Marvel is preparing a reboot of the cinematic universe with the new “Avengers”

Writer and screenwriter Joanna Robinson, author of the book MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, spoke about the upcoming “soft reboot” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As part of The Watch podcast, she said that the film “Avengers: Secret Wars” will be the starting point for the reboot.

According to Joan, in this movie, Marvel can trim everything that doesn't work and keep the things that do. “Also, the studio may well bring back those characters you thought were gone forever,” added Robinson.

Robinson refers to the words of Kevin Feige himself, but he did not officially make any statements on this matter. Although even without them it is clear that Marvel is unhappy with failed projects current phase cinematic universe.

Many viewers and critics have noted that the key problem with the MCU right now is the lack of a clear “face” that would symbolize the franchise. Previously, these were Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans.

Against this background, rumors spread on the Internet that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man will play one of the key roles in the film “Avengers: Secret Wars.” And according to one of the insiders, Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine will also have a significant role, who at first

will return in the new Deadpool.

Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled for release on May 5, 2027. This will be the sixth film in the series. Before it, Avengers: Kang Dynasty will be released on May 1, 2026. Both films are expected to weave together and conclude many of the multiverse stories seen in previous projects.