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Everything you need to know about Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 4, explained

Also, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Renner set to return with individual spin-offs. Mahershala Ali cast as Blade

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Published:22nd Jul, 2019 at 3:32 PM

Phase 4 will include Fantastic Four, Black Panther 2, Captain Marvel 2, Blade, The Eternals, Thor, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

'I could spend 90 minutes talking about what we've done. Or, I could spend 90 minutes talking about what we're about to do,' words that got fans screaming at the top of their lungs.

The Eternals (Nov 6, 2020) : Directed by Chloé Zhao, the film will star Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Salma Hayek, Lia McHugh, Don Lee, Angelina Jolie

The Falcon and Winter Soldier (Fall, 2021) : Starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan set to reprise their roles in the Disney+ series, they fight evil, including Baron Zemo (Civil War villain)

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Feb 12,2021): Feige introduced Destin Daniel Cretton as the lead. Tony Leung will play the Mandarin. Awkwafina also stars in an undisclosed role.

WandaVision (Spring, 2021): The film stars Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany reprising their roles. Feige also went on to introduce Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau all grown up.

Loki (Spring, 2021): In another Disney+ series, we'll see what Loki has been up to post the events of Infinity War. Feige gave us a hint that 'he goes to a number of places'

What if? (Summer,2021): Feige then introduced the animated anthology series What If…? The series will be hosted by Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (May 7, 2021): Directed by Scott Derrickson, the film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange and features Olsen as Scarlet Witch.

Hawkeye (Fall, 2021): Starring Jeremy Renner as the lead, the series will introduce Clint Barton’s protege, Kate Bishop.

Thor 4: Love and Thunder (Nov. 5, 2021) : Taika Waititi is back to direct the next Thor film. We'll see female Thor played by Natalie Portman in the film.

Black Widow (May 1, 2020): Directed by Cate Shortland, Black Widow will star Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle and Rachel Weisz.

Two-time academy award winner Mahershala Ali will star as Blade in Phase 5. An official release date is yet to be announced.

This is the projected time-line for the MCU's Phase 4. Now, all we have to do is sit back, relax, and be patient as the official details start to trickle in.