Marvel Studios and Their Splendid Move on Disney Investor Day 2020

Welcoming the Phase Four of MCU!
For Marvel Comics fan, it is not a surprise when getting another great news and announcements coming from its beloved Marvel Studio. Owned by Walt Disney Company, Marvel Studio shows a lot of form of celebrations during the Disney Investor Day which was held on December 10, 2020.  We’ve been well-fed, indeed. 

Here is a recap for today’s event. So many awesome things incoming from Marvel Studio, and yes it’s promising as always. Most of them are updating on their Disney+ series. Release dates, casts, trailer, synopsis, and footage. And still many more. The Phase 4 of MCU is coming… Hype up!


TV Series:

1. WandaVision

Brace yourself for the strange experience provided by Wanda Maximoff. The scarlet witch is ready to take you on the big hypnotizing illusion she created in this first Marvel series on Disney+. Starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany from previous MCU installments, the miniseries will premier its first episode on January 15, 2021, followed by five episodes awaiting. Watch the second official trailer: 

2. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

The seat has been taken! Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) aka The Falcon will continue the legacy as the new Captain America-esque role, but still maintain his humor and principle. Along with him, James Buchanan “Bucky” Barnes (Sebastian Stan) aka the Winter Soldier also navigates the series. Baron Helmut Zemo (Daniel Bruhl), who previously appeared in Captain America: Civil War, will act as the villain and definitely owns his iconic purple suit as in the comics. Release date: March 10, 2020. Catch up their first look:

3. Ms. Marvel

Iman Vellani has been cast as the Marvel’s first Muslim character Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel. She is a 16-year-old Pakistani-American student who shows some interest in gaming and fanfics and takes an interest to Captain Marvel. The series is scheduled to be released in late 2021 on Disney+. Have a look on its sizzle:

4. Armor Wars

War Machine is back! Don Cheadle reprises his role as James “Rhodey” Rhodes in Armor Wars. It mainly talks about how he will deal with the current world full of technology-based stuff.

5. What If…?

Have you ever wondered what if Captain America turns into a zombie? Or maybe Black Panther becomes Star-Lord? Well, this is the right choice to imagine those things through Marvel animated series What If…?, which will release in 2021. Wonder here: 

6. She-Hulk

Tatiana Maslany is She-Hulk! The comedy series will revolve around the character’s dual life as a lawyer named Jennifer Walters and a superhero known She-Hulk who shares the same strength and durability as Hulk. Tim Roth and Mark Ruffalo are going to appear in the series, both portraying The Abomination and Bruce Banner/Hulk respectively.

7. Loki

The God of Mischief! This series is gonna be everyone’s favorite. Tom Hiddleston is ready to give you another delinquent serves as Loki in this Disney+ series. Taking place after the event of Avengers: Endgame, it will explore more of his life without the presence of his brother, Thor. Scheduled to be released in May 2021. Feel the mischief through this exclusive look:

8. Secret Invasion

The most recent announcement is a series called Secret Invasion. It sets its highlight on the life of Skrulls as they roam over the earth using their shape-shifting ability. It stars Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn as Talos.

9. Ironheart

Riri Williams is ready to take the mantle of Ironheart. She is an African-American genius teenage inventor who creates her own Iron Man-like armor.

10. I Am Groot

Ready to see more of this cute living tree? I Am Groot is a short series that, of course, tells the journey of baby tree Groot.

11. Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

Directed by James Gunn, the original series will star the Guardians of the Galaxy members in a holiday-theme setting. Slated to be released in 2022’s holiday season.

12. Moon Knight

As previously announced, Oscar Isaac is set to portray Marc Spector who is rescued by the Moon God Khonsu, and later becomes the hero (or anti-hero?) known as Moon Knight. It is directed by Mohammed Diab and scheduled to have its first episode release in 2022.

13. Hawkeye

Now teaming up with the archer Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), Clint Barton  (Jeremy Renner) starts its heroic act again and again with his Hawkeye persona. Along with them, there are Florence Pugh reprising her role as Yelena Belova from Black Widow movie and Vera Farmiga as Kate’s mother, Eleanor Bishop. It aims for 2021 release on Disney+.

Movies (MCU):

1. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Full cast of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is revealed! With Simu Liu as the titular character Shang-Chi, it also features several actors: Tony Leung, Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh, Fala Chen, Meng’er Zhang, Ronny Chieng, and Florian Munteanu. It is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The movie will come to your theaters in July 2021.

2. Captain Marvel 2

Nia DaCosta is confirmed to direct this sequel starring Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel. Teyonah Parris will also appear as the adult Monica Rambeau.

3. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

The third movie of Ant-Man, Peyton Reed returns to helm the film focusing on the adventure of duo Ant-Man and the Wasp. It welcomes Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang and Jonathan Majors as villainous Kang the Conqueror.

4. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Sam Raimi rules! The sequel of Doctor Strange movie is now in good hands of the former Spider-Man 2000s trilogy. As for now, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Rachel McAdams have confirmed to reprise their roles as Baron Mordo (probably the new antagonist?) and Christine Palmer. Another mind-blowing journey awaits!

5. Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor is getting more and more loves today. It now has its 4th installment, but focusing on the arc of Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) as the female Thor and Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) as the new queen of Asgard. Christian Bale has taken off his Batman mantle and is currently moving on to play villain role named Gorr the God Butcher.

6. Black Panther 2

Kevin Feige has confirmed that Black Panther won’t do any recasting for the late Chadwick Boseman. Scheduled to be a 2022 movie under the hand of Ryan Coogler.

7. Blade

Again, Mahershala Ali is confirmed to portray Eric Brooks aka the anti-hero and half-vampire Blade. No further news about this film, but it’s gonna be exciting for sure.

8. Fantastic Four

The most hype news is here! Last but not least, The Marvel Cinematic Universe finally decides to have a move on Fantastic Four movie after officially taking the character rights from 20th Century Fox. Jon Watts is tapped to direct the Marvel's first family. No further information about this movie, but my prediction is, that they will somehow buy the former Avengers headquarters in New York City (which in previous MCU movie, it shows a kind of footage of the alphabet “A” being left still on the building. It can be easily modified to number 4, tho).

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All from it! Are you getting more and more hyped to upcoming Marvel projects? Which project grabs your attention the most? For me, it’s Fantastic Four movie! Can’t wait to see “It’s clobbering time!” and “Flame on!” on the big screen. And for the series, I’m very looking forward for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Feel free to leave your thoughts on the comment section!

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