© MarvelBrie Larson in "Captain Marvel." Marvel
- A "Captain Marvel" sequel is in the works, with Brie Larson reprising her role as the titular hero.
- "WandaVision" star Teynoah Parris will appear as Monica Rambeau in the film.
- The film will be directed by Nia DaCosta and is currently set for release on November 11, 2022.
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Brie Larson is set to go "higher, further, faster" (again) when she reprises her titular role in the upcoming "Captain Marvel" sequel.
"Captain Marvel 2" will follow the success of the Marvel character's first standalone film in March 2019 and her appearance in "Avengers: Endgame" later that year - both of which surpassed $1 billion at the box office.
The film will be directed by "Candyman" remake director Nia DaCosta.
Here's what we know about the highly anticipated sequel, so far.
Teyonah Parris will return as the grown-up version of Monica Rambeau
© Disney PlusTeyonah Parris on "WandaVision." Disney Plus
Young Monica was first introduced in the MCU in "Captain Marvel," which was set in the '90s. She's the daughter of Maria Rambeau, Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers' best friend.
Parris became a fan-favorite when she made her debut as the older version of Monica on "WandaVision." The series, set after the events of "Avengers: Endgame," revealed several things about Monica and her family.
Fans learned that Maria founded and became the director of S.W.O.R.D.
It was also revealed that Maria was diagnosed with cancer and Monica was one of the victims of Thanos' "Infinity War" snap. When Monica returned five years later, her mom had already died.
Comments made by Monica on "WandaVision" have alluded to some tension between her and Carol Danvers.
© Marvel StudiosTeyonah Parris on "WandaVision." Marvel Studios
During episode five, Monica, Jimmy Woo, and Darcy Lewis had a discussion about Wanda's powers and who's actually the strongest Avenger. Specifically, they discussed how the superheroes stacked up to villain Thanos.
Monica said that Wanda "could have taken Thanos out on her own if he hadn't initiated the blitz. Nobody else came close."
When Jimmy countered that Captain Marvel "came close," Monica's disposition changed and she didn't want to discuss the character further.
"We are not talking about her, we are talking about Wanda," she said.
Another small mention of Captain Marvel was made by S.W.O.R.D. director Tyler Hayward during episode six. While chiding Monica for being sympathetic toward Wanda, he told her that she's "become an impediment to this mission, constantly advocating on behalf of superpowered individuals."
"Yes, I know your history with Carol Danvers," he added.
Monica also developed powers of her own on the show. It's unclear if repeated entrances into Wanda's hex caused her to become superpowered, or if she already had these abilities and they were latent until the Scarlet Witch's powers triggered them.
In the comics, Monica took on several identities: Photon, Pulsar, and Spectrum. She even became the second Captain Marvel.
© Marvel StudiosTeyonah Parris on "WandaVision." Marvel Studios
The "WandaVision" finale also included a scene that set up Monica's appearance in "Captain Marvel 2."
During the mid-credits scene, Monica met with an agent in an empty movie theater in Westview. The agents transformed into a Skrull (a shapeshifter) and told Monica, "I was sent by an old friend of your mother's. He heard you've been grounded. He'd like to meet with you."
When Monica asked where she was going to meet this person, the Skrull pointed to the sky. Monica then smiled, and the scene ended.
It's unclear who the Skrull was referring to, but it's likely that the person who wants to see Monica is Nick Fury. He was last seen in space at the end of 2019's "Spider-Man: Far From Home."
'Ms. Marvel' star Iman Vellani will be part of the cast
© Marvel Studios/Disney+Iman Vellani stars on "Ms. Marvel." Marvel Studios/Disney+
Vellani, a rising star from Canada, will make her debut as 16-year-old Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel in a standalone series headed to Disney Plus in late 2021.
The Pakistani-American character hails from Jersey City, and "Ms. Marvel" will explore her love for superheroes like Captain Marvel and how her life changes when she gets powers of her own.
A sizzle reel released in December 2020 as part of Disney Investor Day showed the first footage of "Ms. Marvel" and stated that characters from the series are "going to be part of the wider MCU."
'Velvet Buzzsaw' actress Zawe Ashton will reportedly play a villain
© David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Mother of PearlZawe Ashton in February 2020. David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Mother of Pearl
The casting news was reported by Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter in February 2021. It's unclear what character Ashton will reportedly portray in "Captain Marvel 2."
Ashton already has a Marvel connection, having previously starred in a Broadway revival of "Betrayal" opposite Loki actor Tom Hiddleston and Daredevil star Charlie Cox.
Coincidentally, she dressed as Captain Marvel while celebrating Halloween with her "Betrayal" costars in 2019.
'Captain Marvel 2' is set for release on November 11, 2022
© MarvelBrie Larson in "Captain Marvel." Marvel
The film is part of phase four of the MCU and slated to hit theaters the same year as "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," "Thor: Love and Thunder," and "Black Panther 2."
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to affect productions, it's possible that the release date for "Captain Marvel 2" and other Marvel projects will get pushed back.
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