Complete guide to major comic book film release dates for 2025, 2026, and 2027

The release dates of all the multiple big budget films from comic book studios including Marvel and DC, have been announced.

We have recently witnessed the massive film release of Captain America: Brave New World, just on the onset of the year on 14th February. More comic books films shall be releasing soon this year.

A lot of these films are sequels to the recently released installments, or are reimagined from old classics. The common thread that crosses all these films are, they are all adapted from comic books.

In the next three years, we shall be witnessing a plethora of exciting comic book film releases, including Thunderbolts*, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Superman, The Toxic Avenger, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man:4, Clayface, Avengers: Secret Wars, and The Batman Part II.

Here is a complete guide of the major comic book film release dates, and its details.

Complete guide to major comic book film release dates for 2025, 2026, and 2027

1) The Batman Part II (Release date: 1st October 2027)

A still from 'The Batman' | Image via @Youtube/WarnerBros.

After two years from now, The Batman Part II shall make its release. Its release date is expected to be on 1st October 2027. It is helmed by director Matt Reeves.

A sequel to the last released film in 2022 'The Batman', Robert Pattinson shall come back in his avatar as Batman in the film. Joining him, we shall see actors Colin Ferrell in the role of Oz Cobb, Andy Serkins as Alfred Pennyworth and Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon.

Batman first came into existence in DC comics in the year 1939. Comic book writers Bill Finger and Bob Kane had jointly made Batman.

2) Avengers: Secret Wars (Release date: 7th May, 2027)

After Avengers: Doomsday in 2026, we can look forward to the release of Avengers: Secret Wars in the year 2027. Its release date is anticipated to be on 7th May, 2027. It shall be directed by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo.

The Avengers made its first comic book appearance in the year 1963, in the comic book named 'The Avengers'. It was made by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

However, the cast of Avengers: Secret Wars are confirmed to be Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom, Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as The Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as The Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bacharach as The Thing.

3) Clayface (Release date: 11th September, 2026)

This DC supervillain is going to get his own new movie too. Its release date is anticipated to be next year on 11th September, 2026.

As per reports at Deadline, filmmaker and writer Mike Flanagan has been roped into penning the script of this iconic Batman villain. However, the treatment of his character won't be all villainy this time.

James Gunn, Matt Reeves, Peter Safran, and Lynn Harris are also reported to be involved in its production as producers. No cast details have been announced yet.

Clayface first appeared in a DC comic book form in the year 1940. He is a unique figure who can mould his body into any shape.

4) Spider-Man: 4 (Release date: 31st July, 2026)

A still from 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' | Image via @Youtube/SonyPicturesEntertainment

Tom Holland starrer Spider-Man: 4 is anticipated to make its release next year. Its release date is expected to be on 31st July, 2026.

The popular superhero Spider-Man, was made by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The first time Spider-Man was featured in a comic in the year 1962.

A sequel to Marvel's Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), this film shall follow the plot of Peter Parker's internal challenges, at a more personal level, as per the interview of Marvel President Kevin Feige, at ET Online.

5) Avengers: Doomsday (Release date: 1st May, 2026)

Marvel's forthcoming highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to make its release next year. Its release date is on 1st May, 2026. The film shall be helmed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo.

Even though the plot details are not disclosed by the makers yet, we know details about its ensemble star cast. Many Marvel alumni shall return back with their iconic roles as well.

Avengers: Doomsday shall star Robert Downey Jr. in the role of Doctor Doom.

Along with him, we have Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie in the role of Captain America, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, and many others.

6) Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (Release date: 26th June, 2026)

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is slated to make its theatrical release next year. Its release date is on 26th June, 2026. Director Craig Gillespie is helming this film.

Supergirl, a.k.a. Kara Zor-El, is an iconic DC Comics superhero created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. She made her debut in the year 1959. She is also the cousin of Superman.

This film follows the plot of Kara Zor-El, whose life changes after encountering a young girl named Ruthye. After hearing out Ruthye, Kara Zor-El a.k.a. Supergirl, is out on a quest of bringing back justice and peace.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has a cast of actors including Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, etc.

6) The Toxic Avenger (Release date: 29th August, 2025)

A still from 'The Toxic Avenger' | Image via @Youtube/IGNMovieTrailers

The Toxic Avenger is making its broad theatrical release this year. Its release date is on 29th August, 2025. Directed by Macon Blair, the movie was showcased at the Fantastic Fest in the year 2023.

The Toxic Avenger has been imagined in diverse forms of art, including films and comic books. Made by Lloyd Kaufman, its first film came out in 1984. Its comic book versions were released from Marvel Comics.

The film follows the original plot of a janitor named Winstor Gooze, who, after facing a fatal accident, experiences an immense change in his body that makes him into the 'toxic avenger'.

The Toxic Avenger stars Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Elijah Wood, Kevin Bacon, and many others.

7) Superman (Release date: 11th July 2025)

DC Comics' iconic superhero film Superman, too shall arrive this year. Its release date is slated to be on 11th July 2025. It is directed by James Gunn.

The character of Superman was born into existence by artists Joe Shuster and writer Jerry Siegel. It has been around 87 years since the Superman comics came out, after having released in the year 1938.

However, this movie shall focus on Superman's endeavour as he gets in touch with his historical roots. Superman stars David Corenswet in the role of Clark Kent/ Superman, along with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and many others.

8) The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Release date: 25th July, 2025)

A still from 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' | Image via @Youtube/MarvelEntertainment

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is all geared up to make its release this year. Its release date is on 25th July, 2025. The film is helmed by Matt Shakman.

Derived on Jack Kirby and Stan Lee's jointly created comic book series 'Fantastic Four', which came into existence since 1961.

The movie brings the essence of the time the comics were created, as it is set in the 1960s. The film, like the comics, follows the plot of a group of four superheroes, who tackle the brute forces of the enormous Galactus, who is out to literally gobble up the earth.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has an ensemble cast of talented actors, including Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman/ Sue Storm, Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic/ Reed Richards, Joseph Quinn as Human Torch/ Johnny Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing/ Ben Grimm, Ralph Ineson as Galactus, etc.

9) Thunderbolts* (Release date: 2nd May, 2025)

A still from Thunderbolts* | Image via @Youtube/MarvelEntertainment

Marvel's most nearby release of this year, Thunderbolts*, is coming soon. Its release date is 2nd May, 2025. It is directed by Jake Schreier.

The movie is an adaptation of the set of Marvel comics made by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley, named 'Thunderbolts', in 1997. It follows the plot of a bunch of misfits who do not possess any of the qualities of a quintessential hero, and hence, they are called 'anti-heroes'.

However, they are brought in together and handed over with a hefty undertaking. The film follows their journey as a team, as well as, their individual ones.

Thunderbolts* stars Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, and many others.