The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has an exciting lineup of movies scheduled for 2025. Here's a breakdown of the upcoming releases

Captain America: Brave New World

Release Date: February 14, 2025
Overview: Anthony Mackie takes up the shield as the new Captain America in this politically charged thriller. The film explores Sam Wilson navigating complex international conspiracies and dealing with President Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross's ambitious plans. The cast includes Harrison Ford as President Ross, who undergoes a transformation into the Red Hulk, and Giancarlo Esposito as the villain Sidewinder. Themes of legacy and racial inequality are central to the narrative. citeturn0search2

 Thunderbolts*
Release Date: May 2, 2025
Overview: This unconventional team-up film brings together Marvel's most complex antiheroes under the leadership of Bucky Barnes. The ensemble includes Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova, David Harbour's Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen's Ghost, and Wyatt Russell's U.S. Agent. Assembled by CIA director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), the team navigates themes of redemption and unlikely alliances. Recent footage suggests Bucky joins the team after they've already formed, hunting them down for mysterious reasons. citeturn0search2 

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Release Date: July 25, 2025
Overview: Marvel's First Family makes their MCU debut in a unique period piece set against the backdrop of the 1960s Space Race. Pedro Pascal leads the cast as Reed Richards, alongside Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. The team faces off against the planet-devouring Galactus, voiced by Ralph Ineson, and his herald, the Silver Surfer, played by Julia Garner. The retro-futuristic setting provides a fresh take on the team's origin, blending family drama with cosmic stakes. citeturn0search2

 Blade
Release Date: November 7, 2025
Overview: Mahershala Ali stars as Eric Brooks, also known as Blade, the iconic vampire hunter. Directed by Yann Demange, the film also features Delroy Lindo and Mia Goth. Blade promises a dark, action-packed storyline, adding a unique flavor to the Marvel universe. citeturn0search1

These films are set to expand the MCU's narrative, introducing new characters and story arcs that fans are eagerly anticipating.