A significant theme rising from Marvel Studios’ Phase 6 slate is a give attention to household. Whereas The Incredible 4: First Steps naturally matches this theme, on condition that the staff is famously generally known as Marvel’s First Household, it’s miles from the one undertaking centering on familial bonds.
Starting with July 25’s The Incredible 4 and sure concluding with 2027’s Avengers: Secret Wars, the MCU’s ultimate Multiverse chapter will characteristic numerous superpowered households and generational ties. From adoptive relationships, discovered households, sibling rivalries, and parent-child bonds, Phase 6 may very well be some of the deeply private chapters of the MCU to date.
The next is a breakdown of the confirmed and anticipated superhero households showing in Phase 6 of the MCU:
Phase 6 of the MCU’s 8 Most important Superhero Families
Simon & Eric
Marvel Studios is about to take sibling rivalry to a complete new degree when Surprise Man arrives on Disney+. Starring Yahya Abdul-Matteen II as Surprise Man/Simon Williams, Demetrius Grosse as Eric Williams, and Ben Kingsley, reprising his position as Trevor Slattery, Surprise Man follows Hollywood actor Simon Williams, who positive factors superpowers of his personal.
Within the comics, Simon and Eric have an intense relationship that’s additional sophisticated by Eric’s villainous Grim Reaper persona. Whereas Marvel Studios is holding Surprise Man particulars below wraps, this sibling bond is predicted to be one of many present’s central focuses.
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Imaginative and prescient & Tommy
Following the occasions of WandaVision, Physician Unusual and the Multiverse of Insanity, and Agatha All Alongside, the Maximoff Household’s story continues with Imaginative and prescient Quest, coming to Disney+ in 2026.
With White Imaginative and prescient on a journey to regain his recollections, Imaginative and prescient’s position as a father is certain to be explored, and followers are hoping for some type of reunion between him and Wanda’s twin sons, Billy (Joe Locke) and Tommy, particularly after Billy’s position in Agatha All Alongside.
The Incredible 4
No superhero household is extra iconic than Marvel’s The Incredible 4. As beforehand famous, the staff’s MCU debut, The Incredible 4: First Steps, will formally kick off Phase 6 of the MCU, the place the staff will welcome Reed Richards and Sue Storm’s child, Franklin Richards, amidst the specter of Galactus and the Silver Surfer.
The large query amongst followers is how this family-focused story ends, particularly because the Silver Surfer seems to be after Franklin Richards as well as to Galactus wanting to devour their world. Presently, audiences do not know if Galactus will succeed or if Franklin is vital to why the First Steps forged seems in Avengers: Doomsday.
Thor & Loki (Probably Love?)
The MCU’s unique sibling rivalry could have extra story to inform. Since Loki debuted on Disney+, followers have been ready for a Thor and Loki reunion, however since then, Thor has develop into an adoptive father to Love, the daughter of Gorr, and a Variant of Loki has develop into a hero and the God of Tales.
Because the Asgardian brothers are each confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, that long-awaited reunion could also be on the best way, lastly permitting the 2 to struggle facet by facet as heroes. Whether or not Love performs a component on this potential Phase 6 story is a thriller; but when she does, there is not any denying it would not be enjoyable to watch Loki embrace the position of an uncle.
Yelena & Pink Guardian
After being launched into the MCU in Black Widow, Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) has made a number of cameos earlier than teaming up along with her not-quite-dad, Pink Guardian (David Harbour), in Thunderbolts*. Whereas the 2 are hilarious collectively, there is a ton of coronary heart and emotion beneath, and throughout the 2025 movie, the 2 shared a heartfelt second that was seemingly a breakthrough for Yelena.
Now they’re each members of the New Avengers, followers can count on extra of the MCU father-and-daughter in Avengers: Doomsday, particularly as the 2 cross paths with different heroes and rivals.
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Steve & Peggy
Whereas the jury is out on whether or not audiences will ever see the life Steve and Peggy lived following the occasions of Avengers: Endgame, it is rather probably, particularly given the Multiversal features of Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars, and people Chris Evans rumors mixed with Hayley Atwell’s reported Doomsday look.
Moreover, Marvel Studios could have plans for What If…?‘s Captain Carter to return earlier than the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga.
The Wakandans
Wakanda and its royal household, led by Letitia Wright’s Shuri, appears to play an enormous position in Phase 6 of the MCU, thanks to Eyes of Wakanda, coming to Disney+ on August 6, Black Panther 3, and the Black Panther forged’s confirmed position in Avengers: Doomsday.
Since Black Panther: Wakanda Without end ended with the reveal of T’Challa’s son, the franchise’s generational storytelling and ancestral legacy are anticipated to proceed with Shuri on the helm. Nevertheless, simply how is a big subject of hypothesis, particularly amidst rumors of a brand new Black Panther (fueled by the star of F1) and Denzel Washington’s anticipated involvement.
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The Talokanil
Due to upcoming Black Panther tasks, Phase 6 storytelling will additional discover the Talokanil, the underwater society led by Namor, the Sub-Mariner, first launched in Black Panther: Wakanda Without end. Two members of Namor’s royal household, Attuma and Namora, will probably be becoming a member of the Sub-Mariner in Avengers: Doomsday.
Comparable to Wakanda’s Black Panther, Namor’s talents, mutant standing, and the way he is seen as a legendary determine has the makings of complicated familial politics, particularly as tensions ramp up inside the MCU and forward of additional mutant storytelling.
Bonus Discovered Household: The X-Males
Whereas not a standard household, the X-Males characterize one among Marvel’s discovered households, with their relationships serving as an emotional anchor for a lot of their storytelling. Regardless that Marvel Studios’ live-action X-Males reboot is not anticipated till after Phase 6, the MCU has already launched mutants, featured Beast in The Marvels post-credit scene, and forged Fox’s former X-Males stars in Avengers: Doomsday.
Subsequently, it seems Marvel could also be laying the groundwork for future X-Males tasks in Phase 6, all whereas providing a glimpse at their bonds and connections.
Bonus Villain Household: The Fisks
Following his position in Hawkeye and Echo, Daredevil: Born Once more up to date audiences on Wilson Fisk’s (aka Kingpin) complicated and troubled private life, notably his relationship together with his spouse, Vanessa, performed by Ayelet Zurer.
Season 1 did not finish effectively for Daredevil, with Kingpin and Vanessa (who killed which Marvel character?) toasting their victory and what they may obtain sooner or later. As followers await Season 2’s 2026 debut, it looks like the Fisk Household’s MCU story has solely simply begun, and Phase 6 will proceed to discover its various shades of villainy, loyalty, and redemption.
