Marvel's Phase 5 Timeline Finally Unveiled: The Marvels Update Clarifies All Confusion
Marvel's Disney+ Multiverse Saga Timeline Confusion Resolved with The Marvels Update, confirming Kamala Khan's age
Summary
The upcoming Captain Marvel sequel, The Marvels, will pick up immediately after the events of Ms. Marvel, as Kamala Khan's age remains the same, suggesting a seamless timeline.
Kamala Khan's age confirmation resolves any ambiguity about the timing of Phase 5's Secret Invasion in the Marvel Studios timeline, signifying its simultaneous occurrence with Ms. Marvel. Additionally, the inclusion of Nick Fury in The Marvels following his return in Secret Invasion strengthens the notion that Nick Fury's Disney+ series runs parallel with the events of Ms. Marvel and potentially other Phase 5 series. Nevertheless, certain discrepancies in the MCU timeline persist.
Nia DaCosta, director of The Marvels, has shed light on the Marvel Studios' Multiverse Saga timeline and shared new details about Kamala Khan in the upcoming Captain Marvel sequel. The Marvels was confirmed to be in development in 2019, following Brie Larson's debut as Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel, in the MCU. The film will not only feature Larson, but also Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, who will be making her first appearance on the big screen in the MCU. The confusion surrounding the timeline was caused by a tease in the finale of Phase 4's Ms. Marvel, but DaCosta has now clarified the timeline. In a recent interview with Total Film Magazine, DaCosta revealed that Kamala Khan will be portrayed as a 16-year-old girl in The Marvels, matching her age in the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel. This indicates that The Marvels will pick up right where Ms. Marvel left off and resolves any timeline confusion regarding Phase 5's Secret Invasion, which must take place around the same time as Ms. Marvel, as Samuel L. Jackson will be reprising his role as Nick Fury in The Marvels.
Marvel's Disney+ Multiverse Saga Timeline Confusion Cleared Up
adds another layer of complexity to the situation. The constant swapping of roles adds depth and excitement to the mix. Furthermore, it becomes even more challenging when we consider that two of them possess the ability to fly and are practically indestructible, whereas the other is a 16-year-old girl with the power to create solid light. Maintaining a sense of danger and keeping the stakes high while these three women interchange positions presents an exhilarating challenge. However, it is precisely this challenge that makes it incredibly enjoyable.
After prioritizing projects like The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Marvel Studios has positioned Secret Invasion on Disney+ to potentially unfold in early-2026. However, this decision sparked confusion due to its connection to setting up The Marvels. It was initially unclear whether there would be a significant time gap between Ms. Marvel, which is set in the autumn of 2025, and The Marvels. Thankfully, the confirmation of Kamala Khan's consistent age in both Ms. Marvel and The Marvels indicates that the film takes place immediately after the series. This revelation also helps establish the placement of Secret Invasion within the overall timeline.
The events of the Phase 5 series, including The Marvels, seem to coincide with the events of Ms. Marvel, as Nick Fury's return in Secret Invasion precedes his appearance in The Marvels. This implies that other projects like Werewolf By Night, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 also occur around the same time. Marvel Studios has faced criticism for their timeline order, and it seems these issues have not been fully resolved. However, the revelation that Kamala Khan is still 16 in The Marvels suggests that not much time has passed for her since the events of Ms. Marvel.
