2021: The Year of Marvel on the Big Screen


As the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Marvel fans have a lot to look forward to in 2021. With numerous releases planned for the big screen, it seems that 2021 is truly the year of Marvel.

The first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to hit theaters this year was Black Widow, which was released on July 9, 2021. This highly-anticipated film stars Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, and explores her past and the events that led her to become a prominent member of the Avengers.

Following Black Widow, there are several more Marvel films set to hit theaters in the coming months. One of the most highly-anticipated of these films is Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. This film, which is set to be released on September 2, 2021, follows the story of Shang-Chi, a martial arts master who is drawn into the sinister Ten Rings organization.

Another Marvel film set to be released this year is Eternals, which is scheduled to hit theaters on November 5, 2021. The film follows a group of immortal beings known as the Eternals, who have secretly lived on Earth for thousands of years and must come out of hiding to save the planet from their evil counterparts, the Deviants.

Also releasing in theaters this year is the highly-anticipated Spider-Man: No Way Home on December 17, 2021. This film, which features the return of Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, is rumored to explore the multiverse, including the return of former Spider-Man actors Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.

In addition to these films, Marvel also has several new TV series set to be released on Disney+ this year, including Loki and What If…?. Loki explores the misadventures of the God of Mischief as he is captured by the Time Variance Authority, while What If…? explores alternate realities in the Marvel universe.

Overall, it’s clear that 2021 is shaping up to be a huge year for Marvel on the big screen. With a diverse range of films and TV series set to be released, Marvel fans have a lot to be excited about. It seems that 2021 truly is the year of Marvel, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this beloved universe.