Marvels 2028 Phase 7 Slate: A Mix of Returning Heroes and Newcomers

As Marvel's Phase 6 continues with The Fantastic Four: First Steps set to release on July 25, 2027, fans are eagerly awaiting the next slate of movies that will follow the Multiverse saga. The studios have announced untitled projects scheduled for release in February, May, November, and December 2028, and here are some of the potential movies that could be part of the 2028 slate.

One of the confirmed movies is Black Panther 3, which will be directed by Ryan Coogler with Denzel Washington joining the cast. Coogler has expressed his long-standing desire to work with Washington, saying, "Denzel is family at this point. I know his incredible wife, Pauletta. I know his children, John David, Katia, [and] Malcolm. I’ve been trying to work with him since day one." This highly anticipated sequel promises to bring back the iconic character and his vibrant culture in a new and exciting way.

Another potential movie is Fantastic Four 2, which is currently in development and could be released in 2028 after the Multiverse saga ends. The first installment of the Fantastic Four was a critical and commercial success, and fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel to see where the story goes next.

Blade or The Midnight Sons is also a possibility for the 2028 slate. Blade was first announced in 2019 and faced multiple delays, but there is a chance it could be further delayed to a 2028 release. On the other hand, insider Daniel Richtman claimed that Marvel Studios has major plans for Ghost Rider’s debut, with the character potentially leading the rumored Midnight Sons movie. This could be an exciting addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introducing a new group of heroes to the franchise.

Additionally, Variety reported that Marvel Studios is currently eyeing Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier to helm the MCU’s first mutant movie, which could be an X-Men film. However, if it does not release in 2028, then it could be replaced by Doctor Strange 3, Shang-Chi 2, or Thor 5. This mix of returning characters and newcomers promises to be an exciting slate of movies for Marvel fans.

Overall, the 2028 slate of Marvel movies promises to be an exciting one with a mix of returning heroes like Black Panther and the Fantastic Four, as well as newcomers like Blade and Ghost Rider. Stay tuned for more updates on these potential movies as they become available.