In a surprising twist, shaking up the Marvel timeline, Disney has officially pushed back the release dates for the next two Avengers films, leaving fans stunned and speculating.
Originally scheduled for 2026 and 2027, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars have now been moved further down the line. According to industry insiders, the delays are due to ongoing script adjustments, major cast negotiations, and a strategic reshuffling of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to avoid franchise fatigue.
But Disney isn’t leaving audiences hanging — far from it. In the same breath, the studio revealed release dates for two highly anticipated projects: The Dog Stars, an epic sci-fi drama based on Peter Heller’s bestselling post-apocalyptic novel, and the unexpected sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is officially happening and has fans buzzing.
The Dog Stars is set to hit theaters in Fall 2026 and is being described as “a visually haunting survival story with emotional depth,” with a rumored A-list lead soon to be announced. Meanwhile, The Devil Wears Prada 2 will bring back some familiar faces — including talks of Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reprising their iconic roles — with a release date locked for Summer 2026.
Fans online are already reacting with mixed emotions: some are disappointed by the Avengers delay, while others are thrilled to see fresh titles getting the spotlight.
Marvel’s slowing things down, but it might be a smart move. After a packed Phase 4 and mixed reactions to some of its recent releases, this breathing room could give Disney time to refocus and refine its next big hits.
As always in Hollywood, timing is everything, and Disney seems to be playing the long game. Whether the gamble pays off, only time will tell.