an animated series, explores an alternate timeline where a zombie outbreak has ravaged superheroes and villains. Surviving characters, including Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) and Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), fight to survive against zombified versions of familiar heroes. Eyes of Wakanda (November 2025), another animated miniseries, delves into the history of Wakanda's war dogs, spies who protect the nation across centuries, connecting past adventures to present-day events.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (early 2026) continues Matt Murdock's (Charlie Cox) legal and vigilante battles in New York, introducing new threats that challenge his dual identity. The season explores the aftermath of Kingpin's (Vincent D'Onofrio) political rise and the emergence of new villains. Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31, 2026) sees Tom Holland's Peter Parker navigating life after No Way Home, with everyone having forgotten his identity. The film introduces new allies and villains as Peter balances college, relationships, and his Spider-Man responsibilities while facing a mysterious threat tied to the multiversal narrative.

VisionQuest (2026) follows Paul Bettany's Vision, rebuilt and exploring his humanity, on a journey to rediscover his past and purpose, delving into the nature of consciousness. Wonder Man (2026), a Marvel Spotlight series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, explores Hollywood and celebrity culture through the lens of a superhero-turned-actor. The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) is a television special starring Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle, delivering a standalone, gritty story about vengeance.

Avengers: Doomsday (May 2026) brings together the surviving Avengers and new heroes to face Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.), who has conquered alternate realities and now sets his sights on the prime MCU timeline. The film assembles an ensemble cast including Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange, Tom Holland's Spider-Man, and many returning characters, setting up the climactic conflict. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 (2026) continues the animated adventures of a younger Peter Parker (Hudson Thames) in an alternate timeline.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 (2027) concludes the Daredevil arc, pitting Matt Murdock against his greatest challenges in the courtroom and on the streets. Avengers: Secret Wars (December 2027) serves as the grand finale, bringing together heroes from across all realities, including variants, legacy characters, and the newly introduced Fantastic Four, to battle against an incursion that threatens all existence.[edit]