This week didn’t only bring holiday meals, shopping, and good family time; it also brought its fair amount of superhero news to keep you excited for what is to come from the popular genre in the following years. This week, the first Captain America: Civil War trailer was revealed, Doctor Strange announced its cast and synopsis, Batman v Superman revealed that new footage is coming soon, and plenty more. Catch up below.
‘Captain America: Civil War’: First Trailer and Posters Revealed
It’s fair to say that Captain America: Civil War is near or at the top of fans’ list in terms of the most anticipated superhero movies coming next year, and now after much speculation, theories, and buildup, we finally get the first official look at Civil War with the first trailer and posters being revealed. Out of nowhere, Marvel decided to give us an early holiday gift by releasing the first trailer and posters for Captain America: Civil War, giving us a feel of what the film will bring when it hits theaters next year. The trailer teases the much-awaited conflict between the Marvel heroes, but manages to keep the focus of the story on Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers and his friendship with Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes.
‘Doctor Strange’ Synopsis Revealed and Cast Confirmed
It was only a few weeks ago that we got our first unofficial looks at Marvel’s Doctor Strange via set images that were revealed online, and Marvel has now made things a little more official by announcing the beginning of production for the film and revealing the cast and brief synopsis. In a press release, Marvel confirmed Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mads Mikkelsen, and Tilda Swinton as the main cast, and also revealed the following brief synopsis:
“Doctor Strange” follows the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.
“Doctor Strange” is the latest film in Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Phase 3’s goal—over the course of four years and nine films—is to introduce audiences to new heroes and continue the adventures of fan favorites.
‘Batman v Superman’: New Footage Premiering During Monday’s ‘Gotham’
If you’re not a fan of Gotham but you are looking forward to Batman v Superman, you might want to tune in on Monday. And if you are already a fan of the show then you’re in for a special treat with the announcement that a new Batman v Superman preview will air during Monday’s episode of Gotham. Fox recently revealed a promo featuring the cast of the show choosing sides in the superhero fight, and also revealing that exclusive new footage will air during the Monday episode, so unless you’re planning to wait for the new footage to be released online, your plans for Monday night are already made.
‘Fantastic Four 2’ Removed from Fox’s Release Schedule
At this point most of us know how disappointing Josh Trank’s Fantastic Four was for critics and fans alike, and that’s all without considering the rumored issues that went on between the director and 20th Century Fox. So putting it very gently, Fox is in a delicate spot with their Fantastic Four franchise, specifically with now trying to make a Fantastic Four 2. That being the case, it should come as no surprise that the studio has removed the planned sequel from its upcoming release schedule, leaving the question of when we might get to see a sequel if at all.
‘Aquaman’: Charles Roven Gives Update on Script
WB’s Aquaman isn’t due in theaters until 2018, so naturally this early on very little is known about the project other than that Jason Momoa will be playing Aquaman and that James Wan will be directing the film, but thanks to producer Charles Roven we got a little update on the film’s script. During a talk with Steve, Roven confirmed that they are in very early stages of developing a script, and that when Wan is done with current directing duties he will dive into the development of Aquaman.