Disney CEO Blames 1 Thing for Marvel's Phase 4-5 Disappointments
Disney CEO Bob Iger addressed Marvel Studios' Phase 4 and 5 performance and what he believes to be the issue.
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Latest MCU Phase 4 News
Every Marvel Phase 4 Movie & Show, Ranked by Timeline Importance
Here's a ranking of every Marvel Studios Phase 4 film and Disney+ project regarding their importance to the overall MCU timeline.
MCU Fans Criticize Phase 4 After Recent Releases
MCU fans shared their criticisms about Marvel Studios' Phase 4.
MCU Theory Explains How Iron Man’s EDITH Will Return In Phase 4
EDITH briefly returned during Spider-Man: No Way Home, but the film didn't address
WandaVision Director Admits It's Terrifying To Kick Off Marvel's Phase 4
'WandaVision' director Matt Shakman shares how "terrifying" and "wonderful" his experience has been with Marvel Studios as they gear up to release the first MCU project since Summer 2019.
The Batman's Release Just Got a Leg Up on Marvel's Phase 4 Movies
The Batman is officially set to be released in China, marking the first Marvel or DC movie to hit theaters in the country since before 2021.
MCU's Sokovia Accords Will Come Back Into Play In Phase 4 (Exclusive)
She-Hulk’s head writer has confirmed that answers are coming about the Sokovia Accords.
MCU Phase 5 Disney+ Shows Will Cost Subscribers More Than Phase 4
Disney announced an increase in pricing for Disney+ ahead of Phase 5 of the MCU.
MCU Director Reveals Phase 4 Won’t Actually End With Black Panther 2
James Gunn teases that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is in fact not the last project of the MCU's Phase 4.
Marvel Boss Reveals Which MCU Character Is ‘Shouldering’ Phases 4, 5 & 6
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige and Kang actor Jonathan Majors share their thoughts about the new villain taking center stage in the Multiverse Saga.
MCU Boss Reveals Why Avengers Movies Are Missing From Phases 4 & 5
MCU Boss Reveals Why Phase 4 & 5 Don’t Have Avengers Movies
Is Marvel's Phase 4 Overrated? Avengers: Endgame Directors Respond to Criticism
Joe and Anthony Russo addressed the criticism surrounding Phase 4 of the MCU.
Watch: Avengers: Endgame Fan Edit Puts New Phase 4 Heroes In Portals Scene
A fan edit added the newest Phase 4 heroes to Avengers: Endgame's final battle against Thanos.
Marvel's Phase 4 Just Broke a Huge MCU Infinity Saga Milestone
The MCU's Phase 4 just broke a major milestone with its latest release.
Avengers: Endgame Director Points Out Biggest Flaw With MCU Phase 4
The Russo brothers, directing pair behind Avengers: Endgame, criticize Disney's conservative approach with Marvel properties.
MCU Producer Confirms Phase 4's Central Theme
Marvel Studios producer Richie Palmer discusses what he thinks the central theme of Phase 4 in the MCU is.
MCU Producer Confirms the 2 Most Important Heroes of Phase 4
During the audio commentary for Multiverse of Madness, some of the creative team behind the movie revealed the most important heroes of Phase 4.
Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Explains Why Phase 4 Projects Are So Different
Kevin Feige speaks up about the different tones and genres seen early on in Phase Four of the MCU.
Why Thor: Love and Thunder Is Marvel's Most Important Phase 4 Movie (Theory)
A new theory has explained why Thor: Love and Thunder could be the most important Phase 4 MCU film.
MCU Producer Explains Why Phase 4 Has More Cliffhangers
Moon Knight producer Brad Winderbaum explained why Phase 4 is leaning toward on more cliffhangers.
Avengers: Endgame Director Reveals His Favorite MCU Phase 4 Movie
Joe Russo revealed that Spider-Man: No Way Home is his favorite Phase 4 movie in the MCU.
Marvel Studios President Plays Coy on MCU's Phase 4 Finale
Kevin Feige was asked point-blank when Phase 4 of the MCU would end and gave a very curt answer.
Marvel's Phase 4 Has Already Shattered an MCU Phase 3 Record
A new report has revealed how much additional content Marvel Studios has produced for Phase 4 of the MCU in comparison to past phases.
Marvel's Eternals Beats MCU Phase 4 Movies With Early Tickets Earnings
Eternals' early tickets earnings have been unveiled, and signs point to an impressive theatrical debut for the Marvel film.
How Marvel's Phase 4 Has Significantly Changed Since Its First Announcement
The Direct breaks down what changed ever since Marvel Studios announced its Phase 4 slate during San Diego Comic-Con 2019.
Black Widow: New Video Hints at Movie's Impact on Future MCU Phase 4 Projects
A new featurette for Black Widow hints at reappearances of characters in other future Phase 4 projects.
Marvel Studios Boss Reveals the Only Phase 4 Change Caused By the Pandemic
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige talked with On the Red Carpet about how the pandemic changed plans for the MCU's Phase 4.
Loki Writer Teases MCU Phase 4's Ambitious Plans
Head writer Michael Waldron says Loki is a vital narrative to the MCU going forward.
Anthony Mackie Comments on Marvel's Master Plan For MCU's Phase 4
Anthony Mackie teases that he knows more than most about Phase 4 of the MCU, but refuses to reveal anything.
Why WandaVision Is Not the Ideal Marvel Show To Start MCU's Phase 4
WandaVision's first two episodes are full of sitcom hijinks peppered with an intriguing mystery, but are general audiences ready for a slow burn series from the MCU?
MCU: 15 Biggest Questions Ahead Of Marvel's Phase 4
The MCU's Infinity Saga may be over, but it's left a lot of lingering questions for the Phase 4 projects to answer. The Direct breaks down how and when these questions will be answered.
Black Widow Release Delay Could Have No Effect on MCU's Phase 4
Black Widow Could Be Inconsequential to Phase 4
5 MCU Characters With High Breakout Potential In Marvel's Phase 4 & Beyond
Just like athletes can have a “breakout” season, the MCU has seen no shortage of breakout characters. In this feature from The Direct, we’re predicting the next group of breakout characters of the MCU
Marvel's Phase 4 Predictions: 5 Illustrated Scenes We May See in Future MCU Projects
From The Falcon and The Winter Soldier to Thor: Love and Thunder, The Direct brings together new Phase 4 predictions in an illustrated format.
MCU: 10 New Character Interactions We Want to See in Marvel's Phase 4 & Beyond
From Peter Parker meeting Shuri to Captain Marvel meeting Doctor Strange, The Direct ranks the top 10 anticipated character interactions for the MCU.
Tessa Thompson Says MCU's Phase 4 Will Push for On-Screen Representation
Tessa Thompson talks about the importance of increased representation in the MCU, and what that means for the future of Valkyrie.
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