MARVEL STUDIOS DEBUTS “AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY” SPECIAL LOOK DURING D23 SHOWCASE

 

Marvel Studios debuted a special look at “Avengers: Doomsday” this evening during the electrifying showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The new look at the highly anticipated December 18 theatrical release was revealed onstage by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, Academy Award® winner Robert Downey Jr. (Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom), Chris Evans (Steve Rogers) and Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter).

 

Tickets are now on sale at Fandango (www.Fandango.com/AvengersDoomsday) or wherever tickets are sold, expanding beyond INFINITY VISION-certified Premium Large Format theaters to cinemas nationwide. A new poster for “Avengers: Doomsday” was also revealed earlier today.

 

Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday” is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo; produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito and Jonathan Schwartz; and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Simu Liu, Ian McKellen, Hayley Atwell, Tom Hiddleston, James Marsden, Patrick Stewart, Joseph Quinn, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Alan Cumming, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn, Mabel Cadena, with Tenoch Huerta Mejia.

 

In “Avengers: Doomsday,” beloved heroes from three distinct universes will be set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.

 

“Avengers: Doomsday” releases exclusively in theaters December 18, 2026.

FIRST LOOK AT MARVEL TELEVISION’S “VISIONQUEST” ON DISNEY+

 

Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest,” an all-new original series coming exclusively to Disney+ October 14, concludes the epic trilogy that began with 2021’s groundbreaking, award-winning “WandaVision” and 2024’s acclaimed “Agatha All Along.” The Vision himself, Paul Bettany, and Ultron, James Spader, joined executive producer and president of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige on the stage of the Honda Center in Anaheim at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event moments ago, where they teased fans with a first look at the trailer and poster for the upcoming series.

 

Vision, rebooted and having escaped from those who sought to weaponize him, has been in hiding. Searching for new meaning, he consults the AI personas embedded in his programming, including F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., J.A.R.V.I.S., and the infamous Ultron. His discreet existence ends when a bounty placed on his head thrusts him on the run with Thomas Shepard, a mysterious boy who may be Vision’s son, reincarnate. As Vision evades capture, he must confront his nature, resist Ultron's influence, and unravel the enigma that is his young companion if he’s to survive.

 

“VisionQuest” stars Paul Bettany, James Spader, Ruaridh Mollica, Todd Stashwick, T’Nia Miller, Lauren Morais, Orla Brady, Diane Morgan, Polly Frame, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, with Emily Hampshire and James D’Arcy. The series is directed by Christopher J. Byrne, Gandja Monteiro, Vincenzo Natali, Terry Matalas, and written by Terry Matalas, Cindy Appel, Christopher Monfette, Nicole Falsetti, and Matthew Okumura. “VisionQuest” is created for television by Terry Matalas, based on the Marvel Comics. The executive producers are Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Mary Livanos, Terry Matalas, Jac Schaeffer, and Christopher J. Byrne, and the producer is Roopesh Parekh.

 

Fans can stream every Marvel Television series alongside their favorite films from across the MCU in the “Marvel” Collection on Disney+.

David Jonsson revealed as T'challa's Son for Black Panther 3 and set for release in December 2028

 

“Black Panther 3”

To cap off the Hall H celebration with one more thing, Feige welcomed Academy Award® winner Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Sinners”) to the stage. Coogler, who returns to Marvel Studios to direct “Black Panther 3,” then brought out Letitia Wright and Winston Duke who confirmed the film will arrive in theaters on December 15, 2028. In a surprising and emotional moment, Coogler revealed that David Jonsson (“Alien: Romulus,” “Industry”) is the new Black Panther.

Photos from Avengers: Doomsday Panel at Hall H at SDCC

 

“Avengers: Doomsday”

The evening presentation featured an astounding “Avengers: Doomsday” mega-panel moderated by Feige. Feige welcomed directors Anthony and Joe Russo to the stage along with cast members of “Avengers: Doomsday,” including Oscar® winner Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Simu Liu, James Marsden, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn and Tenoch Huerta Mejia. Hayley Atwell also joined the panel, confirming she will return in the new film as Peggy Carter.

 

To the audience’s delight, the “Avengers: Doomsday” portion of the showcase also featured an exclusive in-room look at the upcoming film and directly involved fans. Each attendee was given a Doctor Doom mask and cloak to wear, and the audience was invited by Robert Downey Jr., Victor von Doom himself, to don the masks and cloaks during the panel.

 

In Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday,” beloved heroes from three distinct universes will be set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered. The film is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito and Jonathan Schwartz. In addition to the aforementioned SDCC panelists, “Avengers: Doomsday” also stars Chris Hemsworth, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Ian McKellen, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Stewart, Joseph Quinn, Sebastian Stan, Kathryn Newton, Alan Cumming and Mabel Cadena.

 

“Avengers: Doomsday” releases exclusively in theaters December 18, 2026.

Marvel Studios’ all-new film “Ghost Rider” starring Ryan Gosling is set for release in 2028

 

“Ghost Rider”

Kevin Feige revealed breaking news during the presentation, announcing that Marvel Studios has started work on a new “Ghost Rider” film as he welcomed star Ryan Gosling (“Project Hail Mary,” “Star Wars: Starfighter”) and director Shawn Levy (“Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Star Wars: Starfighter”) to the stage. Hall H erupted in applause as the duo introduced the new film, which is set to release in theaters in 2028. Jonathan Tropper (“Star Wars: Starfighter,” “Your Friends & Neighbors”) is writing the script.

Comic Book Style Cover Posters for MARVEL ANIMATION’S “X-MEN ‘97” SEASON 2

 

Season 2 of Marvel Animation’s “X-Men ‘97” is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. The Emmy®-nominated first season is one of the most-watched Disney+ Original animated series (based on hours streamed globally) and was a hit with fans and critics alike. Season 2 currently has a 100% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, as of today.

 

“X-Men ‘97” Season 2 continues with the heroic mutant team of X-Men, divided and thrown across different eras in time as they struggle to navigate their return home. Meanwhile, back in the 1990s, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are on the rise in the wake of the X-Men’s absence. The second season of the original animated series features 9 episodes, and the voice cast includes Ross Marquand as Professor X, Matthew Waterson as Magneto, Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, Michael Johnston as Young Nathan Summers, Gates McFadden as Mother Askani, John de Lancie as Rama-Tut, and Michael Dorn as Baal.

 

The series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Julia Lewald, Eric Lewald, Larry Houston, and Beau DeMayo. The supervising producer is Jake Castorena. Episodes are written by JB Ballard, Beau DeMayo, Bailey Moore, Antony Sellitti, Brian Ford Sullivan, and Mariah Wilson. The episodic directors are Emmett Yonemura and Chase Conley.

MARVEL ANIMATION’S “X-MEN ’97” RETURNS TO DISNEY+ FOR SECOND SEASON ON JULY 1

 

Marvel Animation’s Emmy®-nominated series “X-Men ’97” returns to Disney+ for a second season on July 1. A trailer and poster are available now to download and share. The first season of “X-Men ‘97” is one of the most-watched Disney+ Original animated series (based on hours streamed globally), and a hit with fans and critics alike. It is currently “Certified Fresh” with a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes as of today.

 

“X-Men ’97” Season 2 continues with the heroic mutant team of X-Men, divided and thrown across different eras in time as they struggle to navigate their return home. Meanwhile, back in the 1990s, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are on the rise in the wake of the X-Men’s absence. The second season of the original animated series features 9 episodes, and the voice cast includes Ross Marquand as Professor X, Matthew Waterson as Magneto, Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Lenore Zann as Rogue, and George Buza as Beast.

 

The series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Julia Lewald, Eric Lewald, Larry Houston, and Beau DeMayo. The supervising producer is Jake Castorena. Episodes written by JB Ballard, Beau DeMayo, Bailey Moore, Antony Sellitti, Brian Ford Sullivan, and Mariah Wilson. The episodic directors are Emmett Yonemura and Chase Conley.

4K Digital Review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps

 

I am a huge Marvel fan and have been watching every movie and TV Series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While I have enjoyed some of the movies and series after Endgame, I feel like Marvel lost their momentum and didn't know where to go from there. But Thunderbolts was a return to form for me as was The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It is focused on being a character driven film instead of what's next and leading towards a major Marvel film event like an Avengers film. 

We are introduced to The Fantastic Four in another universe. They have been spending the last several years protecting their Earth. Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal) and his wife Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby) are expecting their first child. Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) are going to become uncles. The world seems to be in harmony. Then, Silver Surfer (Julie Garner) arrives to warn of the arrival of Galactus (Ralph Ineson). Galactus feeds upon entire planets to sustain himself and is heading towards Earth.

The Fantastic Four believe they can bargain with Galactus to protect the planet. It turns out that the only thing Galactus wants is to give his role as eater of planet's to another. A being that is powerful enough to take on the role and not be consumed by it.  A being born of two powerful metahumans. This would be Franklin, the unborn child of Reed and Sue. 

Video:

The streaming 4K video is beautiful. The world is a retro-future one and the colors are softer. Primary colors do pop off the screen. Finer details such a as clothing materials and skin tones are wonderful. Shiny and bright colors such as Silver Surfer, Galactus and Johnny's orange flames also really stand out. A fantastic video transfer from Disney and Marvel.  

Audio:

The Dolby Atmos soundtrack is solid. The surrounds will get a good workout due to all of the environmental sounds and some great actions sequences. Dialogue is crystal clear and the score is subtle and plays nicely in the background. A fantastic audio mix from Disney and Marvel.

Bonus Features:

• Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.

o Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen

o Fantastic Four Day

o Subterranea

o Birthday Sweater

o Taking Turns

• Gag Reel – Enjoy fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of The Fantastic Four: First

Steps.

• Featurettes:

o Meet The First Family – The creation of the Fantastic Four saved Marvel Comics in

1961 and has only flourished as years have passed. Matt Shakman and the cast

explain how they found themselves gravitating toward each role and creating the

ultimate family unit.

o Fantastic Futurism – The filmmakers discuss the process of immersing the cast

and crew in the film’s retro-futuristic aesthetic. Join Matt Shakman and crew as they

discuss the experience of shooting in gigantic mid-century New York sets and

stepping into an otherworldly era.

o From Beyond and Below – The team explores bringing complex characters from

the page to the screen, including a larger-than-life Galactus, grounded Harvey

Elder/Mole Man, and an emotionally rich Silver Surfer.

• Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director Matt Shakman

and production designer Kasra Farahani.

Conclusion:

A fantastic introduction to Marvel's first family into the MCU. I look forward to seeing where they go from here and how they enter the rest of the MCU that we already know. Fantastic video and audio with some wonderful bonus features including a good audio commentary make this a highly recommended addition to your library.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is available now on digital, DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD.

*The movie was sent by Walt Disney Home Entertainment for the purpose of this review and the review is strictly my own opinion.*

4K Digital Review of Thunderbolts*

 

As Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes to an end, Thunderbolts* gets the MCU back on track with a story of misfits who end up working together for a greater cause. These misfits include Yelena (Florence Pugh), her dad the Red Guardian (David Harbour), John Walker (Wyatt Russell) and Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen). They join forces with Bucky Barns (Sebastian Stan) and CIA Director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Valentina, who is being investigated for her possible connection to a secret project, sets all of them up to gather them together to be eliminated. Bob (Lewsi Pullman) is the only successful part of this secret project and might be the key to stopping Valentina. 

The movie stands on its own as we make way for Phase 6. We get an impressive band of people who feel alone for different reasons and what they do to get through and not let the darkness win. We don't get the polished fight sequences. We get the fight sequences of those that have no superpowers, just the ability to punch and shoot. And at the end we get a tease of things to come in the future of the MCU. 

Video:

The 4K streaming video is wonderful. Colors are vibrant and details are razor sharp. Black levels are nice and inky. Another fine transfer from Disney and Marvel.

Audio:

The Dolby Atmos soundtrack is another solid effort from Disney and Marvel. The dialogue is crystal clear. The action sequences, especially those towards the end of the film, really engage the surround channels. Just another Marvel-ous listening experience. 

Bonus Features:

• Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
  • Door is Unliftable
  • Gary Announcement

• Assembling a Team to Remember – Spend a bit of quality time with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts* as they divulge how the film’s fictional team of superpowered mavericks, misfits and antiheroes was assembled.

• Around the World and Back Again – Discover the eclectic locations and astounding production design that helped make Thunderbolts* a rousing reality, including a visit to the sprawling sets in Kuala Lumpur where we join Florence Pugh performing stunts atop one of planet Earth’s tallest buildings and blowing up buildings on the streets.

• All About Bob, Sentry & The Void – Deep dive into the making of three different characters: Bob, Sentry, and The Void – all performed by Lewis Pullman.

• Gag Reel – Enjoy fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts*

• Director’s Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director Jake Schreier.

Conclusion:

The MCU is back on track with Thunderbolts* as Phase 5 comes to a close. A powerful film on what it feels like to be alone and to not let the darkness win. Top tier video and audio along with decent supplements make this a welcome addition to your library.

Thunderbolts* is available on digital, Blu-ray and DVD. 

*The film was provided by Walt Disney Home Entertainment for the purpose of this review. The review is strictly my opinion.*

Trailer Now Available for Marvel Television’s “Ironheart”

 

Check out an exciting new trailer and image for Marvel Television’s “Ironheart,” launching exclusively on Disney+ on June 24. Says Dominique Thorne, who stars as young, genius inventor Riri Williams, “What was interesting for me was how different Riri’s story and entrance into the MCU was in comparison to other characters. After bringing Riri to life in the world of Wakanda, we had an amazing opportunity to follow that up with a deep dive into the character that allows for the exploration of her origin story. We’re not necessarily going back in time; it’s more of catching up and seeing the effects of how those first pivotal moments of her life have shaped her, and seeing the person that she’s trying to become.”

 

Set after the events of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Marvel Television’s “Ironheart” pits technology against magic when Riri Williams (Thorne), determined to make her mark on the world, returns to her hometown of Chicago. Her unique take on building iron suits is brilliant, but in pursuit of her ambitions, she finds herself wrapped up with the mysterious yet charming Parker Robbins aka “The Hood” (Anthony Ramos).The series also stars Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam and Anji White. Chinaka Hodge is head writer; episodes are directed by Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes. Executive producers include Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Zoie Nagelhout, Chinaka Hodge, Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian and Zinzi Coogler. Produced in association with Proximity Media.

4K Digital Review of Captain America: Brave New World

 

Captain America: Brave New World, picks up where we left off on the Falcon and the Winter Soldier Disney+ series. Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) is still trying to take on the mantle of being Captain America from Steve Rodgers. General Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) has just become President of The United States and wants Sam to work with him. Sam is hesitant after the Sokovia Accords but agrees to work with the reformed Ross. 

While at the White House, Sam's friend, Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly), attempts to assassinate the President. Sam and Joaquin (Danny Ramirez), the new Falcon, try to find out what really happened. Every lead goes to Professor Samuel Sterns (Tim Blake Nelson). Sterns has been alive all of these years and has been working with Ross to create super weapons for the United States. Ross changed his mind about letting Sterns free and now Sterns is out for revenge. Now Captain America must summon all of his strength to take down Sterns and save the world from the brink of disaster.

Video:

The 4K stream is beautiful here and is a visual treat for the eyes. All of the details are marvelous here from cloth, to skin tones, to the energy coming from Cap's new wings. The colors are bright and vivid here. Another stellar transfer from Disney.

Audio:

The Dolby Atmos audio completely compliments the video transfer. Audio levels are perfect and the audio mix is fantastic. The surround and main channels are all working overtime with the sheer amount of action that takes places throughout the entire movie. One of the better streaming audio tracks from Disney.

Bonus Features:

●      Deleted Scenes:

○      A Heartfelt Thanks

○      The Mission

○      Stick Around

●      Assuming the Mantle

●      Old Scores, New Scars

●      Gag Reel

●      Audio Commentary

Conclusion:

Captain America: Brave New World does a great job of bringing Sam Wilson's Captain America to the forefront. Sam is making Cap his own and shows his heart and his intelligence are his greatest strengths. A solid audio and video presentation along with some fun bonus features, including audio commentary, make this a welcome addition to you library.

Captain America: Brave New World is out on digital platforms, DVD, Blu-Ray and 4K Ultra HD.

* This movie was sent to me by Walt Disney Home Entertainment strictly for the purpose of review. The review is strictly my opinion.*