MCU Phase 6 Hype Rankings
Phase 6 is Marvel’s biggest swing yet. We ranked every confirmed project by hype level, story importance, and sheer excitement factor.
After the mixed reception of Phase 4 and the course-correction of Phase 5, Phase 6 is Marvel’s big swing at recapturing the Infinity Saga energy. With Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars bookending the slate, there’s genuine reason to be excited again.
Phase 6 Hype Rankings
The culmination of the Multiverse Saga. Every variant, every beloved character potentially returning — this is the biggest thing Marvel has ever attempted. The hype is stratospheric.
MAXIMUM HYPERobert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom and the Russo Brothers back behind the camera. This is Marvel’s attempt to recreate the Infinity War moment — and early buzz is overwhelmingly positive.
MAXIMUM HYPEThe retro-futurist aesthetic, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Silver Surfer teased — Marvel is finally getting the FF right. The trailer already won the internet.
MAXIMUM HYPEPost-No Way Home, Peter Parker is alone and starting over. That blank slate could produce the most interesting Spidey story yet. Tom Holland is in peak form.
HIGH HYPEFlorence Pugh as Yelena leads a ragtag squad of antiheroes. The asterisk has everyone theorizing. This is the MCU’s answer to Suicide Squad — but with a better track record.
HIGH HYPESeason 1 course-corrected back to the Netflix feel. Season 2 has the momentum and goodwill to deliver something genuinely great. Charlie Cox and D’Onofrio are always must-watch.
HIGH HYPEThe first film had some of the best action in MCU history. A sequel with more budget and confidence could be exceptional. Simu Liu deserves a bigger spotlight.
BUILDING HYPEDon Cheadle finally gets his War Machine theatrical feature. Stark tech falling into the wrong hands has massive story potential. Long overdue.
BUILDING HYPEThe Bottom Line
Phase 6 has more genuine excitement attached to it than Phase 4 and 5 combined. The Doomsday casting and the Fantastic Four trailers have delivered. If Marvel sticks the landing on Secret Wars, it could rival Endgame as the MCU’s greatest achievement. Either way, the next few years of Marvel are essential viewing for any nerd.
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