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Marvel

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Marvel. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Chairman / President

Kevin Feige

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Entertainment

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Headquarters address

135 W 50th St, New York, NY 10020, United States

Year founded

1939

Robert Downey Jnr attends the Marvel Studios Panel at SDCC in San Diego, California, in 2024. Avengers: Doomsday is currently scheduled to release on December 18, 2026. Photo: Getty Images

American cinema

Hollywood in 2026: what to expect, from movies and China focus to ‘Dunesday’

Hollywood faces a pivotal year of change in 2026, with the potential Netflix/Warner deal, AI actors and nostalgia fever among key factors.

6 Jan 2026 - 7:30PMvideocam

Video gaming

Marvel Cosmic Invasion review: Iron Man, Wolverine et al unite for beat ’em up

13 Dec 2025 - 6:15PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Simu Liu, from stock photo model to Barbie star – interview

7 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Pierson Fodé, who stars in new Netflix romcom The Wrong Paris

Fodé and his The Wrong Paris co-star Miranda Cosgrove first met on the set of iCarly over a decade ago.

12 Sep 2025 - 6:00PM

Pierson Fode attends the season premiere of Only Murders in the Building in Los Angeles, in August 2024. Photo: @piersonfode/Instagram

American cinema

Want to get Gen Alpha into cinemas? Why video games are the key

Seven of the top 10 entertainment franchises trending with Gen Alpha movie-goers are video game properties like Roblox and Minecraft.

4 Sep 2025 - 3:15PM

Fame and celebrity

7 celebrity gamers, from Henry Cavill and Mila Kunis to Tom Holland

Brie Larson and Terry Crews fell in love with gaming as kids, while Vin Diesel and Elijah Wood are involved in creating games.

23 Aug 2025 - 6:00PM

Netflix

Meet Hunter Doohan, who plays Tyler in Netflix’s Wednesday

Doohan, who has been married to his husband Fielder Jewett since 2022, was especially sad to miss seeing Lady Gaga on the Wednesday set.

12 Aug 2025 - 6:00PM

Hunter Doohan plays Tyler on Wednesday – and is a big Lady Gaga fan. Photo: Getty Images

High Jewellery

How to Style like Crazy Rich Asians’ Gemma Chan

Chan wears a Bullio ring with coloured stones in the En Équilibre campaign – get the look with similar pieces from other key jewellery maisons.

11 Aug 2025 - 10:58AM

TV shows and streaming video

Marvel’s first-ever female Iron Fist on why she’s now ‘so proud to be Asian’

Chinese-American actress Jona Xiao, the voice of Iron Fist in Eyes of Wakanda on Disney+, says she used to feel ashamed of being Asian.

5 Aug 2025 - 5:15PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Meet The Bear star Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s artist wife, Yelena Yemchuk

Ukrainian-born Yemchuk relocated to the United States as a child and pursued art and photography, and she shares two daughters with the Marvel actor.

26 Jul 2025 - 4:00AM

Yelena Yemchuk is the wife of The Bear star Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Photo: Getty Images

American cinema

Review | The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Marvel’s original superhero team returns

Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, First Steps sees the gang finally get the film they deserve.

23 Jul 2025 - 1:07AMvideocam

Pedro Pascal in a still from The Fantastic Four: First Steps (category IIA), directed by Matt Shakman. Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach co-star. Photo: 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios

China economy

Opinion | Global hit Labubu was forged in the heat of China’s demanding market

In China’s demanding market that’s shifting towards emotionally driven spending, creative brands that succeed can look to conquer the world.

1 Jul 2025 - 9:06AMvideocam

Asian cinema: Korean films

Review | Hi-Five: Korean superhero fantasy with Yoo Ah-in fails to meet its potential

Starring Yoo Ah-in, Ra Mi-ran, Lee Jae-in and with K-pop star Park Jin-young, Hi-Five features a promising premise that it never lives up to.

16 Jun 2025 - 6:45PMvideocam

American cinema

15 Hollywood movies to watch in summer 2025, from Superman to F1: The Movie

Jurassic World Rebirth, The Fantastic Four and The Conjuring: Last Rites also make our list of the best Hollywood films to catch this summer.

12 Jun 2025 - 7:15AMvideocam

Scarlett Johansson as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett in a still from Jurassic World Rebirth, one of our picks of the best Hollywood films to look forward to in summer 2025.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Thunderbolts* star Lewis Pullman’s siblings, Jack and Maesa

The creative trio are the children of Independence Day actor Bill Pullman, who is full of praise for all three; brothers Lewis and Jack even helped make Maesa’s debut album.

7 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM

Marvel star Lewis Pullman is the son of Hollywood actor Bill Pullman, and has two equally artistic siblings. Photo: Getty Images

Fame and celebrity

Meet Agatha All Along star Kathryn Hahn’s husband, Ethan Sandler

Hahn and Sandler – no relation to Adam Sandler – met during university and dated for a decade before tying the knot in 2002; the couple even got married on screen in Crossing Jordan.

5 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM

American cinema

15 of the best female assassin movies as John Wick spin-off Ballerina lands

From Black Widow and Kill Bill to Red Sparrow, Hero and La Femme Nikita, these films showcase some of cinema’s most deadly femmes fatales.

3 Jun 2025 - 5:54PMvideocam

American cinema

Woman stunt rider’s journey from winemaking to wheelies in Hollywood

French motorcycle stunt rider Sarah Lezito, a double for top Hollywood stars and with a huge social media following, shares her journey.

29 May 2025 - 5:15PMvideocam

French stunt rider Sarah Lezito performs a stoppie on her Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

Who is The Last of Us star Isabela Merced’s brother, Gyovanni Moner?

Merced, who made her Broadway debut acting alongside Ricky Martin, is a rising star, with roles in Alien: Romulus and Superman – but who’s her younger brother, who worked with her on her music?

26 May 2025 - 10:56AM

Icons and Influencers

Fala Chen’s Chanel 2025-26 cruise collection adventure at cinematic Lake Como

The Chinese-American actress stayed at charming Villa d’Este, channelled old Hollywood glam herself, and commented, ‘You don’t walk through these gorgeous buildings and villas in your sweatpants’.

2 May 2025 - 12:14PM

American cinema

Review | Thunderbolts*: Marvel’s new team-up movie lacks a real sense of danger

Despite some good fight scenes and a great performance from Florence Pugh, Thunderbolts* just feels like a set-up for Avengers: Doomsday.

30 Apr 2025 - 1:15AMvideocam

(From left) Hannah John-Kamen, Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell and David Harbour in a still from Thunderbolts* (category IIA), directed by Jake Schreier. Photo: Marvel Studios

Trending in China

China fitness influencer shut down for ‘provocative’ cosplaying Aquaman live-stream

Figure-hugging superhero costume overexposes ‘sensitive body part’, forces popular social media platform to act over ‘inappropriate clothing’.

8 Apr 2025 - 9:52PM

A fitness influencer in China has had a “provocative” live-stream shut down while cosplaying as Aquaman. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/IMDb

Fame and celebrity

Meet Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner’s ex-wife, former actress Sonni Pacheco

The Canadian appeared in minor roles in movies American Hustle and The Wingman, but has since moved on from the film industry to become a businesswoman and sculptor.

28 Mar 2025 - 7:00PM

Celebrity Families

Who is superhero Chris Evans’ lookalike actor brother, Scott Evans?

If Running Point’s Charlie seems familiar, that’s because he’s played by Scott Evans, the lookalike brother of Marvel star Chris Evans – here’s what we know about him.

24 Mar 2025 - 5:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Zendaya’s ‘black sheep’ half-sister, Latonja Coleman?

Zendaya’s older half-sister Latonja Coleman is coming forward to talk about their supposedly estranged relationship – and how she doesn’t think she’ll be invited to the star’s wedding to Tom Holland.

21 Mar 2025 - 6:01PM

Zendaya’s half-sister Latonja Coleman said her grandkids “think she’s just from the Disney Channel”. Photo: Facebook

American cinema

Black Bag to Until Dawn, 15 Hollywood movies to watch in spring 2025

A video-game adaptation and a Steven Soderbergh thriller are coming, several franchises are updated and Disney drops a live-action remake.

19 Mar 2025 - 9:13AMvideocam

Cate Blanchett in a still from Black Bag. Photo: Instagram/jana7380

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | Fala Chen started out as a beauty queen. Now she’s a Hollywood star

From a chance pageant win to starring in international blockbusters, Fala Chen’s journey is a testament to her talent and determination.

14 Mar 2025 - 7:24AM

American cinema

Can the Avengers’ Russo Brothers make a hit film outside the MCU?

After 2 Avengers films that were the 2nd and 7th highest grossing of all time, the Russos’ output has been disappointing in recent years.

12 Mar 2025 - 7:15PMvideocam

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Marvel

Hollywood in 2026: what to expect, from movies and China focus to ‘Dunesday’

Hollywood faces a pivotal year of change in 2026, with the potential Netflix/Warner deal, AI actors and nostalgia fever among key factors.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion review: Iron Man, Wolverine et al unite for beat ’em up

Simu Liu, from stock photo model to Barbie star – interview

Meet Pierson Fodé, who stars in new Netflix romcom The Wrong Paris

Fodé and his The Wrong Paris co-star Miranda Cosgrove first met on the set of iCarly over a decade ago.

Want to get Gen Alpha into cinemas? Why video games are the key

Seven of the top 10 entertainment franchises trending with Gen Alpha movie-goers are video game properties like Roblox and Minecraft.

7 celebrity gamers, from Henry Cavill and Mila Kunis to Tom Holland

Brie Larson and Terry Crews fell in love with gaming as kids, while Vin Diesel and Elijah Wood are involved in creating games.

Meet Hunter Doohan, who plays Tyler in Netflix’s Wednesday

Doohan, who has been married to his husband Fielder Jewett since 2022, was especially sad to miss seeing Lady Gaga on the Wednesday set.

How to Style like Crazy Rich Asians’ Gemma Chan

Chan wears a Bullio ring with coloured stones in the En Équilibre campaign – get the look with similar pieces from other key jewellery maisons.

Marvel’s first-ever female Iron Fist on why she’s now ‘so proud to be Asian’

Chinese-American actress Jona Xiao, the voice of Iron Fist in Eyes of Wakanda on Disney+, says she used to feel ashamed of being Asian.

Meet The Bear star Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s artist wife, Yelena Yemchuk

Ukrainian-born Yemchuk relocated to the United States as a child and pursued art and photography, and she shares two daughters with the Marvel actor.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Review | The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Marvel’s original superhero team returns

Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, First Steps sees the gang finally get the film they deserve.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Global hit Labubu was forged in the heat of China’s demanding market

In China’s demanding market that’s shifting towards emotionally driven spending, creative brands that succeed can look to conquer the world.

Review | Hi-Five: Korean superhero fantasy with Yoo Ah-in fails to meet its potential

Starring Yoo Ah-in, Ra Mi-ran, Lee Jae-in and with K-pop star Park Jin-young, Hi-Five features a promising premise that it never lives up to.

15 Hollywood movies to watch in summer 2025, from Superman to F1: The Movie

Jurassic World Rebirth, The Fantastic Four and The Conjuring: Last Rites also make our list of the best Hollywood films to catch this summer.

Meet Thunderbolts* star Lewis Pullman’s siblings, Jack and Maesa

The creative trio are the children of Independence Day actor Bill Pullman, who is full of praise for all three; brothers Lewis and Jack even helped make Maesa’s debut album.

Meet Agatha All Along star Kathryn Hahn’s husband, Ethan Sandler

Hahn and Sandler – no relation to Adam Sandler – met during university and dated for a decade before tying the knot in 2002; the couple even got married on screen in Crossing Jordan.

15 of the best female assassin movies as John Wick spin-off Ballerina lands

From Black Widow and Kill Bill to Red Sparrow, Hero and La Femme Nikita, these films showcase some of cinema’s most deadly femmes fatales.

Woman stunt rider’s journey from winemaking to wheelies in Hollywood

French motorcycle stunt rider Sarah Lezito, a double for top Hollywood stars and with a huge social media following, shares her journey.

Who is The Last of Us star Isabela Merced’s brother, Gyovanni Moner?

Merced, who made her Broadway debut acting alongside Ricky Martin, is a rising star, with roles in Alien: Romulus and Superman – but who’s her younger brother, who worked with her on her music?

Fala Chen’s Chanel 2025-26 cruise collection adventure at cinematic Lake Como

The Chinese-American actress stayed at charming Villa d’Este, channelled old Hollywood glam herself, and commented, ‘You don’t walk through these gorgeous buildings and villas in your sweatpants’.

Review | Thunderbolts*: Marvel’s new team-up movie lacks a real sense of danger

Despite some good fight scenes and a great performance from Florence Pugh, Thunderbolts* just feels like a set-up for Avengers: Doomsday.

China fitness influencer shut down for ‘provocative’ cosplaying Aquaman live-stream

Figure-hugging superhero costume overexposes ‘sensitive body part’, forces popular social media platform to act over ‘inappropriate clothing’.

Meet Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner’s ex-wife, former actress Sonni Pacheco

The Canadian appeared in minor roles in movies American Hustle and The Wingman, but has since moved on from the film industry to become a businesswoman and sculptor.

Who is superhero Chris Evans’ lookalike actor brother, Scott Evans?

If Running Point’s Charlie seems familiar, that’s because he’s played by Scott Evans, the lookalike brother of Marvel star Chris Evans – here’s what we know about him.

Who is Zendaya’s ‘black sheep’ half-sister, Latonja Coleman?

Zendaya’s older half-sister Latonja Coleman is coming forward to talk about their supposedly estranged relationship – and how she doesn’t think she’ll be invited to the star’s wedding to Tom Holland.

Black Bag to Until Dawn, 15 Hollywood movies to watch in spring 2025

A video-game adaptation and a Steven Soderbergh thriller are coming, several franchises are updated and Disney drops a live-action remake.

Profile | Fala Chen started out as a beauty queen. Now she’s a Hollywood star

From a chance pageant win to starring in international blockbusters, Fala Chen’s journey is a testament to her talent and determination.

Can the Avengers’ Russo Brothers make a hit film outside the MCU?

After 2 Avengers films that were the 2nd and 7th highest grossing of all time, the Russos’ output has been disappointing in recent years.

Review | The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Marvel’s original superhero team returns

Opinion | Global hit Labubu was forged in the heat of China’s demanding market