Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

[Bolty]

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

Isn't it a little early to assume it's going to be bad? We don't know what, or how, this will effect the series, but I highly doubt it'll make the movie tip in Downey, Jr.'s favor. I think we should wait and see what happens before jumping to conclusions.

Oh no, let's panic now! RDJ's presence in Avengers 2 & 3 is a bad thing--nobody will get any screen time!

It's never to soon for doom and gloom.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by Bolty

Oh no, let's panic now! RDJ's presence in Avengers 2 & 3 is a bad thing--nobody will get any screen time!

It's never to soon for doom and gloom.

So true.

[Bolty]

Originally Posted by GreenGaijin

So if Tony Sta- I mean Robert Downey Jr., plays Iron Man in two more Avengers movies. That would mean by the time the third one comes out, he would have owned that character 6 times in the span of 10 years. Not a bad gig at all.

He also appeared in Hulk---7 times as Stark.

Is that a movie record for superhero?

[RyanPom]

I'd go see a War Machine spin off movie.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by Bolty

He also appeared in Hulk---7 times as Stark.

Is that a movie record for superhero?

No, Jackman has him tied at 7 as Wolverine. Arguably two of the most well played and recognizable actors in their respective roles. Hard not to love them in the roles.

[Bolty]

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

No, Jackman has him tied at 7 as Wolverine. Arguably two of the most well played and recognizable actors in their respective roles. Hard not to love them in the roles.

In that case--it's a shared record. I had forgot the Jackman cameo in XM:FC

Who do you think would be more likely for an 8th?

Personally i think they are both done after the announced movies, but with the pletora of MCU movies, RDJ has a better chance of a future cameo

[GreenGaijin]

Originally Posted by Bolty

In that case--it's a shared record. I had forgot the Jackman cameo in XM:FC

Who do you think would be more likely for an 8th?

Personally i think they are both done after the announced movies, but with the pletora of MCU movies, RDJ has a better chance of a future cameo

Would be nice if it's a tie. Both of them are great. Heck, even Sean Connery played Bond 7 times.

[Scorpion Soldier]

Originally Posted by Bolty

In that case--it's a shared record. I had forgot the Jackman cameo in XM:FC

Who do you think would be more likely for an 8th?

Personally i think they are both done after the announced movies, but with the pletora of MCU movies, RDJ has a better chance of a future cameo

I'd say RDJ. Both of them seem to enjoy playing the characters immensely, but RDJ's role as Iron Man seems a lot less physically stressfull after a while compared to Jackman's role as Wolverine, which plays into it a lot when you play the same character for a longer period of time.

[thunderforce]

Originally Posted by Scorpion Soldier

I'd say RDJ. Both of them seem to enjoy playing the characters immensely, but RDJ's role as Iron Man seems a lot less physically stressfull after a while compared to Jackman's role as Wolverine, which plays into it a lot when you play the same character for a longer period of time.

I think that Fury guy is signed on for 10 movies .

[Monarch_of_Media]

Originally Posted by thunderforce

I think that Fury guy is signed on for 10 movies .

That Fury guy? Haha, that's the greatest comment I've ever seen. Whether purposeful or not.

[Edword]

Originally Posted by thunderforce

I think that Fury guy is signed on for 10 movies .

You mean Samuel L Jackson?

[yeslek]

still half happy, half disappointed to hear confirmation of no IM4 (though it was always the more likely option) but obviously glad IM is at least saved in terms of The Avengers movies

[Buddy Ackerman]

Being as this is the Phase Three thread I thought it was worth noting that Marvel have at least locked down some release dates for that run of films, if not the titles of the films.

Phase Three

Confirmed:
November 6th 2015 - Ant-Man

May 6th 2016 - ?
July 8th 2016 - ?

May 5th 2017 - ?

Assumed:
Late 2017 - ?

May 2018 - The Avengers 3

I think we can expect another one in 2017, whether it be late summer like Guradians or the 2016 film, or November like Thor 2 and Ant-Man, followed by the culmination of Phase Three with The Avengers 3 in May 2018 (sneakily, The Amazing Spider-Man 4 has already nabbed the traditional opening weekend slot - the fact it came three days after Marvel nabbed the 2016 early May slot is an indicator of why ASM 3+4 didn't waste any time in announcing themselves and their dates.).

So five solo outings and The Avengers 3 - same as Phase One. One is Ant-Man, one is almost certainly Doctor Strange and none are Iron Man 4. I expect at least one to be either Thor 3 or Captain America 3 (more likely the former as its films have preceded Captain America's so far). Guardians 2 is a possibility but I'd imagine Marvel would hedge their bets on that one and see how it does rather than putting a sequel into pre-production so it may have to wait until Phase Four.

My guess? Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Captain America 3, Thor 3 (allowing both trilogies to end, ala Iron Man 3, and allow for Avengers 3 to send off the characters if needs be) and another 'new' solo film, be it Black Panther, Daredevil, Iron Fist, Runaways or someone else entirely. Two sequels and three new films sounds like a great deal. Though there's always the chance that a new Hulk solo outing will scupper that ratio.

Then there's the chance that Marvel and Whedon will pull Howard the Duck out of retirement, just to really play with us.

[Lemmy Lugosi]

Originally Posted by RyanPom

I'd go see a War Machine spin off movie.

I might, I might not. It would depend on the storyline. But, I'm not at all fond of Cheadle in the suit.

[Esox50]

Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

Being as this is the Phase Three thread I thought it was worth noting that Marvel have at least locked down some release dates for that run of films, if not the titles of the films.

Phase Three

Confirmed:
November 6th 2015 - Ant-Man

May 6th 2016 - ?
July 8th 2016 - ?

May 5th 2017 - ?

Assumed:
Late 2017 - ?

May 2018 - The Avengers 3

I think we can expect another one in 2017, whether it be late summer like Guradians or the 2016 film, or November like Thor 2 and Ant-Man, followed by the culmination of Phase Three with The Avengers 3 in May 2018 (sneakily, The Amazing Spider-Man 4 has already nabbed the traditional opening weekend slot - the fact it came three days after Marvel nabbed the 2016 early May slot is an indicator of why ASM 3+4 didn't waste any time in announcing themselves and their dates.).

So five solo outings and The Avengers 3 - same as Phase One. One is Ant-Man, one is almost certainly Doctor Strange and none are Iron Man 4. I expect at least one to be either Thor 3 or Captain America 3 (more likely the former as its films have preceded Captain America's so far). Guardians 2 is a possibility but I'd imagine Marvel would hedge their bets on that one and see how it does rather than putting a sequel into pre-production so it may have to wait until Phase Four.

My guess? Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Captain America 3, Thor 3 (allowing both trilogies to end, ala Iron Man 3, and allow for Avengers 3 to send off the characters if needs be) and another 'new' solo film, be it Black Panther, Daredevil, Iron Fist, Runaways or someone else entirely. Two sequels and three new films sounds like a great deal. Though there's always the chance that a new Hulk solo outing will scupper that ratio.

Then there's the chance that Marvel and Whedon will pull Howard the Duck out of retirement, just to really play with us.

I would also think that with Joss Whedon saying that Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch are a "big part of Avengers 2" that they could possibly have their own movie as part of Phase 3.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Esox50

I would also think that with Joss Whedon saying that Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch are a "big part of Avengers 2" that they could possibly have their own movie as part of Phase 3.

I do wonder if that means they would have to bring in their father and maybe some of the X-Men as well, that could get kinda messy. Still holding onto the pipe dream of Spidey showing up in Avengers 2 or 3, especially after they almost had an Oscorp building in Avengers 1.

[UK_fan_05]

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

I do wonder if that means they would have to bring in their father and maybe some of the X-Men as well, that could get kinda messy. Still holding onto the pipe dream of Spidey showing up in Avengers 2 or 3, especially after they almost had an Oscorp building in Avengers 1.

They can't bring in Magneto or none of the X-Men.

[GreenGaijin]

When it's all said and done, I wonder what the final tally of films will be made in this MCU. After Avengers 3 the count will be 17 (10 years). I think 20 would be a nice round number - but who knows right now.

Can't imagine what the complete collection would look like.

[UK_fan_05]

Originally Posted by GreenGaijin

When it's all said and done, I wonder what the final tally of films will be made in this MCU. After Avengers 3 the count will be 17 (10 years). I think 20 would be a nice round number - but who knows right now.

Can't imagine what the complete collection would look like.

I would say the series will continue as long as they make money. Tons of characters that can be used. I don't think they would do a complete collection, but they will do a collection for each Phase.

[Walts Ghost]

Marvel Studios President Hints at Buildup to ‘Avengers 3′ Infinity Gauntlet Storyline

The Marvel TV/Movie universe is in rapid expansion right now, with new TV projects in development and a mix of anticipated sequels and new property launches coming to the big screen soon. There is also development in when we’ll see Marvel blockbusters hit the big screen, as Thor: The Dark World prepares to test the brand’s might in this 2013 fall movie season.

But with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on TV, and so many movies (and potential new movies) introducing more and more elements to the Marvel Universe, one has to wonder: where is it all leading? Well, we may have confirmed a seriously cool destination on that road to come.

While at the press junket for Thor: The Dark World, I had a chance to sit down with Marvel Studios President of Production Kevin Feige and pick his brain about everything we here in the Screen Rant bullpen have dissected and analyzed (on the site or on our podcast) since long before Phase Two even began. And based on what we’ve seen and heard about films like Thor 2, Guardians of the Galaxy - and possible future properties including Doctor Strange and The Inhumans – it’s been clear that there’s a cosmic game afoot, and that that grinning Thanos at the end of Avengers is still in the shadows watching it all – but to what end.

[WARNING: The Following is Speculation that could be considered MILD SPOILERS for every Marvel Movie until Avengers 3. Just saying: we're usually on the money about these things. You've been warned.]

[Show spoiler]
Given that The Avengers 2 will be about the earth-bound threat of Ultron, I asked Feige straight up if clues like the Tesseract and Loki’s mind-control scepter in The Avengers – or the recent revelation that Thor 2 villain Malekith the Dark Elf is chasing “The Aether,” another god-like power - are leading us to an Avengers 3 scenario where Thanos takes hold of the dreaded Infinity Gauntlet (last seen in Odin’s vault in Thor) and essentially achieves that godhood. Feige’s response:

Feige continues, speaking of certain MacGuffins in The Avengers and Thor 2, explaining that upcoming reveals (including a big one in Thor 2) tie into Guardians of the Galaxy.

For anyone not clear, “MacGuffins” are a term for THAT object in a movie that everyone is chasing after/fighting over. What Feige has just confirmed, essentially, is that the sought-after items in Avengers, Thor 2 and potentially, Guardians of the Galaxy are all connected, and form a loose blueprint for the Marvel Movie Universe that could run from The Avengers in 2012 as far as that point in 2021, which Feige has previously confirmed as the fullest extent of their current planning. In short: without directly saying so, Feige is acknowledging that an Infinity Gauntlet storyline comics fans may know well could be getting re-fitted for the movies.

Comic book fans have likely been expecting (read: hoping for) this since the end of The Avengers, but for the casual film fan: The Infinity Gauntlet is a glove that has six gems (time, space, power, mind, reality, soul) that grant the wearer godlike power. In the famous ’90s comic book storyline by writer Jim Starlin and artists George Pérez and Ron Lim, Thanos gets the glove and lays waste to the Marvel superheroes, until he is betrayed by his companion Nebula and defeated by the heroes. Nebula, of course, will be introduced in Guardians of the Galaxy - so you can see just how intricately and deliberately this web is being spun.

Though he didn’t directly address it, Feige also acknowledged my speculative claims that films like Doctor Strange and Inhumans seem more viable for theatrical release now, since they have the notable advantage of being further opportunities to introduce more mystical “MacGuffins” (possibly Infinity-related objects) into the movie mix. Even Avengers 2 could use their non-mutant (for legal reasons) version of Scarlet Witch as a springboard an Infinity Gauntlet piece – since her “witchy” powers need to come from somewhere. Going forward, it’s all about which of the Gauntlet pieces best correlate to each respective movie (in terms of plot and themes), but there seems to be little doubt about the destination: an Avengers 3 showdown with the mad titan and his god-gauntlet. Count us in!

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