What’s Next for the MCU: Breaking Down the Phase 5 and 6 Predictions

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UNITED STATES (TXAN 24) — The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to be one of the most successful film franchises in history.

With Avengers: Endgame marking the end of an era, fans have been anxiously awaiting what comes next.

With Phase 5 and Phase 6 on the horizon, here’s a breakdown of what we might see in the upcoming years and what predictions have the MCU fanbase buzzing.

1. New Avengers Team

With the Avengers’ original team now disbanded, Phase 5 and 6 are expected to introduce a new roster of heroes. Characters like Shang-Chi, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange are expected to take center stage, possibly creating a more diverse and dynamic Avengers team for the future.

2. The Kang Dynasty

Kang the Conqueror, introduced in Loki, is expected to become the next big villain of the MCU. After the events of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, it’s clear that Kang’s influence will be felt throughout the multiverse. The Avengers: The Kang Dynasty movie will likely be a critical piece of this new saga.

3. The Multiverse Expands

The multiverse saga isn’t slowing down anytime soon. After the events of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the MCU has opened the doors to alternate realities, and fans are excited to see how this will affect the MCU’s future. Expect appearances from alternate versions of familiar characters, like Toby Maguire’s Spider-Man or Patrick Stewart’s Professor X, to become more common as the multiverse expands.

4. Fantastic Four and X-Men Join the MCU

After the Fox acquisition, Marvel Studios is now in control of the X-Men and Fantastic Four. Both of these legendary teams are expected to join the MCU in Phase 5 or 6, and speculation is rife about which actors will be cast in these iconic roles.

5. Secret Wars and Multiversal Collisions

The grand finale of the multiverse saga is expected to come in Avengers: Secret Wars, which will bring together characters from across the multiverse. It’s expected to be the

MCU’s most ambitious crossover event, pitting heroes and villains from every timeline against each other in a battle that could reshape the MCU for years to come.