Everything to Know About Avengers 5

Avengers assemble!

Marvel's fifth Avengers filmis still in early development, but we already have a few details about what's in store including the cast and creative team.

The film was first announced during San Diego Comic-Con in July 2022 when Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige unveiled plans for Phase Five and Phase Six of the MCU, which have been dubbed the Multiverse Saga.

Following the introduction of He Who Remains on Disney+'s Loki, the upcoming Avengers project was initially going to revolve around an alternate-timeline variant of the character Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors.

However, after Majors was found guilty of assault and harassment in his misdemeanor trial in December 2023, Marvel is reportedly reworking the script.

From the cast to the release date, here's everything to know about Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

What is the title of Avengers 5?

The film was originally going to be titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, however, following Majors' legal issues, it seems the Avengers movie will be renamed. In December 2023, Majors was found guilty of assault and harassment in his misdemeanor trial. About an hour after the jury reached a verdict, Marvel dropped the actor, who played Kang the Conqueror in 2023's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and was set to reprise the role in other projects.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty will be getting a new title to remove the character’s name, though the publication reports that this was in the works before Majors’ conviction, noting that "the studio was making moves to minimize the character after Quantumania underperformed, grossing $476 million."

What is Avengers 5 about?

When the film was titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, it was assumed that the plot would follow the comic of the same name, which features Kang the Conqueror and his son Marcus taking over the planet. However, with the recent title change, it's unclear which direction Marvel will go.

Who is in the cast of Avengers 5?

So far, Marvel hasn't confirmed the official cast list for the movie. However, because the film is touted as an Avengers team-up, there will likely be appearances from Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) and Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), among others.

Who is directing Avengers 5?

Shortly after Avengers: The Kang Dynasty was teased at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel confirmed to Deadline that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton had been tapped to helm the film.

During a conversation with Variety in October 2022, Majors confirmed that he has already started talking with Cretton about the script and his direction for the story.

"We're dealing with myths: what is a 'Kang'? What is a movie? You know, what is an MCU movie? What does that mean? What's that look like?" Majors explained. "Those are the questions we are asking, but all of that works when it's grounded and really, really really, tucked into the given circumstances of what's going on between these people and what we can illuminate for ourselves as a species."

Who is writing Avengers 5?

Jeff Loveness is slated to write the upcoming Avengers film. He also wrote the script for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniawhich is set to be released in February 2023.

When will Avengers 5 be released?

In June 2023, Variety reported that the Avengers 5 release date has been pushed back a year to May 1, 2026. It will be followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on May 7, 2027. The two films will serve as the conclusion to Phase Six of the MCU, as stated during San Diego Comic-Con.