• Joseph Quinn has shifted from Eddie Munson breakout to a mix of blockbusters and prestige films.
  • He joins the MCU as Johnny Storm and is set for Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Secret Wars (2027).
  • Quinn will portray George Harrison in Sam Mendes’ four-part Beatles film project set for 2028.
  • He’s balancing franchise work with demanding roles in A Quiet Place: Day One, Gladiator II and Warfare.

From Eddie Munson to a deliberate career pivot

Joseph Quinn used his breakout as Eddie Munson in Stranger Things to pursue an unusually varied film slate. Rather than staying in similar roles, Quinn moved between studio tentpoles and intense indie-style projects that highlight range and physical commitment.

Big-studio hits and daring turns

In 2024–2025 Quinn appeared in A Quiet Place: Day One, Gladiator II and the war film Warfare. Critics praised his nuanced, physical work — from a panic-stricken law student in New York to an unsettling Roman emperor and a wounded medic in a harrowing combat story. Those choices signaled he’s after diverse material, not typecasting.

Why the mix matters

Quinn pairs commercial visibility with critical credibility. Big franchises make him bankable; films like Warfare build his dramatic chops. That combination has boosted his box-office presence and industry profile in a short time.

Into the MCU as Johnny Storm

Quinn joined Marvel as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch) in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Early reviews called him a standout and praised a modernized interpretation of the character — less womanizer, more self-aware and intelligent. The film’s retro-futuristic tone and ensemble chemistry helped position Quinn as a fresh MCU lead.

Confirmed MCU future

He’s set to reprise Johnny Storm in Avengers: Doomsday (May 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (December 2027). Sources report he’s already working with MCU veterans as he prepares for those crossover events.

Playing George Harrison in an ambitious Beatles project

One of Quinn’s most surprising commitments is playing George Harrison in Sam Mendes’ four-film Beatles project, due in April 2028. The films will tell the band’s story from each member’s perspective and represent a long-term, high-profile shoot that required schedule sacrifices.

Trade-offs and choices

Quinn left Bret Easton Ellis’s Relapse due to scheduling conflicts with the Beatles production. He also won’t return for Stranger Things Season 5, according to the showrunners, as his film commitments now take priority.

What to watch next

Quinn’s next three years could cement him as both a franchise star and a serious dramatic actor. Key milestones: Avengers: Doomsday (2026), Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) and the Beatles films (2028). How those releases land with audiences and critics will shape his post-Stranger Things trajectory.

For now, Joseph Quinn’s career strategy is clear: work with top directors, pick varied roles, and build a profile that resists easy categorization.

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