Kevin Feige Confirms No Marvel Movies Between ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’

Marvel Studios has been keeping fans on their toes this Comic-Con season, revealing exciting updates despite a year already filled with major announcements. From confirming Ryan Gosling as the new Ghost Rider to securing David Jonsson for ‘Black Panther 3,’ the studio has provided plenty for audiences to discuss as it enters its next era.

This upcoming era is characterized by a more measured release schedule, with Kevin Feige confirming that no Marvel films will be released between ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars.’ Feige explained that this intentional gap aims to prioritize quality over spreading resources too thin across multiple projects.

However, within that explanation, a smaller detail caught fans’ attention. While outlining Marvel’s plans for 2028, Feige noted that the studio has already announced two projects for that year: Ghost Rider and ‘Black Panther 3.’ This statement sparked curiosity about what other surprises might be in store, as discussed in an exclusive interview with Empire.

Feige is known for subtly hinting at future projects during his interviews, and this occasion was no different. Following two significant confirmations for 2028, the suggestion that more announcements could be forthcoming has fans eagerly sifting through recent rumors for clues about a potential third project.

Speculation has naturally turned to the still unconfirmed ‘X-Men’ reboot, which director Jake Schreier is attached to and which Feige has indicated will debut after ‘Avengers: Secret Wars.’ The timing aligns perfectly for a 2028 release, leading fans to wonder if this could be the project Feige was hinting at.

Adding to this theory, insider reports suggest that Marvel may officially unveil the ‘X-Men’ cast at D23 next month. This would align with the trend of major announcements being reserved for large fan conventions rather than smaller press events. If this reveal comes with a specific release date, it would clarify Feige’s ambiguous comments about the projects announced so far.

Of course, Feige’s remarks could also refer to something entirely unexpected rather than a project currently circulating in the rumor mill. Marvel has a history of surprising audiences with unanticipated reveals, and given the studio’s tight-lipped approach regarding its post-‘Secret Wars’ plans, there’s no certainty that the mystery project is even one being discussed publicly.

This tease is particularly intriguing as it connects to Marvel’s broader messaging this year. By emphasizing a slower, more thoughtful release schedule focused on quality, Feige appears to be signaling that whatever follows ‘Secret Wars’ will undergo the same meticulous planning that led up to ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’

For now, fans must wait for either an official confirmation or another inadvertent slip from Feige himself. Given the track record of Comic-Con and D23 delivering significant Marvel news in recent years, it’s likely that this mystery will be resolved soon.

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is set to hit theaters this December, followed by ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ next December, with Marvel’s complete 2028 slate gradually coming to light.

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