8 Movies And TV Shows Which Need To Be A Priority For Marvel Studios When The Multiverse Saga Ends

8 Movies And TV Shows Which Need To Be A Priority For Marvel Studios When The Multiverse Saga Ends

With Marvel Studios racing toward the Multiverse Saga's conclusion, we're taking a look at the movies and TV shows which should be a priority for them heading into the next era of MCU storytelling...

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By JoshWilding - Oct 23, 2024 12:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Marvel Studios

When Bob Chapek was calling the shots at Disney, Marvel Studios became all about quantity over quality. That led to a lot of character introductions but, with Bob Iger back in charge and the MCU on the right track...well, many of them have fallen by the wayside.

Various movies and TV shows we expected to see before Avengers: Secret Wars haven't happened and, simply put, there's no longer any room for them before the Multiverse Saga ends.

In this feature, we're taking a look at 8 big - or small - screen projects we'd like to see prioritised in the next wave of MCU storytelling (likely the "Mutant Saga"). From sequels to team-ups, there's an undeniably exciting mix here.

To check them out, simply click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below...
 

8. Young Avengers

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There's simply not enough time to assemble the Young Avengers before Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. However, those movies can still establish them as one of the MCU's new superhero teams heading into the next Phase.

They won't be that "young" by then, of course, though that concept always had a limited lifespan outside of the comics. 

A movie like this gives Marvel Studios the chance to do something with Hawkeye, America Chavez, Cassie Lang, Ms. Marvel, Wiccan, Ironheart, Patriot, and more Phase 4/5 characters who have been largely overlooked following their respective introductions. 
 

7. Midnight Sons

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It's been more than 5 years since Blade was announced at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, though a lot of people seem to forget that we've had a pandemic and a Hollywood strike in that time.

Regardless, Marvel Studios is clearly struggling to get this movie off the ground so heading straight to Midnight Sons, a supernatural Avengers, of sorts, might be what's best for Eric Brooks and several other MCU characters.

Agatha Harkness, Black Knight, Man-Thing, Werewolf by Night, and Moon Knight, and among those we'd like to see factor into this team-up. When that's done, perhaps the Blade reboot will finally follow. 
 

6. World War Hulk

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We know next year's Captain America: Brave New World will introduce Red Hulk and, if recent rumours are correct, The Leader is responsible for President Ross' monstrous transformation. 

Rumblings of a World War Hulk (or World War Hulks) project have persisted for years. What we're hoping is that the next Captain America movie will set the stage for Samuel Sterns to create a new wave of Hulks, making Bruce Banner's nightmare a reality. 

The Hulk teaming up with She-Hulk, Skaar, Red Hulk, and Amadeus Cho to take on The Leader's twisted army sounds like one heck of an event to us in the post-Secret Wars MCU.
 

5. The Legendary Star-Lord

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James Gunn is attempting to fix the DCU so won't return to Marvel Studios. Fortunately, Guardians of the Galaxy. Vol. 3 ended by introducing a new version of the team and promised we'd see the Legendary Star-Lord again, so let's get to it. 

It's about time Chris Pratt's Peter Quill took centre stage in a solo adventure, though we certainly wouldn't say no to a cameo appearance from the other Guardians. 

This feels like a great event series for Disney+ and a fun way to continue Star-Lord's story on Earth. Heck, this could even be combined with that long-awaited Nova series. 
 

4. X-Men

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This is obvious, yes, but Marvel Studios needs to kick off the next Saga of storytelling with an X-Men reboot. From there, a whole slate of spin-offs can follow (Hugh Jackman or not, it's time for another Wolverine movie). 

Every fan of these characters will have a different take on which mutants should be highlighted and whether their story should begin with the "First Class" or an established team of heroes. Does it take place in the X-Mansion or Krakoa? These are the questions we're all asking right now. 

Honestly, though, something along the lines of X-Men '97 really wouldn't go amiss. 
 

3. Shang-Chi 2

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Had plans for Kang the Conqueror not fallen apart (for a multitude of reasons), we might have already seen Shang-Chi and the Wreckage of Time by now. And yes, chances are the Ten Rings were once meant to be linked to a Kang Variant. 

With Destin Daniel Cretton busy working on Spider-Man 4, there's no way we'll see a Shang-Chi sequel before the Multiverse Saga ends. 

Once it does, this character needs to step back into the spotlight. He's bound to show up in the next Avengers movies, of course, but the martial arts badass deserves a solo outing...alongside the new Iron Fist, perhaps?
 

2. Scarlet Witch

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If social media scoopers are to be believed, the Scarlet Witch will return in the next Avengers movies under the spell of Doctor Doom. Once that's all played out, it's high time for Wanda Maximoff, Vision, Wiccan, and Speed to reunite. 

This could be a Disney+ series but, at this stage, the Avenger deserves her own feature. Elizabeth Olsen is phenomenal as this character and, regardless of who she's surrounded by, it needs to be her story.

What's the endgame here? The Scarlet Witch vanquishing Mephisto and getting her happy ending would be our preferred option.
 

1. Deadpool 4

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Ryan Reynolds has been playing Deadpool since 2016 (heck, it's 2009 if you want to count X-Men Origins: Wolverine). With that in mind, we may end up bidding farewell to him - and Earth-10005 - in Avengers: Secret Wars

However, if the box office success of Deadpool & Wolverine guarantees anything, it's that Wade Wilson will likely live to fight another day.

Deadpool 4 should absolutely be a priority for Marvel Studios; the question is, what should that movie look like? It's going to be tough topping what we saw earlier this summer, but Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe sure has a nice ring to it...
 

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Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 10/23/2024, 12:13 PM
Josh please add Ms Marvel season 2....be for real bro
Goldboink
Goldboink - 10/23/2024, 12:51 PM
@Malatrova15 -

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Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 10/23/2024, 1:50 PM
@Goldboink - you are right ...Ant Man 4 comes first.
EZBeast
EZBeast - 10/23/2024, 12:16 PM
As a marvel casual who rarely goes to their films anymore the only project I would be excited for is a midnight sons.
Blade, ghost rider, and the punisher [frick]ing shit up would be awesome!
CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 10/23/2024, 12:21 PM
Young Avengers might happen an no one will watch it. They are better off resolving the twins storyline in Vision and be done with it. Shang Chi 2 isn't happening. It wasn't happening anyway but Simu Liu just Brie Larsoned himself. Guy is an asshole.

I think we are getting one movie (Probably Spidey 4) between the Avengers movie and thats it. I wish they were doing Doctor Strange but I think they will just fold in Clea/Strange and the incurrsions into Doomsday.

Marvel isn't taking anymore chances on unknown properties. They have three high risk movies next year. They are trying to get to Doomsday. Cap4 almost has no chance. 1) Because no one cares about Sam 2) Because they reshot it so many times, the budget is almost impossible for it to be a success.

Thunderbolts has no juice and FF is always kind of a risky IP. I don't like Pedro as Reed and I think his take on Reed is an awkward nerd as opposed to the morally gray, complex super genious.
TheCoonII
TheCoonII - 10/23/2024, 12:47 PM
@CreateNowSlpL8r - did you not see the massive love the thunderbolts trailer got
SATW42
SATW42 - 10/23/2024, 1:12 PM
@CreateNowSlpL8r - "Simu Liu just Brie Larsoned himself. Guy is an asshole."

You guys are so [frick]ing sensitive. I didn't even know what you were talking or what I should be mad about so I looked it up, and then watched the clip. Now I'm rolling my eyes at you.
CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 10/24/2024, 12:58 AM
@SATW42 - I said the guy was an asshole. First, he's not from Taiwan which is where Boba is from. Second, he not even from China. Hes from frickin Canada. Even if he had a point (he doesn't), exactly how far does cultural appropriation go back? Im pretty sure anyone can profit the hundreds of pizza franchises don't pay homage to Italians. You know why? Because thats stupid and so is that asshole.

You eye rolled me after watching it? Sensitive is how he reacted. He wants that little company to pay homage to a country he has no affiliation with one way or another. GTFOH.
CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 10/24/2024, 1:13 AM
@TheCoonII - Its a dud. Its not filling theaters. Book it.

These character are mostly from D+ series nobody watched. You dont see the trend in characters that audience doesn't recognize and failure? The Sucide Squad had Gunn and Harley and it bombed. Guardians is the exception, not the rule and it came out when you had to watch everything Marvel.

Cap4 is going to bomb hard (budget reasons alone). The plot just leaked and its terrible. TB has a lot going against it. Its been done before and no one cares about any of these characters. If you didnt see Black Widow, you wont know whats going on.
RolandD
RolandD - 10/24/2024, 2:01 AM
@CreateNowSlpL8r - You mean the guy who was born in Harbin, China and is fluent in Mandarin but he’s got no connection, right? Even if he was born in Canada, it’s still his heritage and clearly not yours. You just SlpL8r’ed yourself. 🙄
SATW42
SATW42 - 10/24/2024, 8:35 AM
@RolandD - "SlpL8r’ed yourself."

lmao
CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 10/24/2024, 5:44 PM
@RolandD - Get the hell out of here. Only you guys can watch a video of a guy like that and somehow defend it because its what, signaling? Its a good thing that company didn't come in with some packaged taco recipe. I'm sure he would have been all over defending Mexican culture. Hes full of shit and so are both of you. Its fake outrage from a guy who thinks hes some Hollywood elitest.

Maybe you're right. Maybe he is just a legit culture gatekeeper who respects all cultures. Oh wait except the joke he had no part of playing in at the Golden Globes. You remember, about playing “white people roles.” He'd be fine if some white guy was up there saying that about Chinese roles right? Again, the guy is an asshole and somehow, you guys have to defend him. Really weird.

@SATW42
SATW42
SATW42 - 10/24/2024, 6:34 PM
@CreateNowSlpL8r - man he really crawled up in your jimmies and rustled em up real good.

Lmao!
RolandD
RolandD - 10/24/2024, 8:46 PM
@CreateNowSlpL8r - Ah, your last comment about the Golden Globes made everything else so clear. The Asian man should just keep his mouth shut and be grateful for anything he gets.
CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 10/24/2024, 8:58 PM
@RolandD - Let me correct your statement. The man should keep his mouth shut, show gratitude at his good fortune and not be an asshole. I'm not sure what you are arguing for. What because hes Asian he cant be an asshole or do you just virtue signal everyone because you can't control your fake outrage.

...kind of like that asshole.
RolandD
RolandD - 10/24/2024, 9:06 PM
@CreateNowSlpL8r - Only you are allowed outrage and everyone else has fake outrage? Do you even listen to yourself? Yes, I have problems with racism and I have strong Chinese ties having a Chinese American daughter and a Chinese son-in- law and will speak out but I’ve done my part and I am wasting my breath on you and your toxicity. I’m out.
CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 10/24/2024, 10:03 PM
@RolandD - Yeah dude, good for you. Guess what, I also have half Asian children.

You have a problem with racism? Who's being racist? Calling someone as asshole is racist now? You aren't wasting your breath because you have no argument, either that or your outrage outpaced your brain and you don't even know what you're argueing about. Lets check what I said. Is Boba from Taiwan? Where is he from again? I would assume you know the difference between Taiwan, China, and Canada. I noticed you didn't respond to the Golden Globes comment when also factors into my opinion that hes an asshole. You just said you don't like racism, unless of course you mean only the selective racism you don't approve of. Jokes against white people, ah, those are fine but these asshole can tank an up and coming company for cultural appropriation of a shitty tasting tea? lol ok man.

How about this, he could have easily said you know what. This has tie to asian culture and I would like to just see some attribution on the package. Nah. He didn't use it as a teachable moment. He just went all outrage. Even the cohosts were like, damn man.

Check you feelings somewhere else.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 10/23/2024, 12:35 PM
Midnight Sons should be a high priority after they blew it with Blade, not only that but bringing back other supernatural characters like Werewolf By Night, Elsa Bloodstone, and Moon Knight.
LogansRazor
LogansRazor - 10/23/2024, 1:00 PM
@ModHaterSLADE - Throw the real Moon Knight in there and this jumps up to my top spot. Add Ghost Rider and Man Thing
Matchesz
Matchesz - 10/23/2024, 12:40 PM
Young Avengers sounds perfect for the small screen and Disney+

theater experiences use to take advantage of superhero powers and try to wow you with them. If they cant wow me then why even put it on the big screen. I also think thats why shows like She Hulk fail, because her, Hulk and Abomination are larger than life characters if put in context with the realistic setting they introduced with the first ironman but in the show u forget that cuz the mcu is treated so goofily now and they didnt really do nothing with her being a Hulk, all the fights and villains were treated like jokes, each and every single one.. the idea of a Hulk must really be that toxic to disney
nibs
nibs - 10/23/2024, 12:44 PM
who wants a scarlet witch movie? who is interested in more from the character at this point. plus she murdered like 1000 people and then died in the last one lol. but yea #2 anticipated ok
LogansRazor
LogansRazor - 10/23/2024, 12:59 PM
@nibs - my hand is raised. Her and Bucky are my favorite stories in the MCU, so more Witch the better!!
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 10/23/2024, 12:49 PM
I'm all about the War World Hulk. Seeing Hulks going up against each other will be awesome.
HULK hasn't had a good tumble since Norton was Bruce Banner.

X-Men obviously needs to be priority number 1
Forthas
Forthas - 10/23/2024, 12:49 PM
I think Eternals 2 should be in that list. It was an underrated film and there are a lot of things they could do with the franchise which if done right would potentially create an Avengers level event film.
LogansRazor
LogansRazor - 10/23/2024, 12:58 PM
@Forthas - same. I actually did like the movie. Wasn't the best it could have been, but definitely want a number 2.
NonPlayerC
NonPlayerC - 10/23/2024, 12:54 PM
I haven’t been a fan of hulk since he became fully self aware as hulk, I want him to be the last resort cannon ball they clear the area and run before they deploy. The team should be a little afraid of him. I think they made it into a joke too quick and then they made him smart hulk way too quick.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 10/23/2024, 1:04 PM
All of these except for X-Men should happen BEFORE the Multiverse Saga ends.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 10/23/2024, 1:06 PM
For example, the Young Avengers should already be formed before Doomsday, if rumors of Wanda being with Doom are true.

No more legacy characters after Secret Wars. Classic characters recast.
SummersEssex
SummersEssex - 10/23/2024, 3:12 PM
Boo to Deadpool 4. Just make Deadpool a forever crossover character from here on out.
Beer85
Beer85 - 10/24/2024, 4:50 AM
Most of these sound pretty uninteresting to be fair.
PC04
PC04 - 10/24/2024, 12:18 PM
Midnight Suns and X-Men should be absolute priority for Marvel. That's about it for now. We want the good stuff!

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