List of Mob Cinematic Universe films
| Mob Cinematic Universe films | |
|---|---|
 Promotional artwork for the Mob Cinematic Universe | |
| Based on | Characters published by Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Mob Comics |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | See below |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | |
Release date | 2024–present |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centred on a series of superhero films produced by Mob Productions. The films are based on characters appearing in publications by Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Mob Comics. They are written and directed by various filmmakers and feature large, often ensemble, casts.
Freddie Goodwin, the president of Mob Productions, has produced each film in the franchise. Ryan Reynolds also produced Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) and its sequel, Deadpool 2 (2026). Most of the films are distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, while Sony Pictures Releasing is scheduled to distribute Spider-Man: Web of Worlds (2027).
Mob Productions releases the films in groups called "Phases". Phase One began with Deadpool & Wolverine in February 2024 and concluded with Ascendants in February 2026. Phase Two began with Deadpool 2 in May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude with The Fantastic Four: Doomworld in November 2028.
As of July 2026, six films have been released. Additional projects are in various stages of production and development.
Development[edit | edit source]
Formation of Mob Productions[edit | edit source]
In September 2012, SOI Studios president Freddie Goodwin entered discussions with Mob Productions and other entertainment companies regarding the creation of a shared film and television franchise. The negotiations were delayed several times because of disagreements concerning ownership and creative control.[1]
During an online presentation in April 2013, Goodwin said that discussions concerning the proposed franchise remained active. In June 2016, SOI Studios formally merged with Mob Productions, with Goodwin retaining his position as president of the combined company.[2]
Early development focused on separate films involving Deadpool, Wolverine, the Fantastic Four, and original characters owned by Mob Comics. Reports of Deadpool and Wolverine projects emerged in 2018, although Mob Productions did not initially confirm whether the films would share continuity.[3]
In 2020, Ryan Reynolds was announced to reprise his role as Wade Wilson / Deadpool. Goodwin said the film would retain elements of Reynolds' previous Deadpool films while incorporating the character into the new shared universe.[4]
Phase One[edit | edit source]
During Mob Productions' presentation at San Diego Comic-Con in 2022, Goodwin announced the initial Phase One slate. It included separate Deadpool and Wolverine projects, The Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and a team film based on original superpowered characters.[5]
By the end of 2022, the separate Deadpool and Wolverine projects had been combined as Deadpool & Wolverine. Goodwin said the decision was made after the creative teams concluded that both films were addressing similar multiversal storylines.[6]
On July 13, 2024, Goodwin released a 90-minute presentation outlining the future of the franchise. He confirmed that several Phase One films had already completed production and announced that the phase would culminate in Ascendants, featuring an original team of heroes.[7]
A planned film titled Sunfire x Dazzler: The Mutant Face-Off was cancelled in December 2024. Its intended release position was removed from the phase, while Ascendants was eventually scheduled for February 12, 2026.[8]
Phase Two[edit | edit source]
Development of Phase Two began while the later Phase One films were in production. Goodwin said the second phase would increase the connections between the franchise's Marvel, DC, and Mob Comics characters while retaining distinct genres for each film.[9]
The first Phase Two project to enter production was Deadpool 2, a sequel to Deadpool & Wolverine. The film continued the consequences of the Time Ripper's destruction and introduced temporal incursions that affect the wider franchise.[10]
In April 2025, Goodwin announced that the Phase Two slate would be revealed later that year. The finalized slate replaced several projects from earlier development plans, including proposed Iron Man and Blade films.[11]
The revised phase consists of eight films: Deadpool 2, Black Panther: Kingdoms at War, Superman: Worlds Apart, Spider-Man: Web of Worlds, School Warrior: Shadow Protocol, Doctor Strange: Nightmare Realm, Avengers: Incursion, and The Fantastic Four: Doomworld.[12]
The phase's overarching storyline concerns the destabilization of multiple realities and Victor von Doom's attempt to combine surviving worlds into a single reality under his control. Avengers: Incursion and The Fantastic Four: Doomworld form the two-part conclusion of that storyline.[13]
Future planning[edit | edit source]
Goodwin has said that Mob Productions generally develops broad storylines several years beyond its publicly announced slate. In 2019, he stated that plans existed for at least six phases beyond the franchise's earliest projects.[14]
Mob Productions has announced that Captain Marvel and a sequel to Ascendants are in development, but neither film has been assigned to a phase or given an official release date.[15]
A Phase Three slate has not been formally announced.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadpool & Wolverine | February 8, 2024 | Freddie Goodwin | Freddie Goodwin, Benjamin Knowles, Sara Case, Patrick Reid | Freddie Goodwin & Ryan Reynolds |
| 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, Clara Redwood | |
| The Wolverine: Rebirth | March 11, 2025 | Wilma Zimmerman | ||
| Ascendants | February 12, 2026 | Finnian Hawke | Ulysses Black | |
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 films[edit | edit source]
At any given time, Mob Productions has several films in early development beyond its announced phases.
| Film | Release date | Director | Screenwriter(s) | Producer(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Marvel | TBA | 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 |
Captain Marvel[edit | edit source]
A film based on Captain Marvel is in development with James Gunn attached to direct. Gunn is writing the screenplay with Goodwin and Ethan Morland. The film has not been assigned to a phase or given a release date.[15]
Untitled Ascendants sequel[edit | edit source]
A sequel to Ascendants is in early development. Goodwin and Reynolds are developing the story, although no director, cast, or release date has been announced.[15]
Recurring cast and characters[edit | edit source]
The MCU features a large ensemble of actors who appear across multiple films. Reynolds stars as Wade Wilson / Deadpool, while Jackman portrays Logan / Wolverine and several alternate versions of the character.
The Fantastic Four are portrayed by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Mads Mikkelsen portrays Victor von Doom, who appears throughout the franchise as both a protagonist and antagonist.
Other recurring performers include Morena Baccarin as Vanessa Carlysle, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as Dopinder, Stefan Kapičić as Colossus, Letitia Wright as Shuri / Black Panther, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America, Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange.
The original Ascendants characters are portrayed by Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, Simu Liu, Danny Ramirez, and Pedro Pascal. Robert Downey Jr. portrays their antagonist, Virex.
Release[edit | edit source]
Theatrical distribution[edit | edit source]
Deadpool & Wolverine was released on February 8, 2024, as the first film of Phase One. It was followed by The Fantastic Four on July 28, 2024, Doctor Doom on January 3, 2025, The Wolverine: Rebirth on March 11, 2025, and Ascendants on February 12, 2026.
Phase Two began with the release of Deadpool 2 on May 21, 2026. It is scheduled to continue through November 2028, concluding with The Fantastic Four: Doomworld.
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures distributes most of the films. Sony Pictures Releasing is scheduled to distribute Spider-Man: Web of Worlds as part of its existing film-rights arrangement involving Spider-Man.[16]
Home media and streaming[edit | edit source]
The films are released through digital retailers and on physical media following their theatrical runs. They subsequently become available on Disney+, with the length of each theatrical and digital exclusivity window varying between films.
Deadpool & Wolverine became available on Disney+ on March 8, 2024. The Fantastic Four followed on September 21, 2024, while Doctor Doom was added on February 12, 2025. The Wolverine: Rebirth became available on June 28, 2025.[17]
Deadpool 2 was released through premium video-on-demand services on July 14, 2026. Its physical-media release was scheduled for August 18, with a Disney+ release planned for later in the year.[18]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Box-office performance[edit | edit source]
| Film | U.S. release date | Box-office gross | Budget | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States and Canada | Other territories | Worldwide | ||||
| Phase One | ||||||
| Deadpool & Wolverine | February 8, 2024 | $230.7 million | $330.4 million | $561.1 million | $80 million | [19] |
| The Fantastic Four | July 28, 2024 | $195 million | $301.7 million | $496.7 million | $150 million | [19] |
| Doctor Doom | January 3, 2025 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | $220 million | [20] |
| The Wolverine: Rebirth | March 11, 2025 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | $60 million | [20] |
| Ascendants | February 12, 2026 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | $375 million | [20] |
| Phase Two | ||||||
| Deadpool 2 | May 21, 2026 | $382.6 million | $589.8 million | $972.4 million | $215 million | [21] |
The three films for which complete box-office figures have been reported have grossed a combined $2.030 billion worldwide.
Deadpool 2 is the franchise's highest-grossing film as of July 2026, with $972.4 million worldwide.[21]
Critical and public response[edit | edit source]
Each film is linked to the critical-response section of its respective article.
| Film | Critical response | Audience response | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | CinemaScore | PostTrak | |
| Phase One | ||||
| Deadpool & Wolverine | 87% | 80 | B+ | Not reported |
| The Fantastic Four | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Doctor Doom | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| The Wolverine: Rebirth | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Ascendants | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Phase Two | ||||
| Deadpool 2 | 82% | 68 | A− | 88% |
Accolades[edit | edit source]
Films in the franchise have received nominations for their visual effects, production design, sound, performances, and stunt work. Deadpool 2 received several nominations at the 2026 Mob Film Awards, including nominations for visual effects, sound, stunt coordination, and Sam Rockwell's supporting performance.[22]
The franchise has also received criticism for similarities to the structure and terminology of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly its use of phases, interconnected post-credits scenes, and crossover films.[23]
Cancelled projects[edit | edit source]
Several films have been cancelled or reworked during development.
- Sunfire x Dazzler: The Mutant Face-Off: A mutant-focused film that was announced during early development of Phase One. Goodwin confirmed its cancellation on December 7, 2024.[8]
- Iron Man: An Iron Man film was included in an early version of the Phase Two slate but was removed when the phase was restructured around the incursion storyline.[11]
- Blade: A Blade film was announced for an early version of Phase Two before being removed from the finalized slate. Mob Productions has not confirmed whether the project remains in development for a later phase.[11]
See also[edit | edit source]
- Mob Cinematic Universe
- List of Mob Cinematic Universe television series
- Mob Cinematic Universe recurring cast and characters
- List of accolades received by Mob Cinematic Universe films
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Goodwin confirms early talks over shared entertainment franchise". SOI Studios News. April 18, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "SOI Studios and Mob Productions complete merger". Mob Productions. June 22, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Deadpool and Wolverine projects reported at Mob Productions". Entertainment Weekly. October 9, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Ryan Reynolds to return as Deadpool for Mob Productions". Variety. September 17, 2020.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Mob Productions announces Phase One slate at Comic-Con". Deadline Hollywood. July 23, 2022.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Mob combines Deadpool and Wolverine projects". The Hollywood Reporter. December 15, 2022.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Freddie Goodwin reveals future Mob Cinematic Universe slate". Mob Productions. July 13, 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Mob Productions cancels Sunfire x Dazzler film". Mob Productions. December 7, 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Goodwin begins planning second phase of Mob Cinematic Universe". Empire. November 19, 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Deadpool 2 begins development as Phase Two opener". The Hollywood Reporter. February 14, 2025.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "Mob Productions restructures Phase Two film slate". Variety. July 19, 2025.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Mob Productions confirms eight-film Phase Two slate". Mob Productions. December 18, 2025.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Freddie Goodwin explains the Phase Two incursion storyline". Entertainment Weekly. December 19, 2025.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Mob Productions planning multiple future phases". Mob Productions. June 11, 2019.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 "Captain Marvel and Ascendants sequel remain in development". Mob Productions. April 10, 2025.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Disney and Sony outline distribution arrangement for Mob Cinematic Universe". Deadline Hollywood. September 10, 2025.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Mob Cinematic Universe streaming release schedule". Disney+. June 28, 2025.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Deadpool 2 digital and physical release dates announced". Mob Productions. July 6, 2026.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Mob Cinematic Universe box-office totals". Box Office Mojo. December 31, 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 "Reported production budgets for Mob Cinematic Universe films". Deadline Hollywood. February 20, 2026.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Deadpool 2 concludes theatrical run with $972.4 million". Box Office Mojo. July 27, 2026.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "2026 Mob Film Awards nominations announced". Mob Film Awards. July 22, 2026.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Does the Mob Cinematic Universe rely too heavily on Marvel's structure?". The Guardian. June 30, 2026.
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