User blog:ArthurSteel89/Where Does the MCU go for Phase 4?

'''In the past month-or-so, Marvel Studios have released details for Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and for the first time Marvel Studios will be directly producing a whole host of television series alongside a slate of films. Moving on from the Infinity Saga (the big name for the first three phases) will be hard enough to do without some of the MCU’s major players, but continue they will. So what are some of the highlights from this new phases, and what connects to the MCU of the past?'''

A Task on Their Hands

'''To go forwards you sometimes have to take one step back, which is what Marvel Studios are doing with their first film of phase 4: Black Widow. Scarlett Johnason has finally been given her own solo film after appearing in a supporting role for Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, so she’s certainly earned her stripes.'''

'''Set after the events of 2016’s Civil War, the film tells the story of what happened to Natasha Romanoff before she ended up as part of Cap’s squad at the start of Infinity War. One of the more intriguing announcements made for the film so far has been the inclusion of Red Guardian, essentially the Russian equivalent of Captain America. As well as that, regular Marvel foe Taskmaster is set to make an appearance after being spotted on the set. So to fully appreciate this film, which is set to hit cinemas in May 2020, you might want to revisit all of the Black Widow’s previous adventures. And thanks to Discount Promo Codes, you can get your hands on the DVDs and Blu Ray box sets for much less than you’d think. They have discounts from a whole range of retailers like Argos, Music Magpie and Simply Home Entertainment, meaning that getting up-to-date with the Marvel Cinematic Universe won’t cost you the Earth.'''

The Winter Falcon

'''Whilst Sam Wilson (aka the Falcon) and Bucky Barnes (the Winter Soldier) were fighting against each other in 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, they teamed up for Civil War, becoming part of #TeamCap together, and thus became an unlikely double act. And their journey will continue together in Marvel Studios’s first series on Disney+, slated for release in late 2020. So you can be sure of more hijinks between the pair as they’re reunited with Agent 13 and Zemo, who both featured in Civil War.'''

Mad Multiverses

'''If almost feels weird that Doctor Strange has only been in one solo movie, it feels like he’s been around much more regularly. And he has, in truth. He cameoed in Thor Ragnarok and featured in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. The wizard, however, returns for his next solo outing with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which is set the push the dimensional boundaries even further than 2016’s first outing for the Benedict Cumberbatch-portrayed character. And with the master of the mystic arts set to be joined by Scarlet Witch, we’re told that this 2021 film will tie directly into the Wandavision series which is due out on Disney+.'''

Ten Rings Reemerge

'''The Ten Rings terrorist organisation featured prominently in the Iron Man trilogy of films, but have somewhat been forgotten in favour of Marvel focusing on other villains, such as the mad titan Thanos. Many comic book fans were disappointed when the Mandarin (the head of the Ten Rings) in Iron Man 3 was revealed to be a hoax (he was actually a classically trained actor called Trevor Slattery), but that dismay was soon retconned in the short All Hail the King, where it’s revealed that the real Mandarin was unhappy with Slattery’s antics. And then after that, everything all went a bit… quiet.'''

'''Until recently. The Ten Rings, as well as the Mandarin, will return in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which is the first Marvel film that will feature an Asian actor in the lead role. Not much is known about what will happen in the film, but we do know that Simu Liu has been cast as Shang-Chi and Tony Leung Chiu-wai will be playing the Mandarin. It’s certainly one to look out for when it comes out in 2021, and you think if done right, it'll be a surefire hit in China.'''

'''And these four titles are just the tip of the iceberg. Check this out to see the full list of everything MCU that’s due to hit your screens in the next three-or-so years.'''