Marvel Studios has done what fans all over the world have been waiting for with bated breath. From raising the curtain on the much-anticipated trailer of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to announcing Phase 5 and 6 called The Multiverse Saga, the leading moviemaking studio absolutely won this year’s San Diego Comic-Con by unveiling its slate of upcoming projects that have got fans excited around the globe.
During the SDCC, Marvel Studios revealed the name of the current MCU storyline they have been building for several years now: The Multiverse Saga. This saga is all about identity, with individual series and films dealing with variants from different universes and timelines or with the simple passing of the torch to a new generation of heroes.
Formed by Phases 4 to 6, The Multiverse Saga will end up with a two-part crossover event set for release in 2025. First, there is Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, focusing on Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror as the next big baddie. Then, Avengers: Secret Wars will wrap The Multiverse Saga with a free-for-all brawl.
Just three films were shown onscreen during the Phase 6 announcement, however, including two Avengers films: Fantastic Four is set to release on Nov. 8, 2024, and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty on May 2, 2025. Avengers: Secret Wars will hit cinemas on Nov. 7, 2025.\
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige told a publication that the Russo brothers aren't involved with the next Avengers project.
While fans are overjoyed looking at the impressive slate, they were also expecting to hear something about Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 3. Deadpool is one of the characters coming over to the MCU after Disney acquired 20th Century and all of its properties. And while movement has been incredibly slow on the third Deadpool movie, the news that Reynolds’ frequent collaborator Shawn Levy was on board to helm the sequel had most of us believing that his release date might come out of Comic-Con.
Given the fact that the Fox connections in the MCU are limited, my guess would be that Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is saving those ties – including the possible introduction of the X-Men – for the D23 celebration in September.
Earlier in panel, Marvel announced its Phase 5 schedule as well:
- Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania: Feb, 17, 2023
- Secret Invasion (Disney Plus show): Spring 2023
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: May 5, 2023
- Echo (Disney Plus show): Summer 2023
- Loki, season 2 (Disney Plus show): Summer 2023
- The Marvels: July 28, 2023
- Ironheart (Disney Plus show): Fall 2023
- Blade: Nov. 3, 2023
- Agatha, Coven of Chaos (Disney Plus show, name changed from Agatha: House of Harkness): Winter 2023-24
- Daredevil: Born Again (Disney Plus show): Spring 2024
- Captain America: New World Order: May 3, 2024
- Thunderbolts: July 26, 2024
Keep visiting this space over and again for more updates and reveals from the world of entertainment.
The singer jokingly texted Clairo saying, "Let's f**k her up," sparking an online frenzy
Why Charli XCX jokingly declared war on Peppa Pig after one viral comment
Highlights
What started as a playful celebrity game has turned into one of the internet's most unexpected viral moments, with Charli XCX jokingly threatening to "f**k up" Peppa Pig after the beloved cartoon character appeared to dismiss singer Clairo.
The exchange quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from fans and fellow musicians, while turning an unlikely clash between a pop star and a fictional children's character into a trending talking point.
Peppa Pig's viral remark sparked the joke
The playful exchange began during Peppa Pig's appearance in Pitchfork's Over/Under game, where the animated character rated a selection of music artists.
While expressing admiration for acts including PinkPantheress and The Beatles, Peppa responded to Clairo by saying, "I don't know her," a line widely recognised as a reference to Mariah Carey's famous response when asked about Jennifer Lopez.
The remark, accompanied by a knowing glance at the camera, quickly gained traction online.
Charli XCX rushed to Clairo's defence
After seeing the clip, Charli XCX privately messaged Clairo, writing, "Let's f**k her up," alongside a screenshot of the viral post.
Clairo later shared the exchange on social media, prompting thousands of reactions from fans, many of whom responded with pig and bacon-themed jokes.
PinkPantheress, whom Peppa had praised in the original video, also joined the conversation, posting a message supporting Clairo.
As the exchange continued, Clairo responded to the growing attention with humour, replying to posts before eventually telling followers, "ok that's enoughhhhh lolllllllllll."
Some fans joked that the viral moment was the perfect opportunity for the singer to announce new music, though Clairo replied that she did not have anything ready to share.
Her most recent album, Charm, was released in 2024, with its accompanying tour concluding in 2025.
Charli XCX keeps her focus on new music
While the online joke continued to gather momentum, Charli XCX did not publicly add to the exchange.
Instead, the singer has been focusing on promoting her upcoming album, Music, Fashion, Film, which is scheduled for release on July 24.
Although fans speculated that one of the track titles could be a playful nod to the viral exchange, there has been no indication that the album references the light-hearted social media moment.