Every Marvel Release in 1999
1999 brought 2 Marvel movies and shows, years before the MCU existed, adding up to about 9h 32m. The full list is below, in release order.
Every release this year came from outside the MCU: Spider-Man Unlimited, The Avengers: United They Stand.
| Release date | Title | Type | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 1999 | Spider-Man Unlimited Not MCU | Series | 13 eps |
| October 30, 1999 | The Avengers: United They Stand Not MCU | Series | 13 eps |
Marvel in 1999
Most of the important Marvel news of 1999 happened behind the scenes. After leaving bankruptcy, Marvel declared that Menahem Golan's old option on Spider-Man had expired and sold the film rights to Sony for $7 million. Columbia licensed the project for worldwide release in 1999, beginning a partnership that still shapes who can use Spider-Man on screen. Over at Fox, the X-Men film was taking shape, with Ian McKellen cast as Magneto in May.
On TV, Fox Kids launched two cartoons in October that didn't last. Spider-Man Unlimited sent Peter to Counter-Earth and lost out to Pokémon and Digimon. The Avengers: United They Stand built its team around Ant-Man, with Captain America and Iron Man making only one guest appearance each, and it was canceled after 13 episodes.
FAQ
How did Sony get the Spider-Man movie rights?
After its bankruptcy, Marvel declared Menahem Golan's option expired and sold the rights to Sony for $7 million. Columbia licensed the project in 1999.
Was there an Avengers cartoon in 1999?
Yes. The Avengers: United They Stand premiered on Fox Kids on October 30, 1999, and ran for 13 episodes.
How many Marvel movies and shows came out in 1999?
There were 2, about 9h 32m of viewing in all.
What was the first Marvel release of 1999?
Spider-Man Unlimited, released October 2, 1999.
What was the last Marvel release of 1999?
The Avengers: United They Stand, released October 30, 1999.