Marvel’s Release Delays Mean The MCU Matches DC In One Very Disappointing Way

Summary

• The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes have caused delays in Marvel Studios' production schedule, resulting in a sparse release schedule for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
• Several MCU Phase 5 and Phase 6 projects, including Deadpool 3 and Captain America: Brave New World, have been pushed back to new release dates in 2024 and 2025.
• While having only one MCU film releasing in 2024 may be disappointing, it could work in the studio's favor by giving audiences a chance to reset and allowing more time for production improvements, such as VFX. Sony will dominate the Marvel content in 2024 with three films set for release.

Marvel Studios has delayed several upcoming films, meaning the Marvel Cinematic Universe release schedule now matches DC in an underwhelming way. Activity in Hollywood has been paused for the greater part of 2023 due to the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Now that the strikes have officially concluded, Marvel productions will be back underway with some new end dates in mind. Though the extra time will do these projects some good, it means the MCU’s release schedule is looking more sparse than it has in a long time.
Most MCU Phase 5 and Phase 6 projects have already been the victim of delays announced back in June 2023, but several MCU projects are getting pushed back a bit more. Deadpool 3's new release date of July 26, 2024 means the film is only getting pushed back by a few months. Meanwhile, Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts have gotten pushed into a new year. Finally, the Blade reboot has also been delayed a few months amidst a troubled production.