Marvel has put out a new press release with changes to the Phase 3 movie release dates a long with some new information.
Black Panther fans can rejoice as the movie date moves up for this movie to Feburary 16, 2018 from its original release date of July 6, 2018. Alas we are not so lucky with Captain Marvel has the release date has been pushed back to March 8, 2019 from its original date of November 2, 2018. We also learn of three more untitled films slated to be released in 2020 (May 1, 2020, July 10, 2020, and November 6, 2020). The entire press release is below. Are you excited for Phase 3?!
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Now that Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has officially reached its conclusion with the release of Marvel’s “Ant-Man,” we have new details on what to expect in Phase 3!
Following our hero’s debut adventure in this summer’s “Ant-Man,” Scott Lang will return alongside Hope Van Dyne on July 6, 2018 with Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” The sequel will mark the first Marvel Studios film named after its heroine.
Additionally, Ant-Man’s second adventure will lead to a couple of other films shifting their dates, with Marvel’s “Black Panther” moving up to February 16, 2018 and Marvel’s “Captain Marvel” landing on March 8, 2019.
Finally, three untitled Marvel Studios films will premiere on May 1, 2020, July 10, 2020, and November 6, 2020.
The announcement of “Ant-Man and the Wasp” follows the success of “Ant-Man,” which has earned $178.5M domestically and $231.3M internationally for a global total of $409.8M. It’s the #9 film of the year domestically, and opens in its final international market, China, on October 16.
“Ant-Man” followed one of this year’s biggest blockbusters, Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” which has earned $458.9M domestically and $946M internationally for a global total of $1,404.9M, making it the #2 film of the year domestically and the #6 film of all time globally.
Stay tuned to Marvel.com for more exciting announcements on Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the future.
More on Marvel.com: http://marvel.com/news/movies/25244/marvel_studios_phase_3_update#ixzz3o173kSLY
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