The Falcon and the Winter Soldier boasts head writer Malcolm Spellman (Empire) as its showrunner, while Kari Skogland (The Handmaid’s Tale) directs all six episodes. While it doesn't reveal the specific premiere date, it's worth noting that the date keeps on changing back-and-forth between 2020 and 2021 every single time the landing page is refreshed. Both projects started productions almost at the same time, but what's tricky with The Falcon and The Winter Soldier in this age of coronavirus is that it has some overseas filming on its docket. Disney+ officially confirms that Marvel Studios' The Falcon and The Winter Soldier TV series will debut on the streaming service in 2021. It will take a little bit more time to wait for the Sam and Bucky team-up series which fans have been clamoring since they first got together in Captain America: Civil War. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was initially announced as an Autumn release, but Deadline revealed in January that the series had been bumped up to a launch date in late August 2020. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier doesn't have a specific debut date yet, but it's safe to assume that Disney+ and Marvel Studios won't overlap its run with WandaVision. - September 20, 2020 10:42 pm EDT. So instead of a two-hour movie, a six or eight-hour movie.”, Whatever direction the Marvel spin-off show pursues, don't expect it to be exactly like MCU films. The series welcomes the return of Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter and Daniel Brühl as the villain, Zemo, plus the addition of Wyatt Russell who will be playing John Walker, a character that most comic book fans will recognize. Visit our corporate site. © 2020 Collider Cryptomedia, Inc. All Rights Reserved. It wasn’t that long ago that people were freaking about new looks at the two leads’ costumes in the upcoming Disney+ project. From the Disney Plus documentary Expanding the Universe. This could be a sign that the US government intends to replace Captain America with one of their own. Marvel Studios is officially expanding the MCU through small-screen projects exclusively for Disney+. Copyright 2018 ComicBook.com. From The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ is available on most internet-connected devices and offers commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content. The idea with these Disney+ shows, according to Feige, is to use longform storytelling as another way to expand the MCU. Here’s what Disney+ has posted on the site: Following the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” Sam Wilson/Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) team up in a global adventure that tests their abilities–and their patience–in Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.” The all-new series is directed by Kari Skogland; Malcolm Spellman is the head writer. It's the first time we've seen the MCU properly venturing onto the small screen (sorry, Netflix's Marvel shows), developing the accepting canon of the Marvel movies. The cast got back to work on the show recently after the COVID-19 shut down. Disney+ shows are breaking new ground when it comes to the MCU. Steve Rogers passed the shield on to Sam at the end of Endgame. Indeed, in the Disney Plus special Expanding the Universe, we actually see a brief shot of his new costume, which is somewhat in line with the classic Falcon look from the comics. When Marvel announced their three Disney+ series last … We know Sam won't be Captain America yet in this series, even though we've seen him practicing with the shield in the teaser trailer. Let us know in the comments! Joe Jonas Wears Face Mask of Brother Nick Jonas' Smile! While we may only be getting two Marvel Studios movies this year, we now know this fall/winter will be heavy on MCU content. ", But, when the action does kick off, expect it to be almost as impressive as an MCU movie. Get the inside scoop on everything on the way in the mighty mutant crossover! Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan’s series was supposed to hit in the fall of this year. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is now listed as Coming Soon and fans are completely bewildered by the revelation. NY 10036. Receive mail from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors? The Falcon and the Winter Soldier had an original release date of August, but now it has confirmed to have been pushed back to 2021 - the date was spotted on the Disney Plus homepage by CNET as "Coming 2021" - with WandaVision coming first in 2020. It will feature the return of the villain Helmut Zemo, last seen in Captain America: Civil War, and this time wearing his mask from the comics. HELLO?!!! Set after the events of Avengers: Endgame, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier follows the exploits of Sam Wilson/Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan). The Falcon and The Winter Soldier release date: 2021 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier had an original release date of August, but now it has confirmed to have been pushed back to 2021 - … For more on Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ shows, click here for a full rundown. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier on Disney Plus is one of the Marvel TV shows we're most excited about. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. Visit DisneyPlus.com to subscribe and/or learn more about the service. The Falcon went on to say "it feels exactly like we were shooting the movie cut up into the show. And they're like, 'Nah.' Bucky's new costume, again spotted in Expanding the Universe. Given the global crisis, Marvel Studios needs to be more careful and elaborate with their filming plans so as to keep in line with strict health protocols. Mackie went on to explain that, "I think people are going to be surprised by how in-depth and evolved the characters become by having six to eight hours to them, instead of just two. Emily VanCamp appears again as Agent 13 aka Sharon Carter – a former S.H.I.E.L.D. The 31-year-old singer took to his Instagram Story on... Justin Bieber is getting ready for his Saturday Night Live performance! How do you reassemble the Avengers? So hopefully, knock on wood, we'll be going back soon.". Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo have previously explained why they chose Sam Wilson to take over as Captain America, instead of Cap's long-time friend, Bucky Barnes. Nevertheless, this is an exciting development especially during a year where there's a lack of any official MCU news. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is now confirmed to release in 2021. Unlike previous projects from Marvel TV, these upcoming shows will have significant ramifications to the bigger franchise moving forward as they star mostly established characters. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. New MCU Variant Covers will be available at your local comic shop starting this month! Disney+ has updated the landing page for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier with a 2021 release date (via Marvelous Realm). After the fallout of Avengers: Endgame, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) team again to face new and returning threats. Back in November 2019, Wyatt Russell was added as the aforementioned John Walker – a character that should be all too familiar to comic book fans. Eagle … NOW WAIT A DAMN MINUTE?!? Please refresh the page and try again. Though a bit late to the party and was an actual Force non-believer, she now finds the Star Wars franchise quite fascinating (fun fact: it was a crazy Jar Jar Binks/Sith theory that drew her in). Disney+ app now says #WandaVision will be available in December 2020.#TheFalconAndTheWInterSoldier is listed as 2021. pic.twitter.com/bXFWqWGwER. The first footage from the show was unveiled during the Super Bowl on Sunday, offering a tease of the political thriller atmosphere that has permeated the Captain America films.