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* [[Ryan Reynolds]] (''[[Deadpool & Wolverine|{{Abbr|DP&W|Deadpool & Wolverine}}]]'')
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The [[Mob Cinematic Universe]] (MCU) features a list of American films and series [[Superhero film|superhero films]] produced by [[Mob Studios]] (formerly [[Mob Productions]]) based on characters that appear in publications by [[Marvel Comics]], [[Mob Comics]], and [[DC Comics]]. The MCU is the shared universe in which all of the films are set. The films have been in production since 2019, and in that time Mob Studios have had multiple films in various stages of development.
The [[Mob Cinematic Universe]] (MCU) features a list of American films and series [[Superhero film|superhero films]] produced by [[Mob Productions]] based on characters that appear in publications by [[Marvel Comics]], [[Mob Comics]], and [[DC Comics]]. The MCU is the shared universe in which all of the films are set. The films have been in production since 2019, and in that time Mob Productions have had multiple films in various stages of development.


The films are written and directed by various individuals and feature large, often ensemble, casts. Mob Studios [[Marcus V. Lane]] alongside [[Freddie Goodwin]] has produced every film in the series, alongside [[Ryan Reynolds]] for ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'' (2024).
The films are written and directed by various individuals and feature large, often ensemble, casts. Mob Productions president [[Freddie Goodwin]] has produced every film in the series alongside [[Ryan Reynolds]] for ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'' (2024).


Mob Productions releases its films in groups called "Phases", inspired by [[Marvel Studios]]' MCU. The films are distributed by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]], who have been since 2024 with ''Deadpool & Wolverine'' (2024).
Mob Productions releases its films in groups called "Phases", inspired by [[Marvel Studios]]' MCU. The films are distributed by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]], who have been since 2024 with ''Deadpool & Wolverine'' (2024).


Chapter One includes the films ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'' (2024), ''[[The Fantastic Four (2024 film)|The Fantastic Four]]'' (2024), ''[[Doctor Doom (2025 film)|Doctor Doom]]'' (2025), ''[[The Wolverine: Rebirth]]'' (2025), [[Ascendants (2026 film)|''Ascendants'']] (2026), ''Silver Surfer'' , ''Black Phoenix'', ''X-Men: Liberation'', ''[[The Fantastic Four: Doomworld]]'' (2027), ''Omega Sentinel'', and ''[[Spider-Verse: Miles]]'' (2028).
[[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase One|Phase One]] includes ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'' (2024), ''[[The Fantastic Four (2024 film)|The Fantastic Four]]'' (2024), ''[[Doctor Doom (2025 film)|Doctor Doom]]'' (2025), and ''[[The Wolverine: Rebirth]]'' (2025) and [[Ascendants (2026 film)|Ascendants]] (2026). [[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase Two|Phase Two]] is set to begin with ''[[Deadpool 2 (2026 film)|Deadpool 2]]'' (2026), ''[[Iron Man (film)|Iron Man]]'' (2026), ''[[Blade (film)|Blade]]'' (2027), and ''[[The Fantastic Four: Doomworld]]'' (2027).
 
Alongside the films, there are a bunch of [[Disney+]] series released for each Phase. Phase One began with ''[[Impulse (TV series)|Impulse]]'' (2025), ''[[Ajax (miniseries)|Ajax]]'' (2025), ''[[Moonknight (miniseries)|Moonknight]]'' (2025), ''[[Young Justice (miniseries)|Young Justice]]'' (2025), and will conclude with ''[[Crisis on Infinite Earths (miniseries)|Crisis on Infinite Earths]]'' (2025).  


== Development ==
== Development ==
{{See also|Mob Cinematic Universe#Background}}
In early 2017, Freddie Goodwin began developing a superhero concept focused on a speed-powered teen navigating high school and heroics, planting the seeds for what would later become a shared narrative universe. Though initially informal and untitled, these early ideas laid the groundwork for the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU), officially launched after Brow founded Mob Productions in late 2019. This marked a shift from experimental storytelling to a structured, interconnected universe emphasizing original characters, thematic depth, and long-form vision.


By 2020, Mob Productions transitioned from a passion project to a fully operational studio with clear creative and business frameworks. The company scrapped earlier scattered ideas in favor of a cohesive Phase One slate anchored by flagship characters, prioritizing quality over quantity. Collaborative writing teams, unified visual identity, and strategic talent casting were introduced, distinguishing Mob’s tone from traditional superhero fare through bold character arcs and cosmic stakes.
=== Films and Disney+ series ===
By September 2012, SOI Studios president [[Freddie Goodwin]] was in talks with Warner Bros. and Mob Productions in merging the two companies to create television and films under one brand name. The deal was delayed multiple times because of agreement differences with both presidents of the two companies. During the April 2013 public online presentation, Goodwin announced he had been working hard with the other company to come to a good deal.
 
In June 2016, it was publicly announced that SOI Studios would merge with Mob Productions with Goodwin retaining the role of president. In 2018, multiple leaks had revealed a ''Deadpool'' and ''Wolverine'' film projects. Goodwin publicly confirmed the films and stated the three films will all be part of "Phase One".
 
In 2020, Ryan Reynolds was announced to reprise his role as Wade Wilson with other cast members from ''Deadpool'' (2016) and ''Deadpool 2'' (2018). Goodwin stated that the film would feature different aspects of the first two films that Reynolds had made and turn the material into MA15+ material, feeling the need to create something that isn't R18+ right away.
 
During production on ''Deadpool'' ''2'' (2018), a reboot for the MCU was being planned by [[Mob Productions]] with [[Freddie Goodwin]] attached to write the screenplay. In June 2021, [[Ryan Reynolds]] was confirmed to be reprising his role as Wade Wilson/Deadpool in the film. Development on the first film was mixed with a potential second film as confirmed in June 2022.
 
In 2022's SDCC, Goodwin confirmed the entire Phase One slate: ''Doctor Doom'', ''The Fantastic Four'', a ''Deadpool'' film, a Wolverine film, and a team-up film based on a team of Mutants. By the end of the year, the Deadpool and Wolverine films had been merged and titled ''Deadpool & Wolverine''.
 
After the critical and commercial failure of the 2015 film ''[[Fantastic Four (2015 film)|Fantastic Four]]'', co-written and directed by [[Josh Trank]] and based on the [[Marvel Comics]] superhero team [[Fantastic Four|of the same name]], [[20th Century Fox]] began looking at new directions to take the franchise. Having also produced [[Fantastic Four in film#Tim Story films (2005–2007)|two earlier ''Fantastic Four'' films]] directed by [[Tim Story]] a decade prior, the studio did not want to just make another ''Fantastic Four'' film. By June 2017, [[Seth Grahame-Smith]] was writing a new film that would shift focus to [[Franklin Richards (comics)|Franklin]] and [[Valeria Richards]], the children of original Fantastic Four leaders [[Mister Fantastic|Reed Richards]] and [[Invisible Woman|Sue Storm]]. Taking inspiration from the ''[[Ultimate Fantastic Four]]'' comic books, the screenplay included original Fantastic Four members the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] and the [[Human Torch]], and was described as "kid-centric" with a tone closer to ''[[The Incredibles]]'' (2004) than Trank's darker film. The basis of the screenplay came from a separate script that Carter Blanchard had adapted from the children's book ''Kindergarten Heroes'' by [[Mark Millar]]. Millar previously consulted with Fox on their Marvel-based films. In July, [[Noah Hawley]], who had created the [[Marvel Television]] series ''[[Legion (TV series)|Legion]]'', was hired to develop a separate film focused on [[Doctor Doom]], the Fantastic Four's primary antagonist. [[The Walt Disney Company]] officially [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|acquired 21st Century Fox]] in March 2019 and gained the film rights for the Marvel Comics characters that Fox controlled, including the Fantastic Four, for its subsidiary [[Marvel Studios]]. The Marvel-based films that Fox had been developing were placed "on hold".
 
[[20th Century Fox]] began work on a new Fantastic Four film after the failure of ''[[Fantastic Four (2015 film)|Fantastic Four]]'' (2015). After the studio was [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|acquired by Disney]] in March 2019, control of the franchise was transferred to Marvel Studios, and a new film was announced that July. [[Jon Watts]] was set as director in December 2020, but stepped down in April 2022. In 2022, it was announced that the film that Marvel was originally developing had been given to Mob Productions to include in the Mob Cinematic Universe. New writers [[Julianne Crestwood]], [[Marcus V. Ellington]], and [[Eliza Thornhill]] joined the project to rewrite the film and filming was completed in 2023. Mob Productions wanted to bring a third team into the universe to make things more interesting.


Internal challenges emerged as the universe expanded, prompting leadership changes in early 2023. Industry veteran Marcus V. Lane took over as CEO, rebranding the company as Mob Studios and broadening its scope beyond films into multi-platform content. Under Lane, the studio refined marketing, scheduling, and fiscal strategy while retaining Brow as Chief Creative Officer, who now focuses on story architecture. This professionalization solidified Mob Studios as a competitive entertainment powerhouse.
After the critical and commercial failure of the 2015 film ''[[Fantastic Four (2015 film)|Fantastic Four]]'', co-written and directed by [[Josh Trank]] and based on the [[Marvel Comics]] superhero team [[Fantastic Four|of the same name]], [[20th Century Fox]] began looking at new directions to take the franchise. Having also produced [[Fantastic Four in film#Tim Story films (2005–2007)|two earlier ''Fantastic Four'' films]] directed by [[Tim Story]] a decade prior, the studio did not want to just make another ''Fantastic Four'' film. By June 2017, [[Seth Grahame-Smith]] was writing a new film that would shift focus to [[Franklin Richards (comics)|Franklin]] and [[Valeria Richards]], the children of original Fantastic Four leaders [[Mister Fantastic|Reed Richards]] and [[Invisible Woman|Sue Storm]]. Taking inspiration from the ''[[Ultimate Fantastic Four]]'' comic books, the screenplay included original Fantastic Four members the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] and the [[Human Torch]], and was described as kid-centric with a tone closer to ''[[The Incredibles]]'' (2004) than Trank's darker film. The basis of the screenplay came from a separate script that Carter Blanchard had adapted from the children's book ''Kindergarten Heroes'' by [[Mark Millar]]. Millar previously consulted with Fox on their Marvel-based films. In July, [[Noah Hawley]], who had created the [[Marvel Television]] series ''[[Legion (TV series)|Legion]]'', was hired to develop a separate film focused on [[Doctor Doom]], the Fantastic Four's primary antagonist. [[The Walt Disney Company]] officially [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|acquired 21st Century Fox]] in March 2019 and gained the film rights for the Marvel Comics characters that Fox controlled, including the Fantastic Four, for its subsidiary [[Marvel Studios]]. The Marvel-based films that Fox had been developing were placed "on hold".


''Chapter One: First Light'', announced in March 2023, laid out a deliberate 8–10 year roadmap with interconnected yet stylistically diverse projects, including The Fantastic Four (2024), Doctor Doom (2025), The Wolverine: Rebirth (2025), and Ascendants (2026). Mob emphasized a clean timeline free from legacy baggage, strict script finalization before greenlights, and the integration of animated works into canon, while also allowing “Mob Elseworlds” projects outside core continuity. Following the acquisition of Fox’s Marvel assets, Mob Studios integrated legacy properties like Deadpool & Wolverine as narrative bridges into the new continuity. Subsequent slate reveals in late 2024 and early 2025 introduced cosmic and character-driven films such as Silver Surfer, Black Phoenix, Doomworld, X-Men: Liberation, Omega Sentinel, and Spider-Verse: Miles, reinforcing Mob’s commitment to originality and quality over rigid scheduling.
In June 2019, Goodwin, the visionary leader at Mob Productions, strategically outlined a robust expansion plan involving the development of six additional Phases following the conclusion of Phase Three. This expansive roadmap showcased a detailed and structured vision, designed to further evolve and enrich their cinematic universe over the coming years.  


By mid-2025, Mob Studios publicly shifted away from strict chronological continuity toward a looser, brand-focused storytelling approach. CEO Lane highlighted the desire to prioritize thematic resonance and character depth over serialized pacing, allowing each film to stand independently while still contributing to the broader universe. Major crossover events remain part of the strategy but will not compromise individual story integrity. In this model, post-credit scenes function as the primary connective tissue linking standalone films and building anticipation for crossover events. This subtle approach preserves each film’s autonomy while gradually weaving a unified narrative tapestry for the Mob Cinematic Universe.
On July 13, 2024, Freddie Goodwin released a 90-minute presentation across all major platforms, outlining the future of his cinematic universe. During the broadcast, he revealed that the first two films of the slate had already completed filming. Goodwin went on to announce several upcoming titles, including a major crossover event film titled ''The X-Men Chronicles'', scheduled for release in 2027. He also confirmed that a ''Doctor Doom'' solo film and a project titled ''The Mutants'' were both in active development. According to Goodwin, ''The Mutants'' would serve as the final entry in Phase One and officially launch the larger narrative arc known as ''The Mutant War Saga''.
 
On December 7, 2024, Goodwin announced that ''Sunfire x Dazzler: The Mutant Face-Off'' was no longer in development and had been officially canceled. He also confirmed that ''Ascendants'' had been delayed to November 23, 2025. On April 10, 2025, Goodwin announced that a full slate of films from both Phase Two and Phase Three would be officially revealed in July during the Comic-Con event. The presentation is expected to include release dates, titles, and key information for each project.


== Films ==
== Films ==
Mob Productions releases its films in groups called "Phases".
Mob Productions releases its films in groups called "Phases".


=== Chapter One ===
=== Phase One ===
{{Main|Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase One}}
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=== ''Deadpool & Wolverine'' (2024) ===
=== Phase Two ===
{{Main|Deadpool & Wolverine {{!}} ''Deadpool & Wolverine''}}
{{Main|Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase Two}}
Wade Wilson lives a quiet life, having left his time as the mercenary Deadpool behind him, until the Time Variance Authority (TVA) pulls him into a new mission. With his home universe, Earth-10005, facing an existential threat, Wilson reluctantly joins forces with an even more reluctant Wolverine on a mission that will change the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
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! scope="row" |''[[List of Mob Cinematic Universe films#Captain Marvel|Captain Marvel]]''
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| [[James Gunn]]
| James Gunn, Freddie Goodwin, [[Ethan Morland]]
|Freddie Goodwin
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! scope="row" |''[[List of Mob Cinematic Universe films#Untitled Ascendants Sequel|Untitled Ascendants Sequel]]''
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| Freddie Goodwin & Ryan Reynolds
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At any given time, Mob Productions has future films planned five to six years out from what they have announced. By April 2014, additional storylines were planned through 2028, with MCU films through 2032 being planned by April 2022.  


After the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney was announced in December 2017, Disney CEO Bob Iger said Ryan Reynolds would reprise his role as Wade Wilson / Deadpool from Fox's R-rated ''X-Men'' films ''Deadpool'' (2016) and ''Deadpool 2'' (2018) in the PG-13–rated MCU. By December 2019, Reynolds confirmed a third ''Deadpool'' film was in development at Marvel Studios, with Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin writing the film by November 2020. The film is set in the MCU and retains the R-rating, the first MCU film to do so. By March 2022, Shawn Levy was hired to direct while the first two films' writers, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, were rewriting the script, doing so with Zeb Wells, Reynolds, and Levy; the latter two also produced through their respective production companies Maximum Effort and 21 Laps Entertainment, alongside ''X-Men'' film series producer Lauren Shuler Donner. Hugh Jackman co-stars as James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine, reprising the role from the ''X-Men'' films. Filming began in late May 2023 at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, England, but was suspended in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Production resumed in late November after the strike ended, and wrapped in January 2024, with the film's title revealed the next month. Feige said the film would be the start of the MCU's "Mutant era". ''Deadpool & Wolverine'' premiered on July 22, 2024, and was released on July 26.
==== ''Captain Marvel'' ====
''Captain Marvel'' will be directed by [[James Gunn]] whilst the screenplay is currently being written by Gunn, Goodwin and [[Ethan Morland]]. ''Captain Marvel'' will be released in either 2027 or 2028, with a chance of releasing in a future unannounced phase.


''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'' is set in 2024, six years after the events of ''Deadpool 2'', largely on Earth-10005 and in the Void; it occurs after the events of the second season of ''Loki''. Returning from the previous ''Deadpool'' films are Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Rob Delaney as Peter, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as Dopinder, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Shioli Kutsuna as Yukio, Stefan Kapičić as the voice of Colossus, and Lewis Tan as Shatterstar, with Aaron Stanford, Dafne Keen, and Tyler Mane reprising their respective roles as Pyro, Laura / X-23, and Sabretooth from the ''X-Men'' film series. Also reprising their roles from other Marvel films are Jennifer Garner as Elektra Natchios from Fox's ''Daredevil'' (2003) and ''Elektra'' (2005); Wesley Snipes as Eric Brooks / Blade from New Line Cinema's ''Blade'' film trilogy (1998–2004); and Chris Evans (who portrayed Steve Rogers / Captain America in the MCU) as Johnny Storm / Human Torch from Fox's ''Fantastic Four'' (2005) and ''Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'' (2007). Channing Tatum appears as Remy LeBeau / Gambit, after having been attached to star as the character in an unproduced ''Gambit'' film. Jon Favreau reprises his MCU role of Harold "Happy" Hogan, as does Wunmi Mosaku as Hunter B-15 from ''Loki'', with the TVA and the creature Alioth from that series also featured in the film, along with the Hulk.
==== ''Untitled Ascendants Sequel'' ====
The ''Untitled Ascendants Sequel'' is in early stages of development and is being written by Goodwin and Reynolds.


=== ''The Fantastic Four'' (2024) ===
== Television series ==
{{Main|The Fantastic Four (2024 film) {{!}} ''The Fantastic Four'' (2024 film)}}
''[[The Fantastic Four (2024 film)|The Fantastic Four]]'' is a 2024 American [[superhero film]] based on the [[Marvel Comics]] superhero team [[Fantastic Four|of the same name]]. Produced by [[Mob Productions]] and distributed by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]], it is [[List of Mob Cinematic Universe films|the 2nd film]] in the [[Mob Cinematic Universe]] (MCU) and the second [[Reboot (fiction)|reboot]] of the [[Fantastic Four in film|''Fantastic Four'' film series]]. The film is directed by [[Jackson Miller]] from a screenplay by the writing duo [[Sara Case]] and [[Patrick Reid]]. It features an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Pedro Pascal]], [[Vanessa Kirby]], [[Joseph Quinn (actor)|Joseph Quinn]], and [[Ebon Moss-Bachrach]] as the titular team, alongside [[Julia Garner]], and [[Ralph Ineson]].


During an interview in 2022, Goodwin confirmed that he had been focusing on introducing various heroes to his own universe — and originally wanted to introduce the Avengers into the universe, though felt the Fantastic Four would be better suited for the mutant-themed story. Goodwin had a final draft completed by September 2022, although filming was not scheduled to begin until mid-2023. By March 2024, Goodwin revealed the film's official release date as July 28, 2024.
=== Phase One ===
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[[20th Century Fox]] began work on a new ''Fantastic Four'' film after the failure of ''[[Fantastic Four (2015 film)|Fantastic Four]]'' (2015). After the studio was [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|acquired by Disney]] in March 2019, control of the franchise was transferred to Mob Productions, and a new film was announced that July. [[Jon Watts]] was set as director in December 2020, but stepped down in April 2022. Shakman replaced him that September when Kaplan and Springer were working on the script. Casting was underway by early 2023, and Case joined to rewrite the script by that March, with Squires and Cameron also writing. Mob Productions wanted to tell a new story with the characters rather than retell their [[origin story]]. Pearson joined to polish the script by mid-February 2024, when the main cast was announced, and additional casting took place in the following months. Filming occurred throughout 2023.
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''The Fantastic Four'' premiered on July 22, 2024, at the [[David H. Koch Theater]] in New York City, and was released on July 28, 2024, as part of Phase One of the MCU. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, and has grossed $892.67 million worldwide.
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=== ''Doctor Doom'' (2025) ===
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{{Main|Doctor Doom (2025 film) {{!}} ''Doctor Doom'' (2025 film)}}
''[[Doctor Doom (2025 film)|Doctor Doom]]'' is a 2025 American [[superhero film]] based on the [[Marvel Comics]] character of [[Doctor Doom|the same name]]. Produced by [[Mob Productions]] and distributed by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]], it is a [[prequel]] to ''[[The Fantastic Four (2024 film)|The Fantastic Four]]'' (2024), and [[List of Mob Cinematic Universe films|the 3rd film]] in the [[Mob Cinematic Universe]] (MCU). Directed by Wilma Zimmerman, who wrote the screenplay with [[Myla Salazar]], [[Sara Case]], [[Patrick Reid]], [[Ethan Morland]], and [[Clara Redwood]].


Development on a film focused on the character Doctor Doom began in late 2019, but didn't have a working script. A first draft was submitted by late 2020 and a final draft was completed by late July 2023. Filming began on June 30 and concluded the following month on July 28, 2024.


''Doctor Doom'' was released on January 3, 2025, as part of Phase One of the MCU. It recieved critical acclaim for its writing and has been called the best [[Doctor Doom]] adaption ever made. The film grossed $496.74 million worldwide, making it the second-highest grossing MCU film of the time.
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=== ''The Wolverine: Rebirth'' (2025) ===
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{{Main|The Wolverine: Rebirth {{!}} ''The Wolverine: Rebirth''}}
''[[The Wolverine: Rebirth]]'' is a 2025 American [[superhero film]] based on the [[Marvel Comics]] character [[Wolverine]]. Produced by [[Mob Productions]] and distributed by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]], it is [[List of Mob Cinematic Universe films|the 4th film]] in the [[Mob Cinematic Universe]] (MCU). [[Taron Egerton]] was cast as [[James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine]] in September 2023. He is joined by [[Anya Taylor-Joy]], [[Paul Mescal]], [[Sadie Sink]], [[Barry Keoghan]], [[Florence Pugh]], [[Hiroyuki Sanada]], [[Jeremy Allen White]], [[Christoph Waltz]], [[Jacob Elordi]], [[Jeffrey Wright]], [[Sophie Thatcher]], and [[Clancy Brown]].


''The Wolverine: Rebirth'' began development in 2014 as a feature film set in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men universe but faced multiple script rewrites and production setbacks. [[Hugh Jackman]] was initially attached but exited in 2017, leading to a search for a younger Wolverine.
=== Phase Two ===
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''The Wolverine: Rebirth'' was released on March 11, 2025, as part of Phase One of the MCU. The film has grossed $102.73 million worldwide on a budget of $60 million. ''The Wolverine: Rebirth'' recieved mixed reviews from critics, who praised the ambitious story but disliked the pacing and writing.
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=== ''Ascendants'' (2026) ===
{{Series overview
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''[[Ascendants (2026 film)|Ascendants]]'' is an upcoming American [[superhero film]] based on the [[Marvel Comics]] superhero team the [[X-Men]]. Produced by [[Mob Productions]] and distributed by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]], it is intended to be [[List of Mob Cinematic Universe films|the 5th film]] in the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by [[Finnian Hawke]] and written by [[Ulysses Black]] and [[Freddie Goodwin]], and stars [[Chris Hemsworth]] as [[List of Mob Cinematic Universe characters|Kael Thorne / Stormborne]], alongside [[Venessa Kirby]], [[Letitia Wright]], [[Paul Rudd]], [[Sebastian Stan]], [[Florence Pugh]], [[Simu Liu]], [[Danny Ramirez]], [[Pedro Pascal]], and [[Robert Downey Jr.]]. In the film, a coalition of mutants and heroes — dubbed the "Ascendants" — must unite to stop Virex (Downey), an ancient being who threatens to collapse all realities into one.
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''Ascendants'' was originally titled ''The Mutants'' before being officially retitled in December 2023. Following the name change, it was announced that composer [[Ludwig Göransson]] would score the film and assist in editing its soundtrack to incorporate thematic elements from previous entries in the MCU.
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Initial reports of Mob Productions developing a film based on the X-Men property emerged in June 2020, with sources indicating that the project would not carry the traditional "X-Men" title and would instead focus more broadly on the concept of mutants. In 2021, Mob Productions officially announced plans for a new cinematic universe centered around a "Mutant vs. Hero" narrative, which was widely speculated to involve the Avengers. The film was later confirmed as the culminating installment of Phase One and was set to introduce original mutant characters alongside returning heroes from earlier MCU entries.


''Ascendants'' is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 12, 2026.
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== Future films ==
=== Series approach ===
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! scope="col" | U.S. release date
! scope="col" | Director
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! scope="row" |''Silver Surfer''
|July 3, 2026
|{{N/A|TBA}}
|{{N/A|TBA}}
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! scope="row" |''Black Phoenix''
|October 10, 2026
|{{N/A|TBA}}
|{{N/A|TBA}}
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! scope="row" |''X-Men: Liberation''
|May 5, 2027
|{{N/A|TBA}}
|{{N/A|TBA}}
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! scope="row" |''The Fantastic Four: Doomworld''
|November 26, 2027
|Jackson Miller
|{{N/A|TBA}}
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! scope="row" |''Omega Sentinel''
|August 18, 2028
|{{N/A|TBA}}
|{{N/A|TBA}}
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! scope="row" |''[[Spider-Verse: Miles]]''
|December 15, 2028
|{{N/A|TBA}}
|{{N/A|TBA}}
|}


=== ''Silver Surfer'' (2026) ===
==== Initial approach to television ====
Set in the aftermath of Doomworld, Silver Surfer explores the origins of Norrin Radd, a noble scientist from the utopian planet Zenn-La who sacrifices his freedom to serve Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, in order to save his homeworld. The film follows Radd's transformation into the Silver Surfer as he searches for worlds for his master to consume — until a confrontation with humanity challenges his beliefs and ignites his rebellion. The film expands the cosmic scope of the Mob Cinematic Universe, building upon lore first introduced in The Fantastic Four and its sequel.
Goodwin, the creative lead behind the MCU, has overseen a distinctive approach to integrating television series into the franchise. Beginning in 2021, Mob Productions embraced streaming as a platform for expanding its universe beyond film, with series developed for platforms like Disney+. Goodwin explained that streaming allowed for flexibility in both format and narrative structure. Some series were designed as self-contained miniseries meant to directly set up future films, while others were envisioned as multi-season arcs that ran in parallel with the films, often with long gaps between seasons—drawing comparisons to shows like ''Game of Thrones'' and ''Stranger Things''. Goodwin emphasized that each season or miniseries was treated as a cinematic event, generally aiming for around six hours of total content. This structure varied by project—some used six hour-long episodes, while others opted for nine shorter episodes. Budgets typically ranged from $100 million to $150 million, with flagship series exceeding $200 million. The high production costs were largely due to cast salaries and heavy reliance on visual effects. Mob’s early slate of series—such as ''Impulse'' and ''Ajax''—followed a film-like structure, giving characters one defined arc across a tightly serialized story. Later shows, like ''Young Justice'' and ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'', began experimenting with more episodic storytelling and larger ensemble casts.


The project entered active development in early 2025, shortly after the box office success of Doctor Doom. Freddie Goodwin and Marcus V. Lane were confirmed as producers, with the intention of anchoring the film as a spiritual epilogue to the Doom saga. Casting had reportedly focused on a "stoic but sympathetic" lead for Radd and an imposing presence for Galactus. The film is set to introduce key elements of the Power Cosmic and establish the wider galactic mythology of the MCU. Filming is expected to begin in late 2025, targeting a 2026 release.
Mob Productions initially avoided the traditional "showrunner" model, instead using the term "head writer" and encouraging close collaboration between writers and directors. Directors were often involved from early development and participated in writers’ room discussions, mirroring the creative pipeline used on the MCU films. Junior executives, many of whom had worked on earlier films in production roles, served as liaisons between writers, directors, and Goodwin himself. Final creative authority for each series rested with Goodwin, who remained actively involved in key decisions across the slate. This collaborative but hierarchical approach was described as efficient by series directors and writers. Shows such as ''Impulse'', directed entirely by Goodwin, benefited from a unified vision. Others, like ''[[Crisis on Infinite Earths (miniseries)|Crisis on Infinite Earths]]'', employed multiple directors with split duties across episodes, driven by scheduling demands and varying story needs. In most cases, the head writer had final script approval before filming began, after which the director assumed greater creative control during production and post. Head writers typically remained involved through post-production to oversee rewrites and continuity adjustments.


=== ''Black Phoenix'' (2026) ===
==== Overhaul of television operations ====
Black Phoenix tells the story of Jean Grey, a powerful mutant telepath and telekinetic who is possessed by the Phoenix Force — an ancient cosmic entity of creation and destruction. After merging with the dark fragment of the Phoenix during a secret Mob X-Division experiment, Jean’s personality begins to fracture, forcing her allies — including members of the X-Men — to choose between saving their friend or stopping a force that could consume the world.
Between 2024 and 2025, the cinematic universe under Goodwin’s leadership underwent a significant transformation in its television strategy. Following a wave of overproduction, inconsistent storytelling, and ballooning costs, Goodwin began to overhaul how television content was developed and delivered. The early approach—where every series was treated as a six-hour cinematic event designed to tie directly into theatrical films—was no longer sustainable. Creative burnout, tonal disarray, and a lack of long-term planning began surfacing across multiple in-development shows. At the height of the problem, projects such as ''Impulse'' (Season 2), ''What If...'', ''Exotic Adventures'', ''Black Panther'', ''Doctor Strange'', ''The Adventures of the Speed Force'', ''Spider-Man: Lord of Times'', and ''Warmachine'' were all either in limbo or suffering from narrative and logistical misalignment. With multiple timelines colliding, characters overlapping without purpose, and budgets spiraling out of control, the weight of the interconnected universe began to collapse inward.


The film entered development in mid-2025 as a darker companion piece to the more ensemble-driven X-Men: Liberation. Freddie Goodwin, Marcus V. Lane, and Amy Pascal serve as producers. The story is said to blend psychological drama with sci-fi horror, deliberately departing from previous cinematic takes on the Phoenix storyline. It is reportedly set in the aftermath of the Mutant Registration conflict, with the X-Men fractured and Jean isolated. Casting is underway, with emphasis on finding a lead who can portray both warmth and menace. Black Phoenix is scheduled for release in October 2026.
Goodwin, known for his cinematic ambition, was the first to admit that the strategy was flawed. In a candid internal memo, he described the first wave of series as “an ecosystem where everything fed everything—except the audience.” He noted that viewers were struggling to keep up, creators were restricted by mandatory tie-ins, and stories were being stretched to fit formats they were never meant for. The failure of ''Exotic Adventures'', which reportedly burned through over $120 million before being shut down in post-production, became a symbol of excess. Similarly, ''Warmachine'' was shelved after creative teams failed to unify its political thriller premise with the universe’s increasingly multiversal tone. In response, Goodwin initiated a complete pivot: moving away from cinematic-style miniseries toward traditional, showrunner-led television. Each series would now begin with a pilot script and a full series bible, and no production would be greenlit unless the story stood on its own merits—regardless of franchise connections.


=== ''X-Men: Liberation'' (2027) ===
At the same time, pressure from Disney intensified. Amid broader cost-cutting across its streaming division, Disney slashed television budgets and demanded a shift toward sustainability. Several projects were halted entirely, while others—like ''Doctor Strange'' and ''Black Panther''—were repurposed with smaller scopes and a clearer narrative focus. Goodwin emphasized that spectacle was no longer the goal; story was. In a 2025 interview, he stated, “We were trying to build universes when we hadn’t finished building television. That’s on me.” The shift toward a more traditional model was also inspired by the quiet success of ''Impulse'' Season 2, which was developed with a single showrunner, leaner structure, and minimal crossover requirements. Unlike earlier series, it finished on time, under budget, and with strong internal feedback—something few other projects could claim.
Set in the wake of rising global anti-mutant sentiment, X-Men: Liberation follows Professor Charles Xavier as he reassembles a new generation of mutants to oppose a totalitarian campaign led by the multinational Sentinel Authority. The film reintroduces iconic characters such as Cyclops, Storm, and Nightcrawler, while debuting new faces like Armor and Hellion. Facing technological oppression, political betrayal, and betrayal from within, the X-Men must decide whether their legacy is peace — or revolution.


Announced in early 2025, X-Men: Liberation was envisioned as the flagship ensemble for the MCU’s mutant arc. It builds upon thematic groundwork laid in The Wolverine: Rebirth and the events of Black Phoenix, while acting as a culmination of Phase Two’s mutant-focused subplots. The creative team has emphasized the film’s political resonance and moral ambiguity. Principal photography is expected to begin in 2026, with casting rumored to focus on an international ensemble. It is scheduled for release in May 2027.
By early 2025, Goodwin had implemented new rules: no more “backdoor film setups,” no more six-hour movie formats disguised as television, and no more greenlights based solely on franchise potential. Series like ''What If...'' were redesigned as anthology experiments, free from continuity obligations. ''The Adventures of the Speed Force'' was rebuilt into a character-focused episodic format, while ''Spider-Man: Lord of Times'' was delayed and scaled back to allow room for a restructured arc. From this point forward, each series would live or die by its pilot. If it wasn’t strong enough to stand alone, it wouldn’t be made. Goodwin also announced a hard cap on output: no more than three live-action series would be produced per year, ensuring tighter quality control and more deliberate scheduling.


=== ''The Fantastic Four: Doomworld'' (2027) ===
By May 2025, only a select few projects remained active. ''Impulse'' continued forward with a clear path. ''Doctor Strange'' was reimagined as a serialized mystical procedural. ''What If...'' gained a new creative team. Others were either placed on indefinite hold or absorbed back into the film division for potential reworking. Goodwin delegated day-to-day oversight of television to newly promoted executive Maya Thompson, who was tasked with establishing a “seasonal cadence” that audiences could rely on—replacing the unpredictability and content fatigue that had plagued the early years. With this shift, Goodwin returned his focus entirely to the feature film slate, now confident that the television side had a structure capable of sustaining itself without collapsing under the weight of cinematic expectations.
In Doomworld, the Fantastic Four face their greatest challenge yet when Victor Von Doom, thought to be destroyed, returns from Planet Zero with godlike power and a plan to reshape reality itself. The film pits Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm against a tyrant who has declared himself emperor of a pocket dimension known as Latverion Prime — and intends to merge it with Earth. With the fate of multiple realities at stake, alliances fracture, dimensions collapse, and a sacrifice must be made.


Directed by Miller, Doomworld is the direct sequel to 2024’s ''[[The Fantastic Four (2024 film)|The Fantastic Four]]''. The film brings closure to the franchise’s trilogy arc while opening the door to the larger cosmic narratives of the MCU. The script underwent major revisions throughout 2025, with scenes reportedly overlapping with Silver Surfer’s timeline. Much of the original cast returns, with expanded roles for Latverian characters and Doom’s inner circle. Production began in mid-2025 and is set to wrap in early 2026. It is slated for a November 2027 release.
The reset marked the end of an era defined by ambition and overreach, and the beginning of one grounded in clarity, sustainability, and creative discipline. For Goodwin, it was less about shrinking the universe and more about saving it—one focused season at a time.


=== ''Omega Sentinel'' (2028) ===
=== Abandoned or paused projects ===
''Omega Sentinel'' centers on Karima Shapandar, a former Indian police officer transformed against her will into a next-generation Sentinel designed to hunt and terminate mutants. Awakened decades later in a dystopian future, Karima must wrestle with her machine programming and human conscience as she uncovers the truth behind the Sentinel Authority and its ties to mutant genocide. The film explores themes of identity, control, and the thin line between protection and tyranny.
In February 2025, Freddie Goodwin initiated a decisive restructuring of his cinematic universe’s television slate, marking the largest wave of cancellations and creative pauses since the franchise expanded into streaming. The move followed ongoing cost-cutting directives from Disney and came in response to concerns about quality control, audience retention, and development overload. With too many shows competing for attention and internal resources, Goodwin made the call to eliminate or delay several projects that no longer aligned with the refined long-term vision. Among the casualties was ''Warmachine'', a politically-charged thriller centered on James Rhodes that had struggled to find tonal balance after multiple rewrites. Originally intended to explore the aftermath of global arms trafficking in a post-''Ascendants'' world, the project ballooned in scope and budget, eventually stalling out in early pre-production. With no strong creative direction and increasingly unclear relevance to the wider narrative arc, the series was officially canceled.


The film was announced in March 2025 as the closing chapter to the Phase Two mutant arc. Producers have described it as both a standalone dystopian thriller and a thematic mirror to X-Men: Liberation. Karima is portrayed as an anti-hero, caught between two worlds she no longer recognizes. Early drafts of the script were written concurrently with Liberation to ensure continuity across timelines. Filming is scheduled to begin in late 2026. Omega Sentinel is expected to release in August 2028.
''Exotic Adventures'', an interdimensional road-trip comedy that was being developed as a genre experiment, was also shelved indefinitely. While initial concepts were received enthusiastically for their originality, the series was deemed tonally inconsistent with the current direction of the universe. Its detachment from key characters and core events made it an easy candidate for removal. ''What If...'', initially planned as an anthology extension of alternate universe events, was also canceled. While its animated format allowed for narrative freedom, it suffered from falling viewership and increasing production delays. With the multiversal thread already being covered in other live-action projects, Goodwin confirmed that the series would not return for additional seasons.


=== ''Spider-Verse: Miles'' (2028) ===
Two other projects were placed on indefinite hold rather than outright canceled. ''Impulse'' (Season 2), though well-received during its first run, was considered redundant given its thematic overlap with other upcoming content. Insiders noted that while Goodwin respected its potential, the time wasn’t right for continuation. ''The Adventures of the Speed Force'', which had encountered ongoing script and tone problems, was similarly paused to prevent further resource strain. Neither project was ruled out for revival, but neither remains in active development.
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After the multiversal chaos of Doomworld, a rift in reality causes an anomaly in [[New York City]] — allowing Miles Morales, a young [[Spider-Man]] from another dimension, to become stranded in the Mob Cinematic Universe’s main timeline. Struggling to find his place in a world that already has its own legacy of Spider-heroes, Miles must prove himself worthy while unraveling a conspiracy that threatens the stability of every Spider-Verse across reality. The film balances coming-of-age drama with multiversal science fiction, and introduces new variants of familiar characters.


''Spider-Verse: Miles'' was quietly greenlit in late 2024 after negotiations between Marvel CU and Mob Studios allowed for the shared custody of select multiverse concepts. Though separate from Sony’s Spider-Verse franchise, this film acknowledges its existence and pays homage to it. It marks the first official crossover character between franchises under the Mob brand. Casting for Miles began in early 2025, with producers emphasizing the need for both cultural authenticity and emotional depth. The film is currently in development with a targeted release of December 15, 2028.
In contrast, ''Black Panther'' and ''Spider-Man: Lord of Times'' were explicitly spared from the cuts. Goodwin identified both as structurally and narratively vital to the post-''Ascendants'' era. ''Black Panther'' was undergoing a structural revamp with new writers brought in to tighten continuity and scale, while ''Lord of Times'' remained in full development due to its multiversal implications and its role in setting up Phase Three's central arc. The cancellations marked a sobering but necessary correction to the franchise’s rapid expansion into television. Goodwin stated plainly in a press statement: “We greenlit too much, too fast. The lesson now is focus. We’re building stories to last—not to just exist.” The reshaped slate now favors fewer shows, with more oversight, clearer narrative function, and an emphasis on creative sustainability.


== Recurring cast and characters ==
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=== Disney+ releases ===
=== Disney+ releases ===
All films from Phase One will become available on Disney+ one month following their release in cinemas. ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'' became available on Disney+ on March 8, 2024. ''[[The Fantastic Four (2024 film)|The Fantastic Four]]'' became available on Disney+ on September 21, 2024. ''[[Doctor Doom (2025 film)|Doctor Doom]]'' became available on Disney+ on February 12, 2025. ''[[The Wolverine: Rebirth]]'' became available on Disney+ on June 28, 2025.
All films from Phase One will become available on Disney+ one month following their release in cinemas. ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'' became available on Disney+ on March 8, 2024. ''[[The Fantastic Four (2024 film)|The Fantastic Four]]'' became available on Disney+ on September 21, 2024. ''[[Doctor Doom (2025 film)|Doctor Doom]]'' became available on Disney+ on February 12, 2025. ''[[The Wolverine: Rebirth]]'' became available on Disney+ on June 28, 2025.
Disney+ serves as the exclusive streaming platform for all television series within the universe. ''[[Impulse (TV series)|Impulse]]'' premiered on September 10, 2024, and concluded on November 12. ''[[Ajax (miniseries)|Ajax]]'' followed, airing from December 17, 2024, to January 7, 2025. ''[[Moonknight (miniseries)|Moonknight]]'' premiered on February 18, 2025, and wrapped up on April 1, while ''[[Young Justice (miniseries)|Young Justice]]'' aired from March 7 to April 4, 2025. The final series of Phase One, ''[[Crisis on Infinite Earths (miniseries)|Crisis on Infinite Earths]]'', is scheduled to premiere on July 18, 2025.


== Reception ==
== Reception ==

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$2.864 billion

The Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU) features a list of American films and series superhero films produced by Mob Productions based on characters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics, Mob Comics, and DC Comics. The MCU is the shared universe in which all of the films are set. The films have been in production since 2019, and in that time Mob Productions have had multiple films in various stages of development.

The films are written and directed by various individuals and feature large, often ensemble, casts. Mob Productions president Freddie Goodwin has produced every film in the series alongside Ryan Reynolds for Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).

Mob Productions releases its films in groups called "Phases", inspired by Marvel Studios' MCU. The films are distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, who have been since 2024 with Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).

Phase One includes Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), The Fantastic Four (2024), Doctor Doom (2025), and The Wolverine: Rebirth (2025) and Ascendants (2026). Phase Two is set to begin with Deadpool 2 (2026), Iron Man (2026), Blade (2027), and The Fantastic Four: Doomworld (2027).

Alongside the films, there are a bunch of Disney+ series released for each Phase. Phase One began with Impulse (2025), Ajax (2025), Moonknight (2025), Young Justice (2025), and will conclude with Crisis on Infinite Earths (2025).

Development[edit | edit source]

Films and Disney+ series[edit | edit source]

By September 2012, SOI Studios president Freddie Goodwin was in talks with Warner Bros. and Mob Productions in merging the two companies to create television and films under one brand name. The deal was delayed multiple times because of agreement differences with both presidents of the two companies. During the April 2013 public online presentation, Goodwin announced he had been working hard with the other company to come to a good deal.

In June 2016, it was publicly announced that SOI Studios would merge with Mob Productions with Goodwin retaining the role of president. In 2018, multiple leaks had revealed a Deadpool and Wolverine film projects. Goodwin publicly confirmed the films and stated the three films will all be part of "Phase One".

In 2020, Ryan Reynolds was announced to reprise his role as Wade Wilson with other cast members from Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). Goodwin stated that the film would feature different aspects of the first two films that Reynolds had made and turn the material into MA15+ material, feeling the need to create something that isn't R18+ right away.

During production on Deadpool 2 (2018), a reboot for the MCU was being planned by Mob Productions with Freddie Goodwin attached to write the screenplay. In June 2021, Ryan Reynolds was confirmed to be reprising his role as Wade Wilson/Deadpool in the film. Development on the first film was mixed with a potential second film as confirmed in June 2022.

In 2022's SDCC, Goodwin confirmed the entire Phase One slate: Doctor Doom, The Fantastic Four, a Deadpool film, a Wolverine film, and a team-up film based on a team of Mutants. By the end of the year, the Deadpool and Wolverine films had been merged and titled Deadpool & Wolverine.

After the critical and commercial failure of the 2015 film Fantastic Four, co-written and directed by Josh Trank and based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, 20th Century Fox began looking at new directions to take the franchise. Having also produced two earlier Fantastic Four films directed by Tim Story a decade prior, the studio did not want to just make another Fantastic Four film. By June 2017, Seth Grahame-Smith was writing a new film that would shift focus to Franklin and Valeria Richards, the children of original Fantastic Four leaders Reed Richards and Sue Storm. Taking inspiration from the Ultimate Fantastic Four comic books, the screenplay included original Fantastic Four members the Thing and the Human Torch, and was described as "kid-centric" with a tone closer to The Incredibles (2004) than Trank's darker film. The basis of the screenplay came from a separate script that Carter Blanchard had adapted from the children's book Kindergarten Heroes by Mark Millar. Millar previously consulted with Fox on their Marvel-based films. In July, Noah Hawley, who had created the Marvel Television series Legion, was hired to develop a separate film focused on Doctor Doom, the Fantastic Four's primary antagonist. The Walt Disney Company officially acquired 21st Century Fox in March 2019 and gained the film rights for the Marvel Comics characters that Fox controlled, including the Fantastic Four, for its subsidiary Marvel Studios. The Marvel-based films that Fox had been developing were placed "on hold".

20th Century Fox began work on a new Fantastic Four film after the failure of Fantastic Four (2015). After the studio was acquired by Disney in March 2019, control of the franchise was transferred to Marvel Studios, and a new film was announced that July. Jon Watts was set as director in December 2020, but stepped down in April 2022. In 2022, it was announced that the film that Marvel was originally developing had been given to Mob Productions to include in the Mob Cinematic Universe. New writers Julianne Crestwood, Marcus V. Ellington, and Eliza Thornhill joined the project to rewrite the film and filming was completed in 2023. Mob Productions wanted to bring a third team into the universe to make things more interesting.

After the critical and commercial failure of the 2015 film Fantastic Four, co-written and directed by Josh Trank and based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, 20th Century Fox began looking at new directions to take the franchise. Having also produced two earlier Fantastic Four films directed by Tim Story a decade prior, the studio did not want to just make another Fantastic Four film. By June 2017, Seth Grahame-Smith was writing a new film that would shift focus to Franklin and Valeria Richards, the children of original Fantastic Four leaders Reed Richards and Sue Storm. Taking inspiration from the Ultimate Fantastic Four comic books, the screenplay included original Fantastic Four members the Thing and the Human Torch, and was described as kid-centric with a tone closer to The Incredibles (2004) than Trank's darker film. The basis of the screenplay came from a separate script that Carter Blanchard had adapted from the children's book Kindergarten Heroes by Mark Millar. Millar previously consulted with Fox on their Marvel-based films. In July, Noah Hawley, who had created the Marvel Television series Legion, was hired to develop a separate film focused on Doctor Doom, the Fantastic Four's primary antagonist. The Walt Disney Company officially acquired 21st Century Fox in March 2019 and gained the film rights for the Marvel Comics characters that Fox controlled, including the Fantastic Four, for its subsidiary Marvel Studios. The Marvel-based films that Fox had been developing were placed "on hold".

In June 2019, Goodwin, the visionary leader at Mob Productions, strategically outlined a robust expansion plan involving the development of six additional Phases following the conclusion of Phase Three. This expansive roadmap showcased a detailed and structured vision, designed to further evolve and enrich their cinematic universe over the coming years.

On July 13, 2024, Freddie Goodwin released a 90-minute presentation across all major platforms, outlining the future of his cinematic universe. During the broadcast, he revealed that the first two films of the slate had already completed filming. Goodwin went on to announce several upcoming titles, including a major crossover event film titled The X-Men Chronicles, scheduled for release in 2027. He also confirmed that a Doctor Doom solo film and a project titled The Mutants were both in active development. According to Goodwin, The Mutants would serve as the final entry in Phase One and officially launch the larger narrative arc known as The Mutant War Saga.

On December 7, 2024, Goodwin announced that Sunfire x Dazzler: The Mutant Face-Off was no longer in development and had been officially canceled. He also confirmed that Ascendants had been delayed to November 23, 2025. On April 10, 2025, Goodwin announced that a full slate of films from both Phase Two and Phase Three would be officially revealed in July during the Comic-Con event. The presentation is expected to include release dates, titles, and key information for each project.

Films[edit | edit source]

Mob Productions releases its films in groups called "Phases".

Phase One[edit | edit source]

Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriter(s) Producer(s) Status
Deadpool & Wolverine February 8, 2024 Freddie Goodwin Freddie Goodwin, Benjamin Knowles, Sara Case, Patrick Reid Freddie Goodwin & Ryan Reynolds Released
The Fantastic Four July 28, 2024 Jackson Miller Sara Case & Patrick Reid Freddie Goodwin
Doctor Doom January 3, 2025 Wilma Zimmerman Wilma Zimmerman, Myla Salazar, Sara Case, Patrick Reid, Ethan Morland, and Clara Redwood
The Wolverine: Rebirth March 11, 2025 Wilma Zimmerman
Ascendants February 12, 2026 Finnian Hawke Ulysses Black Post-production

Phase Two[edit | edit source]

Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriter(s) Producer Status
Deadpool 2 May 21, 2026 Lyra Stormwind Natalie Kingsley, Oliver Greenfield, Penelope Frost, Quentin Hart, Rebecca Wells, Samuel Preston Freddie Goodwin Released
Black Panther: Kingdoms at War September 24, 2026 Nia DaCosta Nia DaCosta, Marcus Cole Post-production
Superman: Worlds Apart February 18, 2027 Kieran Vale Kieran Vale, Eva Monroe Filming
Spider-Man: Web of Worlds July 8, 2027 Destin Daniel Cretton Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers Pre-production
School Warrior: Shadow Protocol November 18, 2027 Aisha Raman Priya Shah, Daniel Cho
Doctor Strange: Nightmare Realm May 11, 2028 Scott Derrickson Jade Bartlett, Michael Waldron In development
Avengers: Incursion August 3, 2028 Anthony Russo & Joe Russo Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
The Fantastic Four: Doomworld November 23, 2028 Matt Shakman Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Stephen McFeely


Future[edit | edit source]

Film U.S. release date Director(s) Screenwriter(s) Producer(s) Status
Captain Marvel 2027–2028 James Gunn James Gunn, Freddie Goodwin, Ethan Morland Freddie Goodwin In development
Untitled Ascendants Sequel TBA TBA Freddie Goodwin & Ryan Reynolds Freddie Goodwin & Ryan Reynolds

At any given time, Mob Productions has future films planned five to six years out from what they have announced. By April 2014, additional storylines were planned through 2028, with MCU films through 2032 being planned by April 2022.

Captain Marvel[edit | edit source]

Captain Marvel will be directed by James Gunn whilst the screenplay is currently being written by Gunn, Goodwin and Ethan Morland. Captain Marvel will be released in either 2027 or 2028, with a chance of releasing in a future unannounced phase.

Untitled Ascendants Sequel[edit | edit source]

The Untitled Ascendants Sequel is in early stages of development and is being written by Goodwin and Reynolds.

Television series[edit | edit source]

Phase One[edit | edit source]


Television series of Phase Four
SeriesSeasonEpisodesOriginally releasedNetworkShowrunnerStatus
First releasedLast released
Impulse19September 10, 2024 (2024-09-10)November 12, 2024 (2024-11-12)Disney+Freddie GoodwinReleased
Ajax14December 17, 2024 (2024-12-17)January 14, 2025 (2025-01-14)Jackson Greene, Freddie Goodwin
Moonknight16February 18, 2025 (2025-02-18)April 1, 2025 (2025-04-01)Freddie Goodwin
Young Justice15March 7, 2025 (2025-03-07)April 11, 2025 (2025-04-11)
Crisis on Infinite Earths15July 18, 2025 (2025-07-18)TBAFreddie Goodwin, Jackson Greene, Lucas Everett, Maya ThompsonPost-production

Phase Two[edit | edit source]


Television series of Phase Five
SeriesSeasonEpisodesOriginally releasedNetworkShowrunnerStatus
First releasedLast released
Black Panther1TBAApril 22, 2026 (2026-04-22)TBADisney+TBAIn-development
Spider-Man: Lord of Times18July 6, 2026 (2026-07-06)TBAAmy Pascal, Kathleen Kennedy

Series approach[edit | edit source]

Initial approach to television[edit | edit source]

Goodwin, the creative lead behind the MCU, has overseen a distinctive approach to integrating television series into the franchise. Beginning in 2021, Mob Productions embraced streaming as a platform for expanding its universe beyond film, with series developed for platforms like Disney+. Goodwin explained that streaming allowed for flexibility in both format and narrative structure. Some series were designed as self-contained miniseries meant to directly set up future films, while others were envisioned as multi-season arcs that ran in parallel with the films, often with long gaps between seasons—drawing comparisons to shows like Game of Thrones and Stranger Things. Goodwin emphasized that each season or miniseries was treated as a cinematic event, generally aiming for around six hours of total content. This structure varied by project—some used six hour-long episodes, while others opted for nine shorter episodes. Budgets typically ranged from $100 million to $150 million, with flagship series exceeding $200 million. The high production costs were largely due to cast salaries and heavy reliance on visual effects. Mob’s early slate of series—such as Impulse and Ajax—followed a film-like structure, giving characters one defined arc across a tightly serialized story. Later shows, like Young Justice and Crisis on Infinite Earths, began experimenting with more episodic storytelling and larger ensemble casts.

Mob Productions initially avoided the traditional "showrunner" model, instead using the term "head writer" and encouraging close collaboration between writers and directors. Directors were often involved from early development and participated in writers’ room discussions, mirroring the creative pipeline used on the MCU films. Junior executives, many of whom had worked on earlier films in production roles, served as liaisons between writers, directors, and Goodwin himself. Final creative authority for each series rested with Goodwin, who remained actively involved in key decisions across the slate. This collaborative but hierarchical approach was described as efficient by series directors and writers. Shows such as Impulse, directed entirely by Goodwin, benefited from a unified vision. Others, like Crisis on Infinite Earths, employed multiple directors with split duties across episodes, driven by scheduling demands and varying story needs. In most cases, the head writer had final script approval before filming began, after which the director assumed greater creative control during production and post. Head writers typically remained involved through post-production to oversee rewrites and continuity adjustments.

Overhaul of television operations[edit | edit source]

Between 2024 and 2025, the cinematic universe under Goodwin’s leadership underwent a significant transformation in its television strategy. Following a wave of overproduction, inconsistent storytelling, and ballooning costs, Goodwin began to overhaul how television content was developed and delivered. The early approach—where every series was treated as a six-hour cinematic event designed to tie directly into theatrical films—was no longer sustainable. Creative burnout, tonal disarray, and a lack of long-term planning began surfacing across multiple in-development shows. At the height of the problem, projects such as Impulse (Season 2), What If..., Exotic Adventures, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, The Adventures of the Speed Force, Spider-Man: Lord of Times, and Warmachine were all either in limbo or suffering from narrative and logistical misalignment. With multiple timelines colliding, characters overlapping without purpose, and budgets spiraling out of control, the weight of the interconnected universe began to collapse inward.

Goodwin, known for his cinematic ambition, was the first to admit that the strategy was flawed. In a candid internal memo, he described the first wave of series as “an ecosystem where everything fed everything—except the audience.” He noted that viewers were struggling to keep up, creators were restricted by mandatory tie-ins, and stories were being stretched to fit formats they were never meant for. The failure of Exotic Adventures, which reportedly burned through over $120 million before being shut down in post-production, became a symbol of excess. Similarly, Warmachine was shelved after creative teams failed to unify its political thriller premise with the universe’s increasingly multiversal tone. In response, Goodwin initiated a complete pivot: moving away from cinematic-style miniseries toward traditional, showrunner-led television. Each series would now begin with a pilot script and a full series bible, and no production would be greenlit unless the story stood on its own merits—regardless of franchise connections.

At the same time, pressure from Disney intensified. Amid broader cost-cutting across its streaming division, Disney slashed television budgets and demanded a shift toward sustainability. Several projects were halted entirely, while others—like Doctor Strange and Black Panther—were repurposed with smaller scopes and a clearer narrative focus. Goodwin emphasized that spectacle was no longer the goal; story was. In a 2025 interview, he stated, “We were trying to build universes when we hadn’t finished building television. That’s on me.” The shift toward a more traditional model was also inspired by the quiet success of Impulse Season 2, which was developed with a single showrunner, leaner structure, and minimal crossover requirements. Unlike earlier series, it finished on time, under budget, and with strong internal feedback—something few other projects could claim.

By early 2025, Goodwin had implemented new rules: no more “backdoor film setups,” no more six-hour movie formats disguised as television, and no more greenlights based solely on franchise potential. Series like What If... were redesigned as anthology experiments, free from continuity obligations. The Adventures of the Speed Force was rebuilt into a character-focused episodic format, while Spider-Man: Lord of Times was delayed and scaled back to allow room for a restructured arc. From this point forward, each series would live or die by its pilot. If it wasn’t strong enough to stand alone, it wouldn’t be made. Goodwin also announced a hard cap on output: no more than three live-action series would be produced per year, ensuring tighter quality control and more deliberate scheduling.

By May 2025, only a select few projects remained active. Impulse continued forward with a clear path. Doctor Strange was reimagined as a serialized mystical procedural. What If... gained a new creative team. Others were either placed on indefinite hold or absorbed back into the film division for potential reworking. Goodwin delegated day-to-day oversight of television to newly promoted executive Maya Thompson, who was tasked with establishing a “seasonal cadence” that audiences could rely on—replacing the unpredictability and content fatigue that had plagued the early years. With this shift, Goodwin returned his focus entirely to the feature film slate, now confident that the television side had a structure capable of sustaining itself without collapsing under the weight of cinematic expectations.

The reset marked the end of an era defined by ambition and overreach, and the beginning of one grounded in clarity, sustainability, and creative discipline. For Goodwin, it was less about shrinking the universe and more about saving it—one focused season at a time.

Abandoned or paused projects[edit | edit source]

In February 2025, Freddie Goodwin initiated a decisive restructuring of his cinematic universe’s television slate, marking the largest wave of cancellations and creative pauses since the franchise expanded into streaming. The move followed ongoing cost-cutting directives from Disney and came in response to concerns about quality control, audience retention, and development overload. With too many shows competing for attention and internal resources, Goodwin made the call to eliminate or delay several projects that no longer aligned with the refined long-term vision. Among the casualties was Warmachine, a politically-charged thriller centered on James Rhodes that had struggled to find tonal balance after multiple rewrites. Originally intended to explore the aftermath of global arms trafficking in a post-Ascendants world, the project ballooned in scope and budget, eventually stalling out in early pre-production. With no strong creative direction and increasingly unclear relevance to the wider narrative arc, the series was officially canceled.

Exotic Adventures, an interdimensional road-trip comedy that was being developed as a genre experiment, was also shelved indefinitely. While initial concepts were received enthusiastically for their originality, the series was deemed tonally inconsistent with the current direction of the universe. Its detachment from key characters and core events made it an easy candidate for removal. What If..., initially planned as an anthology extension of alternate universe events, was also canceled. While its animated format allowed for narrative freedom, it suffered from falling viewership and increasing production delays. With the multiversal thread already being covered in other live-action projects, Goodwin confirmed that the series would not return for additional seasons.

Two other projects were placed on indefinite hold rather than outright canceled. Impulse (Season 2), though well-received during its first run, was considered redundant given its thematic overlap with other upcoming content. Insiders noted that while Goodwin respected its potential, the time wasn’t right for continuation. The Adventures of the Speed Force, which had encountered ongoing script and tone problems, was similarly paused to prevent further resource strain. Neither project was ruled out for revival, but neither remains in active development.

In contrast, Black Panther and Spider-Man: Lord of Times were explicitly spared from the cuts. Goodwin identified both as structurally and narratively vital to the post-Ascendants era. Black Panther was undergoing a structural revamp with new writers brought in to tighten continuity and scale, while Lord of Times remained in full development due to its multiversal implications and its role in setting up Phase Three's central arc. The cancellations marked a sobering but necessary correction to the franchise’s rapid expansion into television. Goodwin stated plainly in a press statement: “We greenlit too much, too fast. The lesson now is focus. We’re building stories to last—not to just exist.” The reshaped slate now favors fewer shows, with more oversight, clearer narrative function, and an emphasis on creative sustainability.

Recurring cast and characters[edit | edit source]

The Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU) features a large ensemble of recurring characters portrayed by an expansive roster of actors, many of whom appear across multiple films and series. Ryan Reynolds stars as Wade Wilson / Deadpool, a mercenary with accelerated healing and a penchant for breaking the fourth wall. Initially introduced as a solo character, Deadpool later became central to the overarching multiversal storyline. Reynolds also portrays multiple variants of the character, including an unscarred, long-haired version and the canine-inspired Dogpool.

Hugh Jackman reprises his role as James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine, depicting various versions of the character—including Old Man Logan, Patch, and a 1990s-inspired variant—as part of the multiverse narrative. Other mutants returning from the Fox-era include Aaron Stanford as Pyro, Tyler Mane as Sabretooth, and Jennifer Garner as Elektra. Characters such as Vanessa (Morena Baccarin), Blind Al (Leslie Uggams), Dopinder (Karan Soni), and Colossus (voiced by Stefan Kapičić) also reappear in multiple entries, maintaining continuity with earlier Deadpool installments.

Several major Marvel characters are introduced or reimagined within the MCU. Pedro Pascal portrays Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic, alongside Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing—forming the Fantastic Four. Julia Garner appears as Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer, while Ralph Ineson plays the cosmic entity Galactus. The villainous arc is anchored by Mads Mikkelsen as Victor Von Doom / Doctor Doom, with additional antagonists including Alicia Vikander as Lucia Von Bardas, Christoph Waltz as Mister Sinister, and Barry Keoghan as Arcade.

The mutant storyline expands with Taron Egerton portraying a new variant of Wolverine, joined by Anya Taylor-Joy as Mystique, Paul Mescal as Sabretooth, Sadie Sink as X-23, and Jeremy Allen White as Gambit. Supporting characters include Sophie Thatcher as Rogue, Clancy Brown as Colonel Stryker, and Jeffrey Wright as Professor Charles Xavier.

The Ascendants arc within the MCU introduces an original team of heroes and antagonists. Chris Hemsworth stars as Kael Thorne / Stormborne, a lightning-wielding tactician burdened by leadership. Vanessa Kirby appears as Elira Voss / Mirage, a stealth operative who manipulates light. Letitia Wright plays Nyari Sol, a technopath capable of communicating with machines. Paul Rudd portrays Milo Creel / Skipjack, a rogue time-runner with humor masking trauma. Sebastian Stan returns as Dax Riven / Hollow, a bio-engineered soldier stripped of emotion, now seeking redemption.

Florence Pugh joins the cast as Syla Ryn / Widowthorn, a lethal assassin trained by a hidden order who uses venom-coated blades and psychological manipulation. Simu Liu plays Korran Sha / Skyburn, a volatile exiled prince wielding kinetic heat energy. Danny Ramirez portrays Jet Calder, an anti-gravity aerial specialist and reconnaissance expert. Pedro Pascal also appears as Solon Rhade / Architect, a master strategist with the power to construct physical structures from thought. Robert Downey Jr. plays Virex, the film’s central antagonist—an ancient being who seeks to collapse all timelines into a singular, logical order.

Release[edit | edit source]

Theatrical disttribution[edit | edit source]

The first film of Phase One, Deadpool & Wolverine was released on February 8, 2024 to all states at the same time. The second film, The Fantastic Four, was released on July 28, 2024. The third film, Doctor Doom, was released on January 3, 2025. The fourth film, The Wolverine: Rebirth, was released on March 11, 2025. Ascendants, the last film of Phase One and fifth film overall in the MCU is scheduled to be released on February 12, 2026.

Disney+ releases[edit | edit source]

All films from Phase One will become available on Disney+ one month following their release in cinemas. Deadpool & Wolverine became available on Disney+ on March 8, 2024. The Fantastic Four became available on Disney+ on September 21, 2024. Doctor Doom became available on Disney+ on February 12, 2025. The Wolverine: Rebirth became available on Disney+ on June 28, 2025.

Disney+ serves as the exclusive streaming platform for all television series within the universe. Impulse premiered on September 10, 2024, and concluded on November 12. Ajax followed, airing from December 17, 2024, to January 7, 2025. Moonknight premiered on February 18, 2025, and wrapped up on April 1, while Young Justice aired from March 7 to April 4, 2025. The final series of Phase One, Crisis on Infinite Earths, is scheduled to premiere on July 18, 2025.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Box office performances[edit | edit source]

Film U.S release date Box office grosses Budget Ref
Domestic International Worldwide
Phase One
Deadpool & Wolverine February 8, 2024 $230,676,069 $330,400,000 $561,076,069 $80 million
The Fantastic Four July 28, 2024 $195,000,000 $301,740,000 $496,740,000 $150 million
Doctor Doom January 3, 2025 TBA TBA $0 $220 million
The Wolverine: Rebirth March 11, 2025 TBA TBA $0 $60 million
Ascendants February 12, 2026 TBA TBA TBA $375 million
Phase Two
Deadpool 2 May 21, 2026 TBA TBA TBA TBA
Iron Man July 28, 2026 TBA TBA TBA TBA
Blade September 10, TBA TBA TBA TBA
The Fantastic Four: Doomworld October 19, 2026 TBA TBA TBA TBA
Phase Three
Total $1,097,861,934 $1,767,087,085 $2,864,949,019 $885,000,000

Critical and public response[edit | edit source]

Each film is linked to the "Critical response" section of its article.

Critical and public response of Mob Cinematic Universe films
Film Critical Public
Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore PostTrak
Phase One
Deadpool 87% (320 reviews) 80 (40 reviews) B+
The Fantastic Four
Doctor Doom
The Wolverine: Rebirth
The Mutants
Phase Two
Sunfire x Dazzler: The Mutant Face Off
Deadpool 2
Adventures with Wolverine
The Four War
Phase Three
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA

Accolades and critism[edit | edit source]

The films of the Mob Cinematic Universe have been nominated for numerous awards. However, it has caused the creation of hundreds of memes. The franchise has been given negative reviews for being too much like the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Potential/Cancelled projects[edit | edit source]

These projects were in development as films from Mob Productions before being either cancelled:

  • Sunfire x Dazzler: The Mutant Face-Off: Cancelled on December 7, 2024.

References[edit | edit source]

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