Disney dubbed the next slate of superhero features as Phase 2, with plans for Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers 2, Ant-Man and possibly more.

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If The Avengers was basically a glorified Iron Man sequel then Marvel and Disney will have to plan accordingly when budgeting the likes of Guardians of the Galaxy or Dr. Strange along with the ongoing Thor and Captain America films.

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