After Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars were pushed to December 2026 and 2027 respectively, Marvel fans have been speculating about what might fill the vacant July 2027 slot originally held for an untitled MCU project.
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day now landing on July 31, 2026, this mystery film would stand alone between the two Avengers tentpoles. Fan theories are running wild across social media platforms.
"Doctor Strange 3 seems the safest bet," one enthusiast commented on a popular Marvel Studios spoilers thread. "Though I wouldn't rule out the MCU's X-Men debut, depending on how the Fox versions fare in Doomsday."
Many supporters are rallying behind the Sorcerer Supreme's return. "Likely Doctor Strange 3 (though personally I'd prefer Shang-Chi 2)," tweeted one fan. Another proposed: "Imagine if Doctor Strange III became World War Hulk." An intriguing concept, if somewhat improbable.
"Doctor Strange 3 makes perfect sense as the bridge between Doomsday and Secret Wars. Blade's definitely getting postponed until after Secret Wars," argued a Reddit user. This sparked a passionate rebuttal: "Black Panther 3 deserves this slot more - it's the only project Marvel and Coogler have publicly acknowledged," referencing recent discussions about continuing Wakanda's story.
Several fans noticed the conspicuous absence of BP3 from most conversations. "It's bizarre everyone's obsessed with DS3 when there's zero official confirmation," one observer noted. "Meanwhile BP3 is practically confirmed with Denzel Washington mentioning his planned involvement."
The Wakandan sequel has significant backing. "It's further along in development than anything else," claimed one supporter. The general consensus? "It's either Black Panther 3 or Doctor Strange 3 with an outside chance."
Others pointed to potential scheduling issues: "Nate Moore already left Marvel Studios - he's literally joining Survivor's next season," a fan clarified regarding the producer's commitment to BP3. "He'll return for it, but isn't waiting around indefinitely."
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The long-delayed Blade reboot still has believers, despite its troubled production. "Could Marvel have secretly filmed it already?" one hopeful asked, while another joked: "Maybe... just maybe... Blade?"
A skeptical fan countered: "Whatever lands here should enhance the Doomsday-Secret Wars narrative. Blade isn't that project." Others suggested unconventional choices like "a Young Avengers or Champions movie" or "a Midnight Sons team-up introducing Ghost Rider on Battleworld."
Some predict Sony might swoop in: "Sony will claim this date for Spider-Man: Brand New Day," tweeted one user, with another confirming: "Brand New Day will slide right in there. Guaranteed."
