'Avengers: Secret Wars' Was Supposed to Be in Theaters Today

Avengers: Secret Wars Release and History

Today was supposed to mark the theatrical release of Avengers: Secret Wars, a highly anticipated Marvel sequel that promised to take the franchise in a new direction. However, we are still more than two years away from its premiere, which is now scheduled for December 17, 2027.

Marvel's 2022 Announcement at San Diego Comic-Con

Back in 2022, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed an ambitious slate at San Diego Comic-Con. This included footage from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, along with announcements of a Fantastic Four movie and two new Avengers films planned for 2025:

Marvel Studios' Avengers: Secret Wars, in theaters November 7, 2025.
#SDCC2022 pic.twitter.com/FXQ5ZbzQYl — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 24, 2022

Changes in Schedule and Storyline

What was initially a distant date has now shifted even further as production challenges emerged. The biggest factor was Marvel cutting ties with Jonathan Majors, who portrayed Kang. This led to a major overhaul in the storyline, pushing the release date back by over two years.

Current Status

While Avengers: Secret Wars was originally anticipated as the franchise’s next major event, fans will need to wait until late 2027 for its arrival in theaters.

"Marvel was making a Fantastic Four movie and two new Avengers movies, both set for release way down the line in 2025." — Kevin Feige

Summary: Though initially announced for late 2025, Avengers: Secret Wars has been delayed to late 2027 after key changes in cast and storyline disrupted Marvel's original plans.

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