We can count on Marvel to save their biggest news for the San Diego Comic-Con, and they truly pulled all the stops this year. The future of the MCU is looking bright, and we’re bringing you three buzzy moments from the Comic-Con that got everyone talking.
Robert Downey Jr. Returns
It’s been a few years since Robert Downey Jr. exited the MCU as Iron Man, but his return is on the horizon. He’ll be back as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, set to be released in May 2026 and 2027. The directing duo the Russo brothers are also making their MCU comeback by his side.
“Fantastic Four” First Footage
The Fantastic Four is one of Marvel’s most exciting new projects, and we now know it will officially be titled Fantastic Four: First Steps. Its star-studded cast united at Comic-Con to share the first footage with the world.
Harrison Ford as Red Hulk
Marvel is betting big on Captain America: Brave New World and Comic-Con has given us many hints about this project. Harrison Ford’s character Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross has been revealed as Red Hulk. We’ve also learned that Giancarlo Esposito will play Sidewinder, the leader of the Serpent Society and that Adamantium will be introduced in this film.
