List of Mob Cinematic Universe films
| Mob Cinematic Universe films | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Characters published by |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | See below |
Production company | |
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Release date | 2024–present |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | Total (4 films): $885 million |
| Box office | Total (4 films): $2.864 billion |
The Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU) features a list of American films and series 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 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).
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), Doctor Doom (2025), The Wolverine: Rebirth (2025), Ascendants (2026), Silver Surfer , Black Phoenix, X-Men: Liberation, The Fantastic Four: Doomworld (2027), Omega Sentinel, and Spider-Verse: Miles (2028).
Development
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.
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.
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.
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.
Films
Mob Productions releases its films in groups called "Phases".
Chapter One
| 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 | |
Upcoming
Recurring cast and characters
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
Theatrical disttribution
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
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
Box office performances
| 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
Each film is linked to the "Critical response" section of its article.
| 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 | — | — | — | — |
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Accolades and critism
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
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.
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