Samuel L. Jackson has confirmed he will reprise his role as Nick Fury in Avengers: Secret Wars, though Marvel Studios has not given him any details about the film beyond confirming his participation. Jackson made the announcement during a red carpet interview for The Beast, his new film, when a reporter from The Direct pointed out that Fury had not appeared in a Marvel movie for a while. Jackson clarified that he would appear in Secret Wars, which is scheduled to come after Avengers: Doomsday, set for release on December 16, 2026. He mentioned that Marvel had informed him he would not be in Doomsday but would be in the next film. However, he said he had no additional information about Fury's role in Secret Wars. Noah Jupe has joined the cast of Secret Wars, though his character's role is still unknown. Anthony Mackie has also been confirmed to be part of the film, but he will not start filming until after his Broadway run in Macbeth ends in July 2027. Production for Secret Wars has been delayed until early 2027, likely in January, though no specific reason for the delay has been given. This has raised concerns among fans, who believe that Doomsday needs to be successful to keep interest in the ongoing Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) story. Secret Wars will mark the end of the Russo brothers' involvement in the MCU. In June 2026, the directors announced they would not direct a third film, which would have started a new Avengers trilogy. The film will be the sixth major crossover in the MCU and will serve as the final chapter of the Multiverse story arc, wrapping up the various alternate versions of characters that have appeared in Marvel films and series over the past three phases. Recent reports suggest that Battleworld, a fictional planet from Marvel comics made up of different versions of Earth, may be part of the film. However, this has not been officially confirmed. As the release of Secret Wars approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting more details about the film's plot and characters. The movie is expected to bring closure to the Multiverse storyline, which has been a central theme in recent Marvel films. While the exact role of Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury and the involvement of other actors remain uncertain, the film is anticipated to be a significant event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For now, fans are left to speculate about what the future holds for the Marvel universe.