Thank you, FIFA World Cup Meal, for giving us Big Mac Sauce to dip our McNuggets
I wish I had gotten the Grimace collectible cup, but the McDonald’s promotion is still a delicious way to kick off the World Cup.
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What’s the next MCU movie?
Everything you need to know about the next Marvel Cinematic Universe release, including dates, directors and trailers.
MCU Countdown
- Movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Release Date July 31, 2026
The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand, with the Multiverse Saga currently unfolding in theaters.
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MCU films in 2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Release date: July 31, 2026 / Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Avengers: Doomsday
Release date: Dec. 18, 2026 / Director: Anthony and Joe Russo
MCU films in 2027
Avengers: Secret Wars
Release date: Dec. 17, 2027 / Director: Anthony and Joe Russo
MCU films beyond
Black Panther 3
Release date: 2028 / Director: Ryan Coogler
Armor Wars
Release date: TBD / Director: TBD
Blade
Release date: TBD / Director: TBD
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 2
Release date: TBD / Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
X-Men movie
Release date: TBD / Director: Jake Schreier
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