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Marvel Announces Nova Film, Waldron Writing, Post-Secret Wars

7/14/2026

Summary

Marvel Plans Nova

Marvel Studios is developing a Nova film with Michael Waldron writing and possibly directing.
The project remains in early development with no plot details released.
Nova, originally cut from a 2010s Guardians of the Galaxy plan, remains of interest to Kevin Feige for the MCU.
Marvel plans to debut Nova after Avengers: Secret Wars, after a Disney+ series by Sabir Pirzada was shelved last year.

Summary

Marvel Targets Nova

Creative Artists Agency and Untitled represent screenwriter Michael Waldron as he drafts the Nova screenplay for Marvel.
Marvel positions Nova as its counterpart to DC’s Green Lantern, signaling a competitive stance in the cosmic-hero market.
The character debuted in 1976’s *The Man Called Nova* #1, giving the project a five-decade comic legacy that may shape its tone and visual style.

Summary

Waldron Secures Deal

Anomaly, Waldron’s production company, secured a major overall deal with Disney after he wrapped Hulu’s Chad Powers season two.
A leaked Writers Guild of America card listed the Nova film as a Waldron credit, confirming early development.
Disney’s box-office report showed Moana opening to $43 million domestically, $17 million below the $60 million forecast, highlighting financial pressure.
Waldron’s drama Heels on Netflix has attracted a global audience, showing cross-genre appeal Disney may use.

History

Historical Context

Marvel’s first solo superhero film, Blade, opened on August 21 1998 under New Line Cinema. After the franchise’s three movies, the rights reverted to Marvel Studios in August 2012, prompting a 2019 MCU reboot plan that was later removed in October 2024. The studio now eyes another obscure hero, Nova, to extend the same expansion model.

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Marvel Plans Nova

Marvel Studios is developing a Nova film with Michael Waldron writing and possibly directing.
The project remains in early development with no plot details released.
Nova, originally cut from a 2010s Guardians of the Galaxy plan, remains of interest to Kevin Feige for the MCU.
Marvel plans to debut Nova after Avengers: Secret Wars, after a Disney+ series by Sabir Pirzada was shelved last year.

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