Marvel Studios takes a significant step forward in theNovashow’s development over two years after theMCUproject’s first announcement. After their first MCU appearance inThe Guardians of the Galaxy,the Nova Corps were decimated off-screen by Thanosbefore the events ofAvengers: Infinity War. Ten years after the Nova Corps' debut, their Avengers-level hero Richard Rider hasn’t appeared in any MCU movie or show. This will finally change withMarvel Studios’Novaseries, which will arrive sooner rather than later.
As reported byDeadline,Criminal Mindsshowrunner Ed Bernero joins Marvel Studios’Novaseries as head writer, replacingMoon Knightwriter Sabir Pirzada.Novais yet to receive a tentative release date, lead actor, and synopsis. However, the series is unlikely to be released before Phase 7, as Marvel Studios’s main focus will likely be centered onAvengers: Doomsday,Spider-Man 4, andAvengers: Secret Warsin 2026 and 2027.
What The MCU Nova Show Update Means
Marvel Studios Has Faith On Nova As A Protagonist
Marvel Studios confirmed it was lowering its output in 2024, reducing the number of yearly releases to ensure each project is as high-quality as possible before moving on to the next. Some MCU projects in early development may have been delayed or even canceled behind the scenes, but Marvel still decided to move forward with movies such asBladeand shows such asWonder ManandNova.WhileNova’s Richard Rider won’t make his debut as soon as Marvel originally planned, he will certainly become an important MCU figure in a few years' time.
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Novawill likely be a key part of the MCU following the original Guardians of the Galaxy’s exit inPhase 5. AlthoughGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’s ending introduced a new iteration of the team, the MCU might shift its focus to other cosmic characters in the future. Richard Rider and his successor, Sam Alexander, could be the MCU’s next cosmic stars, and they could team up with other extraterrestrial heroes such as Silver Surfer, Starforx, the Eternals, and of course,Rocket Raccoon’s new MCU Guardians team— not to mention Nova’s battles against cosmic threats like Annihilus, Korvac, and Adam Warlock’s evil alter ego Magus.
Our Take On The MCU Nova Show Update
The MCU Nova Series' Showrunner Update Might Provide A Hint To The Show’s Plot
Ed Bernero is known for his work as showrunner inCriminal Mindsand its spinoffCriminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, of which Bernero was co-creator and executive producer. BeforeCriminal Minds, Ed Bernero also wrote, produced, and directed other TV shows such asNYPD Blue,Brooklyn South,Third Watch, andCrossing Lines, among other shows centered around the police force.Ed Bernero’s work on police procedural shows suggests that the MCU’sNovaseries will have a heavy focus on the Nova Corpsand Richard Rider’s status as the Corps' best agent.
