Marvel Studios Is Set to Enter Its Horror Era
With Agatha All Along set to debut later this month, Marvel is once again wading into the horror genre. While the studio has traditionally found success in the middle ground between action and comedy,...
Category: MCU
Beau DeMayo Goes on the Offensive
Six months after being fired under mysterious circumstances, former X-Men ‘97 showrunner Beau DeMayo is going on the offensive. For those unfamiliar with the story, DeMayo was fired just days before X-Men ’97 premiered...
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Will Have Some of the “Most Brutal Action Marvel Has Ever Brought to the Screen”
The story of Daredevil is set to continue next year when Daredevil: Born Again lands on Disney+. After a series of delays that included a creative overhaul, Marvel decided to tie the upcoming series...
Kathyrn Hahn Reveals the Moment She Found Out About ‘Agatha All Along’
With just a few weeks to go until the debt of Agatha All Along, Kathryn Hahn is reflecting back on her Marvel journey. Hahn burst onto the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) scene in 2021’s...
MarvelBlog News for September 1st, 2024
Disney is getting the band back together again, as various “retired” Avengers plot their next career moves. I’ll explain in this week’s MarvelBlog News. The Witches of the MCU Agatha All Along debuts on...
Marvel Stars Pay Tribute to Chadwick Boseman on the Fourth Anniversary of His Passing
Yesterday marked the fourth anniversary of the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman. Having exploded onto the scene in 2020’s Black Panther, it looked like Boseman was set to become one of Marvel’s brightest stars....
Jessica Alba Has Simple Advice for Vanessa Kirby as She Gets Set to Play Sue Storm
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) version of the Fantastic Four set to arrive next year, the First Family of Marvel is back in the spotlight. While Fantastic Four: First Steps will mark the...
Marvel Teases a Future For Channing Tatum’s Gambit in New ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Deleted Scene
While Channing Tatum finally got to live out his dream and play Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine, the fate of the fan-favorite mutant was left unclear. The last the audience saw of Gambit, he...
MarvelBlog News for August 25th, 2024
Sony may lose the creators of its Spider-Verse, while Robert Downey Jr. explains how he backed into the role of a lifetime. We’ve got corporate shenanigans afoot in the latest issue of MarvelBlog News....
James Spader Will Reprise His Role as Ultron For Marvel’s Vision Series
James Spader is set to make his triumphant return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) when he reprises his role as Ultron in the upcoming Vision series. While the project still lacks an official...
Anthony Mackie Says ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Is “Better Than Any Tom Holland’s Movies”
Anthony Mackie appeared on The Official Marvel Podcast this week to discuss Captain America: Brave New World, and he did not hold back. While the fourth Captain America film will not hit theaters until...
How Kevin Feige Got Robert Downey Jr. to Come Back as Doctor Doom
Robert Downey Jr. shocked the world last month when he revealed that he was returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Taking the stage at San Diego Comic Com’s Hall H, the Russo brothers...
‘Shang-Chi 2’ Gets a Promising Update From Simu Liu
When Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings managed to earn $450 million at the box office during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it looked like Simu Liu was poised to become...
Charlie Cox Teases a Daredevil-Avengers Team Up
With Daredevil: Born Again set to debut on Disney+ next year, Charlie Cox and his Daredevil co-stars will be fully brought into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After portraying Matt Murdock in the original...
Ryan Reynolds Had the Weight of the Marvel World on His Shoulders- Then Hugh Jackman Put on THAT Suit
Just days after Deadpool & Wolverine surpassed 2019’s Joker to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, Ryan Reynolds took to Instagram to pay tribute to his friend and co-star Hugh Jackman. The...
MarvelBlog News for August 18th, 2024
This week: An X-Men ’97 tiff boils over, Kraven the Hunter tries again, and new Daredevil details emerge. We’ve got lots of drama in MarvelBlog News. How Can We Miss You? Let’s acknowledge the...
Charlie Cox Reveals That Vincent D’Onofrio Never Gave Up on a ‘Daredevil’ Reboot
Following the end of Daredevil’s three-year run on Netflix, Vincent D’Onorfrio never gave up hope that Disney would bring the show’s stars back. During a recent interview with People at last weekend’s D23: The Ultimate Fan Event, Daredevil...
‘Logan’ Writer Heard That ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Could Ruin His Film’s Ending- Here Is His Verdict
Leading up to the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, there was consternation amongst Marvel fans that Hugh Jackman’s return as the iconic X-Man would undermine the emotional impact of 2017’s Logan. While Ryan Reynolds,...
Robert Downey Jr. Passed on Returning For ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ But His Reason Makes Perfect Sense
While Marvel fans were understandably thrilled to see Chris Evans return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for Deadpool & Wolverine, it turns out that Ryan Reynolds and his team initially had a bigger...
“X-Men ’97’ Creator Beau DeMayo’s Lawyer Blasts Marvel and Disney
The battle between X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo and Marvel Studios is heating up. As a quick recap, Marvel fired DeMayo under auspicious circumstances just days before X-Men ’97 premiered in March. At the...
Halle Berry Would Have Returned as Storm For ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’- But Ryan Reynolds Didn’t Call
In the lead-up to the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, the internet was abuzz with rumors about what characters from Marvel’s past would return in the film. While some cameos, including Jennifer Garner’s Elektra...
Marvel Says That Beau DeMayo Was Fired From ‘X-Men ’97’ For “Egregious” Misconduct
While X-Men ’97 would eventually be a triumph for both Disney+ and Marvel Studios, the show got off to an auspicious start when series creator and head writer Beau DeMayo was fired just days...
MarvelBlog News for August 11th, 2024
We’ve had another week and another set of huge Marvel announcements. First, The Walt Disney Company, the corporate owner of Marvel, held its quarterly earnings call on Wednesday. Then, Disney hosted the D23 Expo,...
MarvelBlog News for August 4th, 2024
Well, we knew that the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con would include some bombshells. I don’t think any Marvel fan was truly prepared for the one we got, though. This is a jaw-dropping week of...
MarvelBlog News for July 28th, 2024
This past weekend, Deadpool & Wolverine did the expected, perhaps proving Deadpool’s point that he is Marvel Jesus. We’ll discuss everything up until the San Diego Comic-Con, which I’ll save for next week instead....
MarvelBlog News for July 21st, 2024
This week, the Avengers director we discussed a couple of weeks ago is no longer the Avengers director. The new Avengers director is – the old Avengers directors. Everything old is new again in...
MarvelBlog News for July 13th, 2024
This week, the stars and director of Deadpool & Wolverine sat down for a tell-all interview with Variety. Remarkably, that story wasn’t the biggest of the week, as Agatha Harkness stole the headlines. We’ve...
MarvelBlog News for July 7th, 2024
We are less than three weeks away from Deadpool & Wolverine. As the release date approaches, Marvel shows off more of the film, while the press tour begins in earnest. This week’s events started...
MarvelBlog News for June 30th, 2024
In the latest edition of MarvelBlog News, we learn that the Fantastic Four aren’t who you think, Deadpool may avenge, and Marvel will return to Hall H. Well, true believers, this is a good...
MarvelBlog News for June 22nd, 2024
This week, we’ve got exceptional news about Deadpool & Wolverine and more about the Blade confusion. Let’s discuss the good and the bad in MarvelBlog News. What Mahershala Ali Wants In the storied history...
MarvelBlog News for June 16th, 2024
Marvel’s Blade plans come into focus thanks to…an entirely different project altogether?! I’ll explain in MarvelBlog News. Why Blade Needs to Happen Longtime readers of this blog have been hearing about Blade since the...
MarvelBlog News for June 9th, 2024
This past week, a favorite emerged to direct the next Avengers movie…and you’re gonna like it. Similarly, Robert Downey Jr. made some interesting comments that open the door for his return to the MCU....
Let’s Talk about X-Men Episode 1-10
When we last left the X-Men, part of the team had mutinied, joining forces with Magneto. As Bastion controlled an army of Sentinels, some of them recently human, Magneto somehow did something worse. The...
Let’s Talk about X-Men Episode 1-9
We’re about to discuss a challenging episode of television. The most recent episode of X-Men ’97 raises more questions than it answers. So, let’s talk about X-Men ’97 episode 1-9, the one where Wolverine...
MarvelBlog News for May 26th, 2024
We’ve had a huge week for Marvel. A highly anticipated film gained a writer, another series firmed its release schedule, and a new Marvel story arrived in a different format. We’ll discuss all these...
MarvelBlog News for May 19th, 2024
This past week, the Agatha series got its fifth and final name. This time, they mean it for sure! We’ll talk about that, the release dates of some Disney+ titles, and more in MarvelBlog...
Let’s Talk about X-Men Episode 1-8
The core tenet of the X-Men franchise is a philosophical debate. Is Charles Xavier correct that humanity and mutants can coexist in a peaceful society? Or, is Magneto correct that humans will oppress, torment,...
MarvelBlog News for May 12th, 2024
Malkovich. Malkovich. Wait for iiiiiit. Malkovich. Just like that, I have summoned actor John Malkovich into the MCU. You’re welcome, everyone! If you hadn’t guessed, we’ll discuss more Fantastic Four casting in MarvelBlog News....
Let’s Talk about X-Men Episode 1-7
In the latest episode of X-Men ’97, we get…a treatise on the perils of political expediency. Yes, we’re gonna ruin Beast’s love life during a discussion about tolerance. So, let’s talk about X-Men ’97...
Let’s Talk about X-Men ’97 Episode 1-6
Last week proved AEW wrestler Lance Archer right. Everybody dies. This week, we’ll take a different approach, one that’s familiar territory for serial television viewers. Rather than explore the fallout of the Genosha terrorist...
MarvelBlog News for May 5th, 2024
This week, Kraven chooses to hunt in December, Fantastic Four casts again, and Chris Hemsworth requests a mulligan. We’ll have some fun in MarvelBlog News this time. The Fantastic Four Casting Update Time is...
MarvelBlog News for April 28th, 2024
The new Deadpool & Wolverine trailer debuted, and the internet stopped everything it was doing to watch. Let’s talk about all the curse words in this week’s MarvelBlog News. Deadpool Needs a Swear Jar...
MarvelBlog News for April 21st, 2024
This week, we take a stab at guessing what that asterisk means in Thunderbolts. Also, we’ll talk about some casting updates across the MCU, including possible confirmation of that ridiculous Dazzler rumor. Something Something...
Let’s Talk about X-Men Episode 1-5
So far this season, we’ve watched Magneto inherit the X-Mansion, Jean Grey be revealed as a clone, and Cyclops impregnate said clone. Also, we’ve watched Minister Sinister live up to his name by poisoning...
MarvelBlog News for April 14th, 2024
This past week, Marvel revealed exciting details about several upcoming theatrical releases. You’re gonna wanna read the latest MarvelBlog News to find out more about Captain America, Deadpool, and Thunderbolts*. Not a Typo While...
Let’s Talk about X-Men ’97 Episode 1-4
After an intense horror film-based episode last week, X-Men ’97 takes a different approach this time. The 1990s setting proves ideal for nostalgia, and the series leans hard into the premise with a 16-bit...
Let’s Talk about X-Men ’97 Episode 1-3
Okay, we’re only three episodes into the X-Men ’97 reboot, and we’re already entering soap opera territory. Yes, let’s talk about X-Men ’97 episode 1-3, the one with the clone war. Rise of the...
MarvelBlog News for April 7th, 2024
When is a Marvel hiring also a purpose pitch? I’ll provide the answer in the latest MarvelBlog News update! The Silver Surfer Casting Roughly nine months ago, rumors reached a crescendo about the impending...
Let’s Talk about X-Men ’97 Episode 1-2
When last we left our Mutant heroes, the X-Men had several consecutive misfortunes. First, the team learned that the Friends of Humanity had gained new, more potent weapons. Then, they noticed parts of a...
Let’s Talk about X-Men ’97 Episode 1-1
On September 20th, 1997, Henry Peter Gyrich attacked and critically injured Professor Charles Xavier. In the moments after Professor X seemingly died, his outer space empress and sometimes mistress, Lilandra arrived. The leader of...
MarvelBlog News for March 31st, 2024
This past week, X-Men ’97 excelled, the Spider-Verse expanded, and Florence Pugh allowed us behind the curtain. We’ve got a fun week for MarvelBlog News. People Missed That Cartoon When Disney+ announced the sequel...
Let’s Talk about What If…? Episode 2-9
“Oh, Peg, have I got a story to tell you…” That’s how the most recent episode of What If…? season two had ended. Now, we’ll learn the story in the season finale. Let’s talk...
MarvelBlog News for March 24th, 2024
A Marvel executive was unusually forthcoming this week. So, we just learned a lot about what’s happening behind the scenes. We’ll talk about which projects are on the frontburner and which ones may be...
Let’s Talk about What If…? Episode 2-8
Have you ever wondered what the Abomination would look like as a 1600s aristocratic incarnation? If so, I’ve got great news for you and Neil Gaiman. Let’s talk about What If…? episode 2-8, the...
Let’s Talk about What If…? Episode 2-7
What if Odin were just a bad parent? That’s the simple premise that drives the plot in the latest What If…? story, and I kinda love it. After all, we’ve witnessed adopted child Loki...
Let’s Talk about What If…? Episode 2-6
The Tesseract has proven formidable in multiple MCU stories. In the latest episode of What If…?, takes an intriguing approach to the premise, though. What would happen if the Tesseract broke and accidentally empowered...
MarvelBlog News for March 17th, 2024
This week: Marvel fires somebody else, and Venom gets its subtitle. You’ll want to read the latest edition of MarvelBlog News. Marvel Fires a Director before His Show Airs Just when we thought the...
MarvelBlog News for March 10th, 2024
This past week, Bob Iger talked turkey about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, while IATSE made a threat, and physical media returned. I’ll explain in this week’s MarvelBlog News. Iger Talks Shop Bob Iger, the...
MarvelBlog News for March 3rd, 2024
This week, we talk about how Sony will pick up the pieces and what Disney is doing to avoid the same fate. Hopefully, everyone will learn from their mistakes in the latest edition of...
Let’s Talk about What If…? Episode 2-5
Have you ever watched a romantic comedy and thought, “What if these two lovers fought to the death?” If so, you’ll really love What If…Captain Carter Fought the Hydra Stomper? Yes, let’s talk about...
Let’s Talk about What If…? Episode 2-4
Something I adore about What If…? is that some episodes deviate greatly from the source material of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For example, Doctor Strange went nuts and became the greatest threat to the...
Let’s Talk about What If…? Episode 2-3
Merry Christmas, everyone! Yes, I realize that the calendar indicates a date much closer to Spring Break than Christmas. However, when Disney+ aired the episode of What If…? we’re about to discuss, it was...
MarvelBlog News for February 25th, 2024
Nobody at Marvel likes to use the term “superhero fatigue,” but it’s not really up to them. The reality is that other studios like Warner Bros. and Sony have oversaturated the market. Now, all...
Let’s Talk about What If…? Episode 2-2
This week’s episode poses an interesting question. What if…Peter Quill attacked Earth’s mightiest heroes? Before you answer, you should know two things. The first is that this version of Star-Lord knows who his father...
Let’s Talk about What If…? Episode 2-1
I found season one of What If…? wildly uneven, but the first half of season two is sublime, starting with a Blade Runner homage. So, let’s talk about What If…? season two, episode one,...
We Need to Talk about the Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer
What’s the TVA doing with Deadpool, why are so many confirmed cast members not shown, and was that You Know Who? Folks, we need to talk about the Deadpool and Wolverine trailer. There’s a...
MarvelBlog News for February 11th, 2024
Unless you count the latest absolute final definitely for sure Fantastic Four casting leak (?), this week’s stories are unique. We’ve got several items to cover quickly in the latest MarvelBlog News update. A...
Let’s Talk about Echo Episode Five
So far on Echo, we’ve watched Maya Lopez return home to Oklahoma to reunite with family members she hadn’t seen in 20 years. Along the way, Maya intentionally brought danger to her city and...
Let’s Talk about Echo Episode Four
When we last left Maya Lopez, she found herself face-to-face with an unwelcome house guest. This particular individual was someone she had shot in the face and left for dead. Yes, the Kingpin has...
MarvelBlog News for January 28th, 2024
Is Steven Yeun’s loss Lewis Pullman’s gain? I’ll explain why the answer is trending toward yes in this week’s MarvelBlog News. Hugh Jackman II? I’ve previously discussed the curious career trajectory of Hugh Jackman....
Let’s Talk about Echo Episode One
For years now, we’ve heard about the potential of an Echo series, one that stars the terrifying war machine named Maya Lopez. We’ve also chronicled the struggles behind the scenes as pandemic filming issues...
MarvelBlog News for January 14th, 2024
What has happened in the MCU this week? Echo just debuted, Marvel finalized plans for its 2024 filming schedule, and we probably know who the Fantastic Four are. The seventeenth time is the charm...
Assessing the Damage: Marvel Box Office in 2023
The Walt Disney Company, the corporate owner of Marvel Studios, just announced that it won’t update box office for The Marvels anymore. Right after Disney said this, it reported box office for The Marvels...
MarvelBlog News for January 7th, 2024
Yes, we have a new week in a new year, but some things remain the same. Marvel just experienced another unplanned reset. Let’s talk about the latest unexpected twist in the latest edition of...
MarvelBlog News for December 24th, 2023
Do you know what’s a lovely topic for a Christmas Eve edition of MarvelBlog News? Whatever your answer is, it’s probably not an assault conviction for an MCU star, but here we are anyway....
MarvelBlog News for December 17th, 2023
North American movie audiences have already forgiven Marvel for an inconsistent 2023. I’ll explain in this week’s MarvelBlog News. The Most Anticipated Movie Is… Remember how a bunch of websites spent the past month...
MarvelBlog News for December 10th, 2023
How many set leaks are too many? Ryan Reynolds and the readers of MarvelBlog don’t line up on the answer here. We’ll talk about this story and plenty more in MarvelBlog News. Stop Leaking!...
When Should We Expect Upcoming Marvel Releases?
I’ll be blunt. Marvel promised an MCU schedule for 2023 and 2024 that has completely collapsed. This isn’t an assessment involving quality. Instead, it’s a realistic evaluation of Marvel’s own published roadmap. Now that...
MarvelBlog News for December 3rd, 2023
Bob Iger just made some interesting comments, as did Taika Waititi and Tom Holland. Most importantly, Marvel has made the right hire for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Let’s discuss all the intrigue in MarvelBlog...
MarvelBlog News for November 26th, 2023
This past week, we’ve gained a new casting confirmation – no, not that one – and learned that Thor will return. Forget everything you thought you knew before reading this holiday edition of MarvelBlog...
The MCU Is in Trouble. How Should Marvel Fix It?
I can honestly state that my friends are talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe more this week than they have at any point since Avengers: Endgame. Alas, their obsession isn’t a positive, as much...
MarvelBlog News for November 19th, 2023
Marvel just reconfigured its Avengers plans, and we appear to have an unlikely but sensible choice for Reed Richards. Another week, another unexpected series of events. This is what we’ve come to expect with...
Six Thoughts about The Marvels and What Marvel Is Doing Wrong
As I sat in my car on the way home from the movie theater, several thoughts spun in my head about The Marvels. The latest Marvel movie offers many positives, but it doesn’t quite...
Let’s Talk about Loki Season Two Episode Six
Be careful what you wish for. In the case of Loki, you might get it and thereby reveal your Glorious Purpose. Yes, we officially come full circle as Loki concludes its second season. This...
MarvelBlog News for November 12th, 2023
During the past week, Marvel concluded its pandemic era of chaos by releasing the final two remnants of that era. Meanwhile, Kevin Feige and Bob Iger plotted the future of Marvel, which frankly needs...
Is Marvel in Turmoil?
Variety has just published a bombshell report regarding the current state of Marvel. This story should not shock anyone who has been reading MarvelBlog for a while, but it’s generated headlines across social media....
Let’s Talk about Loki Episode 2-4
What if we had a Loki episode where people died? What if these people were characters we knew and not just random redshirts? For that matter, what if we had a Loki episode where...
MarvelBlog News for October 29th, 2023
This week, we learned the details of the Jonathan Majors allegations. We also heard from Matt Shakman regarding the seemingly stagnant Fantastic Four franchise. And The Marvels may have done…something. I’ll explain why I...
Let’s Talk about Loki Episode 2-3
So, Kang is back. What’s the least possible thing you’d imagine following that statement? Kang appears in a zany episode. We’ve got a record scratch or two to discuss, so let’s talk about Loki...
MarvelBlog News for October 22nd, 2023
This week: we finally ask the question everyone wants to know. Will Taylor Swift appear in Deadpool 3? Apparently, I’m doing clickbait this week in MarvelBlog News! The Deadpool 3 Update Well, the SAG-AFTRA...
MarvelBlog News for October 15th, 2023
This past week, Daredevil disintegrated, Marvel television started from scratch, the strike grew longer, and Fantastic Four provided a timeline. We’ve got plenty to discuss in this week’s MarvelBlog News. Daredevil Reboot Reboots Sometimes,...
Let’s Talk about Loki Season Two Episode Two
Let Loki be Loki! That’s a refrain Marvel fans have had while offering critiques of the universally beloved television series, Loki. Yes, everyone adores both the character and the Disney+ series named after him....
Marvel Television Is Rebooting
One of the strange quirks in life is that failure often leads to success. Hopefully, that statement will apply to Marvel television as well. The Hollywood Reporter (THR) just posted a detailed evaluation of...
Let’s Talk about Loki Season Two Episode One
A modest proposal to Marvel: let’s just have the Loki people create all Disney+ programming from now on. While we’re at it, let’s talk about Loki season two, episode one, which is among the...
What Should You Expect from Loki Season Two?
More than two years ago, Disney+ debuted Loki, its most successful MCU series to date. Perhaps the popularity of Loki shouldn’t surprise anyone since the character had already appeared in several MCU titles. Loki...
MarvelBlog News for October 1st, 2023
After roughly five months, the Writers Guild of America has negotiated a contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. While the Screen Actors Guild remains on strike, the Writers Guild (WGA)...
Highlights of the Last Year of the MCU
Some shadowy sections of the internet would have you believe that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has collapsed. These critics with questionable entertainment taste rant and rave like lunatics about how something’s missing in the...
MarvelBlog News for September 24th, 2023
This past week, we learned about the cost of The Marvels, a scam involving Daredevil, and Marvel casting that sounds like it’s straight out of “What If…?” We’ll talk about all these things and...
MarvelBlog News for September 17th, 2023
In this week’s MarvelBlog News, the MCU may call for a Doctor to join his Companion, Werewolf by Night adds some color, and Bad Bunny says no. Now I’m a Sad Bunny We speculated...
MarvelBlog News for September 10th, 2023
Over the past week, we’ve learned more about the new Agatha Harkness series, guest casting for Deadpool 3, and The Marvels. We’ve got several stories to cover in MarvelBlog News, so let’s get started!...
