Superhero enthusiasts and Marvel fans have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for quite some time now. Marvel Studios have an array of exciting projects lined up for release in 2022. This article highlights everything you need to know about the upcoming Marvel movies in 2022.
1. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
The first Marvel movie set for release in the year is ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,’ which is scheduled to hit the theaters on March 25, 2022. An all-time favorite character of Marvel, Benedict Cumberbatch, reprises his role as Doctor Strange. Fans can expect to see strange and new multiverse concepts, along with Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch, setting up the stage for the third Spider-Man movie.
2. Thor: Love and Thunder
The next Marvel movie we can look forward to is ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ which is set to be released on May 6, 2022. The movie features the iconic characters of Thor, Jane Foster, and Valkyrie, jointly played by Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, and Tessa Thompson, respectively. The sequel will be directed by Taika Waititi, who also directed ‘Thor: Ragnarok.’
3. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
One of the most anticipated sequels that have every Marvel fan excited is, undoubtedly, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’ The sequel would serve as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman’s character as T’Challa. The movie is set to release on July 8, 2022, and is said to explore and expand on Wakanda’s culture and its people.
4. The Marvels
‘The Marvels’ is a sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel movie and is set to release on November 11, 2022. Brie Larson returns as Carol Danvers, alongside Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani, Who Played Marvel’S Muslim teenager, Ms. Marvel. The movie is said to take place in the present-day setting of the MCU, bringing a new era of characters to the forefront.
5. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ marks the return of Paul Rudd as Ant-Man and Evangeline Lilly as the Wasp. The movie also introduces a new character: Kang the Conqueror will be played by Jonathan Majors. The movie is set to release on February 17, 2023, but Marvel fans can still expect to see some teasers and trailers in 2022.
6. Blade
One of the most surprising revelations of the Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 was the announcement of a ‘Blade’ movie in development starring Mahershala Ali as the half-human, half-vampire superhero. Although there have been no specific details released, fans can expect to see the movie in 2023.
In conclusion, the year 2022 is the year of the superheroes, as Marvel Studios has lined up some of its most anticipated releases. Each of these movies is sure to bring something unique to the MCU and generate a lot of excitement from the fans. Be sure not to miss any of them!