'Avengers: Secret Wars' — Everything to Know
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As expected, Marvel is keeping 'Avengers: Secret Wars' cloaked in secrecy.
Marvel Studios will close out its Multiverse Saga with Avengers: Secret Wars in May 2026. Not surprisingly, the studio is tight-lipped about the film's plot and cast. At this point, the only thing that's officially known about the movie is its title and release date. Here's everything that we know about the MCU Avengers: Secret Wars.
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Will there be an Avengers: Secret Wars?
Marvel Studios announced that it will release a movie titled Avengers: Secret Wars. It is currently scheduled to release on May 1, 2026.
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Is Avengers: Secret Wars the last movie?
Avengers: Secret Wars is the last movie on Marvel's current slate of films. However, based on comments from the studio, it is safe to assume that more Marvel movies will follow it—especially if it makes big bucks at the box office.
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What happens in Avengers: Secret Wars?
Marvel Studios has not released an official plot synopsis for Avengers: Secret Wars. It is likely that the plot of the movie will be related to the events of the film Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. It's also speculated that Avengers: Secret Wars may incorporate other universes in the multiverse for a Battleworld storyline from the comics.
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When will Secret Wars come out?
Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled to release on May 1, 2026. The film is scheduled to close out the Marvel Cinematic Universe's sixth phase.
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What is the Avengers: Secret Wars release date?
Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled to release on May 1, 2026. It will be released one year after the release of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
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Will Avengers: Secret Wars have Tobey Maguire?
No cast members have been confirmed for Avengers: Secret Wars. It is rumored that Tobey Maguire may reprise his role as Spider-Man for the film, but nothing is confirmed.
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Will Iron Man return in Secret Wars?
No cast members have been confirmed for Secret Wars. It is rumored that some variant of Iron Man will appear, but nothing has been confirmed.
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Who is the villain of Secret Wars?
No characters have been confirmed for Secret Wars. Fans have speculated that Kang might be the villain, but nothing has been confirmed. In the Battleworld comics, Beyonder was the villain and Dr. Doom was also involved in the action.
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Who started the Secret Wars in Marvel?
In Marvel Comics, the original Secret Wars storyline was started by a being known as the Beyonder. A later series, also called Secret Wars, was also started due to a race of Beyonders.
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What is the Secret Wars story about?
The story for Avengers: Secret Wars has not been revealed. Marvel likely won't reveal story details until after the release of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. That said, a Battleworld storyline may be in play.
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Who is part of Secret Avengers?
Marvel Studios has not confirmed the appearance of a team called the Secret Avengers. In the comics, characters like Nova, Moon Knight, and Black Widow have been members of the team.
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Who survived Secret Wars?
Nearly every character involved in the original Secret Wars comic book survived. In the later series, also called Secret Wars, Reed Richards and Dr. Strange helped a handful of heroes survive the destruction of the multiverse, including Spider-Man, Star-Lord, Captain Marvel and Black Panther.
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What is Secret Wars in the MCU?
Marvel Studios has not revealed any story details for Avengers: Secret Wars. It is speculated that the plot will involve the multiverse.
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Who is in the Avengers: Secret Wars cast?
Marvel Studios has not confirmed the cast for Avengers: Secret Wars yet. It is believed that all of the current, and some past, actors portraying Marvel heroes will return.
The most likely players so far include:
Anthony Mackie as Captain America/Sam Wilson
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Anthony Mackie is expected to return as Sam Wilson/Captain America in Avengers: Secret Wars.
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Simu Liu as Shang-Chi
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Simu Liu is expected to join the Avengers for Secret Wars as Shang-Chi, which is refreshing—fans want to see him in more movies!
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Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange
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Benedict Cumberbatch is expected to reprise his role of Doctor Strange for Avengers: Secret Wars. The team could certainly use his magic skills.
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Benedict Wong as Wong
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Benedict Wong is expected to be back as the Sorcerer Supreme Wong.
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Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez
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Xochitz Gomez will likely be back as America Chavez, a role she debuted in Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness.
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Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan
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Iman Vellani is a fan favorite as Kamala Khan and her Ms. Marvel title character is expected to be in Avengers: Secret Wars.
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Chris Hemsworth as Thor
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Chris Hemsworth is expected to reprise his role as the beloved, hunky Norse demigod Thor.
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Dominique Thorn as Ironheart/Riri Williams
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After making her debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and her own Disney+ series, Dominique Thorn is expected to be in Avengers: Secret Wars as Riri Williams/Ironheart.
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Mark Ruffalo as Hulk/Bruce Banner
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Mark Ruffalo is expected to show up in Avengers: Secret Wars as Bruce Banner/The Hulk.
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Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang
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Cassie Lang, played by Kathryn Newton, is expected in Avengers: Secret Wars.
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Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror
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Jonathan Majors is, so far, expected to play Kang the Conqueror and may be in Avengers: Secret Wars.
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Is there an Avengers: Secret Wars poster?
Marvel Studios has not released a poster for Avengers: Secret Wars. The film has not yet gone into production and no promotional materials have been officially released.
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Is there an Avengers: Secret Wars trailer?
There is no trailer for Avengers: Secret Wars just yet. Marvel Studios likely won't release a trailer until a few months before the film's release.
