Summary
A new update concerning Marvel Television’s newVisionseries suggests a surprising and exciting Avengers replacement team may be set up for Phase 6 of theMCU. Marvel Studios' original Avengers team first came together in the eponymous 2012 film,The Avengers, to battle the Asgardian God of Mischief, Loki, and the team’s success quickly saw its members become global celebrities and a permanent fixture in the MCU. Since 2012,the Avengers rosterhas changed dramatically, with several new heroes joining their ranks, and some veteran Avengers retiring or even laying down their lives in the name of Earth’s protection.
The status of the Avengers has been uncertain since 2019’sAvengers: Endgamesaw almost every member of the team band together to fight the Mad Titan, Thanos, during the Battle of Earth. While a new Avengers team is expected to form in the lead up toPhase 6’sAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Wars,several potential replacements have also been teased, including the likes of the Thunderbolts, the Midnight Sons, and the Young Avengers. Marvel Studios may have also been setting up yet another replacementAvengers team for the MCU’s Phase 6, which could have just received a huge update.
Marvel Has Set Up 10 Avengers Replacements For After Secret Wars
Avengers: Secret Wars is the last announced project set to feature the MCU’s original superhero team, so a new team may replace them in Phase 7.
Vision & Wonder Man Seem Likely To Release In 2026
In May 2024, Marvel Studios provided the first major update concerning theMCU’s upcomingVisionseries, set to star Paul Bettany as White Vision, returning from his appearance in Phase 4’sWandaVision.Varietyhas reported thatStar Trek: Picardexecutive producer Terry Matalas will be the showrunner for Marvel Television’sVisionseries, which has been given a 2026 release window. Paul Bettany first appeared as Vision inAvengers: Age of Ultron, but was rebuilt with a new, white design inWandaVisionfollowing his death inInfinity War, and this is the version expected to return in the newVisionseries.
Following Disney CEO Bob Iger’s plans for two live-action MCU TV shows to release per year,Vision’s2026 release window is important, as this will fill one of these spots. WithDaredevil: Born AgainandIronheartset to release in 2025, another upcoming MCU series that has recently finished filming may take the other position in Marvel Studios' 2026 slate.Wonder Manwill see Yahya Abdul-Mateen II portray the titularSimon Williams, Wonder Man, a Hollywood superstar and superhero.Wonder Manconcluded filming in April 2024, setting it up perfectly for a 2026 release alongside the MCU’s newVisionseries.
Wonder Man: Cast, Plot Details & Everything We Know
Marvel Studios has released casting news, a plot summary, and some other details about its upcoming 10-episode Wonder Man series for Disney+.
MCU’s 2026 Slate Could Perfectly Set Up The West Coast Avengers
WhileWonder Man’srelease window hasn’t yet been confirmed, it seems very likely that the series will release in 2026 alongside the newVisionseries, and this pairing could be actively setting up an exciting new Avengers team in the MCU.Vision and Wonder Man were both prominent members of the West Coast Avengers in Marvel Comics, with both being founding members of the new Avengers team in 1984’sWest Coast Avengers #1. WithVisionandWonder Manexpected to release in 2026, theWest Coast Avengers could finally debut, setting them up for appearances in Phase 6’sAvengersprojects.
In response to Vision’s desire to expand the influence of the Avengers, who had until then been based primarily in New York City, veteran Avenger Hawkeye decided to form a team of superheroes in California, establishing the West Coast Avengers.This team featured an exciting new line-up of heroes, who went on to battle Dominus, Mephisto, Ultron, and Madame Masque, among other iconic villains. The formation of this team also marked the debut ofVision’s white formin Marvel Comics, giving even more weight to the idea that the West Coast Avengers will be forming in the MCU’s upcoming slate.
The MCU Only Has 8 Classic Avengers Left To Introduce
After all the heroes Marvel has brought into the MCU over the years, there’s now only eight classic Avengers that still need to be introduced.
Other Heroes Who Could Join Vision & Wonder Man On The West Coast Avengers
As well as Vision and Wonder Man, who could form the West Coast Avengers in 2026, several other MCU heroes could also join the newly-formed group.Clint Barton’s Hawkeye was a founding member of the West Coast Avengers in Marvel Comics, and since his MCU future is unclear after his self-titled 2021 series, it’s possible he could relocate to California. This could also be the perfect opportunity to debut Mockingbird in the MCU. Bobbi Morse’s Mockingbird previously appeared inAgents of SHIELD, but the title has been speculated to be held by Clint Barton’s wife,Laura Barton, in the MCU.
Several powerful heroes that have been established in the MCU joined the West Coast Avengers over the years, so they could join the team in the MCU, too. This could include the likes of Ant-Man and the Wasp, though this may be Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne instead of Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne.Marc Spector’s Moon Knight, Wanda Maximoff’s Scarlet Witch, James Rhodes' War Machine, Kate Bishop’s Hawkeye, and America Chavez have also all been members of the West Coast Avengersin Marvel Comics, and this line-up would form an incredibly powerful superhero group in the MCU.
It’s unclear which heroes will join which teams in the MCU’s upcoming stories, as many new characters have been introduced in Phases 4 and 5 ahead of any number of new Avengers teams forming in Phase 6.
As well as bringing pre-established MCU heroes into the fold, Marvel Studios' potential West Coast Avengers team could also debut brand-new MCU characters. Most notably,Greer Grant Nelson’s Tigra was a founding member of the Marvel Comics team, so it would be great to see her appear in live-action. Bonita Juárez’s Firebird, Aaron Stack’s Machine Man, Miguel Santos' Living Lightning, Christopher Powell’s Darkhawk, and Julia Carpenter’s Spider-Woman could also debut, perhaps with Sydney Sweeney bringing a more comic-accurate depiction of the latter into live-action followingher debut in 2024’s reviledMadame Webin Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.
How Will The West Coast Avengers Be Important To Avengers 5 & Secret Wars?
Avengers 5is currently scheduled for release on July 29, 2025, perhaps sandwiched between theVisionseries andWonder Man, so it’s possible that the West Coast Avengers may not have a role in Phase 6’s firstAvengerscrossover project. This may be a good thing, however, asAvengers 5should perhaps only focus on the formation of the new core Avengers team, perhaps led by Sam Wilson’s Captain America. Nevertheless, the West Coast Avengers could have a huge role in2027’sAvengers: Secret Wars, which is expected to feature heroes from the MCU’s history and from other Marvel franchises.
Avengers: Secret Warsis speculated to be the biggest Marvel Studios project ever, even outmatching the magnitude ofEndgame. This means that a number of powerful teams could be featured alongside each other, which could include the Avengers, the Thunderbolts, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Fantastic Four, and potentially even a returning or new X-Men team.This would be a great place for the West Coast Avengers to appear before getting developed further in the MCU’s Phase 7, andMarvel Studios’VisionandWonder Manshows could lay the foundations for them to finally make their way into live-action.
Vision Quest
Cast
Vision Quest explores Vision’s journey to reclaim his identity following the events of WandaVision. As he attempts to restore his memory and humanity, the narrative delves into themes of self-discovery and transformation within the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s expansive storyline.
