🧨 Intro

The MCU is roaring back in Phase 6—with massive stakes, legacy actors, and universe‑splitting reveals. If Fantastic Four: First Steps has taught us anything, it's that Marvel’s revolution is just beginning.

1. The Fantastic Four Kick Off Phase 6

Released July 25, 2025, The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Reed (Pedro Pascal), Sue (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss‑Bachrach). They face a retro‑futuristic version of Galactus in an alternate 1960s reality (Earth‑828) with H.E.R.B.I.E. cameos and classic cosmic energy vibes .
This film sets the tone for what’s to come—nostalgia meets bold multiversal possibility.

2. Enter Doctor Doom: RDJ Returns with Avengers: Doomsday

In a jaw‑dropping Hall H scene at SDCC 2024, Robert Downey Jr. revealed himself as Doctor Doom—and longtime MCU fans lost it .
Vanessa Kirby praised his performance, calling Downey “our Godfather” on set ⚡.
Avengers: Doomsday (Dec 18, 2026), directed by the Russo brothers, reshapes the multiverse saga with Doom at its center .

3. Spider‑Man: Brand New Day

Marvel officially announced Spider‑Man: Brand New Day at CinemaCon April 2025. It’s slated for release on July 31, 2026, and hints heavy ties to the celebrated comic era of the same name .
Expect meta callbacks, fresh villains, and a rebooted Spider‑verse aesthetic.

4. The MCU on Disney+: Series That Expand the Saga

Ironheart

Premiered June 24, 2025, with final episodes July 1. Riri Williams tackles magic and tech against The Hood in a final chapter of Phase 5 .

Eyes of Wakanda

An animated anthology from August 27, 2025, following Wakanda’s mystical warriors (Hatut Zaraze) across timelines. Produced by Ryan Coogler, with vibrant hand‑painted animation styles .

Marvel Zombies

Debuting October 2025, this twist‑on‑the‑usual horror/comedy is officially part of Phase 6 .

Wonder Man

Premiering December 2025, this eight‑episode miniseries blends superhero action with a satirical, showbiz comedy tone featuring Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II, Ben Kingsley, Ed Harris, and others .

5. Easter Eggs & Fan-hooks for MCU Nerds

• Fantastic Four places H.E.R.B.I.E. robot visually in promotional art—and sly nods to 1960s Beatles-era culture turn up in trailers (Pascal’s posts reference it) .

• RDJ’s mask reveal echoes classic Doom comic moments, while Avengers: Doomsday is said to rework Secret Wars approach—expect Doombots, multiversal Doom variants, and maybe future Kang ties .

• Spider‑Man: Brand New Day teasing the classic comic arc sets up a possible Norman Osborn arc, Daily Bugle call‑backs, and meta‑Spidey legacy arcs.

6. Why You Should Be Excited

• Legacy meets reinvention: Iron‑Man actor returns as a villain. Fantastic Four reboots in a retro but fresh universe.

• Multiverse stacking: Every project builds toward the long-awaited Secret Wars (2027) .

• Expansion through diverse formats (animation, horror, comedy, anthology), appealing to every level of fan—from novice to die‑hard.

Fantastic 4 related posts:

Check out my looks at our launch into phase six!:
🦸‍♂️ Why Fantastic Four & Superman Signal the Emotional Return of Superhero Cinema (July 26, 2025) Griffin Now Blog
🧬 The Fantastic Four Reviews Are In—But Let’s Talk About How We Got Here First Griffin Now Blog

External Links

• Marvel’s official SDCC announcement of Avengers: Doomsday

• Wikipedia’s list of Phase Six releases

📽 Tom Hollands new suit revealed.