Marvel Cinematic Universe News

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been in the news a lot this week, with several major updates. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know:

Blade Delayed

Blade has been delayed again. The Mahershala Ali-led vampire hunter movie was originally scheduled to be released in 2023, but it has now been pushed back to 2025. The delay is reportedly due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, which has halted production on several films and TV shows.

WGA Strike Impacts Production

The Writers Guild of America strike is impacting Marvel’s production. As mentioned above, the WGA strike has halted production on several Marvel projects, including Daredevil: Born Again. The strike is also expected to delay the release of several other MCU movies and TV shows.

Margot Robbie Eyed for Fantastic Four

There is a rumor that Margot Robbie is being considered for the role of Sue Storm in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. The Oscar-winning actress is reportedly in talks to play the iconic Marvel superheroine. Robbie is no stranger to comic book movies, having previously starred in Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey.

Scarlett Johansson Visits Jeremy Renner

Scarlett Johansson visited Jeremy Renner while he was recovering from a snowplow accident. The two Avengers stars were spotted together at a rehabilitation center in Los Angeles. Renner was injured in a snowplow accident in January, and Johansson reportedly went to visit him to offer her support.

Hulu+ to Integrate with Disney+

Hulu+ will soon integrate with Disney+. The two streaming services are expected to merge in the coming months, making it easier for fans to watch Marvel’s side projects. Hulu+ is home to several Marvel shows, including Cloak & Dagger and M.O.D.O.K.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Expected to Open to $70-$80 Million

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is expected to open to $70-$80 million in its first weekend. The highly-anticipated animated sequel is set to hit theaters on June 2, 2023. The first film in the series, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $375 million worldwide.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Holds Better Than Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 held substantially better than Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania in its second weekend. The third Guardians movie earned $60.5 million domestically in its second weekend, a decline of just 49% from its opening weekend. This is a much better hold than Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania, which dropped 71% in its second weekend.