Mob Cinematic Universe

Mob Cinematic Universe
File:Goodwinverse MCU.png
Created by	Freddie Goodwin
Owner	Mob Productions
Years	2024
Films and television
Film(s)	List of Mob Cinematic Universe films

The Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe based on characters from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Mob Comics publications. It was created by Freddie Goodwin.

After Mob Productions were aquired by Marvel Studios, alongside Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)

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.

Background

"Goodwin Cinematic Universe"

In early 2017, Freddie Goodwin began sketching out ideas for a superhero television show titled School Warrior, a concept centered around a costumed teenager with speed-based powers trying to protect his hometown while navigating high school life. Though never written beyond pitch outlines and loose treatments, the project sparked deeper interest in long-form storytelling and interlinked character worlds. At the time, Goodwin wasn’t aiming to build a cinematic universe — there were no film productions, no visual plans, and no studio infrastructure. But the groundwork for a shared narrative space began to form, with characters, tone, and thematic pillars slowly taking shape through personal notes, mock casting lists, and worldbuilding experiments shared among a small creative circle online.

The name "Goodwin Cinematic Universe" was never officially used, but it informally circulated among friends and early collaborators as a joke descriptor for Goodwin’s increasingly connected outlines and ideas. A folder of potential titles and story treatments — none of which ever went into production — hinted at crossover potential, multiversal theory, and legacy-based conflicts, but the concepts remained dormant. There was no budget, no production schedule, and no formal development pipeline. Instead, the focus was purely on refining a tone: character-first, often cynical, with moments of sharp absurdity and grounded morality. The creative ethos leaned more toward reactive storytelling and flexible canon — the kind of ideas built for reinterpretation, rather than locked continuity.

By late 2019, Goodwin began taking the concept more seriously, not as an immediate production slate, but as a blueprint for something larger. This led to the foundation of Mob Productions and the eventual creation of what would formally become the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU). While none of the 2017–2019 material made it into finished scripts, the mood and direction they established — especially the rejection of traditional superhero tropes and the interest in multiverse instability — would influence Mob’s tone moving forward. The so-called "Goodwin Cinematic Universe" era wasn’t a cinematic universe at all — it was a false start, but a necessary one.

Mob Productions Overhaul

By early 2020, it became clear to Goodwin that Mob Productions required a fundamental shift in both structure and ambition. What had initially started as a passion-driven concept space for speculative superhero storytelling was now evolving into something larger and more public-facing. While previous years were marked by loose brainstorming and informal development conversations, the company began transitioning toward a fully operational studio framework with long-term goals. The intention was no longer to explore “what if” scenarios — it was to commit to creating a structured cinematic universe with consistent output, creative leadership, and a defined audience.

The overhaul involved scrapping all lingering remnants of the so-called “Goodwin Cinematic Universe” era and starting fresh with a production-first mindset. Rather than pulling from earlier ideas or repurposing legacy outlines, Mob Productions began laying out a new foundational roadmap, establishing its first true Phase One of storytelling. This included clarifying brand tone, redefining how its universe would interact with the concept of multiverses, and selecting key anchor characters who could support both standalone stories and crossover arcs. The result was a cleaner, more unified direction that prioritized thematic cohesion over raw quantity.

In tandem with its internal restructuring, Mob Productions also refined how projects were greenlit and developed. Writing teams became more collaborative, visual identity guidelines were introduced, and producers began assembling talent based on long-term casting potential rather than short-term draw. Goodwin emphasized that the Mob Cinematic Universe would not attempt to mimic the MCU’s tone beat-for-beat, but instead carve out a niche built on bold character arcs, emotional risk-taking, and unpredictable cosmic consequences. The overhaul wasn’t just cosmetic — it was a philosophical reset, one that signaled Mob Productions was ready to compete, not just imagine.

Development

Mob Studios and initial developments

Despite Mob Productions’ steady growth and increasingly ambitious plans, internal tensions began to rise in late 2022. While Goodwin remained the creative heartbeat of the company, stakeholders began expressing concerns about scalability, brand consistency, and the long-term viability of a single-vision leadership model. As the Mob Cinematic Universe expanded in scope — with multiple projects entering concurrent development — it became clear that the studio needed a stronger operational backbone to support its evolving ambitions. In early 2023, a formal transition began behind the scenes, culminating in the appointment of a new CEO: industry veteran and former Horizon Pictures executive, Marcus V. Lane.

Lane’s arrival marked the end of an era and the beginning of a radical rebranding. Shortly after assuming leadership, he officially retired the Mob Productions name and reintroduced the company as Mob Studios — a name he believed better reflected its broader media ambitions beyond just superhero films. Under Lane’s vision, Mob Studios would not only continue the Mob Cinematic Universe but expand into television, animation, and digital content, solidifying itself as a full-spectrum entertainment brand. While Goodwin remained on board as Chief Creative Officer, his role shifted from executive decision-maker to storyworld architect, allowing Lane and his newly appointed executive team to focus on structural growth, international partnerships, and long-term franchise strategy.

The rebranding also brought a sharper, more polished identity to the company’s output. Marketing became more centralized, timelines were locked earlier in development, and internal pipelines were streamlined across departments. Lane prioritized clearer release scheduling, IP synergy, and fiscal accountability — pillars he felt were critical if Mob was to compete with larger entertainment ecosystems. Though some longtime fans of Goodwin’s raw, unpredictable storytelling expressed skepticism, the transition to Mob Studios ultimately proved stabilizing. It marked the studio’s transformation from an ambitious upstart into a formidable, future-facing creative powerhouse.

Chapter One: First Light

In March 2023, Mob Studios executives Lane and Goodwin officially announced the first slate of projects under what was internally labeled Chapter One: First Light. Lane, who had recently taken over as CEO, described the new initiative as the formal beginning of the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU), calling it a “deliberate foundation built on originality, emotional weight, and longform vision.” Lane and Goodwin explained that the first chapter would span eight to ten years, consisting of two internally planned “phases” and multiple core franchises. Projects were to be interconnected, but designed to stand on their own stylistically — a direct contrast to what Lane called the “template fatigue” of other superhero universes. The duo also confirmed that they had spent the prior year assembling a writers’ room composed of Sara Case, Patrick Reid, Clara Redwood, and Ethan Morland to shape the overarching mythology, multiverse logic, and internal continuity.

According to Goodwin, First Light would contain both legacy characters reimagined through a Mob lens and entirely original heroes never before seen on screen. The first wave of films included The Fantastic Four (2024), Doctor Doom (2025), and The Wolverine: Rebirth (2025), followed by Ascendants (2026) and The Fantastic Four: Doomworld (2027). These would be accompanied by smaller-scale side projects and short-form streaming content designed to flesh out the world between major releases. While some characters — such as Deadpool and the X-Men — had appeared in previous franchises, Lane made clear that the Mob Cinematic Universe would be “a clean timeline, without baggage,” and that only performances chosen for long-term consistency would be retained or recast. Characters would not be rebooted multiple times or overlap in continuity without clear multiversal logic in place.

Lane also stressed a major creative policy: no film would be greenlit for production until its screenplay was finalized to executive satisfaction, and no artificial yearly quota would be imposed. He referenced past franchise fatigue, saying Mob would “focus on quality over cadence.” As part of the new model, animated projects would also be integrated into the canon — with characters voiced by the same actors across all mediums. The team further introduced the “Mob Elseworlds” label for projects that exist outside the core canon but still fall under the broader studio umbrella. Lane and Goodwin closed the announcement by stating their commitment to creating a universe not only packed with spectacle, but also shaped by personal consequence, sacrifice, and mythmaking — with First Light serving as the first step toward Mob Studios’ long-term cinematic vision.

Following the acquisition of Marvel-based assets from 20th Century Fox, Mob Studios inherited a number of legacy projects that had been in various stages of development under the prior regime. One of the most notable was Deadpool & Wolverine, originally conceived as a multiversal sendoff for Fox’s X-Men continuity. Rather than discard the film, Mob Studios chose to retool it as a canon gateway into their new continuity, allowing Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool to survive the collapse of his native timeline and transition into the Mob Cinematic Universe. While the film preserves many elements of its original creative intent—including its self-aware tone and R-rated identity—it was strategically positioned as a narrative bridge, retroactively incorporating Deadpool and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) into the Mob timeline through the Time Variance Authority. The film’s ending, which leaves both characters alive and displaced in the multiverse, was designed to open the door for future appearances in Mob’s unified continuity moving forward.

In December 2024, Mob Studios made headlines when Lane and Goodwin jointly unveiled the next wave of films slated for development within Chapter One: First Light. The announcement, delivered via a special Mob Studios Showcase livestream, confirmed three highly anticipated titles: Silver Surfer, Black Phoenix, and The Fantastic Four: Doomworld. Lane described the slate as a “cosmic escalation of scope and character,” signaling Mob’s commitment to expanding the MCU beyond Earth-bound narratives. Silver Surfer was confirmed to be a spiritual prequel to Doomworld, focusing on Shalla-Bal as she becomes Galactus’s new herald. Black Phoenix was introduced as a standalone origin film centered around the resurrection of a mutant linked to cosmic forces, designed to push the emotional limits of the Mob universe. Meanwhile, Doomworld, billed as the "culmination" of the Fantastic Four’s initial arc, was slated for a November 2027 release and teased the return of Victor Von Doom in a more evolved, reality-threatening form. The showcase also emphasized that all three films would remain tonally distinct while feeding into the larger multiversal narrative Mob Studios had been building since Deadpool & Wolverine.

By March 2025, Mob Studios followed up with a second slate reveal, surprising fans with a trio of bold, character-driven films: X-Men: Liberation, Omega Sentinel, and Spider-Verse: Miles. The announcement was made through an official press conference led by Lane, who stressed that the studio was shifting into “narrative convergence mode” as First Light entered its back half. X-Men: Liberation was confirmed to serve as a full reintroduction of the mutant team within Mob continuity, featuring a new cast and setting focused on global persecution and underground resistance. Omega Sentinel was described as a political techno-thriller centered on Karima Shapandar, a character teased in earlier development documents, exploring the duality of AI, identity, and choice. Finally, Spider-Verse: Miles marked the first official Mob Studios project centered around Miles Morales, tying into the multiversal chaos hinted at in Deadpool & Wolverine while existing as its own coming-of-age narrative. Lane reiterated that none of these projects would release without finalized scripts and clear creative direction, emphasizing Mob’s ongoing refusal to chase release quotas or mandates. All three films were confirmed to be part of Chapter One but not necessarily confined to Phase One, teasing a branching structure heading into the next era of the Mob Cinematic Universe.

Films

Film	U.S. release date	Director	Screenwriter(s)	Producers	Status
Chapter One: First Light
Phase One
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
Silver Surfer	July 3, 2026	TBA	TBA	Freddie Goodwin and Marcus V. Lane	In-development
Black Phoenix	October 10, 2026	TBA	TBA	Freddie Goodwin, Marcus V. Lane and Amy Pascal
X-Men: Liberation	May 5, 2027	TBA	TBA
The Fantastic Four: Doomworld	November 26, 2027	Jackson Miller	TBA
Omega Sentinel	August 18, 2028	TBA	TBA
Spider-Verse: Miles	December 15, 2028	TBA	TBA	Freddie Goodwin and Marcus V. Lane

Two additional films, though not yet publicly announced, have been confirmed for release as part of Phase Two. These will serve as the concluding entries of Chapter One.

Phase One (2024–2026)

Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

Main article: Deadpool & Wolverine

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).

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.

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.

The Fantastic Four (2024)

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 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.

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 occurred 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 received generally positive reviews from critics, and has grossed $892.67 million worldwide.

Doctor Doom (2025)

Main article: Doctor Doom (2025 film)

Doctor Doom is a 2025 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 a prequel to The Fantastic Four (2024), and 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.

Phase Two (2026)

Silver Surfer (2026)

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.

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.

Black Phoenix (2026)

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.

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.

X-Men: Liberation (2027)

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.

The Fantastic Four: Doomworld (2027)

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 Jackson Miller, Doomworld is the direct sequel to 2024’s The Fantastic Four and 2025’s Doctor Doom. 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-2026 and wrapped in early 2027. It is slated for a November 2027 release.

Omega Sentinel (2028)

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.

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.

Spider-Verse: Miles (2028)

"Spider-Verse: Miles" redirects here. For other uses, see Spider-Verse: Miles (disambiguation).

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.

Cancelled Projects

The following projects were at one point in various stages of development within the Mob Cinematic Universe, but were ultimately cancelled prior to production. These cancellations were the result of shifting creative priorities, budgetary constraints, or restructured narrative plans for Chapter One and beyond.

• Ghost Rider: Black Ashes – Intended as a dark supernatural entry featuring Johnny Blaze, the film was scrapped during early concept development.
• Zatanna: Spellbound – A magic-centered story that would have introduced the character of Zatanna Zatara into the Mob Universe. Cancelled before a script was finalized.
• The Question: Object of Doubt – This noir-inspired detective film centered around Vic Sage was quietly shelved in favor of other grounded street-level stories.
• Blade – A new take on the vampire hunter was once in active development, but the project collapsed after multiple delays and creative shakeups.
• Iron Man – A prequel or reimagined Iron Man film was briefly planned to explore a new iteration of Tony Stark, but was abandoned due to tonal clashes with the existing timeline.
• Deadpool 2 – Originally planned as a follow-up to Deadpool & Wolverine, the project was cancelled following narrative restructuring and integration into a larger crossover storyline.

Television series projects

In early 2025, Lane overruled Goodwin’s long-standing plan to expand the Mob Cinematic Universe through a slate of interconnected television series. While several projects had been quietly developed under Goodwin's oversight, Lane concluded that the shared universe would benefit from a more focused and curated content strategy. Arguing that the oversaturation of superhero media—particularly in television—was diluting long-term audience investment, Lane mandated that the MCU would prioritize a streamlined lineup of theatrical releases. This move effectively cancelled all in-development television series and marked a shift in creative direction, emphasizing cinematic storytelling as the primary medium for character and world-building within the Mob Universe.

See also

• Fanverse:WikiProject Film/Mob Cinematic Universe task force/Drafts