IGN has published an updated rundown of Marvel Cinematic Universe films and television shows scheduled for release from 2026 onwards, as the franchise's "Phase 6" moves towards its conclusion. The most notable development highlighted is Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU, not as Iron Man but as the villain Doctor Doom, who will feature prominently in Avengers: Doomsday, a film uniting the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men.

– Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, is due for release on 31 July 2026, with producer Amy Pascal indicating it could launch a new trilogy.
– Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man returns for Season 2 in autumn 2026, with a third season also confirmed but undated.
– Avengers: Doomsday, featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, is set for 18 December 2026.
– VisionQuest arrives on Disney+ on 14 October 2026, followed by Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 in 2027.
– Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled for 17 December 2027.
– Further undated projects include X-Men '97 Season 3, Wonder Man Season 2, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 2, and an X-Men reboot, while Armor Wars' status is unclear and Blade is reportedly cancelled.