FANTASTIC FOUR Sequel Already in the Works at Marvel for 2028; AVENGERS: SECRET WARS Rumored to Be a Two-Parter
Marvel Studios may still be building hype for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but behind the scenes, they’re already thinking ahead. A new report from Variety drops the news that a sequel is already in development, and it's potentially one of the mystery titles filling Marvel's newly expanded 2028 release calendar.
So what exactly is going on with Marvel's schedule?
Right now, Marvel has four release dates set for 2028. That’s a packed year! As fans know, the studio has shifted its approach to favor quality over quantity, and even Kevin Feige has acknowledged the need to slow things down. But, I guess they aren’t sticking to that.
Variety notes something intriguing: “Other Marvel projects in development that could wind up opening in 2028 include the aforementioned Blade, Black Panther 3, and a Fantastic Four sequel.”
The Fantastic Four sequel speaks to Marvel’s confidence in their upcoming film. The team will also be playing a major role in Avengers: Doomsday in 2026, so if that momentum carries into a successful solo debut, a sequel will be a natural next step.
This also lines up with what we’ve heard about the post-Avengers: Secret Wars era being a soft reboot of the MCU, a world that fully integrates the Avengers, X-Men, and the Fantastic Four.
Speaking of Avengers: Secret Wars, there's been fan speculation that it might be split into two epic parts across 2027 and 2028. It could get the Infinity War/Endgame. But, according to insider Daniel Richtman, he hasn’t heard anything about Secret Wars being split in two.
Still, 2028 looks like a pivotal year for Marvel. Assuming The Fantastic Four sticks the landing, its sequel could usher the team into the modern MCU landscape—possibly setting up a run-in with Norrin Radd, aka Silver Surfer. With the multiverse saga wrapping up and the studio eyeing a fresh chapter, don’t be surprised if Marvel’s First Family becomes a central pillar moving forward.
Bottom line: Marvel’s laying the groundwork for what comes after the endgame, and the Fantastic Four seem to be leading the charge.