Marvel Entertainment is honoring its 85th anniversary with an exhilarating promotional spot that offers fans an exciting preview of several highly anticipated projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Through a rich montage, the new clip shared on Marvel Entertainment’s official social media accounts encapsulates Marvel’s enduring legacy, featuring an evocative voiceover from the late Stan Lee and highlighting snippets from three major upcoming releases: Thunderbolts, Daredevil: Born Again, and Captain America: Brave New World.
The promotional video kicks off with a dazzling preview of Thunderbolts, set to premiere in IMAX theatres on May 2, 2025. The footage features the titular team of antiheroes, including fan-favorites Red Guardian (David Harbour), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), and US Agent (Wyatt Russell). In a dramatic scene, the team emerges powerfully as elevator doors open, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling ride in the MCU.
Next, the promotional spot shifts to a brief but impactful segment highlighting Charlie Cox reprising his role as Matt Murdock, also known as Daredevil. In Daredevil: Born Again, debuting on Disney+ in March 2025, Cox brings back his critically acclaimed portrayal of the blind superhero. Cox first played Daredevil in the Netflix series Daredevil (2015-2018) and The Defenders (2017) before making a notable appearance in the MCU with his role in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022). The promo teases the gritty, action-packed adventures that await a resurrected Daredevil in this new chapter.
The excitement culminates with enthralling scenes from Captain America: Brave New World, scheduled to hit IMAX theatres on February 14, 2025. The footage features Harrison Ford’s dramatic transformation into Red Hulk, making a grand entrance at a presidential podium in front of the White House. This breathtaking scene promises a spectacular display of power that sets the tone for another pulse-pounding chapter in the Captain America saga.
Accompanied by a reflective message on Marvel’s journey, the anniversary spot underscores the company’s transformative impact on entertainment: “It began as an experiment to create an epic narrative that would become a universe of storytelling. For 85 years, our stories have connected us. We’ve only just begun.” This message underscores the evolution of Marvel from a pioneering comic book publisher to a formidable force in global entertainment.
As fans relish in the visual feast, they are also treated to an iconic voiceover by the legendary Stan Lee, the co-creator of Marvel.
. Lee’s voice resonates with nostalgia as he reflects on the storytelling approach that has defined Marvel’s success: “I’ve always tried to do stories that the characters have human qualities anybody can relate to. … And of course, I can’t leave without saying, ‘Excelsior!'”
The anniversary promo comes as Marvel continues to expand its ambitious Phase Five, which promises a plethora of new content across both big and small screens. In addition to Thunderbolts, Daredevil: Born Again, and Captain America: Brave New World, this phase includes other highly anticipated features such as Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, The Marvels, and Deadpool & Wolverine.
According to industry sources like Deadline, Marvel’s Phase Five will also introduce several new series that continue to build on the expansive MCU narrative. These include Secret Invasion, Season 2 of Loki, Season 2 of What If…?, Echo, Agatha All Along, Eyes of Wakanda, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and Ironheart. Each of these series promises to delve deeper into the stories of iconic characters and offer new, thrilling adventures to Marvel’s dedicated fanbase.
As Marvel celebrates its 85-year legacy of storytelling, the future looks brighter than ever. This commemorative promo not only honors the past but also promises an exciting future filled with innovative narratives, diverse characters, and boundary-pushing entertainment. As fans eagerly await these new releases, Marvel’s message is clear: “We’ve only just begun.”
For a quick visual escape into the upcoming Marvel projects, you can watch the promotional video on Marvel Entertainment’s social media channels and join in the celebration of 85 years of unparalleled storytelling. Excelsior!
