6. Marvel Phase 3 To Be Focused On Civil War
Announcement: "Kevin Feige announced at the premiere of Avengers 2 that Phase 3 would be based off of the Civil War cycle of Marvel comics. While a new Iron Man film is off the table, as Robert Downey Jr. has stated he'll only be around for Avengers 3 (and any required cameos leading up to it). This leaves Phase 3 as follows: Doctor Strange, Ant Man, Captain America 3, Thor 3, and then Avengers 3. 'The idea is to have each film pick up from Avengers 2's lead and lead us down the path of registration, leading to the full blown Civil War in Avengers 3', Feige said on the Red Carpet of last night's premiere. Chris Evans hasn't been reached for comment, but dollars to donuts he'll be out of the Marvel Universe after Avengers 3 as well."
Why It Would Break The Internet: Civil War is not only one of Marvel's most well known arcs of modern history, it also provides Paramount a chance to partner with the other studios of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and deliver one whopping Marvel packed film in Avengers 3. Also, it helps Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans bow out of the franchise gracefully, and helps rotate the line up of The Avengers, so as to feature other heroes in their ranks.
Sample Comment of Snark: "Isn't Robert Downey Jr. a little old to be playing Iron Man? And isn't Chris Evans a little too young to be killed off as Captain America? Who the hell's going to take their place? Doctor Strange and Ant Man? I don't think so."