Phase four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will take on a “new story” according to director James Gunn.
It has been thought for a while that once Avengers: Infinity War and its sequel arrive, that Phase Four of the MCU will be somewhat of a new start for the superhero series. Just quite how it will look, we do not know, but James Gunn has recently weighed in on his twitter page, giving his take.
The director of both Guardians of the Galaxy films responded when asked by a fan if the MCU will end after Phase Three:
https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/919972005172142082
https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/919972252116049920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fscreenrant.com%2Fjames-gunn-mcu-after-avengers-4-new-story%2F
There you have it. The connected universe that has spawned so many imitators will continue beyond Avengers 4, but story wise, things will likely be very different for its cast of heroes.
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The next chapter in the saga will be Thor: Ragnarok, released on October 27th in the UK.
Originally published October 17, 2017. Updated October 21, 2017.
