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Marvel movies are currently facing challenges posed by delayed theatrical releases due to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) strikes. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has already been in the firing line for delivering a series of subpar outputs since the beginning of phase 5.
The release dates of four upcoming movies in the MCU Phase 5 will be delayed, much to the disappointment of fans and Marvel executives. These movies are at various stages of production, ranging from filming to post-production, and will have to wait for the strikes to end for their release.
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1Deadpool 3
Deadpool 3marks the first movie from the earlierX-Menuniverse to be released under Marvel’s banner after Disney’s acquisition. TheRyan Reynoldsstarrer was integrated into MCU Phase 5 and will retain its R-rating, becoming the first R-rated movie in the MCU. To the delight of fans,Hugh Jackmanwill reprise his role as Wolverine in the movie.
The production of the film was halted in July due to the strikes. Marvel initially announced the release date of the movies as August 12, 2025, but it was moved up to July 24, 2025. As a priority for Marvel, the movie will probably be the first Marvel movie to hit theatres after the strike.Deadpool 3is expected to release on its initially fixed date in November.
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2Captain America: Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New Worldwas slated to be the next release from Marvel, before being rescheduled to prioritizeDeadpool 3.Brave New Worldwill explore Sam Wilson’s story after he assumes the mantle (or shield, in this case) of Captain America inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Reports suggest that the filming is complete, with only some reshoots and post-production works remaining.
Initially set to be released on July 21, 2025, and then delayed by Marvel to June 06, 2025, the movie might not experience further delays likeDeadpool 3. But, given Marvel’s intentions to releaseDeadpool 3first,Brave New World’s scheduled release date may change.
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3Thunderbolts
Thunderboltswill see several former anti-heroes teaming up to work for Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. The movie, according to the director Jake Schreier, will explore the trauma that shaped these anti-heroes. The filming forThunderboltswas all set to begin, before being hindered by the strikes. The movie will see the return ofSebastian Stan’s Winter Soldier andFlorence Pugh’s Yelena Belova.
The movie, likeBrave New World, was already delayed by Marvel, when the studio pushed back its release date from August 22, 2025, to June 08, 2025. With the entire shooting delayed, likely, that the movie will not hit theatres before mid-2025, possibly as early as May.
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Mahershala Aliwill replaceWesley Snipesas the iconic Eric Brooks / Blade in Marvel’s newBlademovie. The announcement came back in 2019 and the character was even teased in the end credits scene ofEternals. The film was initially set to be directed by Bassam Tariq and a release date in November 2023 was also revealed. However, the director left the project, pushing the expected release date to July 31, 2025.
The date was further extended by Marvel to June 01, 2025. However, the strikes will delay the beginning of filming and the movie is expected to hit theatres only by July 2025.
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With the strikes going on for a prolonged period, fans will have to wait for a long time to see Marvel’s redemption with its new movies.
Hashim Asraff
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
