TheMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)’s 2025 lineup has been filled to the brim as the popular franchise released several TV shows, animated series, and films, with more still on the way before the year ends. After a rocky number of years following the end of the Infinity Saga and efforts to redefine the franchise, 2025 has felt like Marvel has been hitting its stride in some areas.
Admittedly, they still had some misses, with films likeCaptain America: Brave New Worldreceiving mixed reviews, andThunderbolts*receiving a lower-than-expected box officereturn despite rave reviews, but they alsoreleased some incredible shows on Disney+.
But now, with over half of the year having passed, it’s worth looking back at what Marvel Studios has already delivered, and ahead, to what is still to come. And it’sastonishing to see how far the MCU has comesince the earliest years of its existence, with a variety of projects on the table for viewers to enjoy.
Marvel Projects Released So Far In 2025
As mentioned above, there have beenseveral major releases already from Marvel Studios in 2025. From animated shows likeYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, to hit TV revivals likeDaredevil: Born Againpicking up where the Netflix Marvel show left off, and big theatrical releases likeThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel fans are spoiled for choice.
These are the projects that have already come out in 2025:
But that’s not all. There are still several more projects due to come out on Disney+ over the coming weeks and months. While the next theatrical release is not due until Jul 05, 2025, withSpider-Man: Brand New Day, there are a total ofthree Marvel shows still to comebefore the year is out. This will include two animated shows, and one new live-action series.
First up,Eyes of Wakandatakes the MCU backto the incredibly technological Marvel of a country that is Wakanda. Hidden away in the continent of Africa, this mighty kingdom has access to the world’s largest supply of Vibranium, which has been instrumental in the country’s advancements and progress over the decades. Today,Wakanda is more exposed than ever before, but they continue to hold tight to some secrets and mysteries.
While T’Challa tragically passed away, his sister has since taken up the mantle, and the governing bodies of Wakanda have shifted. Now,Eyes of Wakandasheds light on various hidden cornersof this community in an incredible animated anthology series consisting of four episodes.
The series has Ryan Coogler, the director behind bothBlack Pantherfilms, signed on as an executive producer, and will feature familiar characters voiced by their original actors, such as Danai Gurira returning to voice Okoye. In addition, there are also several new characters whosestories will enrich and enlarge Wakanda’s presencein the MCU.
Next, another animated series is due to join the lineup this October, just in time for the Halloween season.Marvel Zombiesserves as a spin-off from theWhat If…?series, which included one episode that was primarily concerned withMarvel heroes rising from the deadas evil zombies.
This series will also include four episodes, and is being described as an adult animation series, suggesting the material is slightly more mature. But, more excitingly, this series promises to be one of the first togather together several of the younger generation of heroesfrom the MCU, including Yelena Belova, Kate Bishop, Riri Williams, and more, all voiced by their live-action counterparts.
Marvel Zombiesis one of the more experimental showsin the lineup, but with this darker tone, and the promising team-up,Marvel Zombiescould be one of the hidden gemsthat proves to be wildly popular. Be sure to tune in to find out what happened to transform the old guard of heroes into monsters, and how the new crew handle the crisis.
Finally,Wonder Manwill arrive in December 2025. This series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, playing the part ofSimon Williams, a popularHollywood actor who develops powers, and is thus thrust into the world of heroes and villains. The series has been created by Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously directedShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
The series will consist of 8 episodes of approximately 30 minutes each, and willintroduce a character who promises to earn his spot in the lineupof superheroes from the MCU. Also, the series will see the return of Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery, the struggling actor from England who was coerced into playing the part of the Mandarin inIron Man 3, before being captured by the actual Mandarin.
More details about the show and what to expect are still under wraps, but it is set to be an exciting corner of the MCU that will make a great addition to the lineup. All of that being said, these are the projects due in 2025 from theMCU, closing out the year with an impressive nine individual projects in a 12-month period.
