Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has made it clear that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) will not undergo a full reboot after Avengers: Secret Wars ties up Phase Six in 2027. In a recent conversation with Josh Horowitz of Happy, Sad, Confused, Feige addressed the speculation surrounding the upcoming team-up film and its potential impact on the MCU.

Feige’s comments come as a relief to fans who have been worried about the possibility of a reboot. A reboot can be a daunting concept, especially for a franchise as beloved and complex as the MCU. However, Feige has always been one to draw inspiration from the comics, and in this case, he pointed to the 2015 comic book series, Secret Wars, as a ‘nice roadmap’ for the future of the franchise.

The 2015 Secret Wars comic book series, written by Jonathan Hickman, tells a multiverse-ending story that brings together heroes and villains from across the Marvel universe. The series has been widely praised for its ambitious storytelling and its ability to tie together seemingly disparate plot threads. It’s no wonder, then, that Feige would look to this comic book series as a guide for the future of the MCU.

Feige has a reputation for being meticulous in his approach to storytelling, and it’s clear that he’s taking a thoughtful and deliberate approach to the next phase of the MCU. In a previous interview, he mentioned that the upcoming X-Men movie would help ‘reset’ the MCU, but that it wouldn’t necessarily be a reboot. ‘Reboot is a scary word,’ he said. ‘Reboot can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Reset, singular timeline вҖ” weвҖҷre thinking along those lines. вҖҰ X-Men is where that will happen next.’

Feige’s comments have been echoed by co-director Joe Russo, who stated that the upcoming Avengers film would put the cinematic universe ‘back to phase zero.’ This has led some to speculate that the MCU is indeed undergoing a reboot, but Feige’s comments suggest otherwise. It’s clear that Feige is taking a deliberate approach to the next phase of the MCU, one that is guided by a deep understanding of the comics and a commitment to telling stories that are true to the spirit of the franchise.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the MCU, one thing is clear: the next phase of the franchise is going to be big. With the introduction of new characters and the continuation of beloved storylines, the possibilities are endless. And with Feige at the helm, fans can rest assured that the next phase of the MCU will be guided by a deep understanding of the comics and a commitment to telling stories that are true to the spirit of the franchise.

As the release date for Avengers: Secret Wars approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting more information about the upcoming film. With Feige’s comments providing a sense of clarity and direction, it’s clear that the next phase of the MCU is going to be something special. Whether or not it will involve a reboot remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the future of the MCU is bright, and it’s full of endless possibilities.

In the meantime, fans can look forward to the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday, both of which are set to premiere later this year. With the introduction of new characters and the continuation of beloved storylines, the possibilities are endless. And with Feige at the helm, fans can rest assured that the next phase of the MCU will be guided by a deep understanding of the comics and a commitment to telling stories that are true to the spirit of the franchise.

As the MCU continues to evolve and grow, one thing is clear: the future is bright, and it’s full of endless possibilities. Whether or not it will involve a reboot remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the next phase of the MCU is going to be something special.

Avengers: Secret Wars premieres December 17, 2027, and fans are eagerly awaiting more information about the upcoming film. With Feige’s comments providing a sense of clarity and direction, it’s clear that the next phase of the MCU is going to be something special. Whether or not it will involve a reboot remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the future of the MCU is bright, and it’s full of endless possibilities.