With Doctor Strange having been released in theaters to rave reviews, many Marvel fans want to know just how long they have to wait until the next film-- and how much longer until the greatly anticipated Infinity Wars begin. Fortunately for you, dear reader, all of Marvel's self-titled "Phase Three" films, as well as current release dates, have been amassed chronologically in this very article!
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
May 5, 2017
So far, we know baby Groot and the rest of the Guardians will return in the sequel, alongside Karen Gillian reprising her role as Nebula, and Michael Rooker returning as Yondu. Additions to the cast include Kurt Russel as the father of Star-Lord, Ego the Living Planet, as well is Pom Klementieff as Mantis.
Spider-Man: Homecoming
July 7, 2017
The much-anticipated movie starring Tom Holland (whose performance as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War was highly praised), Zendaya and Donald Glover is slated to come out the summer of 2017. Robert Downey Jr. is also set to appear as Tony Stark, and the directors have promised that it is NOT an origin story.
Thor: Ragnarok
November 3, 2017
Were you wondering where Thor and the Hulk were when Civil War was happening? Have no fear, it's confirmed that both Thor Odinson AND Bruce Banner will feature in the final installment of the Thor trilogy, in a team-up against what may be the end of Asgard as we know it. Tom Hiddleston is set to reprise his role as Loki, along with Anthony Hopkins as Odin.
Black Panther
February 16, 2018
The first Marvel film of 2018, Black Panther will follow the titular hero into Wakanda, Africa, noted in the comics (and films) for having the highest concentration of Vibranium-- the same metal Captain America's shield was fashioned from. Chadwick Boseman is returning to his role as the Black Panther, with Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong'o also cast in the film.
The Avengers: Infinity War (Part 1)
May 4, 2018
Little is known about the third Avengers tale, other than that the Avengers will finally come toe-to-toe with Thanatos, the big purple space giant who's been creeping in the after-credits sequences since 2012. We also know it will involve the Infinity Stones, the various plot devices found in several of the Marvel movies (such as the Tesseract in The Avengers), whose fate in the comics are to adorn the Mad Titan Thanatos' Infinity Gauntlet. Menacing, right?
Ant-Man and The Wasp
July 6, 2018
Little is known about this far-in-the-future Ant-Man sequel, other than Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, and Michael Pena will all be reprising their roles from the Ant-Man film released in the summer of 2015, and that it is rumored that there will be plenty of flashbacks featuring a young Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne.
Captain Marvel
March 8, 2019
Sadly, virtually nothing is known about this upcoming Marvel movie, although it is the first Marvel solo superhero film to feature a female superhero. Marvel Studios have also told us not to expect to see her before the film's release, implying this film will most likely be an origin story.
The Avengers: Infinity War (Part 2)
May 3, 2019
We can only wonder what will happen in the concluding chapter of the Infinity Wars, a story that will have gone on for seven years by the time this movie releases. But we're sure it'll be absolutely mind-blowing, with directors Joe and Anthony Russo (Captain America: Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War, as well as Infinity Wars Part 1) at the helm.
So there you have it! All Phase 3 Marvel films, complete with dates. Which one are you looking forward to the most?
