Marvel's Brad Winderbaum Says An Animated Big-Screen Feature Has Been Discussed

Marvel's Brad Winderbaum Says An Animated Big-Screen Feature Has Been Discussed

Following the success of X-Men '97 and What If...?, Marvel's Brad Winderbaum has revealed that there has been discussions about developing an animated movie for theatrical release...

By MarkCassidy - Dec 24, 2024 10:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Marvel Studios

The likes of X-Men '97, What If...? and I Am Groot have proven to be very successful for Marvel Studios, so it's fair to wonder if an MCU-based animated feature has ever been considered for theatrical release.

Sony Pictures' Spider-Verse movies were huge hits, of course, but they aren't technically part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

While discussing the third and final season of Disney+'s What If...? with Geekcentric, Head of Marvel Television and Animation Brad Winderbaum revealed that there have been discussions about developing an animated film for the big screen, but they haven't settled on the right property/character for that particular format.

"We've talked about it, but it's really about having a property that is... that is a film. A film, to me, is a statement... you have two hours, and it's something to say to the world. As opposed to a TV show, which is a longer form and more of a conversation with the audience."

If and when we do see an animated MCU movie, could Jeff the Land Shark be involved?

Jeffrey, who was introduced in the pages of West Coast Avengers back in 2018 as the pet land shark of Gwen Poole and Kate Bishop, is currently causing chaos for Marvel Rivals players, and Winderbaum was asked if there are any plans to introduce the adorable little fella to the MCU during a separate interview with Phase Hero.

"You know it's coming," he responded. "I can't say when, I can't say where, but we're all Jeff fans around here."

We're not sure how serious Winderbaum was being here, but Marvel would be smart to capitalize on the popularity of the character at some point - and shift a boatload of Jeff the Land Shark merchandise while they're at it.

Are there any particular Marvel Comics characters or superhero teams you feel would benefit from an animated feature for the big screen? Be sure to let us know in the comments section down below.

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ItsNotForMeWahh
ItsNotForMeWahh - 12/24/2024, 10:27 AM
Jeff about to be getting those team kills in the MCU

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SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 12/24/2024, 4:02 PM
@ItsNotForMeWahh - YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!
Mrtoke
Mrtoke - 12/24/2024, 10:35 AM
This before beta ray Bill is stupid
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 12/24/2024, 12:06 PM
@Mrtoke - 🙄😐🎯🎯🎯🤨
GodHercules20
GodHercules20 - 12/24/2024, 3:37 PM
@Mrtoke - We don't need another boring Thor character
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 12/24/2024, 10:42 AM
I think the Power Pack could work as an animated film.

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bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 12/24/2024, 11:14 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if Jeff shows up in What If 1872
comicfan100
comicfan100 - 12/24/2024, 11:23 AM
I want Jeff in the Young Avengers/Champions project as the team mascot. He's going to be the next Baby Groot/Grogu
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 12/24/2024, 11:31 AM
@comicfan100 - I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s where he shows up.

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Gabimaru
Gabimaru - 12/24/2024, 11:51 AM
Jeff took the internet by storm
TK420
TK420 - 12/24/2024, 12:08 PM
Who the hell is Jeff?
FlixMentallo21
FlixMentallo21 - 12/24/2024, 1:00 PM
@TK420 - Second or third-to-last paragraph in the article.
Deadinside
Deadinside - 12/24/2024, 1:32 PM
@FlixMentallo21 -
@TK420 -
So, they made a Marvel character out of an old Saturday Night Live sketch...? ☮️🤷‍♂️
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 12/24/2024, 2:33 PM
@TK420 - User Comment Image
TK420
TK420 - 12/24/2024, 4:36 PM
@Urubrodi - See, that's who I was thinking was Jeff...
MaximusTheMad
MaximusTheMad - 12/24/2024, 1:14 PM
Big Hero 6 was a Marvel movie right?
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 12/24/2024, 2:32 PM
@MaximusTheMad - Yes and no. It was a Walt Disney Animation Studios production based on a Marvel property, but had no involvement from Marvel Studios.
Deadinside
Deadinside - 12/24/2024, 2:09 PM
When I saw the thumbnail I thought they were making a "Jabberjaw" movie...!

Next up, a live action "The Hair Bear Bunch"...! ☮️👍
mdwilliamson24
mdwilliamson24 - 12/24/2024, 3:04 PM
[frick] that shark
RitoRevolto
RitoRevolto - 12/24/2024, 9:00 PM
@mdwilliamson24 - Ahh... I see someone's fallen prey to Jeff many times lol.
RitoRevolto
RitoRevolto - 12/24/2024, 8:59 PM
Can someone remind them that an animated film does NOT need to take place within the very limited MCU?

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