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Robert Downey Jr. at the “Marvel Studios” Panel at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 27, 2024 in San Diego, California.

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Robert Downey Jr. Returns to Marvel

The 'Iron Man' star is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play the villainous Victor von Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday.'

By Zack Sharf

AVENGERS: ENDGAME, (aka AVENGERS 4), left: Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, 2019. © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / © Marvel Studios / courtesy Everett Collection

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Announced

Marvel has rebranded what was once known as 'Avengers: The Kang Dynastry,' giving the upcoming superhero team-up film a new title.

By Adam B. Vary, Meredith Woerner

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, (aka DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE, aka DEADPOOL 3), from left: Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, 2024. ph: Jay Maidment /© Marvel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

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With ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ the Marvel Cinematic Universe Becomes First Film Franchise to Cross $30 Billion at Global Box Office

Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe has become the first film franchise in history to cross $30 billion at the global box office. The achievement was announced during the studios…

By Rebecca Rubin

Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Vanessa Kirby and Pedro Pascal at the “Marvel Studios” Panel at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 27, 2024 in San Diego, California.

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Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Titled ‘The Fantastic 4: First Steps’: Comic-Con Concept Footage Unveils Retro 1960s Vision and Galactus’ Head

Marvel’s First Family assembled at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday evening. A concept reel for the inaugural “Fantastic Four” installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was…

By J. Kim Murphy, Jack Dunn

‘Star Trek’ Unveils First Looks at ‘Section 31,’ ‘Strange New Worlds’ Season 3 and ‘Lower Decks’ Season 5

The “Star Trek” Universe uncloaked a litany of first looks during its epic panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, including panels for the third season of “Star Trek: Strange New…

By Adam B. Vary

(L-R): Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan, Dogpool, and Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios' DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2024 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2024 MARVEL.

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Roasting the MCU Is the Best Thing That Could Happen to Marvel Right Now

Deadpool's self-aware snark is never sharper than when it's slicing through the MCU.

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