Kevin Feige explains what Marvel’s Phase 4 is about and why “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” closes it

After the great climax of Infinity Saga which was “Avengers: Endgame”, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has continued to expand into uncharted terrain. “Scarlet Witch and Vision” kicked off Phase 4 in early 2021, serving as Marvel Studios’ mission statement, which He promised more risk and experimentation with his new projects, weaving previews of films and series on Disney +.

Since then, and in just two years, Marvel Studios have released seven films, nine series and two specials, which form the first Phase of what is known as the Multiverse Saga, which will unfold over three Phases and conclude with ‘ Avengers: Secret Wars. ‘. Phase 4 officially ends with “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”, after which the “Guardians of the Galaxy” Christmas special will serve as the epilogue. Marvel fans have had two years full of previews and excitement, but many are getting impatient because they don’t have very clear where the saga is going..

Marvel boss Kevin Feige is well aware that Marvel’s new phase is further dividing fans, and has already said the plan of action would become clearer over time, referring to the double grand finale of ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. ‘and’ Avengers: Secret Wars’, which was announced at the latest San Diego Comic-Con. And now that the new Phase approaches, the producer wanted to take stock of what has been seen so far, explaining what exactly Phase 4 is about and why “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” closes it.

It was in an interview for Marvel.com during the “Wakanda Forever” premiere, where Feige put it this way: “The reason ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ features Phase 4 – along with the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Christmas special – is because phases are all about introductions. Think of all the characters we met in Phase 4 And now. , finally, at the end of Phase 4, looking at it in stages, we met a whole new realm and a character who is the foundation of what we do at Marvel”.

It refers to Feige Namor, played by Tenoch Huerta, and the underwater kingdom of Talokan (Atlantis in the comics), which we will meet in ‘Wakanda Forever’ and that, from his words, we will see again in the future of the Multiverse Saga, which concludes its introductory phase to make way for the next great chapter. Although in two years we have had more Marvel titles than ever before, it is necessary to remember that the new saga has only just begun and that ‘Wakanda Forever’ is both an end and a new beginning.

what’s coming

After the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ special, which arrives on November 25 on Disney +, it will be “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is tasked with kicking off Phase 5 from cinemas on February 17, 2023. In the first half of next year we will also have the second season of ‘What if …?’, ‘Secret Invasion’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’. Other titles we will enjoy in 2023: ‘Echo’, ‘The Marvels’, the second season of ‘Loki’ and ‘Ironheart’.

But the list could go on and on, with titles scheduled until 2026, among others, ‘Agatha: Coven of Chaos’, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’, ‘Captain America: New World Order’, ‘Thunderbolts’ or Deadpool. 3 ‘, without forgetting the introduction of the Fantastic Four into the MCU, scheduled for February 2025, and up to five projects (of which we are aware) yet to be announced. All to culminate in the double ending with which Marvel will reunite its new Avengers.