Fan-boys and fan-girls around the world are currently in recovery after Marvelâs explosive project announcements at Comic Con this Saturday. Studio representatives took over Hall H at the San Diego Convention Center to provide updates on not only films, but series intended for upcoming streaming service Disney+.
Disney+ (said out loud as âDisney Plusâ) will be the official consumer streaming platform of the Walt Disney Company. While itâs rumored to allow access to the studioâs vast library of content, it was previously announced that original projects would be accessible too. All we know so far is that itâs scheduled to open for business this Fall at a price point of $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually.
Since Netflix exclusive Marvel projects were recently cancelled, many hoped Disney+ would offer programming featuring their favorite comic book characters. Marvel Studio president Kevin Feige confirmed everybodyâs hopes and shared plans for five upcoming Disney+ Marvel series: âThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier,â âLoki,â âWandaVision,â âWhat IfâŠ?,â and âHawkeye.â
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (Fall 2020):
Actors Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson / Falcon) and Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes/ The Winter Soldier) will reprise their roles established in Marvelâs Captain America film continuity for this streaming based series. It will take place after the events of âAvengers: Endgameâ as the characters once again take on Daniel Bruhlâs villainous Baron Zemo.
Wandavision (Spring 2021):
Elizabeth Olsonâs Wanda Maximoff / Scarlett Witch is set to team up with Paul Bettanyâs Vision in an adventure in a post âAvengers: Endgameâ world. Although no explanation was given as to how Bettanyâs deceased character will be reanimate, he was on-site to commemorate the announcement with his Avengers co-stars.Â
Olson shared her excitement for the series stating âWe're going to have a lot of fun. It's going to get weird. We're going to go deep...we're going to finally understand Wanda Maximoff as the Scarlet Witch."
Monica Rambeau, a character we were introduced to as a child in Captain Marvel, will also be a part of the plot as an adult and will be played by actress Teyonah Parris.
Loki (Spring 2021):
An alternate timeline created in âAvengers: Endgameâ will be explored on Disney+ with Tom Hiddleston reprising the role of Loki. Hiddleston shared that heâs ready to get going on the series saying âThere's a lot of psychological evolution that is yet to happen...I cannot wait to get started."
What If...? (Summer 2021):
While all other Marvel series hitting Disney+ will be live action, âWhat IfâŠ?â will be animated and feature the voices of characters from across the expansive MCU pantheon. Actor Jeffrey Wright will be making his Marvel cinematic debut as The Watcher and will narrate the series.
Hawkeye (Fall 2021):
Jeremy Rennerâs solo âHawkeyeâ project is long-overdue, being one of the only original âAvengersâ characters to not have a sprawling backstory shared with viewers. The series is set to explore his characterâs time spent as rogue vigilante Ronin and will feature Kate Bishop, a hero-in-training.
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