It's an exciting, and overwhelming, time if you're a fan of comic book movies. Marvel Phase 5 has begun, with Marvel Phase 6, as well as James Gunn's DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters plan, just over the horizon. It's fair to say there's a lot going on. Now Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Across the Spider-Verse, and The Flash have hit theaters, we're turning our attention to what's next.
There's been Marvel delays galore, for one thing. So if you thought you knew all the upcoming MCU release dates off by heart, think again. DC is slowly ramping up its schedule too, with Blue Beetle coming in August and a Superman movie in 2025.
So… there’s a lot to catch up on. In our guide to new superhero movies, we aim to take you through the next few years of DC and Marvel roadmaps. But, fair warning: some may still be canceled or will move, so watch this space. If you just want a movie marathon, though, check out our guides to watching Marvel movies in order and DC movies in order.
New superhero movies (2023)
- Blue Beetle – August 18, 2023
- Kraven the Hunter – October 6, 2023
- The Marvels – November 10, 2023
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom – December 25, 2023
New superhero movies (2024)
- Madame Web – February 16, 2024
- Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse – March 29, 2024
- Deadpool 3 – May 3, 2024
- Captain America: Brave New World – July 26, 2024
- Joker: Folie à Deux – October 4, 2024
- Thunderbolts – December 20, 2024
New superhero movies (2025)
- Blade – February 14, 2025
- Fantastic Four – May 2, 2025
- Superman: Legacy – July 11, 2025
- The Batman 2 – October 3, 2025
New superhero movies (2026)
- Avengers: The Kang Dynasty – May 1, 2026
New superhero movies (2027)
- Secret Wars - May 7, 2027
New superhero movies (TBA)
Various new superhero movies have been announced and are in various stages of pre-development. It's no guarantee that any of these, bar a few MCU offerings, make it to the big screen, but they're worth keeping an eye on all the same. Any previous DC project, such as Gotham City Sirens and Green Lantern Corps, are now dead under the new DC Studios regime. Co-CEO James Gunn announced the slate for DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters in January 2023.
- Jackpot
- Spider-Woman
- Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
- Swamp Thing
- The Authority
- The Brave and the Bold
- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
- Untitled Ta-Nehisi Coates Superman movie
- Untitled Sony/Marvel movie
- Untitled Mutants movie
For more on new films coming soon, see our guide to all of 2023's major movie release dates.
