Everything to Know About 'The Marvels,' Including New Release Date, Cast and More

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Marvel Studios continues its fifth phase of movies with The Marvels. The film is a sequel to Captain Marvel, although it also serves as a follow-up to the Disney Plus streaming show Ms. Marvel. The story will follow Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan and WandaVision's Monica Rambeau as they try to discover why they keep swapping places when they use their powers.

Read on for everything to know about The Marvels release date, cast, plot details and more—but beware of WandaVision and Ms. Marvel spoilers ahead if you aren't caught up!

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When is The Marvels release date?

The Marvels will release to theaters on Nov. 10, 2023. The film has had multiple release dates since it was first announced but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Who are the 3 Marvels?

Brie Larson plays Carol Danvers, a.k.a Captain Marvel. Teyonah Parris plays Monica Rambeau, who gained superpowers in WandaVision, and Iman Vellani returns as Kamala Kahn, aka Ms. Marvel.

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What is the plot of The Marvels?

The film will follow the three main lead characters after they start swapping places when they use their powers. The first instance of this swapping occurred in the final episode of the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel.

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Who are the characters in The Marvels?

Brie Larson as Carol Danvers

Brie Larson as Carol Danvers in "Captain Marvel"<p>Marvel Studios</p>
Brie Larson as Carol Danvers in "Captain Marvel"

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Brie Larson returns as Carol Danvers. Larson previously portrayed the character in Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame and Ms. Marvel.

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Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau

Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau/Photon in "WandaVision"<p>Marvel Studios</p>
Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau/Photon in "WandaVision"

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Teyonah Parris plays Monica Rambeau. The character was first introduced as a child in Captain Marvel, which took place in the '90s. A grown-up Monica Rambeau appeared in the Disney+ series WandaVision, where she gained superpowers.

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Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel

Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan<p>Marvel Studios/Disney</p>
Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan

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Iman Vellani also stars as the teenage Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel. Vellani previously portrayed the character in the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel.

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Zawe Ashton as a villain

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Zawe Ashton's official character hasn't been revealed, but she will reportedly play a villain in The Marvels.

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Who is the leader of The Marvels?

The Marvels isn't an official team, so there isn't an official leader. Carol Danvers has the most experience, while Monica Rambeau is an agent of SWORD, a federal agency focused on policing sentient weapons on Earth. Kamala Kahn is a teenager from Jersey City, so she would lack any official authority over the other two Marvels.

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Who is the villain in The Marvels?

The main antagonist of The Marvels has not been officially revealed. Zawe Ashton has been cast in a villainous role, although it's unclear which character she might be playing.

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Is The Marvels a sequel to Captain Marvel?

The Marvels is a sequel to Captain Marvel, although like many Marvel movies, it has connections to other Marvel properties. The film will also serve as a follow-up to the Disney+ streaming show Ms. Marvel, and it will also continue storylines originating from the Disney+ steaming show WandaVision.

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How are Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel related?

Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel are not physically related to each other. It's unclear if Kamala Kahn's powers are linked to Carol Danvers' powers in any way, although the plot synopsis of The Marvels suggests that they are.

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Why did Kamala turn into Carol Danvers?

The final episode of Ms. Marvel ended with Kamala Khan suddenly switching places with Carol Danvers after Kamala's bracelet started to glow. It's unclear why this happened, but we're sure to find out in the film.

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