2017
Logan
Who’s involved? As well as Mr Jackman, director James Mangold (who directed The Wolverine) will also return. He also wrote the treatment for this new instalment, from which a script penned by David James Kelly and Michael Green.
When’s it coming out? 2 March 2017 UK/ 3 March 2017 USA
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2
Who’s involved? James Gunn, of course, is returning for more after smashing all expectations with his first Guardians flick. The original cast we’d expect, too, and plenty more Josh Brolin. Kurt Russell is also slated to appear.
When’s it coming out? 28 April 2017 UK/ 5 May 2017 USA
Wonder Woman
Who’s involved? Gal Gadot will reprise the role of Wonder Woman after debuting in Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice. Chris Pine plays love interest Steve Trevor. Patty Jenkins - who dropped out of Thor: The Dark World late in the game - directs.
When’s it coming out? 2 June 2017, in the USA and the UK.
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Who’s involved? Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal will produce the film together, and that they have 'hand-picked' Jon Watts (whose upcoming thriller Cop Car has turned a lot of industry heads) to direct.
When’s it coming out? 7 July 2017, in the UK and the USA.
Thor: Ragnarok
Who’s involved? Chris Hemsworth will run about in a cape once more, you will be glad to know. But will the demise of Asgard give him a chance to leave the role? Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost, who traditionally work in Marvel comics and animation, will pen a screenplay together. Directorially, What We Do In The Shadows' Taika Waititi has stepped in.
When’s it coming out? 27 October 2017, and 3 November in the USA. Ignore the date on that promo pic, Marvel has been reshuffling.
Justice League
Who’s involved? Zack Snyder is back directing, with Chris Terrio also being touted for a return, apparently. Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Ray Fisher and Jason Momoa are sure things, and, although not listed on IMDB, Ezra Miller seems very likely (for a cameo at least). J K Simmons has joined the cast as Commissioner Gordon.
When’s it coming out? 17 November 2017 in the USA and the UK.
2018:
February 16: Black Panther
March 2: Untitled Fox Marvel film (Fox)
March 16: The Flash [Editor's Note: The departure of director Rick Famuyima has led to reports the movie may be delayed.]
May 4: Avengers: Infinity War
June 29: Untitled Fox Marvel film (Fox)
July 6: Ant-Man and the Wasp
July 20: Alita: Battle Angel (Fox)
October 5: Aquaman (new date)
Novcmber 2: Untitled Fox Marvel film (Fox) (New)
December 21: Spider-Man Animated Feature (Sony)
2019:
February 14: Untitled Fox Marvel film (Fox) (New)
March 8: Captain Marvel
April 5: Shazam (New Line Cinema)
May 3: Untitled Avengers film
July 5: Spider-Man: Homecoming sequel (Sony) (new)
November 1: Untitled DC/Warner Bros. film
2020:
April 3: Cyborg
May 1: Untitled Marvel Studios film
July 10: Untitled Marvel Studios film
July 24: Untitled DC film (presumed to be Green Lantern Corps)
November 6: Untitled Marvel Studios film
Unscheduled:
- Justice League, Part 2 - reportedly pushed back on schedule in favor of the Ben Affleck-directed The Batman solo film. We're keeping the date of June 14, 2019 off the schedule until official confirmation from Warner Bros. The Batman is taking that slot.
By various reports, Warner Bros. is reportedly also developing a Man of Steel sequel, Gotham City Sirens film starring Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn and directed by David Ayer, a Deadshot solo film and a Suicide Squad sequel.
- Announced but unscheduled Deadpool sequel.
- Gambit (Fox): Delayed indefinitely due to script changes and departure of its second director. There are no recent reports suggesting the film is close to going into production, making a 2017 release increasingly unlikely.
- Fantastic Four 2 (Fox): Several publications have reported the release date has been changed from June 2017 to TBD, and while there hasn't been any official confirmation by Fox, this seems like a very likely bet with the future of the current incarnation of the franchise very much in doubt.