Marvel and the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), as well as Disney+, is hoping The Falcon and the Winter Soldier release date gets hit with so much attention that the streaming platform can overtake its rivals.

A couple of weeks after the end of WandaVision and the Marvel Cinematic Universe returns to the small screen with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, it's latest series that will stream on Disney Plus. The series was first unveiled, along with WandaVision and Loki, another upcoming series that will be released in June, in an advertisement in Super Bowl 54 last year.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Release Date: March 19

Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier release date, Marvel, MCU, Disney+

Since then, production on the series was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which also delayed its release. But a year after it was first teased and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier had its trailer air during Super Bowl 55 last month, which gave fans a better idea of what the story will be for the titular characters. But more importantly, it gave a specific date on when the next installment of the MCU will grace televisions.

The first episode of the series will premiere on Friday, March 19, on Disney+, and will run for six episodes in its first season. The streaming service will then air one episode every Friday until the Season 1 finale on April 23, 2021. This follows the trend that Disney+ has had since it started, in contrast to the method used by Netflix of releasing an entire season of a series to be binge-watched.

Article Continues Below
More News
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) handles the ball in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the second half at Frost Bank Center.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama names all-time starting five at Fanatics FestGuillermo Guajardo ·
Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase, Sky coach Tyler Marsh, Dream coach Karl Smesko all next to each other with WNBA logo in background
Which 1st-year WNBA coaches are making best, worst impact?Jaren Kawada ·
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) tries to dribble past Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first half at State Farm Arena.
Hawks rumors: Atlanta actively looking to ‘capitalize’ on $25 million trade exceptionZachary Howell ·
Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard Colby Jones (1) depends in the first half at Capital One Arena.
76ers rumors: Philadelphia hit with stark Quentin Grimes contract projectionMatty Breisch ·
Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during the womenÕs singles final against Coco Gauff of the United States on day 14 at Roland Garros Stadium.
Berlin Open news: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka bows out of 2nd-straight tournament with semifinal lossSteve Silverman ·
San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) follows the flight of his two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Oracle Park.
Giants’ Rafael Devers reaches Rickey Henderson territory after HR vs. Red SoxZachary Howell ·

According to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, per IGN, each episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will run for 45-55, which is slightly longer than the usual episode length of WandaVision. While details about the series’ plot are scarce, the trailer suggests that it will be very different from the story of Wanda Maximoff that began the MCU’s Phase Four and focused on her grief over the loss of Vision.

Scenes from the trailer include Sam Wilson or The Falcon and Bucky Barnes aka the Winter Soldier being in several action-packed fights. According to its official description, the series will focus on the two heroes teaming up for a global adventure.

“The pair, who came together in the final moments of Avengers: Endgame, team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities—and their patience.”

Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will stream exclusively on Disney+ starting March 19.