Marvel reveals five-year film plan

• 28 October 2014
• From the section Entertainment

Marvel had comic book fans around the globe wrapped around its superhuman little finger as it confirmed its release schedule until 2019.

The studio revealed a new two-part Avengers sequel in 2018-2019, on top of one already scheduled for next year, as well as naming Chadwick Boseman as the lead actor in 2017’s Black Panther.

A Guardians of the Galaxy sequel was also among the nine film update.

Here’s a full break-down.

Captain America: Civil War starring Chris Evans as Captain America, Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man and Chadwick Boseman making his debut as the Black Panther is set to come out on 6 May 2016.

November that year will also see the release of Doctor Strange, which will be directed by horror writer Scott Derrickson.

Despite reports that Benedict Cumberbatch will star in the film, Marvel did not confirm casting.

2017 sees the previously announced Guardians Of The Galaxy being moved forward from July to 5 May.

Despite the change in release date, Marvel still haven’t given the film an official title.

The third instalment of Thor, Thor: Ragnarok, which will again star Chris Hemsworth has taken the film’s place in the July 2017 slot.

Following on from his appearance in Captain America: Civil War, Boseman will take on the lead role in Black Panther on 3 …read more

Source:: BBC Entertainment