TL;DR: New details reveal major character plans, storyline directions, and production updates for several Marvel Studios projects, including Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars, Blade, and Black Panther.
Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars
- Gamora will not appear in either Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars, though her storyline remains tied to the multiverse narrative.
- Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter are confirmed to appear in Doomsday, with their reveal expected in the upcoming trailer.
- The Russo Brothers will return to help shape Marvel’s post-Secret Wars saga, providing creative oversight to maintain consistent storytelling.
- The Multiverse Saga faced major disruptions due to the pandemic, leading to several disconnected projects and altered timelines.
- Thor will have a significant role in Doomsday, starting in a separate subplot that joins the main storyline early in the film.
- The December teaser for Doomsday will introduce both the tone and elements of the new Avengers team.
- Nightcrawler is expected to return to the MCU in upcoming projects.
Black Panther
- The next Black Panther film remains in development, with casting details still undisclosed.
- Wakanda and Shuri are expected to play a role in VisionQuest, continuing Vision-related storylines.
Blade
- The Blade film has been moved to the next saga but remains in active development.
- New directors are being considered to guide the project’s relaunch.
Netflix Marvel Characters
- A new Jessica Jones project is in early development.
- Most characters from the former Netflix Marvel shows are eligible to return to the MCU.
Hulk
- Hulk’s next appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day will directly connect to his role in Avengers: Doomsday, signaling a more intense and aggressive version of the character.
