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The '''Mutant Warfare Saga''' is a group of American [[Superhero film|superhero films]] produced by [[Mob Productions]] based on characters from [[DC Comics]], [[Marvel Comics]], and [[Mob Production Comics]], all part of the [[Mob Cinematic Universe]] (MCU). The saga contains the films from [[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase One|Phase One]], [[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase Two|Phase Two]], and [[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase Three|Phase Three]], respectively. The saga began in 2024 and is currently planned to conclude in 2027.{{Mob Cinematic Universe Phases}}Development on the saga began in 2012 when 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.
The '''Mutant Warfare Saga''' is a group of American [[Superhero film|superhero films]] produced by [[Mob Productions]] based on characters from [[DC Comics]], [[Marvel Comics]], and [[Mob Production Comics]], all part of the [[Mob Cinematic Universe]] (MCU). The saga contains the films from [[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase One|Phase One]], [[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase Two|Phase Two]], and [[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase Three|Phase Three]], respectively. The saga began in 2024 and is currently planned to conclude in 2028.{{Mob Cinematic Universe Phases}}Development on the saga began in 2012 when 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.


The films of the saga include ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'', with [[Ryan Reynolds]] returning as [[Wade Wilson / Deadpool (film character)|Wade Wilson / Deadpool]]; the ensemble ''[[The Fantastic Four (2024 film)|The Fantastic Four]]''; ''[[Doctor Doom (2025 film)|Doctor Doom]]'', starring [[Mads Mikkelsen]]; the ensemble ''[[The Mutants (2025 film)|The Mutants]]''; ''[[Sunfire x Dazzler: The Mutant Face Off]]''; ''[[Deadpool 2 (2026 film)|Deadpool 2]]''; ''[[Adventures with Wolverine]]'', starring [[Hugh Jackman]]; and ''[[The Four War]]''.   
The films of the saga include ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'', with [[Ryan Reynolds]] returning as [[Wade Wilson / Deadpool (film character)|Wade Wilson / Deadpool]]; the ensemble ''[[The Fantastic Four (2024 film)|The Fantastic Four]]''; ''[[Doctor Doom (2025 film)|Doctor Doom]]'', starring [[Mads Mikkelsen]]; the ensemble ''[[The Mutants (2025 film)|The Mutants]]''; ''[[Sunfire x Dazzler: The Mutant Face Off]]''; ''[[Deadpool 2 (2026 film)|Deadpool 2]]''; ''[[Adventures with Wolverine]]'', starring [[Hugh Jackman]]; and ''[[The Four War]]''.   
The saga also includes more than a [[List of Mob Cinematic Universe television series|dozen television series seasons]]. Starting in Phase One, ''[[Impulse (TV series)|Impulse]]'' is scheduled to premiere on [[Disney+]] on September 10, 2024. Additional series includes ''Ajax'', ''Moonknight'', ''Young Justice'', and ''Crisis on Infinite Earths''. At least eight seasons of television planned for release during Phase Two. 


The first film ''Deadpool & Wolverine'', was released worldwide on February 8, 2024 and grossed $1.256 billion worldwide.
The first film ''Deadpool & Wolverine'', was released worldwide on February 8, 2024 and grossed $1.256 billion worldwide.
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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 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.   
[[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.   


=== Disney+ series ===
=== Potential Disney+ series ===
In 2019, Goodwin announced that he intended on developing multiple series for the Disney+ platform to include as part of the MCU, however by 2020, he decided that the plan would cause major issues
 
When Freddie Goodwin was discussing the plan for the entire timeline regarding the Mob Cinematic Universe, he explored multiple ways to tell a "good and fulfilling" story and believed the studio had a greater chance of reaching a peak of success in releasing both feature films and television series for the streaming service Disney+. Actors who appear in MCU films could appear in any series as their respective role. Goodwin, whilst feeling overwhelmed, decided to bring DC Comics characters into the MCU through their seasons of television series, feeling it would be easier. Each series for Disney+ were expected to all consist of 6 episodes each, whilst not getting anymore episodes after reaching 6. Goodwin and [[Mark Rogueson]] ultimately decided to use the head writer approach instead of giving each series a [[showrunner]] due to the intention of not doing multiple seasons of one series, with a few exceptions with a series that does extremely well in viewership. Goodwin held multiple Q&A's throughout 2022 and 2023 revealing all the information required for viewers around the world to enjoy MCU television series, and stated it will be exclusive to Disney+ and will not be available for purchase on disk or other digital platforms, such as [[YouTube]], Goodwin citing this will ensure fans see all the content for one price.
When Freddie Goodwin was discussing the plan for the entire timeline regarding the Mob Cinematic Universe, he explored multiple ways to tell a "good and fulfilling" story and believed the studio had a greater chance of reaching a peak of success in releasing both feature films and television series for the streaming service Disney+. Actors who appear in MCU films could appear in any series as their respective role. Goodwin, whilst feeling overwhelmed, decided to bring DC Comics characters into the MCU through their seasons of television series, feeling it would be easier. Each series for Disney+ were expected to all consist of 6 episodes each, whilst not getting anymore episodes after reaching 6. Goodwin and [[Mark Rogueson]] ultimately decided to use the head writer approach instead of giving each series a [[showrunner]] due to the intention of not doing multiple seasons of one series, with a few exceptions with a series that does extremely well in viewership. Goodwin held multiple Q&A's throughout 2022 and 2023 revealing all the information required for viewers around the world to enjoy MCU television series, and stated it will be exclusive to Disney+ and will not be available for purchase on disk or other digital platforms, such as [[YouTube]], Goodwin citing this will ensure fans see all the content for one price.


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==== ''The Fantastic Four'' (2024) ====
==== ''The Fantastic Four'' (2024) ====
{{Main|The Fantastic Four (2024 film)}}
{{Main|The Fantastic Four (2024 film)}}
''[[The Fantastic Four (2024 film)|The Fantastic Four]]'' is an upcoming 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 intended to be 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]].
''[[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 a interview in 2022, Freddie 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 for the Mutant themed story. Goodwin had a final draft by September 2022 though filming wasn't planned to begin until mid-2023. By March 2024, Goodwin revealed the release date of the film being for July 28, 2024.
During a interview in 2022, Freddie 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 for the Mutant themed story. Goodwin had a final draft by September 2022 though filming wasn't planned to begin until mid-2023. By March 2024, Goodwin revealed the release date of the film being for July 28, 2024.


[[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 is scheduled to begin in late July 2024 at [[Pinewood Studios]] in London.
[[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 occured throughout 2023.


''The Fantastic Four'' is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 28, 2024, as the second film of Phase One of the MCU.
''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 recieved generally positive reviews from comics. A sequel is in development.


==== ''Doctor Doom'' (2025) ====
==== ''Doctor Doom'' (2025) ====
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In June 2020, it was rumored that Mob Productions was developing a film based on the X-Men. Insiders reported that the film wouldn't have "X-Men" in the title and would focus more on the "mutants" of the teams. By 2021, Mob Productions pubically announced they were making a cinematic universe focusing on a "Mutant vs. Hero" story — which was at the time believed to be the Avengers.
In June 2020, it was rumored that Mob Productions was developing a film based on the X-Men. Insiders reported that the film wouldn't have "X-Men" in the title and would focus more on the "mutants" of the teams. By 2021, Mob Productions pubically announced they were making a cinematic universe focusing on a "Mutant vs. Hero" story — which was at the time believed to be the Avengers.


''The Mutants'' is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 25, 2025, as the final film of Phase One of the MCU.
''The Mutants'' is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 25, 2025, as the last film of Phase One of the MCU.


=== Phase Two (2025–2026) ===
=== Phase Two (2025–2026) ===
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==== ''The Four War'' (2026) ====
==== ''The Four War'' (2026) ====
== Television series ==
{{Main|List of Mob Cinematic Universe television series}}
=== {{Table alignment}}Phase One (2024–2025) ===
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==== ''Impulse'' (2024) ====
{{Main|Impulse (TV series){{!}}''Impulse''}}
''Impulse'' is an upcoming American television miniseries created by [[Victoria Chase]] for the streaming service Disney+, based on the [[DC Comics]] character [[Bart Allen / Impulse]]. It is intended to be the 1st television series in the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by [[Mob Productions]], via its Mob Television label, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. Goodwin serves as showrunner and lead director.
By September 2021, Mob Productions was developing a limited series starring [[Jordan Fisher]] as [[Bart Allen / Impulse (Mob Cinematic Universe)|Bart Allen / Impulse]], with a focus on introducing him as a "big hero" within the MCU. The first 5 episodes were completed by July 2022 and the series began being filmed in early October 2023. Filming concluded in March 2024. ''Impulse'' is scheduled to premiere on September 10, 2024 on Disney+ with a new episode each week for nine weeks. A second season is in development planned for inclusion in [[Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase Two|Phase Two]].<!-- Impulse is set 3 years before the events of The Mutants (2025) and Bart Allen is still being trained by his father Barry Allen, who is known as The Flash.
WandaVision is set three weeks after the events of Avengers: Endgame, and directly sets up Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which also features Maximoff. Teyonah Parris plays an adult version of Monica Rambeau, who appeared as a child in Captain Marvel, played by Akira Akbar, while Randall Park and Kat Dennings reprise their MCU roles of Jimmy Woo and Darcy Lewis in the series. Evan Peters appears as Ralph Bohner, a man posing as Wanda's deceased brother Pietro, who was portrayed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in previous MCU films. This was a nod to Peters' role as Peter Maximoff in 20th Century Fox's X-Men film series. The organization S.W.O.R.D. was introduced in the series, one of the first comic elements previously controlled by Fox to be integrated into the MCU following the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, while the Darkhold is also featured, after previously appearing in the Marvel Television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Runaways with a different design.
-->
==== ''Ajax'' (2024) ====
{{Main|Ajax (TV series){{!}}''Ajax''}}
''Ajax'' is an upcoming American television miniseries created by [[Jackson Greene]] and Goodwin for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is intended to be the 2nd television series in the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Mob Productions, via its Mob Television label, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. Greene serves as showrunner and lead director.
==== ''Moonknight'' (2025) ====
{{Main|Moonknight (TV series){{!}}''Moonknight''}}
''Moonknight'' is an upcoming American television series created by [[Zachary Bennett]] for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is intended to be the 3rd television series in the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Mob Productions, via its Mob Television label, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. Bennett serves as showrunner and lead director.
==== ''Young Justice'' (2025) ====
==== ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' (2025) ====
''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' is set after the events of the final film of Phase One and will "rebirth" a fallen universe. ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' is scheduled to premiere in July 2025.
=== Phase Two (2025–2026) ===
Phase Two will feature eight seasons of television that will be released to Disney+ and will be a "vital" aspect of the MCU.


== Shorts ==
== Shorts ==
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This section includes characters who will appear in multiple films and/or television series within Phase One, Phase Two, and Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and have appeared in the billing block for at least one film or have been a member of the starring cast for at least one series.


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The Mutant Warfare Saga is a group of American superhero films produced by Mob Productions based on characters from DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and Mob Production Comics, all part of the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU). The saga contains the films from Phase One, Phase Two, and Phase Three, respectively. The saga began in 2024 and is currently planned to conclude in 2028.

Mob Cinematic Universe
Phases

Development on the saga began in 2012 when 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.

The films of the saga include Deadpool & Wolverine, with Ryan Reynolds returning as Wade Wilson / Deadpool; the ensemble The Fantastic Four; Doctor Doom, starring Mads Mikkelsen; the ensemble The Mutants; Sunfire x Dazzler: The Mutant Face Off; Deadpool 2; Adventures with Wolverine, starring Hugh Jackman; and The Four War.

The first film Deadpool & Wolverine, was released worldwide on February 8, 2024 and grossed $1.256 billion worldwide.

Development[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.[1][2] The deal was delayed multiple times because of agreement differences with both presidents of the two companies.[3][4] During the April 2013 public online presentation, Goodwin announced he had been working hard with the other company to come to a good deal.[5][6]

In June 2016, it was pubically announced that SOI Studios would merge with Mob Productions with Goodwin retaining the role of president.[7] In 2018, multiple leaks had revealed a Deadpool and Wolverine film projects.[8] Goodwin pubically confirmed the films and stated the three films will all be part of "Phase One".[9][10]

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.[11][12][13] In June 2021, Ryan Reynolds was confirmed to be reprising his role as Wade Wilson/Deadpool in the film.[14] Development on the first film was mixed with a potential second film as confirmed in June 2022.[15] By then, Goodwin announced he has worked on every project in the MCU and will focus entirely on the future of the franchise.[16] In December 2019, after the release of Fox's Deadpool 2, Freddie Goodwin began work on a new Deadpool franchise to have Ryan Reynolds star in which will reboot the films.[17][18] In February 2020, Reynolds agreed to do the film, as long as he produced it alongside Goodwin.[19][20][21][22]

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.

Potential Disney+ series[edit | edit source]

In 2019, Goodwin announced that he intended on developing multiple series for the Disney+ platform to include as part of the MCU, however by 2020, he decided that the plan would cause major issues

When Freddie Goodwin was discussing the plan for the entire timeline regarding the Mob Cinematic Universe, he explored multiple ways to tell a "good and fulfilling" story and believed the studio had a greater chance of reaching a peak of success in releasing both feature films and television series for the streaming service Disney+. Actors who appear in MCU films could appear in any series as their respective role. Goodwin, whilst feeling overwhelmed, decided to bring DC Comics characters into the MCU through their seasons of television series, feeling it would be easier. Each series for Disney+ were expected to all consist of 6 episodes each, whilst not getting anymore episodes after reaching 6. Goodwin and Mark Rogueson ultimately decided to use the head writer approach instead of giving each series a showrunner due to the intention of not doing multiple seasons of one series, with a few exceptions with a series that does extremely well in viewership. Goodwin held multiple Q&A's throughout 2022 and 2023 revealing all the information required for viewers around the world to enjoy MCU television series, and stated it will be exclusive to Disney+ and will not be available for purchase on disk or other digital platforms, such as YouTube, Goodwin citing this will ensure fans see all the content for one price.

By November 2022, Goodwin was approached by Victoria Chase who had a idea for a story to tell within the MCU, however the pitch wasn't "to the standards" according to Goodwin. However, she was hired for the role of making a series. In discussing ideas, Chase came up with the idea to focus on the son of an upcoming major character within the MCU, an idea Goodwin liked. Following various meetings, Chase began working on a series based on the DC Comics Bart Allen / Impulse, simply calling the series "Impulse". The series and the title were announced in February 2023. Chase chose to write all nine episodes herself, whilst Goodwin directed all the episodes. In discussing the amount of episodes, Goodwin stated he thinks the budget wouldn't work if it had a traditional 13 or 16 episode season, however believed it would succeed with a 9 episode order.

Films[edit | edit source]

See also: List of Mob Cinematic Universe films

Phase One (2024–2025)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase One
Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriter(s) Producer(s)
Deadpool & Wolverine February 8, 2024 Freddie Goodwin[23] Freddie Goodwin, Benjamin Knowles, Sara Case, Patrick Reid[24] Freddie Goodwin & Ryan Reynolds
The Fantastic Four July 28, 2024 Jackson Miller[25] Sara Case & Patrick Reid[26] Freddie Goodwin
Doctor Doom January 3, 2025 Wilma Zimmerman[27] Wilma Zimmerman, Myla Salazar, Sara Case, Patrick Reid, Ethan Morland, and Clara Redwood[28]
The Wolverine: Rebirth March 11, 2025 Wilma Zimmerman[29]
Ascendants February 12, 2026 Finnian Hawke[30] Ulysses Black[31]


Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool & Wolverine is a 2024 superhero film based on the Marvel comics character of the same name from Marvel Comics. Produced by Mob Productions, Ryan Reynolds, and Freddie Goodwin and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the first film in the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU). It was directed by Freddie Goodwin and written by the team including Goodwin, Benjamin Knowles, Sara Case, and Patrick Reid. It stars Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson as he battles old enemies to keep the world safe from danger. The film ends with a post-credits scene featuring a cosmic entity which hints at future events and the greater timeline of events. Goodwin said that he included the scene as "something to tease the future for the fans".

Development began shortly after the release of Fox's Deadpool 2 (2018) with Reynolds set to reprise his role as Wade Wilson/Deadpool. During development, Reynolds joined the producer team.

Deadpool & Wolverine premiered in Westwood, Los Angeles, on February 1, 2024, and was released in the United States on February 8, as the first film in Phase One of the MCU. The film received postive reviews from critics. The film grossed $1.262 billion and was a box-office success.

The Fantastic Four (2024)[edit | edit source]

Main article: The Fantastic Four (2024 film)

The Fantastic Four is a 2024 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. Produced by Mob Productions and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 2nd film in the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the second reboot of the 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, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the titular team, alongside Julia Garner, and Ralph Ineson.

During a interview in 2022, Freddie 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 for the Mutant themed story. Goodwin had a final draft by September 2022 though filming wasn't planned to begin until mid-2023. By March 2024, Goodwin revealed the release date of the film being for July 28, 2024.

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 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 occured throughout 2023.

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 recieved generally positive reviews from comics. A sequel is in development.

Doctor Doom (2025)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Doctor Doom (2025 film)

Doctor Doom is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Mob Productions and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is intended to be 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.

After finishing work on The Fantastic Four (2024), Mob Productions began work on a new film based on the popular villain Doctor Doom, which they planned to have as the big bad for the first three Phases. Zimmerman announced she was directing the film in 2021 and confirmed development began the day prior to her announcement.

Doctor Doom is scheduled to be released on January 3, 2025, as part of Phase One of the MCU.

The Mutants (2025)[edit | edit source]

The Mutants 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 the 4th film in the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film will be directed by Finnian Hawke and written by Ulysses Black.

In June 2020, it was rumored that Mob Productions was developing a film based on the X-Men. Insiders reported that the film wouldn't have "X-Men" in the title and would focus more on the "mutants" of the teams. By 2021, Mob Productions pubically announced they were making a cinematic universe focusing on a "Mutant vs. Hero" story — which was at the time believed to be the Avengers.

The Mutants is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 25, 2025, as the last film of Phase One of the MCU.

Phase Two (2025–2026)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Mob Cinematic Universe: Phase Two
Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriter(s) Producer(s) Status
Deadpool 2 May 21, 2026 Lyra Stormwind Natalie Kingsley, Oliver Greenfield, Penelope Frost, Quentin Hart, Rebecca Wells, Samuel Preston Freddie Goodwin Post-production
Blade September 24, 2026 Freddie Goodwin Oliver Greenwood
Iron Man TBA TBA TBA Filming
The Fantastic Four: Doomworld November 26, 2026 TBA TBA


Sunfire x Dazzler: The Mutant Face Off (2025)[edit | edit source]

Sunfire x Dazzler: The Mutant Face Off is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics characters Sunfire and Dazzler. Produced by Mob Productions and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is intended to be the 5th film in the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film will be directed by Rebecca Olson from a screenplay written by Bridie Lindsey, Wilma Zimmerman, Myla Salazar, Isla Sterling, Ethan Morland, and Clara Redwood.

Sunfire x Dazzler: The Mutant Face Off is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 17, 2025, as the first film of Phase Two of the MCU.

Deadpool 2 (2026)[edit | edit source]

Deadpool 2 is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Deadpool. Produced by Mob Productions and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is intended to be the 6th film in the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film will be directed by Lyra Stormwind from a screenplay written by Natalie Kingsley, Oliver Greenfield, Penelope Frost, Quentin Hart, Rebecca Wells, and Samuel Preston

Deadpool 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on May 21, 2026, as the second film of Phase Two of the MCU.

Adventures with Wolverine (2026)[edit | edit source]

The Four War (2026)[edit | edit source]

Shorts[edit | edit source]

Mob Productions had confirmed that they are going to be releasing various shorts onto their social media platforms that will explore small aspects of the MCU, and potentially introduce a major character into the universe.

The Time Containmenet (2024)[edit | edit source]

A mini-series consisting of seven shorts will release weekly starting in late 2024. The Time Containment introduces time travel into the MCU; and introduces a brand new character, from DC Comics, Bart Allen / Impulse.

Timeline[edit | edit source]

Main article: Mob Cinematic Universe timeline

Deadpool & Wolverine is set in the year 2024. The Fantastic Four is set in late 2024. Doctor Doom is set in 2022. The Mutants is set in 2026.

Recurring cast and characters[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of Mob Cinematic Universe film actors

List indicator(s)[edit | edit source]

This section includes characters who will appear in multiple films and/or television series within Phase One, Phase Two, and Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and have appeared in the billing block for at least one film or have been a member of the starring cast for at least one series.

  • A dark grey cell indicates the character's presence in the films or series has not yet been announced.
  • A C indicates an uncredited cameo role.
  • A V indicates a voice-only role.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Box office performance[edit | edit source]

Each film is linked to the "Box office" section of its article.
Box office performance of Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Five
Film U.S. release date Box office gross Budget Ref.
U.S. and Canada Other territories Worldwide
Deadpool & Wolverine February 8, 2024 $358,995,815 $486,559,962 $845,555,777 $130 million
The Fantastic Four July 28, 2024 $44,500,223 $60,499,787 $100,000,000 $120 million
Doctor Doom January 3, 2025 - - - —
The Mutants June 25, 2025 - - - —
Total $658,000,947 $869,762,567 $1,527,763,514 $250 million

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