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WandaVision: New Scenes of Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch Using Magic Powers Featured in TV Spot
A new television spot for WandaVision has surfaced online and features new pieces of footage.
MCU Blade Casting Teases Dracula Appearance
A pair of casting calls for Marvel Studios’ Blade might give away a Dracula appearance in the MCU film!
Ezra Miller's The Flash: Ray Fisher Suggests Cyborg Appearance Is Still Possible
Ray Fisher speaks out on his future as Cyborg in the DCEU.
Hawkeye Directors Dodge Question About Daredevil's MCU Canoncity
The directors for Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye acted cryptically when addressing the involvement of one Wilson Fisk and how it impacts if Daredevil is canon.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Designer Reveals Why Tobey Maguire Villain Costumes Got Changed
Sanja Milković Hays, the costume designer for Spider-Man: No Way Home, discusses the various updates made to the film's villains.
Oscar Isaac Responds to Complaints About His Marvel Moon Knight Voice
Moon Knight star Oscar Isaac cleared the air when it comes to his Steven Grant accent from the trailer.
Avengers: Endgame: Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man & Josh Brolin's Thanos Receive New Marvel Figures
Hasbro unveiled an Iron Man and Thanos action figure box set for its Marvel Legends Infinity Saga series.
Thor: Love and Thunder Reveals Unseen Black Panther Costume (Photo)
A new piece of concept art from Thor: Love and Thunder reveals a good look at Bastet who didn't make the film's final cut.
Marvel Studios Restricted She-Hulk Jokes to Protect MCU Brand
She-Hulk: Attorney art Law producer Jessica Gao reveals some of the changes and limitations put forth onto the series at the behest of Marvel.
1 Avengers: Age of Ultron Line Secretly Set Up She-Hulk Episode 1
Bruce’s living situation in the series premiere of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was actually set up in Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Idris Elba Hints at His Marvel Future After Thor 4
Idris Elba drops some hints about whether or not Heimdall will make a comeback at some point in the MCU.
MCU Director Teases How Seasons 2 & 3 of 'What If' Get Even Crazier
Bryan Andrews, director on Marvel Studios’ What If…? promises a crazier, wackier second season of the MCU show.
Marvel Director Ready to Bring Jennifer Lopez Into the MCU
Kat Coiro, director of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, revealed her dream of getting Jennifer Lopez to appear in the MCU.
MCU: 7 New Marvel Legends Toys for Loki, WandaVision & What If Revealed
Hasbro has revealed a new assortment of MCU figures based on several characters from Marvel’s Disney+ projects.
Disney Wants You to Watch These 11 Spider-Man Movies & Shows
11 Spider-Man suggestions have been offered by D23, Disney’s official fan club.
Chris Evans’ Forgotten Avengers: Endgame Suit Receives Hot Toys Figure
Hot Toys puts a new Captain America figure up for pre-order, based on his appearance in the opening to Avengers: Endame.
Black Panther 2 Toys Reveal New Looks at Shuri, Okoye & Nakia Costumes
New Black Panther: Wakanda Forever merch showed off closer looks at the film's characters.
Star Wars: Lucasfilm Had 1 Actor In Mind for Disney+’s Acolyte
The Acolyte actor Amandla Stenberg reveals that she was Lucasfilm’s first choice to lead the new Star Wars series.
Watch: Marvel Silences Smart Hulk Critics With Latest Trailer
A newly-shown scene from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law features a test of strength between Jennifer Walters and Bruce Banner.
Wait, Is Adam Scott Playing Spider-Man In Sony's Madame Web Movie?
Many fans are heavily speculating that Parks and Rec actor Adam Scott has been cast as a version of Spider-Man in Sony’s Madame Web.
Ms. Marvel Finale Originally Had 2 Post-Credits Scenes
Iman Vellani reveals that Kamala’s pivotal Episode 6 conversation with Bruno was meant to be one of Ms. Marvel’s post-credits scenes.
Disney+ Announces Special Hulk Episode of Marvel Studios Legends
Disney+ has announced that The Hulk will be getting his own installment of Marvel Studios Legends to get viewers up to speed before She-Hulk!
Marvel Is Replacing the MCU's What If Writer for Season 3
A.C. Bradley, showrunner on Marvel Studios' What If...? announced that she'll be stepping away from the project after Season 2.
Patrick Stewart’s Crucial Advice to Marvel’s New America Chavez Actress
Xochitl Gomez, who played America Chavez in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, shared the pearls of wisdom dropped by her co-stars from the film.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Hires New Writer to Reshoot Disney+’s Secret Invasion
Christopher McDonald from Marvel’s forthcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion revealed that a new writer improved the series.
Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk Receives Special Disney+ Collection
Mark Ruffalo's Hulk is being honored on Disney+ with a special collection ahead of She-Hulks debut next month!
Doctor Strange 2 Clea Concept Art Shows Marvel Hero Using Dark Magic
New concept art of Dr Strange's Clea has been shared by a Marvel Studios concept artist!
New She-Hulk Video Reveals Shang-Chi Post-Credits Scene Connection
New footage from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law includes a callback to 2021’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Tobey Maguire Receives New Ultra-Detailed Spider-Man Hot Toys Figure (Photos)
Hot Toys has a new, highly accurate action figure of Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man as he appeared in No Way Home.
Netflix’s Daredevil Actors React to Disney+ Reboot: Will They Return?
Several actors from Netflix's Daredevil series acknowledged the upcoming MCU show Daredevil: Born Again.
Watch Justice League 2: Snyder Cut Sequel Get Brought to Life In Charity Trailer
A trailer for Project Justice League II, a fan-comic depicting Zack Snyder's vision for his DC sequel has arrived online.
MCU Director Reveals Guardians 3 Will Ignore Thor 4
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn revealed that the fourth Thor movie won’t have much of an impact on the threequel.
New Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Trailer Reveals Gamora’s Surprising Return (Description)
The SDCC-exclusive trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has leaked online. Check out a full description!
Future Avengers Movies' New Release Plan Explained by MCU Boss
Kevin Feige offers updates on the structure of the MCU going forward with regards to how Phases will work.
Chris Pratt Hints at Multiverse Possibilities After Guardians of the Galaxy 3
Guardians of the Galaxy lead Chris Pratt talks about whether there could be more adventures for Star-Lord after Vol. 3.
Mandalorian Filming Tech Spotted on Disney+ Percy Jackson Set (Photo)
The new Disney+ show, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, will use a technology made famous by The Mandalorian!
Black Panther 2 Trailer Pays Tribute to Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man 1
A specific shot in the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer calls all the way back to 2008’s original Iron Man movie!
Comic-Con: Exact TIME of Marvel & DC’s Major Panels In 2022
Marvel Studios and DC have announced the precise times at which their big SDCC panels will begin!
Disney Channel's Latest Marvel Show Will Be 'Complementary to the MCU'
An official tweet hints at MCU connections in The Disney Channel’s upcoming Moon Girl and Devil Dinosair animated series.
Ms. Marvel Disney+ Artist Disappointed That Scenes Got Removed (Photos)
New pieces of Ms. Marvel concept art were shared that didn’t end up making it into the finished series.