When is next MCU film API

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Overview

This simple API returns information about upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films including title, release date, and countdown timers. No authentication is needed, making it an excellent first API project for beginners. Use it to build a countdown widget or display upcoming MCU release schedules.

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Beginner Tip

The API returns the next upcoming MCU film from today's date automatically — no parameters needed. The following_production field gives you the one after that, great for building a multi-film countdown.

Available Data

movie title and year
director and cast
plot summary
IMDb rating
poster image URL
genre and runtime

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "Title": "Inception",
  "Year": "2010",
  "Rated": "PG-13",
  "Runtime": "148 min",
  "Genre": "Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi",
  "Director": "Christopher Nolan",
  "Actors": "Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt",
  "Plot": "A thief who steals corporate secrets through dream-sharing technology...",
  "imdbRating": "8.8",
  "Poster": "https://example.com/inception.jpg"
}

Field Reference

title Official title of the next upcoming MCU film.
release_date Confirmed release date in ISO 8601 format, e.g. 2025-05-02.
days_until Number of days remaining until the film's release date from today.
following_production Basic info about the MCU production scheduled after the next film.
overview Short plot synopsis or description of the upcoming film.

Implementation Example

// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "https://github.com/DiljotSG/MCU-Countdown/blob/develop/docs/";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

404 or empty response The API data may not yet be updated for the next film after the latest release.
Check the GitHub repository for updates; the maintainer adds new films manually after announcements.
Unexpected null for release date A film has been announced but its release date is not yet confirmed.
Always null-check the release_date field before formatting or calculating countdowns.
Stale countdown data Response is cached and reflects an old date.
The API uses Netlify CDN caching; add a cache-busting timestamp to force a fresh fetch during development.

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 15/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 15/20
✓ Reliability 7/15
Response Time 259ms

Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth No Auth
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS UNKNOWN
Category Games & Comics
Difficulty Beginner
Verified: 2026-04-07

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