Marvel Studios

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Marvel Studios is an American film and television studio that is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Studios, a division of The Walt Disney Company. The studio is known for producing the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, which are based on characters that appear in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

History

Marvel Studios was originally known as Marvel Films from 1993 to 1996. The studio was founded by Avi Arad, Toy Biz co-owner, and Marvel Entertainment Group. In 2005, Marvel Studios began to independently produce its own films, starting with Iron Man in 2008, which was distributed by Paramount Pictures. In 2009, The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment for approximately $4 billion.

Marvel Cinematic Universe

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films and television series. The franchise is produced by Marvel Studios and based on characters that appear in Marvel Comics publications. The MCU is divided into phases, with each phase consisting of a series of interconnected films and television series.

Phase One

Phase One of the MCU includes the following films:

Phase Two

Phase Two includes:

Phase Three

Phase Three includes:

Phase Four

Phase Four includes:

Television Series

Marvel Studios has also produced several television series that are part of the MCU. These include:

Future Projects

Marvel Studios has announced several upcoming projects, including films and television series that will be part of Phase Five and beyond. These projects include:

Leadership

The current president of Marvel Studios is Kevin Feige, who has been with the company since 2000. Under his leadership, Marvel Studios has become one of the most successful film studios in the world.

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