I was never a big Marvel fan until I saw the Avengers. Now I’m absolutely addicted to Marvel! I’m so excited to see all of these new films coming out!!
Yesterday morning, during a special event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed the films that will make up Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring a mix of fan-favorite characters and several heroes who will be making their big-screen debuts. Robert Downey Jr. (“Iron Man”), Chris Evans (“Captain America”) and Chadwick Boseman (newly announced “Black Panther”) all made special appearances.
The next two films to be released by Marvel are AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON on May 1, 2015, and ANT-MAN on July 17, 2015. Marvel revealed the dates and titles of nine additional films through 2019, including upcoming Captain America, Thor, Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy installments, along with films featuring Black Panther – who, Feige announced, will be played by Chadwick Boseman – Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, and the Inhumans.
The announced films are as follows:
- 5/1/15 – AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON
- 7/17/15 – ANT-MAN
- 5/6/16 – CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
- 11/4/16 – DOCTOR STRANGE
- 5/5/17 – GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 (previously dated 7/28/17)
- 7/28/17 – THOR: RAGNAROK
- 11/3/17 – BLACK PANTHER
- 5/4/18 – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PART I
- 7/6/18 – CAPTAIN MARVEL
- 11/2/18 – INHUMANS
- 5/3/19 – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PART II
Ten films have already been released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with 2008’s IRON MAN. All 10 films opened at #1 domestically and have collectively grossed over $7.1 billion globally.
Two of these films, MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS and IRON MAN 3, set records as the #1 and #2 domestic openings of all time with $207.4 million and $174.1 million respectively. MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS went on to become the third biggest film of all time worldwide, while Marvel’s IRON MAN 3 ranks as the sixth biggest film ever. They are the two highest grossing Super Hero films of all time.
Earlier this year, Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, which broke the April opening domestic record with $95 million, earned $714 million worldwide and is the #5 film of 2014. Most recently, Marvel’s GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY crossed $757 million globally after opening with a domestic August record of $94.3 million and setting an October debut record in China, where it has now grossed nearly $90 million. It’s the #1 film of the year domestically and the #3 film worldwide.
I saw a preview where Ironman was trying to lift up Thor’s hammer, it was funny!
I’m so excited that they’ve planned out this far ahead. So many great things to look forward to.
I just love Chadwick Boseman, I’m so excited for him.. He really deserves it!
Oh this looks so exciting! I love how they have planned so far out 🙂
Sounds like I have a lot of comic studying to do. What crazy exciting announcements.
I was actually at this event and I literally slipped into a nerd coma during it.
I love the Marvel movies! And to be in the same room with Robert Downey, Jr would be a dream come true! I love him!
Thanks to a friend, I have had a love for the Marvel films for years, and I don’t get into comic books. 🙂
WOW I had no idea they planned that far in advance. I’m sure they will all be great movies.
Ummm wow that’s a far out calendar for sure. Kind of makes my head spin. I am just looking forward to the ones in the near future for now, but it’s exciting to see there are so many on the list for future expansions of the Marvel Universe.
Oh my gosh, my husband would have been out of his mind!
Eek! I’m really looking forward to all of those! It’s going to be a great couple of years at the movies!
That is a LOT of superhero movies in the works. Great news for my husband, brother in law and son!