List of Undeveloped Movies

The following is a list of the movies considered to be developed by Marvel Studios, based upon different Marvel Comic Book Series and properties.

Alien Legion
In 2009, Carl Potts confirmed that a film adaptation of Alien Legion had been optioned and the script was in its third rewrite. Derek Haas revealed that he and writing partner Michael Brandt had been reworking the Alien Legion script for Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney.

Black Panther
In January 2011, Marvel Studios hired Mark Bailey to pen a Black Panther script. Kevin Feige will produce the film. The Black Panther is a fictional character appearing in Marvel comics. He was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. He first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966). He is also the first Black superhero in mainstream American comics. Feige said that Black Panther is one of the films he is asked the most about. Michael Kenneth Williams, who appeared in The Incredible Hulk, has expressed interest in the titular role.

Black Widow
On February 12, 2014, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed that some developmental groundwork has been done on a possible movie featuring Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow.

In an interview with Total Film, Feige said...

"We start filming the next Avengers film at the end of March, [Black] Widow's part in that is very big. We learn more about her past and learn more about where she came from and how she became in that film. The notion of exploring that even further in her own film would be great, and we have some development work with that."

However, on March 17, 2014, Kevin Feige recanted his statements in an interview with "Examiner.com," citing that she has been involved in three movies already and another character (Ms. Marvel) might be more interesting. In August 2014, British director Neil Marshall told Vanity Fair in a interview that he wants to direct the film.

Blade
In 2011, the rights to the character Blade were reverted back to Marvel.

Captain Marvel/Ms. Marvel
In May 2012, there were conflicting reports about a Ms. Marvel script in development at Marvel Studios.

In March 2014, Kevin Feige confirmed "we’ve talked a lot" about the character headlining their first film with a female protagonist, while acknowledging she had taken on the mantle of Captain Marvel in the comics. Later he mentioned Captain Marvel as one of the films he is asked the most about from fans.

Gargoyle
In 2006, a live-action film based on Gargoyle was being developed by Marvel. However, no further developments have been announced to date.

Ghost Rider
On March 2, 2013, the rights to Ghost Rider were reverted to Marvel. It is a so far undeveloped film.

Hawkeye
A Hawkeye film is currently being planned.

Iron Man 4
In 2014, the release date was likely going to be before 2018. Although sources said that Robert Downey, Jr. would most likely be replaced by another actor, due to his age and he will remain as a producer for the movie.

On July 23, 2014 it was reported that Robert Downey Jr. has expressed interest in returning as Tony Stark for a fourth solo Iron Man movie.

Ka-Zar
In 2010, Marvel Studios started taking meetings with writers and directors to work on small scale movies based on some of their third tier characters including Ka-Zar.

Loki
In 2013, Marvel co-president Louis D'Esposito considered making a stand-alone Loki Marvel One-Shots, but said "Being on Asgard is very difficult for us to do in a short. It's just impossible for us cost wise. The short would be 30 seconds, and it's over. One shot of Loki on Asgard."

Longshot
In 2000, Marvel Entertainment entered into a joint venture agreement with Artisan Entertainment to turn at least 15 Marvel superhero franchises into live-action films, television series, direct-to-video films and internet projects. These franchises included an adaptation of Longshot.

Morbius
In 2000, Marvel Entertainment entered into a joint venture agreement with Artisan Entertainment to turn at least 15 Marvel superhero franchises into live-action films, television series, direct-to-video films and internet projects. These franchises included an adaptation of Morbius.

Mort the Dead Teenager
In 2000, Marvel Entertainment entered into a joint venture agreement with Artisan Entertainment to turn at least 15 Marvel superhero franchises into live-action films, television series, direct-to-video films and internet projects. These franchises included an adaptation of Mort the Dead Teenager.

Nick Fury
Andrew W. Marlowe was hired to write the script in 2006. The script he wrote was loosely based on Jim Starenko's Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. series and involved the S.H.I.E.L.D Helicarrier. The script was not written for the version of the character appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it was constructed before Samuel L. Jackson was cast but Marlowe said that the script could be "tweaked" for Jackson's portrayal.

Nighthawk
In 2009, Marvel assembled a group of screenwriters to write film scripts for lesser-known characters including Nighthawk.

Power Pack
In 2000, Marvel Entertainment entered into a joint venture agreement with Artisan Entertainment to turn at least 15 Marvel superhero franchises into live-action films, television series, direct-to-video films and internet projects. These franchises included an adaptation of Power Pack.

A live-action film based on Power Pack was being developed by Marvel in 2006.

However, in 2010, Marvel Studios started taking meetings with writers and directors to work on small scale movies based on some of their third tier characters including Power Pack.

Prime
In 2003, Marvel released an earnings report listing a Prime film as "to be determined".

Runaways
In 2008, Marvel Studios began developing a script based the comic series Runaways with Brian K. Vaughan writing and Kevin Feige producing.

In April 2010 director Peter Sollett emerged as the front runner to direct the movie.

In May 2010, British screenwriter Drew Pearce was reported to be writing the film for Marvel Studios.

In July 2010, it was reported that filming would begin in March - July 2011.

On August 5, 2010, casting for the film began. Actress Keke Palmer was approached for a role in the film. Lucas Cruikshank also auditioned for a role in the film.

On February 6, 2014, Drew Pearce told Total Film magazine that he had no idea whether or not Runaways had a spot in Marvel's Phase Three plans.

Taskmaster
Joe Carnahan signed on to direct an adaptation of Taskmaster in 2008. Carnahan said that the film would "literally build this character's origin" and that it would "commence with the events following Taskmaster's severe beat down at the hands of Moon Knight".

The Incredible Hulk 2
The Incredible Hulk 2 is the tentative title as a sequel to the 2008's The Incredible Hulk.

Production
A sequel to The Incredible Hulk has been in development since the film's release in 2008. Kevin Feige said that Hulk would return after The Avengers. Tim Roth is contracted for three more films, and Tim Blake Nelson is signed on to reprise Samuel Sterns, taking the form of the Leader, following some undue exposure to a sample of synthesized, gamma-irradiated blood.

Louis Leterrier said that he was open to directing a sequel. However, on April 12th, 2012, Kevin Feige confirmed that no sequel is currently in development, although he didn't rule out the possibility that a sequel might be developed in the future. It was later announced that another Hulk film would be released in 2015 based on the success of the upcoming Hulk TV show; while this is likely a sequel to The Incredible Hulk, this was not specifically said so, and this could be interpreted as being a film relating to the TV show rather than the film series.

Lou Ferrigno said in an interview posted May 2, 2014 that The Incredible Hulk 2 would take place after Avengers: Age of Ultron.

The Inhumans
In 2011, Marvel Studios began developing a film adaptation of The Inhumans. On August 12, 2014 it was announced Marvel will be moving forward with the project. They will use a screenplay written by Joe Robert Cole.

The Punisher
Marvel Studios confirmed they now have the rights back for Punisher and they plan on making a reboot.

War Machine
In January 2011, Don Cheadle confirmed that a War Machine film is in development. The film may now center on Iron Patriot due to the events of Iron Man 3.

Werewolf by Night
In 2004, Robert Nelson Jacobs was hired by Crystal Sky to write an adaptation of Werewolf by Night. The film was due to begin filming in 2005, but no further developments took place.

Warriors Three
In 2011, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said about a Warriors Three film: “You never know. What's fun to me about the Warriors Three is that people seem to like them. People like the way that they were presented in this movie, and their main note might be, 'I want to see more of them.' I think that for ‘Thor 2,’ if we should be so lucky, that there's an opportunity for that. But you never know.”