In a recent interview, Kevin Feige explains the main goals of the MCU’s Phase 4.

Further, Phase 4 allowed the MCU to discover new storytelling mediums, fromDisney+shows likeWandaVisionto specials likeWerewolf by Night.

All in all, Phase 4 saw great change and progress in the MCU.

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Feige echoed these statements in a recent interview.

What Was the Purpose of Marvel’s Phase 4?

We met a lot of new characters.

Captain America, Wanda, Spider-Man, Shang-Chi

But now, [Phase 5] is about connecting everybody, right?

We wanted the Infinity Saga to feel complete after ‘Endgame’ and ‘Far From Home.’

But Phase 4, as I’ve said, was all about experimentation, introduction, reintroduction.

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Like in the Infinity Saga, there will be standalone films within the next two phases.

What’s Next for Phase 5?

Phase 5 begins withAnt-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, releasing in theaters on Feb. 17.

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Gillian Blum has been a writer at The Direct since 2022, reporting primarily from New York City.

She also commonly reports on Percy Jackson, Invincible, and other similar franchises.

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