Marvel Shared Film Universe: MCU Theatrical & TV (discussion, crossovers, etc.)

[LucasM]

SDCC announcement.  MCU release update:  BIG deal (includes five Disney+ show release dates)!

May 1, 2020 -- Black Widow
Fall 2020 -- Falcon and Winter Soldier
November 6, 2020 -- The Eternals
February 12, 2021 -- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings
Spring 2021 -- WandaVision
May 7, 2021 -- Doctor Strange 2: In The Multiverse of Madness
Spring 2021 -- Loki
Summer 2021 -- "What If?" animated series
Fall 2021 -- Hawkeye
November 5, 2021 -- Thor: Love and Thunder

From here: https://www.gamesradar.com/thor-4-love-and-thunder-sdcc-2019-release-date/
The article actually has a spoiler for Thor 4 in it (one likely impossible to NOT hear over the next 2+ years, but still...).

As usual, I'll be adding this new information to my continuously-updated chronology/upcoming listing.

[Cyrusso]

The only thing that worries me is the cost of Disney+... how much is that going to be per month? Because I might actually have to drop my Amazon prime subscription so I can watch Loki, WandaVision, Hawkeye, What If? but most importantly The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

[LucasM]

The only thing that worries me is the cost of Disney+... how much is that going to be per month? Because I might actually have to drop my Amazon prime subscription so I can watch Loki, WandaVision, Hawkeye, What If? but most importantly The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

My understanding is that, to get quick market penetration, they are starting at something like $6.99 or $7.99 a month.  No idea if they will keep it at that level.  If it became an either/or, I'll ultimately drop Netflix.  I have to FIGHT to find things to watch on there (particularly since Sense8, then the Marvel shows, were canceled).

[Cyrusso]

Okay now that's a price I can deal with, assuming they don't keep increasing it over time.

[The Lurker]

I remember that one of the first announcements regarding the service was that it was going to be cheaper than Netflix.

[LucasM]

One interesting thing about that announcement?  The title for the already-reserved release spot of July 31, 2020 STILL has no title to go with it.  And the other MCU films we knew were in production already are all covered by the other dates.  Was there a Black Panther 2 or a Spider-Man 3 film that is already in production for a next-year release that I don't remember hearing of?


Oh, and something I was pleased to see is that Shang-Chi will address the actual Mandarin!  [Likely the only film in which it wouldn't have seemed racist to have an Asian enemy/evil stereotype of the Fu Manchu style.]

[Edward J Grug III]

I'm surprised to see no Black-Panther 2 or Guardians of the Galaxy 3 in there. We know they are already in early production, but it looks like they are going to go for a really quick and short phase this time.

I suspect it will be the 'breather' phase before 5 introduces the X-Men, which will likely take up a fair bit of real estate.

[Edward J Grug III]

One interesting thing about that announcement?  The title for the already-reserved release spot of July 31, 2020 STILL has no title to go with it. 

I have an answer for you!

https://screenrant.com/marvel-movie-2020-release-date-mcu/

The untitled film originally slated for release on July 31, 2020 has now been removed from the schedule with no new release date announced.

[LucasM]

And more BIG news:

At the end of the panel, Feige had one more ace up his sleeve, revealing that a Fantastic Four movie set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is on the way, as well as mentioning Black Panther 2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Captain Marvel 2 and Blade. No word just yet on any casting or release dates.

from here: https://www.gamesradar.com/marvel-fantastic-four-mcu-sdcc-2019-announcement/

[Edward J Grug III]

Ghost Rider and Helstrom are missing from your upcoming list, Lucas.

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2019/07/gabriel-luna-on-whether-hulus-ghost-rider-will-change-his-version-of-robbie-reyes/ (No date yet)

[Edward J Grug III]

Although now I see they may not be connected to the MCU? That would be a weird way to go.

[Darth Geek]

So do we still not know who Keanu Reeves is playing?

[goflyblind]

Although now I see they may not be connected to the MCU? That would be a weird way to go.

agents of shield (where robbie first showed up as ghost rider) has only been tenuously connected for a while now, so it's not that weird.

[Edward J Grug III]

Although now I see they may not be connected to the MCU? That would be a weird way to go.

agents of shield (where robbie first showed up as ghost rider) has only been tenuously connected for a while now, so it's not that weird.

Sure, but they seem to be suggesting GR is maybe not even in continuity, AoS is just playing off to the side rather than out of canon

[Johnny Unusual]

So do we still not know who Keanu Reeves is playing?

I thought he was "in talks" rather than confirmed.

My hope?  Eternity, the living embodiment of the totality of the universe.  Or Mr. Immortal, the hapless superhero whose only power/skill is "gets back up from dying".  Both would be great directions.