Undeveloped projects

Morbius
In 2000, Marvel Entertainment entered into a joint venture agreement with Artisan Entertainment to turn at least 15 Marvel superhero franchises into live-action films, television series, direct-to-video films and internet projects. These franchises included an adaptation of Morbius.

Longshot
In 2000, Marvel Entertainment entered into a joint venture agreement with Artisan Entertainment to turn at least 15 Marvel superhero franchises into live-action films, television series, direct-to-video films and internet projects. These franchises included an adaptation of Longshot.

Mort the Dead Teenager
In 2000, Marvel Entertainment entered into a joint venture agreement with Artisan Entertainment to turn at least 15 Marvel superhero franchises into live-action films, television series, direct-to-video films and internet projects. These franchises included an adaptation of Mort the Dead Teenager.

Kabuki
David Mack and 20th Century Fox started development on an animated film based on Kabuki with Mack acting as writer, co-producer, visual designer, and creative consultant in 1999. In 2001, the film was tranfered the film to a live-action division of Fox. An actress was approached for the title role of Kabuki, however the film was never produced.

Prime
In 2003, Marvel released an earnings report listing a Prime film as "to be determined".

Werewolf by Night
In 2004, Robert Nelson Jacobs was hired by Crystal Sky to write an adaptation of Werewolf by Night. The film was due to begin filming in 2005, but no further developments took place.

The Sub-Mariner
In 2004, David Self was hired by Universal Pictures to write a film adaptation of Namor. Chris Columbus was hired to direct the project, which was slated for a 2007 release. However, Columbus pulled out of the project in 2005 and the film was delayed. In 2006, Jonathan Mostow was hired to direct the project and was still developing the film in 2009.

Deathlok
In 2004, a film based on Deathok was in development at Paramount Pictures and seeking a director. Paramount hired Lee Tamahori as director and Stu Zicherman and Raven Metzner, however Zicherman and Raven Metzner were soon replaced by David Self. . Soon after this, Tamahori was replaced by Paul McGuigan as director.

Killraven
In 2005, Sony Pictures announced plans to develop Killraven into a feature film. Sony entered into talks with Robert Schenkkan to write the script. However, no further developments have been announced to date.

The Hands of Shang-Chi
in 2001, Stephen Norrington announced that he had agreed to direct a film based on The Hands of Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu. Norrington described the film as "a real honest-to-goodness martial arts film, rather than a film that simply has martial arts in it". In 2004, it was announced that Ang Lee had been brought on as producer. In 2005, it was announced that Stan Lee had agreed to executive produce the film for DreamWorks, with Yuen Woo-ping directing from a Bruce McKenna screenplay. In 2005, Avi Arad stated that he thought that a PG-13 adaptation was possible. In 2006, Ang Lee confirmed his and Yuen's continued involvement with the project. However, no further developments have been announced to date.

Cloak and Dagger
A live-action film based on Cloak and Dagger was being developed by Marvel in 2006. However, no further developments have been announced to date.

Hawkeye
A live-action film based on the character of Hawkeye was being developed by Marvel in 2006. However, no further developments have been announced to date.

Power Pack
In 2000, Marvel Entertainment entered into a joint venture agreement with Artisan Entertainment to turn at least 15 Marvel superhero franchises into live-action films, television series, direct-to-video films and internet projects. These franchises included an adaptation of Power Pack. A live-action film based on Power Pack was being developed by Marvel in 2006. However, no further developments have been announced to date.

Gargoyle
A live-action film based on Gargoyle was being developed by Marvel in 2006. However, no further developments have been announced to date.

Taskmaster
Joe Carnahan signed on to direct an adaptation of Taskmaster in 2008. Carnahan said that the film would "literally build this character's origin" and that it would "commence with the events following Taskmaster's severe beat down at the hands of Moon Knight".

Cable
In 2009, Marvel assembled a group of screenwriters to write film scripts for lesser-known characters including Cable.

Nighthawk
In 2009, Marvel assembled a group of screenwriters to write film scripts for lesser-known characters including Nighthawk.

Vision
In 2009, Marvel assembled a group of screenwriters to write film scripts for lesser-known characters including Vision.

Guardians of the Galaxy
In 2009, Avi Arad mentioned Guardians of the Galaxy as a prime movie property

Alien Legion
In 2009, Carl Potts confirmed that a film adaptation of Alien Legion had been optioned and the script was in its third rewrite. Derek Haas revealed that he and writing partner Michael Brandt had been reworking the Alien Legion script for Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney.

Ka-Zar
In 2010, Marvel Studios started taking meetings with writers and directors to work on small scale movies based on some of their third tier characters including Ka-Zar.

Incognito
In 2010, 20th Century Fox acquired screen rights to Incognito. Robert Schenkkan was brought on to write the screenplay. David Engel, Peter Chernin and Chernin Entertainment were brought on to produce the film.

Alpha Flight
In 2010, Vincenzo Natali expressed interest in directing a adaptation of Alpha Flight.

The Runaways
In 2008, Marvel Studios began developing a script based the comic series Runaways with Brian K. Vaughan writing and Kevin Feige producing. In April 2010 director Peter Sollett emerged as the front runner to direct the movie. In May 2010, British screenwriter Drew Pearce was reported to be writing the film for Marvel Studios. In July 2010, it was reported that filming would begin in March - July 2011. On August 5, 2010, casting for the film began. Actress Keke Palmer wasapproached for a role in the film. Lucas Cruikshank also auditioned for a role in the film.

The Inhumans
In 2011, Marvel Studios began developing a film adaptation of The Inhumans.

Ghost Rider 3
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance writers and directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor said that they would make a third film if Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance was a success.

Iron fist
There are rumors that there will be an Iron Fist movie in the near future.

Other films

 * Excalibur