Young Avengers: New MCU Series Apparently in the Works
The series gets a new title with "Champions"
So, after much speculation, the "Young Avengers" project is apparently finally in the works. Albeit in a slightly different form: instead of a movie about the young superheroes, it is now expected to become a series.
According to a number of well-known insiders, including Daniel Richtman and Alex Perez, the entire project will not be released under the name "Young Avengers", but as "Champions". This title comes from the comics, in which Ms. Marvel, Miles Morales and other young heroes form their own team. This team also includes Ironheart, Patriot and Teddy Altman as Hulkling.
The concept of the "Young Avengers" runs like a common thread through the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many young heroes have been introduced in recent years, including Ms. Marvel and Kate Bishop. Among them are also Billy and Tommy, the sons of Wanda Maximoff.
The series is aimed at building a crucial connection between the current "Multiverse Saga" and the upcoming "Mutant Saga". In it, the "Champions" set off in search of Monica Rambeau, who has disappeared in a parallel universe.
However, we will have to wait for a while: This series will probably not be released until after the next big MCU blockbusters "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Avengers: Secret Wars", so not before 2027 or early 2028 at the earliest.
The Marvel series on Disney+: All previous series at a glance
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has reached a new dimension with the launch of Disney+. Series allow Marvel to delve deeper into the stories of its heroes and villains, explore the multiverse and introduce new characters.
1. WandaVision (2021)
WandaVision was the first MCU series on Disney+ and a revolutionary start. Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) live in a surreal world inspired by classic sitcoms in style and narrative – from the 1950s to the 2000s. But behind the idyllic façade lies a story of grief and loss that transforms Wanda into the Scarlet Witch.
The series also introduced Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn), a witch who played a central role in the events of Westview. Her song "Agatha All Along" became a pop culture phenomenon and laid the groundwork for its own series (more on that later).
2. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)
Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) are at the center of this action-packed series set after "Avengers: Endgame". Sam wrestles with the responsibility of taking up the shield of Captain America, while Bucky confronts his past.
The series tackles socially relevant issues such as racism and abuse of power and introduces John Walker (Wyatt Russell) as a US agent. It culminates in Sam's transformation into the new Captain America.
3. Loki (2021 & 2023, season 2)
Tom Hiddleston returned in his iconic role as Loki. The series begins with Loki's escape in Avengers: Endgame after stealing the Tesseract. Loki is captured by the Time Variance Authority (TVA) and must work with Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), an alternate version of himself, to uncover the TVA's secrets.
In the second season (2023), the series continues the story of the multiverse. Loki and Mobius (Owen Wilson) navigate a fractured timeline as the threat of Kang the Conqueror continues to grow. This season deepens Loki's evolution from villain to tragic hero and offers breathtaking insights into the chaos of the multiverse.
4. What If...? (2021)
The first animated MCU series explores alternative scenarios in the multiverse: What if Peggy Carter had become Captain America? Or if the Avengers had been invaded by zombies? Each episode presents a new possibility, with the finale bringing all the strands together in an action-packed climax.
5. Hawkeye (2021)
Set in the run-up to Christmas, Hawkeye tells the story of Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) and Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld). While Clint struggles with his past as a ronin, Kate is introduced as a new archer. In addition to the humorous and action-packed moments, the series brings back familiar faces like Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and the Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio) to the MCU.
6. Moon Knight (2022)
Oscar Isaac plays Marc Spector, a mercenary with dissociative identity disorder who becomes the avatar of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Moon Knight combines psychological drama with Egyptian mythology and impressed with Isaac seamlessly embodying different personalities such as Marc, Steven Grant and Jake Lockley.
7. Ms. Marvel (2022)
Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), a Pakistani-American teenager from Jersey City, gains mysterious powers and becomes the heroine Ms. Marvel. The series combines coming-of-age themes with cultural identity and sets the stage for Kamala's appearance in "The Marvels".
8. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)
Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany), Bruce Banner's cousin, becomes She-Hulk in an accident. The series combines lawyer drama with meta-humor and brings back Daredevil (Charlie Cox) and other familiar faces. The unconventional storytelling, including direct address to the audience, makes it unique in the MCU.
9. Secret Invasion (2023)
Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) is at the center of Secret Invasion. The series depicts the infiltration of Earth by the Skrulls, an alien species first introduced in Captain Marvel. Tension, mistrust and big revelations characterize this dark spy story.
10. Echo (2024)
Echo follows Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) , who was introduced in Hawkeye. Maya, a deaf antihero, returns to her hometown to face her past and new dangers. The series is also expected to involve the Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio) and Daredevil (Charlie Cox), which will excite fans of street-level stories. Echo is said to offer a dark, character-centered story.
11. Agatha All Along (2024)
Agatha Harkness, the breakout star of WandaVision, gets her own series in Agatha: Darkhold Diaries. The series focused on Agatha's past and her journey after the events of Westview. With its quirky humor and the magic of the Darkhold, the series won over both old and new fans of the MCU.
