Avengers Movie Releases Postponed by 6 Months, Extend MCU Release Timeline
Marvel fans, your wait has just gotten longer! It looks like the disappearance of the Russian Brothers Directed in Avengers: Drab and Secret Wars has pushed back the release dates by six months.
According to Deadline, Disney has officially delayed the release of these two films from their original slot. Avengers: Drab will now come out on December 18, 2026, while Secret Wars is shifted to December 17, 2027. This new timeline aligns with the successful release pattern of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which debuted in December 2021 and generated nearly $1.9 billion in worldwide receipts.
These delays come as part of a broader shuffle in the studio’s theatrical calendar, with several "Untitled Marvel" projects either removed or reassigned. This adjustment means that 2026 will see only two confirmed Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films—the combined release of Avengers: Drab and Sony’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Notably, the December releases mirror the timing of No Way Home, marking the longest gap between Marvel feature films since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the franchise’s rollout.
With these updates, fans can expect to see another MCU theatrical release in July 2026, following the postponed Fantastic Four: First Steps. However, before then, Spider-Man 4 starring Tom Holland, set for July 31, 2026, represents a full year delay, asserting that the 2026 release slots might just be a strategic business decision.
These announcements offer a new entertained timeline for fans, hinting at ongoing behind-the-scenes changes at Marvel Studios as it restructures its sprawling cinematic universe. More information to follow.
