Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) – Everything We Know So Far

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been building up to Avengers: Secret Wars, which is set to be the grand finale of the Multiverse Saga. With a release date of May 7, 2027, this film will serve as the direct sequel to Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and is expected to be one of the biggest cinematic events in MCU history.

Plot and Storyline Predictions

Avengers: Secret Wars will likely be based on the 1984 and 2015 Marvel Comics Secret Wars storylines, which involved multiversal collisions, alternate realities, and an epic battle between heroes and villains. The story is expected to revolve around Battleworld, a fragmented planet composed of different universes that collide due to incursions—phenomena first introduced in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) and further explored in Loki (2021-2023).

While no official plot synopsis has been released, leaks and fan speculation suggest that the movie will focus on the destruction of the multiverse and the rise of a powerful villain—either Doctor Doom or Kang the Conqueror—who manipulates reality for his own gain. The surviving heroes from multiple universes must unite to restore order.

Cast and Returning Characters

Although Marvel Studios has not confirmed the full cast list, Avengers: Secret Wars is rumored to feature the largest ensemble of Marvel heroes ever assembled on screen. Some of the characters expected to return include:

Confirmed or Likely MCU Heroes:

Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) – A key figure in understanding the multiverse.
Thor (Chris Hemsworth) – Expected to play a major role as one of the last-standing Avengers.
Spider-Man (Tom Holland) – Given his connection to the multiverse (Spider-Man: No Way Home), he is likely to appear.
Loki (Tom Hiddleston) – Having played a pivotal role in Loki, he may assist in stopping Kang’s plans.
Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) – Will make his MCU debut in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), possibly leading to a Secret Wars crossover.

Characters from Previous Marvel Franchises (Rumored):

Marvel Studios is reportedly considering bringing back characters from older franchises, including:

Hugh Jackman as Wolverine (X-Men)
Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield as Spider-Men (Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy and The Amazing Spider-Man films)
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man (Variant Version)
Chris Evans as Captain America (Variant or Human Torch from Fantastic Four)
Patrick Stewart as Professor X (X-Men)

There have also been rumors that Doctor Doom (potentially played by a new actor or even Robert Downey Jr. as an alternate universe variant) could be a major villain in the film.

Director, Writers, and Production

The film was originally set to be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, but he stepped down. There are strong rumors that Marvel might bring back the Russo Brothers, who previously directed Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, as they have expressed interest in directing Secret Wars.

The screenplay is expected to be written by Michael Waldron, who wrote Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Given his expertise with multiversal storytelling, he is a natural fit for this project.

Filming is rumored to begin in mid-to-late 2026 at Pinewood Studios in England and various global locations.

What This Means for the MCU’s Future

Secret Wars is expected to reset the MCU, possibly leading to a reboot or a fresh start for many characters. This could be how Marvel introduces the X-Men and Fantastic Four into the MCU permanently, reshaping the future of the franchise beyond Phase 6.

With the stakes higher than ever and the possibility of legendary characters returning, Avengers: Secret Wars is shaping up to be a cinematic event on the scale of Avengers: Endgame—or possibly even bigger.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the release!