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Wondering which Marvel<\/span> Cinematic Universe movies<\/strong> might never get a sequel<\/strong>? Recent reports suggest several past releases are no longer moving forward, despite earlier setups and fan expectations. Box office performance, shifting priorities, and Marvel\u2019s focus on new flagship franchises like The Fantastic Four and X-Men appear to be reshaping the slate.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s which MCU titles are unlikely to get sequels and the factors behind their stalled development.<\/p>\n Insider Daniel Richtman reported that\u00a0Eternals 2\u00a0is no longer in development<\/a>. The first film released in November 2021 grossed $402 million worldwide and holds a 47% score on Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>. Despite post-credits teases for future storylines, no updates indicate active work on a sequel. In 2024, Kevin Feige also confirmed that there are no plans for it as of now. The decision is likely linked to performance concerns, as the first film didn\u2019t break the bank. Furthermore, Marvel is shifting toward other properties like\u00a0The Fantastic Four\u00a0and\u00a0X-Men.<\/p>\n While\u00a0Thunderbolts* was released this year in May, there has been no confirmation of a sequel or a follow-up under the\u00a0New Avengers\u00a0title. Current MCU planning focuses on Phase Six projects such as\u00a0Avengers: Secret Wars. Marvel has not announced development for a second\u00a0Thunderbolts*\u00a0installment. More importantly, Thunderbolts* has officially proven to be a flop at the box office, making just $382 million when the breaking point was around $425 million.<\/p>\n Since 2008\u2019s\u00a0The Incredible Hulk, Marvel Studios has not pursued a direct sequel. Rights issues with Universal Pictures and Hulk\u2019s continued appearances in ensemble films have kept a solo sequel off the slate. The character has featured in\u00a0Avengers\u00a0films and\u00a0Thor: Ragnarok, but no formal plans exist for a standalone\u00a0Hulk 2, as Marvel still doesn\u2019t seem to have the rights to the character for another solo outing. They don\u2019t have a Sony-Spider-Man-like deal with Universal either.<\/p>\n Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania grossed $476 million worldwide since its release and currently holds a 46% rating on Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>. It wasn\u2019t a major box office draw compared to past movies, and it truly began a downward slump through Phase 5. Insider Daniel Richtman<\/a> suggests that a fourth film is not in development. Furthermore, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lily have retired from acting. So, it\u2019s unlikely that a sequel will ever happen for it.<\/p>\n The Marvels\u00a0grossed $206 million worldwide with a 63% Rotten Tomatoes<\/a> score, becoming MCU\u2019s biggest flop with the lowest box office intake. Brie Larson\u2019s Carol Danvers, Teyonah Paris\u2019 Monica Rambeau, and Iman Vellani\u2019s Kamala Khan are expected to return in other MCU projects. But it\u2019s highly unlikely for Captain Marvel 3 to happen after The Marvels bombed.<\/p>\nList of Marvel Cinematic Universe movies that aren\u2019t likely to get a sequel<\/h2>\n
Eternals 2<\/h3>\n
Thunderbolts* \/ New Avengers 2<\/h3>\n
The Incredible Hulk 2<\/h3>\n
Ant-Man and the Wasp 4<\/h3>\n
Captain Marvel 3<\/h3>\n
Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 4<\/h3>\n