So, the Multiverse Saga is almost done tripping over its own cape. That means it’s time to talk about MCU Phase 7. Marvel Studios hasn’t officially stamped anything “Phase 7” yet. But three movies are dated, the casting news is real, and the rumor mill is spinning like Quicksilver on espresso. Here’s everything we know about MCU Phase 7 right now, minus the Telegram-leak nonsense. Well, mostly minus it.
Table of Contents
- What Is MCU Phase 7?
- X-Men (May 5, 2028)
- Ghost Rider (July 28, 2028)
- Zodiac (Disney+, 2028)
- Marvel Zombies: The Fist of Khonshu (October 31, 2028)
- Black Panther III (December 15, 2028)
- The Mystery 2029 Release Dates
- Rumored MCU Phase 7 Projects
- Final Thoughts
What Is MCU Phase 7?
MCU Phase 7 is the slate of Marvel Studios projects that follows Avengers: Secret Wars. That movie lands December 17, 2027, and closes out Phase 6 and the entire Multiverse Saga. Everything after it is fair game. Here’s the catch, though. Marvel hasn’t officially labeled any post-Secret Wars project as MCU Phase 7. Fans and trades use the term anyway, because what else are we going to call it? Kevin Feige insists Secret Wars is a “reset,” not a reboot. He’s pointed to Jonathan Hickman’s 2015 Secret Wars comic as the road map. In that story, the multiverse collapses, and a brand-new Earth-616 rises from the wreckage. Feige has described the goal as a simpler, single universe that’s easier to follow. Translation: no more homework assignments before every movie.
Meanwhile, Feige has also used the fan nickname “Mutant Saga” for what comes next. So MCU Phase 7 likely opens the X-Men era for real. After six years of cameos and multiverse teases, the mutants finally get the keys to the car. And honestly? It’s about time.
X-Men (May 5, 2028)
The first confirmed MCU Phase 7 movie is the X-Men reboot, hitting theaters May 5, 2028. Jake Schreier directs, fresh off Thunderbolts*. That’s a solid sign, since Thunderbolts* was one of Marvel’s better recent swings. Marvel revealed the first wave of the cast at D23 in August 2026:
- Sadie Sink as Jean Grey
- Kit Connor as Cyclops
- Christopher Abbott as Professor X
- Samara Weaving as Emma Frost
- Inde Navarrette as Rogue
- Maya Boyd as Storm
- Adam Driver as Nathaniel Milbury, aka Mister Sinister
Yes, Kylo Ren is playing Mister Sinister. Marvel even teased Magneto in Driver’s announcement video before pulling the rug. Rude, but effective. Sink’s Jean Grey already debuts in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which makes her the bridge into MCU Phase 7. Schreier says the team is pulling from Chris Claremont’s legendary run and Hickman’s House of X era. He wants stories we haven’t seen on screen yet. Still missing? Wolverine, Magneto, and Beast. Feige says more casting is coming, and filming should start in 2027. Expect the MCU Phase 7 hype machine to go full Cerebro once Logan gets cast.
Ghost Rider (July 28, 2028)
Next up in MCU Phase 7 is Ghost Rider, roaring into theaters July 28, 2028. Ryan Gosling stars as the Spirit of Vengeance. Shawn Levy directs, which makes sense after he survived the chaos of Deadpool & Wolverine. Marvel announced Ghost Rider at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, and the internet promptly lost its mind. Gosling has circled the MCU for years. Now he’s finally strapping on a flaming skull and leather jacket.
This matters for MCU Phase 7 because it’s a summer tentpole built on a horror-tinged solo hero. Marvel usually saves the July slot for team-ups or guaranteed money. Betting it on Ghost Rider shows real confidence in the character and in Gosling’s star power. Plot details remain locked in a hellfire vault.
We don’t know which Ghost Rider Gosling plays yet. Johnny Blaze is the obvious pick, but Marvel loves a curveball. Danny Ketch fans, keep hope alive. Ghost Rider also hints at a bigger supernatural corner of MCU Phase 7. Midnight Sons rumors have floated around for years. With Ghost Rider, Blade (eventually, maybe, someday), and Moon Knight in play, the pieces are finally on the board.
Zodiac (Disney+, 2028)
MCU Phase 7 isn’t only about movies. At New York Comic-Con 2026, Marvel Television head Brad Winderbaum announced Zodiac. It’s a live-action spy thriller coming to Disney+ in 2028. That’s all we officially got. A title, a logo, and a genre. Winderbaum basically said it’s a secret and pointed at the artwork. Thanks, Brad. Comic fans know the name, though. Zodiac is a villain cartel that debuted in Avengers #72 back in 1970. Each member uses an astrological codename, and the group has tangled with SHIELD for decades. Peggy Carter even chased Zodiac in the 2013 Agent Carter One-Shot. So the MCU has teased this crew before.
Casting should start soon, and filming reportedly kicks off in London in spring 2027. No release date has been announced beyond 2028. Here’s why Zodiac matters for MCU Phase 7. It’s the first new live-action Marvel series announced since Ironheart. Marvel Television has trimmed its slate hard lately, so this signals real commitment. A grounded spy show could also give MCU Phase 7 some breathing room between the cosmic blowouts. Think Winter Soldier energy, not multiverse homework. If Marvel nails the tone, Zodiac could be MCU Phase 7’s sleeper hit.
Marvel Zombies: The Fist of Khonshu (October 31, 2028)
MCU Phase 7 isn’t only about movies. At New York Comic-Con 2026, Marvel Television’s Brad Winderbaum announced three new two-part Marvel Zombies specials for Disney+. The big one for MCU Phase 7 is Marvel Zombies: The Fist of Khonshu, premiering Halloween 2028. Because of course it’s Halloween. Marvel isn’t subtle, and we love that about them. This counts as Phase 7’s first official sequel, following the first Marvel Zombies season. In that season, Blade Knight wielded Khonshu’s power before biting the dust. That leaves the door wide open for a Marc Spector-focused story. Moon Knight fans have waited a long time for anything, so this feels like a treat.
The timing is smart, too. The Fist of Khonshu drops about six weeks before Black Panther III. That keeps MCU Phase 7 content flowing between the big theatrical releases. Don’t expect this to be essential viewing for the main timeline. Marvel Zombies lives in its own undead corner of the multiverse. But it shows Marvel Television plans to keep MCU Phase 7 busy on Disney+. Expect more series announcements as Secret Wars gets closer.
Black Panther III (December 15, 2028)
MCU Phase 7 closes out 2028 with Black Panther III on December 15. Ryan Coogler returns to direct, and he’s shooting it in 70mm. After Sinners, Coogler could film a grocery list, and we’d buy tickets. The big news came at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. David Jonsson, from Alien: Romulus and The Long Walk, plays Prince T’Challa II. That’s the son of Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa. We first met him as a kid in the post-credits scene of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Letitia Wright returns as Shuri, and Winston Duke is back as M’Baku. Both reportedly suit up as Black Panther in Avengers: Doomsday. So the fallout from Doomsday and Secret Wars should feed straight into this film. Here’s why it matters for MCU Phase 7.
This movie handles a real torch-passing moment for the franchise. Coogler already navigated Boseman’s loss once with grace. Now he gets to build Wakanda’s next generation on purpose. The first two films grossed over $2 billion combined. So yeah, Black Panther III is MCU Phase 7’s safest bet. No pressure, Toussaint.
The Mystery 2029 Release Dates
Marvel has also locked three untitled MCU Phase 7 dates for 2029:
- May 4, 2029
- July 13, 2029
- November 9, 2029
No titles, no casts, no clues. Just dates sitting on the calendar like empty seats at a Comic-Con panel. Marvel also shuffles these dates constantly. Earlier reports listed a February 2028 slot that later vanished. So treat every MCU Phase 7 date as written in pencil, not vibranium. Naturally, fans have theories. Some outlets penciled in Doctor Strange 3 for May 2029 and Deadpool 4 for July 2029. Neither is confirmed. They’re educated guesses at best and wishful thinking at worst.
What’s clear is that MCU Phase 7 runs slower than Marvel’s glory days. Feige has dialed back output after the Disney+ content flood of Phases 4 and 5. Three movies a year feels like the new normal. Honestly, that’s probably healthier for everybody, including our wallets. Expect the 2029 MCU Phase 7 titles to start trickling out after Secret Wars hits theaters. Marvel tends to hold big reveals until the current saga wraps. Mark your calendars for SDCC 2027 and D23 2028.
Rumored MCU Phase 7 Projects
Now for the fun part. Here’s what’s floating around for MCU Phase 7, ranked loosely from “probably” to “sure, Jan”:
- Nova: Originally planned as a Disney+ series, Nova is now confirmed as a movie with Michael Waldron attached. No date yet.
- Fantastic Four sequel: A follow-up to The Fantastic Four: First Steps has been in development talks.
- Spider-Man 5: Not announced, but widely reported as a post-Secret Wars priority.
- Shang-Chi 2: Still reportedly in development. Simu Liu deserves better.
- Armor Wars: Don Cheadle’s War Machine film keeps refusing to die. Respect.
- Midnight Sons: The supernatural team-up fans have dreamed about since forever.
One scooper claimed MCU Phase 7 will have nine movies, five solos and four team-ups. A separate leak listed ten films, five series, and three specials, including a new Avengers crossover. Take both with a whole salt shaker. Feige keeps teasing that he has plenty of movies left to make. So MCU Phase 7 will grow. The question is how fast Marvel announces things, and whether it learned from overloading Phase 4.
Final Thoughts
MCU Phase 7 is shaping up to be Marvel’s cleanest fresh start since 2008. A unified universe, the X-Men front and center, Ghost Rider bringing the hellfire, and Coogler back in Wakanda. That’s a pretty killer opening lineup for MCU Phase 7. Of course, everything hinges on Secret Wars sticking the landing. If Marvel pulls that off, MCU Phase 7 could be the comeback era fans have begged for.
Which MCU Phase 7 movie are you most hyped for? Drop your pick in the comments, and tell us who should play Wolverine.
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