{"id":974791,"date":"2026-08-02T02:57:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T02:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/974791\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T02:57:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T02:57:22","slug":"the-skinny-on-marvel-studios-phase-7-slate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/974791\/","title":{"rendered":"The Skinny on Marvel Studios Phase 7 Slate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2028<\/p>\n<p>X-Men<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dhg75yu-95e576a2-3558-4e17-8495-acee1e7e2d6d.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/marvel-studiosx-men-film-to-draw-inspiration-from-seminal-uncanny-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Jake Schreier<\/strong> turned to <strong>Chris Claremont<\/strong>\u2018s seminal X-Men run<\/a> for inspiration for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/new-details-emerge-on-marvel-studios-complex-take-on-the-x-men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">his complex, youth-focused reboot<\/a>. After Michael Lesslie worked on the first draft, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/lee-sung-jin-and-joanna-calo-reunited-to-beef-up-mcus-x-men\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Schreier<\/strong> teamed up with <strong>Beef<\/strong> creator <strong>Lee Sung Jin<\/strong> and <strong>The Bear<\/strong> showrunner <strong>Joanna Calo<\/strong><\/a> to continue to develop the screenplay for what\u2019s expected to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/the-mutant-decade-jake-schreier-confirms-marvels-plan-for-multiple-x-men-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the first of multiple X-films<\/a> released by Marvel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/kevin-feige-reveals-extraordinary-timeline-for-the-mutant-saga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">over the next decade and change.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Samara Weaving<\/strong> as Emma Frost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adam Driver<\/strong> as Mister Sinister (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cooper Hoffman<\/strong> as Scott Summers\/Cyclops (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Charles Melton<\/strong> as Hank McCoy\/Beast (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cailee Spaeny<\/strong> as Rogue (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ghost Rider<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HOHNL5kaQAA7ucj-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106401\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/sdcc-26-ryan-gosling-joins-the-mcu-ghost-rider-set-for-2028-theatrical-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Announced at SDCC 2026<\/a>, <strong>Ghost Rider<\/strong> will bring one of Hollywood\u2019s biggest stars to the MCU with <strong>Ryan Gosling<\/strong> portraying the Spirit of Vengeance. Directed by Shawn Levy and written by <strong>Jonathan Tropper<\/strong>, <strong>Ghost Rider<\/strong> will be in theaters on either May 15 or July 28, 2028.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ryan Gosling<\/strong> as Johnny Blaze<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sacha Baron Cohen<\/strong> as Mephisto (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rosamund Pike<\/strong> as an unknown character <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Black Panther III<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HOHhDvsWUAAawO3-e1785029983695.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106403\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Six years after <strong>Black Panther: Wakanda Forever<\/strong>, director Ryan Coogler returns to complete his <strong>Black Panther<\/strong> trilogy. <strong>Letitia Wright<\/strong> and <strong>Winston Duke<\/strong> will return and star alongside franchise newcomer <strong>David Jonsson<\/strong>, who will play an aged-up T\u2019Challa II. Per the announcement at SDCC 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/sdcc-26-ryan-cooglers-black-panther-iii-release-date\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Black Panther III<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/sdcc-26-ryan-cooglers-black-panther-iii-release-date\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> will be in theaters on December 15, 2028.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>David Jonsson<\/strong> as T\u2019Challa II <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Denzel Washington<\/strong> as an unknown character <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Daniel Kaluuya<\/strong> as W\u2019Kabi (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2029 and Beyond<\/p>\n<p>Fantastic Four 2<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/thumb_thefantasticfournew.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 2025\u2019s <strong>The Fantastic Four: First Steps<\/strong> having \u201csuccessfully launched\u201d the franchise into the MCU, Marvel Studios <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/marvel-reportedly-makes-a-decision-on-a-sequel-to-the-fantastic-four-first-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">reportedly gave the go ahead to develop a sequel<\/a> with <strong>Matt Shakman<\/strong> likely back in the director\u2019s chair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pedro Pascal<\/strong> as Reed Richards\/Mister Fantastic <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vanessa Kirby<\/strong> as Susan Richards\/Invisible Woman<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joseph Quinn<\/strong> as Johnny Storm\/Human Torch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ebon Moss-Bachrach<\/strong> as Ben Grimm\/The Thing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nova<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nova.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103548\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After being developed as a streaming series, most recently by <strong>Ed Bernero<\/strong>, Nova is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/kevin-feige-confirms-status-of-long-awaited-mcu-project\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">headed to theaters<\/a> with <strong>Loki<\/strong> creator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/upgraded-to-theatrical-marvel-studios-scraps-niva-disney-series-for-feature-film-written-by-michael-waldron\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Michael Waldron<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/upgraded-to-theatrical-marvel-studios-scraps-niva-disney-series-for-feature-film-written-by-michael-waldron\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> writing the script and potentially directing<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unknown actor as Richard Rider <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Shang-Chi 2<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MAIN-SHANG-CHI2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After originally being crafted as a key cog in the Multiverse Saga before being put on the shelf,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/destin-daniel-cretton-updates-status-of-shang-chi-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> a sequel to <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/destin-daniel-cretton-updates-status-of-shang-chi-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/destin-daniel-cretton-updates-status-of-shang-chi-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> is now back in active development<\/a>. Director <strong>Destin Daniel Cretton<\/strong> is<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/long-delayed-marvel-sequel-gets-encouraging-new-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> re-teaming with writer <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/long-delayed-marvel-sequel-gets-encouraging-new-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>David Callaham<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/long-delayed-marvel-sequel-gets-encouraging-new-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> <\/a>for the new project.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awkafina as Katy (presumed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Werewolf By Night 2<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MAIN-WEREWOLF_new.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Michael Giachhino<\/strong>, the director of Marvel Studios first Special Presentation, <strong>Werewolf By Night<\/strong>, has confirmed talks are ongoing with the studio about a follow-up project.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gael Garcia Bernal<\/strong> as Jack Russell <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carey Jones<\/strong> as Ted Salis\/Man-Thing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Laura Donnelly<\/strong> as Elsa Bloodstone <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>X-Force<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/latest.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/ryan-reynolds-confirms-development-of-fourth-deadpool-film-teases-potential-storylines\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ryan Reynolds<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/ryan-reynolds-confirms-development-of-fourth-deadpool-film-teases-potential-storylines\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> has confirmed development<\/a> on a fourth Deadpool franchise film. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmultiverse.com\/ryan-reynolds-new-x-team-reportedly-revealed-and-it-includes-the-mcus-rumored-wolverine\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rumors indicate that the project will be an ensemble piece <\/a>that introduces an X-Force team to the MCU.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ryan Reynolds<\/strong> as Deadpool <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Josh Brolin<\/strong> as Cable (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hugh Jackman<\/strong> as Wolverine (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unknown actress as Storm (rumored)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p 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