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This page contains a list of every Marvel movie that was released in 2023. In recent years, superhero movies have grown extremely popular in Hollywood. This trend has only continued to grow since the Marvel Cinematic Universe began gaining traction. Each year, multiple Marvel films have been released for viewers thanks to Marvel Studios, Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, and Fox’s prior X-Men series. Since Disney’s transaction with 20th Century Fox brought the X-Men and Fantastic Four back to Marvel Studios, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Spider-Man Universe both have the opportunity to develop new films. Both sides should expect 2023 to be another hectic year full of activity.
Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was concluded in February 2023 with the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films scheduled for release in 2023 are all sequels, which means moviegoers will get another look at some of the franchise’s most popular characters. In the beginning, Marvel Studios planned to release four movies in 2023; however, this was before Mahershala Ali’s Blade revival was pushed back to 2024 owing to various production challenges. Now, Marvel Studios plans to release four movies in 2024. Sony is continuing two aspects of its Spider-Man movie plans, as a new live-action picture starring a Spider-Man villain and the highly anticipated follow-up to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will make their premiere in 2023. fans widely await the will of these films.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – February 17, 2023
In 2023, the Ant-Man franchise returned with the film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, released on February 17, 2023. After more than four years since the first film, the sequel was finally released. Paul Rudd reprised his role as Scott Lang, also known as Ant-Man, in the third and final installment of the Ant-Man trilogy, which Peyton Reed directed. The other returning cast members for Ant-Man 3 were Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne, also known as the Wasp, Michael Douglas as Hank Pym, and Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet van Dyne. Michael Douglas also reprised his role as Scott Lang. The movie featured Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang in yet another recasting for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Kang the Conqueror, a new main antagonist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was portrayed by Jonathan Majors.
Although it was met with various reactions, Ant-Man 3 will nonetheless significantly impact the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The plot follows Ant-Man, Wasp, and the other primary characters as they attempt to escape the Quantum Realm, where they have found themselves stuck. During this time, they came face to face with Kang the Conqueror; however, Janet van Dyne was already familiar with him from her time spent imprisoned in that dimension before the events of Ant-Man and the Wasp. In addition, MODOK appears in Ant-Man 3, and Corey Stoll reprises his role as Darren Cross, albeit with an altered backstory for the antagonist. The Avengers: The Kang Dynasty events were largely built up by the Marvel Cinematic Universe film 2023, which included a post-credits scene that revealed the Council of Kangs.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (May 5, 2023)
With the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the Guardians of the Galaxy were given one more assignment. James Gunn is responsible for writing and directing this installment once more. The previous solo film starring the cast came out almost six years before the sequel’s release. Chris Pratt returns as Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana reprises her role as Gamora, Dave Bautista reprises his role as Drax, Bradley Cooper reprises his role as Rocket, Vin Diesel reprises his role as Groot, and Karen Gillan and Pom Klementieff reprise their roles as Nebula and Gamora, respectively, in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji) and Adam Warlock (Will Poulter) are two key new additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe who are featured in the sequel.
It is common knowledge that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be the final film starring this particular incarnation of the crew. The marketing for the movie that Marvel Studios did gave the impression from the beginning that it would have an emotional storyline. This storyline explores the origins of Rocket, among other things. The High Evolutionary is a notable Marvel Cinematic Universe antagonist. Adam Warlock delivers a tease from Vol. 2 for the first time. Even though the film ends Gunn’s tenure with Marvel, it does not in any way seal off the company’s cosmic aspect.
Stan Lee (June 16, 2023)
Without Stan Lee, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) would not exist. During his lifetime, Stan Lee was instrumental in the development of a large number of superheroes. To commemorate what would have been his 100th birthday, Marvel has announced that they would be producing a documentary in his honor to pay tribute to the legacy he has left behind.
Secret Invasion (June 21, 2023)
The primary focus of Secret Invasion is on Nick Fury and Talos’ mission to thwart the Skrulls. This extraterrestrial race has penetrated the most powerful echelons of the Marvel Universe.
In addition to newbies Olivia Colman, Emilia Clarke, and Kingsley Ben-Adir, the cast for the six-episode series features Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, and Ben Mendelsohn as the Skrull Talos. The series will air on ABC.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (June 2, 2023)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, an animated sequel produced by Sony and scheduled for release in 2023, is the next anticipated Marvel film. On June 2, 2023, the motion picture will debut in theaters for a limited time. Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin Thompson are the directors behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Phil Lord and Chris Miller, along with Dave Callaham, wrote the script for the film. Shameik Moore reprises his role as Miles Morales, Hailee Steinfeld reprises her role as Spider-Gwen, and Jake Johnson reprises his role as Peter B. Parker in the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. In addition to that, it introduces many new characters, including Spider-Man 2099 (Oscar Isaac), Spider-Woman (Issa Rae), and Spider-Punk (Daniel Kaluuya), among many others.
The plot of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse will have Peter B. Parker, Miles Morales, and Spider-Gwen going on an adventure that spans multiple dimensions. In contrast to the primary setting of the first movie, which was Miles’ reality, the primary setting of the second movie will be Morales’ encounter with the Spider Society. The Spot, whose voice is provided by Jason Schwartzman, is the main antagonist in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse. According to Sony’s previous plans for a sequel, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse will be released in 2024. Consequently, the upcoming movie will lay the groundwork for the subsequent Spider-Man picture. Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland, or Andrew Garfield will appear in it. The former actor’s name was mentioned in the trailer that was released in April 2023.
Kraven The Hunter (October 6, 2023)
The date of October 6, 2023, has been set as the official release date for Sony’s Kraven the Hunter. Kraven will become the third Spider-Man antagonist to be featured in a film as part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, thanks to the release of this film. Venom and Morbius came before him. In the upcoming film Kraven the Hunter, Aaron Taylor-Johnson will play the title role of Sergei Kravinoff, a renowned big-game hunter. Russell Crowe will play Kraven’s father in the film, Fred Hechinger will play Chameleon, Ariana DeBose will play Calypso, and Alessandro Nivola will play Rhino. The film will also star Christopher Abbott as the film’s primary antagonist, and Levi Miller will play a part that has yet to be revealed.
The history of Kraven the Hunter is mainly still being discovered. During the early stages of the film’s production, there were rumors that it might be based on the novel Kraven’s Last Hunt. Kraven goes on the hunt for Spider-Man in this well-known comic book narrative. Even one of the film’s screenwriters predicted that Kraven would confront Spider-Man sometime during the movie. To this day, there has been no confirmation that Spider-Man will appear in Kraven the Hunter. Furthermore, there has yet to be any indication as to whether Tom Holland or another actor will assume the role of the web-slinger. As a result of the fact that Taylor-Johnson has also agreed to star in many films, this may mark the beginning of a prosperous future for the character in Sony’s Spider-Man world.
The Marvels (November 10, 2023)
When The Marvels is eventually released on November 10, 2023, audiences will, at long last, have the opportunity to watch another adventure starring Carol Danvers. The movie arrives in theaters exactly four years after the first appearance of Captain Marvel, the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero played by Brie Larson. Nia DaCosta (Candyman) will helm the camera for the follow-up film, and Megan McDonnell (WandaVision) will pen the script. Teyonah Parris will reprise her role as Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani will reprise her role as Kamala Khan, also known as Ms. Marvel, in the upcoming episode of The Marvels. Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel will not be the only superhero in this episode. Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson, is also scheduled to make a comeback. At the same time, it has been established that Zawe Ashton will portray the film’s antagonist, Dar-Benn, and that Park Seo-Joon will also have an unknown role.
Through the post-credits scene of the sixth episode of Ms. Marvel, Marvel Studios immediately set the stage for the events of The Marvels. Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel traded places in this scene due to Kamala’s mystery bracelet. The powers of Danvers, Rambeau, and Khan are seen to be intertwined in an official teaser trailer for The Marvels. This causes the three individuals to switch places anytime their respective superpowers are activated. The plot of Secret Invasion is expected to be referenced in some way in The Marvels, and the show may also feature appearances from many other prominent Marvel Cinematic Universe characters. The film will impact the events leading to Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
All Marvel TV Shows Coming In 2023
The year 2023 saw the premiere of many Marvel television series and future Marvel films. In the beginning, Marvel Studios announced that numerous other television shows would be available on Disney+ in 2023. These shows included What If… season 2, Ironheart, and Agatha: Coven of Chaos. However, reworkings at the studio have caused these projects to be delayed.
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur premiered on February 10, 2023, on Disney Channel.
- Loki season 2 releases summer of 2023 on Disney+
- Echo is expected to release in late 2023 on Disney+.
- X-Men ’97 is expected to release in fall 2023 on Disney+.
- What If…? season 2 was originally billed for early 2023 on Disney+ but has since been delayed.
- Ironheart was originally billed for summer 2023 on Disney+ but has since been delayed.
- Agatha: Coven of Chaos was originally billed for winter 2023 on Disney+ but has since been delayed.
