All 13 Marvel TV Shows Releasing After Loki (& When)

Loki is the third MCU TV show to come from Marvel Studios, but it won't be the last. Like with other film studios under Disney's umbrella, Disney+ has become an unavoidable corner of several franchises, with TV shows and short films that tie directly into bigger universes. It all started with The Mandalorian in 2019, and it's continued with Marvel's WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki in 2021. Some of these series would've released in 2020, but they were, of course, delayed due to the pandemic.

Going forward, Marvel plans to interweave MCU films and TV shows together, often introducing concepts on TV that are expanded on in film. One such concept is that of the Scarlet Witch. Wanda Maximoff unlocked a new power within herself in WandaVision, turning her into one of the most powerful beings in the franchise's history, and that storyline will continue in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness; similarly, Loki fully launched the MCU's multiverse in its season 1 finale, which will have ramifications for the entire MCU, spreading from Spider-Man: No Way Home to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. It'll also be explored a bit in the next Marvel show, showing just how quickly something can change from one show to the next, not just one season to the next, as is the case with traditional shows.

Even beyond the films, the Marvel TV shows allow the studio to take risks that otherwise wouldn't have been possible - or at least easy to do. Loki's entire story arc in his series wouldn't have happened on-screen due to him being overshadowed by Thor, and Bucky Barnes may not have found proper redemption for his time as the Winter Soldier while being a side character in another Captain America film. Likewise, exploring individual storylines and new corners of the multiverse are only possible because of the TV show format. But also, while bringing back certain MCU characters is fun and intriguing, as has been the case so far with the first three series, the best part of Marvel Studios' TV initiative is having several new characters join the fold, many of whom should appear within the next two to three years, beginning with a handful in 2021.

What If...? - August 11, 2021

Loki explored the concept of alternate timelines, but Marvel's What If...? begins the studio's foray into the multiverse. Premiering on August 11, What If...? brings back actors from all across the MCU, many of whom reprise their roles but with certain twists; Hayley Atwell is now Captain Carter and Michael B. Jordan is the King of Wakanda, for instance. Because it's an animated series, Marvel Studios is able to revisit key moments in the franchise with new characters and ask themselves, what if something else had happened in a particular scene. At the moment, What If...? is believed to be a standalone series without any repercussions for the overarching franchise, but that may not be the case. With the Watcher also appearing in the show, anything is possible.

Hawkeye - Late 2021

Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton with Kate Bishop in Hawkeye Show Concept Art

Coming later in 2021 is Hawkeye, the first solo project for Jeremy Renner's Clint Barton, who's appeared in every Avengers film along with a handful of standalone projects within the MCU but has never had a movie or show to call his own until now. But it won't just be about him, seeing as the Hawkeye series follows in Black Widow's footsteps and introduces a new version of an Avenger, presumably to take over the mantle going forward. For Hawkeye, that's Kate Bishop, played by Hailee Steinfeld. She will appear throughout the show and seemingly be trained under Hawkeye, who will also have to grapple with his past. Part of that means coming face to face with Yelena Belova. Based on the Black Widow post-credits scene, Yelena is after Clint because she believes he killed her sister, Natasha Romanoff. It'll be interesting to see how their stories collide since the last time Black Widow and Hawkeye really fought each other, it was the latter going after the former; now it's the opposite.

Ms. Marvel - Late 2021

Also releasing in late 2021 is Ms. Marvel, a series that brings the teenage superhero Kamala Khan into the MCU. Long before there was ever talk about TV shows firmly set within the franchise that directly connect to the films, let alone series on a streaming service like Disney+, Marvel wanted to explore adapting Ms. Marvel on the big screen. That ultimately turned into a TV project, but one that will build into The Marvels, in which Iman Vellani will reprise her role as Kamala. While her story may be faithfully adapted in some ways, there's bound to be a handful of changes, such as where Ms. Marvel gets her powers from. In the comics, Kamala is an Inhuman, but considering that species is no longer of interest to Marvel Studios, she may become something else. So far, six episodes are confirmed to air on Disney+, but it's unclear if there's potential for a second season following The Marvels' release.

Moon Knight - 2022

At this point in the MCU, it's difficult to surprise viewers with a new type of superhero, but that's what Marvel hopes to do with Moon Knight, starring Oscar Isaac as the titular hero and Ethan Hawke as the villain. For a long time, the character has been described as Marvel's Batman, someone who uses martial arts and gadgets to fight crime. But there's a key difference: Moon Knight comes with multiple characters. Marc Spector, who suffers from dissociative identity disorder, is referred to as a conduit for the Egyptian god Khonshu, who's granted Marc superhuman strength, endurance, and more, particularly during a full moon. Though overall he may seem normal compared to someone like Thor, his uniqueness comes from what's going on behind the mask; every one of Marc's identities represents a different character, which will be exciting to see explored outside of the comics.

She-Hulk - 2022

Soon, Hulk won't be the only green giant in the MCU. Marvel is developing She-Hulk with Tatiana Maslany portraying the eponymous character, who is confirmed to be the cousin of Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner, just like in the comics. What sets this series apart from the rest of Marvel Studios' shows is that it won't necessarily be a drama or an adventure like Loki but instead a comedy, of sorts. In the series, Jennifer Walters is a lawyer who specializes in superhero cases, and so, Marvel is aiming to turn the series into a legal comedy. But beyond finally getting She-Hulk in-universe, the series will bring back Ruffalo's Hulk as well as Tim Roth's Abomination, who was last seen in The Incredible Hulk, though he will soon return in Shang-Chi. She-Hulk is currently filming and is expected to release on Disney+ sometime in 2022.

Secret Invasion - 2022

Long believed to be one of Marvel's next crossover projects, the comic book story arc Secret Invasion is being turned into a TV series instead. It may not have as many superheroes as fans would've wanted, but the core concept will remain the same: the Skrulls will still invade Earth and disguise themselves among humans. This has already been set up throughout films like Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Far From Home, as well as at the end of WandaVision. Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Mendelsohn will reprise their roles as Nick Fury and Talos, respectively, in Secret Invasion, though it's safe to assume some other characters from the MCU could appear, too, as has been the case with the previous Marvel shows.

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special - Holiday 2022

It's been four years since Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hit theaters, and it'll be another two years before the third film comes out. Still, in the meantime, audiences have seen the Guardians fight alongside Earth's mightiest heroes in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, and they'll return for the first time in Phase 4 in Thor: Love & Thunder. But before they appear in their own movie again, Marvel will produce The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, which will release in holiday 2022 and bridge the gap between Thor 4 and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3; it'll also see the main cast return in their roles. And given its name, the TV special is expected to take some inspiration from the notorious Star Wars Holiday Special.

I Am Groot

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special will only be the beginning, as Marvel plans to release a series of shorts centered around Groot. It's unclear what exactly the I Am Groot series will be about, or who will appear in it aside from Groot, but considering how popular the character is and how lovable people find Grogu, it's possible Marvel has a bonafide hit on their hands already.

Ironheart

So far, Phase 4 has been about setting up Avengers successors. Yelena Belova is taking over as Black Widow, Sam Wilson is the new Captain America, Kate Bishop will appear as the next Hawkeye, and there's Jennifer Walters as She-Hulk. But what about Iron Man? Tony Stark was truly the first Avenger and the person who had the most influence on the team (and the franchise), but so far, there hasn't been anyone to replace him. That may change with Ironheart, which brings in Riri Williams, played by Dominique Thorne. She's a teenage engineering student at MIT who designs an armored suit similar to Iron Man's. That's what kicks off her journey, ultimately meeting Tony Stark and becoming Ironheart. Since Tony Stark is dead, that role may be replaced by someone else, like War Machine, but that remains to be seen. Ironheart is currently in development, with six episodes planned for the first season.

Armor Wars

Another Iron Man-related series coming in the near future is Armor Wars, which brings back Don Cheadle as War Machine following his cameo in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Back in Iron Man 2, Tony Stark said the world was another 10 or 20 years away from developing technology close to his, and that timeline tracks, for the most part. Armor Wars is about those other companies catching up to Iron Man's tech and trying to replicate it, first by stealing his designs that were sold to them by Justin Hammer. Iron Man then fought several armored characters in an attempt to regain control of his work. With Iron Man gone, War Machine will lead most of this story, with fans hoping Sam Rockwell will return as Hammer.

Untitled Wakanda Series

Although Chadwick Boseman's tragic passing means there won't be more T'Challa stories in the MCU, the world of Black Panther is something Marvel hopes to foster on the big and small screeners. Sometime after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever releases in theaters, the studio will produce a Wakanda spinoff series from Ryan Coogler. So far, there aren't any concrete details regarding what the series will entail, but there's room for plenty of stories. Wakanda is a unique country, and only a tiny bit was shown in Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War.

Okoye Spinoff

In addition to the Wakanda-set series, a spinoff for Danai Gurira's Okoye is rumored to be in the works. Gurira will reprise her role as the Dora Milaje warrior in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but her future after that film is a bit unclear. The actress recently finished her stint on The Walking Dead, portraying Michonne throughout the 2010s, and now she has the opportunity to return to TV in a potentially even bigger way. The Dora Milaje recently made an impact when they appeared in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, so following their leader, Okoye, would make for an interesting TV series.

Echo Spinoff

Hawkeye may be the end of Clint Barton's story in the MCU, but it's the beginning for two new characters. Kate Bishop will be the main focus throughout the series, but there's also Maya Lopez aka Echo, played by Alaqua Cox. In the comics, Echo is of Native American descent and is one of only a handful of deaf characters. She's been described as an Olympic-level athlete and certainly a deadly warrior, which is why she takes over Clint's alias as Ronin in the comics. So while Kate will become Hawkeye, Maya might become Ronin, thus giving Clint two successors. Marvel is looking to explore Echo's story in a spinoff series, though it's unclear when that would release.

Next: All 13 Marvel Movies Releasing After Black Widow