San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone, leaving Disney and Marvel fans buzzing. Disney has just updated its Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) lineup, which boasts some intriguing changes. Two major highlights: Mahershala Ali’s “Blade” film, slated for November 7, 2025, remains on the docket, while an untitled Marvel project originally scheduled for July 24, 2026, has vanished.

The latest Marvel movie release schedule includes:

– *Thunderbolts* (May 2, 2025)
– *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* (July 25, 2025)
– *Blade* (November 7, 2025)
– Untitled Marvel Movie (February 13, 2026)
– *Avengers: Doomsday* (May 1, 2026)
– Untitled Marvel Movie (November 6, 2026)
– Untitled Marvel Movie (July 23, 2027)
– Untitled Marvel Movie (November 5, 2027)

Absent from the Hall H panel was *Blade*, even though updates on upcoming hits like *Captain America: Brave New World* (February 14, 2025), *Thunderbolts*, and *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* were enthusiastically presented by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. The Marvel universe exploded with excitement when Robert Downey Jr. unexpectedly appeared to announce his return as Doctor Doom in *Avengers: Doomsday*.

The Disney schedule also features a slew of unnamed projects, stirring a whirlwind of speculation. With Robert Downey Jr.’s return, fans and MCU actors alike were caught off-guard. Jeremy Renner revealed in an interview how even he was surprised by the news of Downey Jr.’s casting, having learned about it through social media. There’s chatter that RDJ might have a cameo in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” making Marvel’s future even more compelling.

Stay tuned for more updates as these stories develop and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: Steven Thrash