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Marvel Cinematic Universe

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount's Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity, with Disney eventually buying out Marvel Entertainment in 2009. The MCU consists of dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision, and Loki.

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Created by
Kevin Feige
First Film
Iron Man
First TV Show
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
TV Shows
Agatha: Coven of Chaos, Vision Quest

TV Show(s)
Marvel's Echo
Movie(s)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, The Marvels
Daredevil in Midland Circle in The Defenders
MCU Star Addresses 8-Year-Old Marvel Netflix Cliffhanger And How Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Might Handle It

As Daredevil: Born Again season 2 is on its way, one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe stars addresses a cliffhanger from the Marvel-Netflix era.

Denzel Washington in Equalizer looking off-screen
"He's The Greatest Living Actor": Denzel Washington's Black Panther 3 Casting & Why It's Special Addressed By Director Ryan Coogler

MCU director Ryan Coogler addresses bringing in Denzel Washington for Black Panther 3 and why it's so special to have him part of the next film.

Chris Hemsworth's Thor with lightning in Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor's 10 Most Iconic Scenes In The MCU, Ranked

Thor, the God of Thunder, is one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s longest-serving characters, meaning he has a slew of iconic moments to pick from.

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Steve Rogers smiling in Captain America The Winter Soldier
Chris Evans' Highest-Grossing Film After Leaving Captain America Is Another Marvel Movie

Despite not playing Captain America in the MCU anymore, Chris Evans' highest-grossing movie since leaving the franchise is yet another MCU movie.

Lou Ferrigno as Hulk growling in The Incredible Hulk series
8 People You Didn't Know Played The Hulk

The Hulk became a huge pop culture icon, leading to several huge names donning the green paint to play him in spoofs and parodies over the years.

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Reed Richards looks seriously at a mobile of planets in The Fantastic Four First Steps
I’m Even More Convinced Mister Fantastic Accidentally Doomed His MCU Homeworld After Reading The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director’s Latest Comments About The Movie

The latest comments about The Fantastic Four from the MCU movie's director reinforce the idea that Mister Fantastic may have made a deadly mistake.

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Close up of Hulk looking sad with necklaces around his neck in Thor Ragnarok
8 Biggest Ways The Hulk’s MCU Story Was Almost Very Different

The Hulk is one of the original Avengers in the MCU, but the character almost turned out very differently on several occasions in the MCU.

Ghost, Bob, Yelena Belova, and John Walker sneaking around in Thunderbolts*
Thunderbolts*'s Box Office May Be Disappointing But I’m Convinced A Sequel Could Still Happen After A Few Major Updates

Thunderbolts* has become a box office disappointment for Marvel despite its positive reviews, but I'm convinced new updates make a sequel possible.

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The Fantastic Four pose for a family picture in First Steps poster
Kevin Feige Addresses Marvel's Pre-MCU Fantastic Four Movies & How The 2025 Film Is Different

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige addresses how the MCU's reboot of Fantastic Four for 2025 will be different from past versions of the team.

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The Thunderbolts looking into the camera in a promotional image for Thunderbolts
Marvel Head Kevin Feige Addresses Thunderbolts*'s Post-Credits Scene And How It Might Or Might Not Set Up The Next MCU Movie

Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige breaks his silence on the Thunderbolts* post-credits scene and whether or not it actually sets up the next MCU movie.

John Krasinski's Reed Richards coming out of a portal in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
I’m Convinced John Krasinski’s Reed Richards Could Return Soon After The MCU Fantastic Four Movie Director’s New Comments

The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman's new comments have me convinced John Krasinski's Reed Richards will return soon for one reason.

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Reed Richards looks seriously at a mobile of planets in The Fantastic Four First Steps
Pedro Pascal Explains Why He Was "Skeptical" About Playing Reed Richards In The MCU's Fantastic Four Movie

Pedro Pascal is due to star as Reed Richards in the MCU's next movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but recently explained his skepticism.

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Galactus looks at the statue of liberty in The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer
"I Don't Think He's Evil": Galactus' MCU Actor Explains Why His Marvel Villain Isn't Evil With The Last Comparison You Could Possibly Expect

As Galactus is getting ready to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the actor explains how the villain isn't evil.

The Fantastic Four pose for a family picture in First Steps poster
I'm Convinced The Fantastic Four Could Fix 1 MCU Trend 7 Years After It Began

The MCU's technology stagnated after taking a huge leap in Phase 3, and it may be the Fantastic Four's job to bring it to the next level.

A future Sentinel gets ready to fight mutants in X-Men Days of Future Past
I'm Convinced Fox's X-Men Movies Set Up A Huge Villain Challenge For The MCU

The MCU's Mutant Saga has a high bar to match after Fox's movie franchise and X-Men '97 introduced some of the most terrifying Marvel villains ever.

Loki looking at the Temporal Loom in Loki season 2
"I Know Some Things": Tom Hiddleston Addresses Loki's Story In Avengers: Doomsday & Robert Downey Jr. Returning To The MCU As Doctor Doom

Tom Hiddleston teases Loki's story in Avengers: Doomsday while also addressing seeing Robert Downey Jr. return to the MCU, but as Doctor Doom.

Michael B. Jordan entering Wakanda as Killmonger in Black Panther
I’m Convinced These Are The Best 10 MCU Villain Introductions In The Franchise’s 17-Year-Long History

The MCU has featured dozens of villains over its 17-year run, but a handful of these villain introductions have become iconic moments in the series.

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Thanos on the battlefield in Avengers Endgame
10 Ways Avengers: Endgame Looks Totally Different Now, 6 Years Later

The MCU has developed so much in the Multiverse Saga, that certain aspects from Avengers: Endgame now feel different or have become defunct.

Doctor Strange in his casual wear in Spider-Man No Way Home
Doctor Strange Accidentally Pits The Avengers Against Doctor Doom In Spider-Man: No Way Home According To Convincing Avengers: Doomsday Theory

Doctor Strange's actions in Spider-Man: No Way Home places Doctor Doom against the Avengers in Doomsday according to one interesting MCU theory.

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Tom Holland As Peter Parker In Inside Out Spider-Man Suit Talking On Phone In Spider-Man No Way Home
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is Poised To Repeat A Superhero Movie Costume Decision Not Seen In 22 Years

Tom Holland's Spider-Man will likely bring back one MCU element in Brand New Day, much like Maguire's Peter Parker in Sam Raimi's first two movies.

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