Summary
TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas worked hard over the years to ensure that each of its components feel important to the universe, and this may occur several times in 1upcoming Marvel release. Perhaps the most obvious example of this is inAvengers: Endgame, where the heroes revisited scenes from the past. FixingThor: The Dark Worldwas complex, as it was considered the worst MCU film then. However, including its scenes inEndgamesuddenly made even the things that didn’t work in the film more critical and relevant.Marvel has learned that it is possible to fix their mistakes.
Flexibility and the ability to learn from failures without sacrificing the universe allowedthe MCU timelineto stand above the DCEU these past years.When fans had a mixed response to the Mandarin twist inIron Man 3, the studio gave a more comic-accurate but culturally sensitive version of the character inShang-Chi. The studio is aware that, even when things don’t work, they can often be tweaked even through mildMCU retconsto greater success. With some low points behind and a bright future ahead, Marvel is set to revitalize some of their past’s less loved components in 2024.
Every Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie Ranked Worst To Best
Over 17 years and 35 movies, the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies have redefined blockbuster cinema. But how do all the films stack up?
Deadpool & Wolverine Can Make Juggernaut Cool Again
Vinnie Jones' Costume Has Been Spotted In A Deadpool & Wolverine Photo
Juggernaut first appeared inX-Men: The Last Standplayed by Vinnie Jones. TheX-Men film features one of the cringiest momentsin any Marvel movie, when, during a chase sequence where he is pursuing Elliot Page’s Kitty Pryde, he yells,“I’m the juggernaut, b****!“It is unclear if this dialogue was supposed to be humorous, but it feels strangely out of place in the otherwise serious film. The character did not reappear untilDeadpool 2, where Ryan Reynolds voiced a much larger CGI iteration of Juggernaut.
New photos ofDeadpool & Wolverinehave been put under the microscope by fans, leading to theories that the Vinnie Jones iteration of the Juggernaut may be appearing in the upcoming film. This contradicts what the actor has said about reprising hisDeadpool & Wolverinerole in a cameo, sothis Juggernaut may be played by a different actor.Either way,Deadpool & Wolverinehas the chance to redeem the poor reception of this Juggernaut in the film, by making him the tough, imposing threat of the comics.
What’s Going On With The MCU X-Men Movie?
There haven’t been many updates on the X-Men movie since Hank McCoy’s appearance in The Marvels, so what exactly is going on with the MCU film?
Elektra’s Return Can Redeem A Terribly Received Spin-Off
Jennifer Garner Returns As Elektra Natchios In Deadpool & Wolverine
Although the 2003Daredevilmovie is better than its reputation suggests, theElektraspinoff that followed it was not. The 2005 film featured a return by Jennifer Garner in the title role with a mostly new cast, including Terence Stamp as Stick.Ben Affleck’s Daredevil was also cut fromElektra, removing its tie to the main film timeline. With poor reviews and a dismal box office gross of $57 million that likely did not even cover the production budget,Elektrawas a certified flop for the studio that killed any interest in furtherDaredevilfilms.
What critics agreed on, however, was that Jennifer Garner was excellent in the role. The actress has a great presence and committed herself to the role of Elektra Natchios with stylish flair.While for a long time it appeared that theAliasstar was done with the role, she has since been confirmed toreturn to Marvel inDeadpool & Wolverineas Elektra. While unclear exactly the size or importance of this role in the film,allowing Jennifer Garner and Elektra to reprize the role and thus redeem the spinoff is an exciting prospect.
Daredevil’s Elektra Actor Addresses A Potential MCU Return 7 Years After Her Last Appearance
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Captain America 4 Can Make The Incredible Hulk Essential Viewing
Liv Tyler As Betty Ross And Tim Blake Nelson As Samuel Sterns AKA The Leader Appear in Captain America: Brave New World
Few details fromThe Incredible Hulkhave been explored in the MCU. After Edward Norton was recast with Mark Ruffalo, it seemed that the MCU was looking to distance itself from all of that film’s character iterations. Over the years, this has slowly changed:Thaddeus Ross became progressively more important to the universe, beginning withCaptain America: Civil War, and Emil Blonsky featured significantly inShe-Hulk: Attorney At Law. Finally, two of the other most important characters from that film are returning to MCU.
Samuel Sterns, played by Tim Blake Nelson, was teased to turn into the villainous Leader at the end ofThe IncredibleHulk, and this transformation will finally be realized inCaptain America: Brave New World. Additionally,Liv Tyler will reprise her role as Betty Ross in the movie.Both returns appear notable, as they were involved in much of the filming, suggesting something much larger than a cameo. With such great casting, there is hope these iconic characters can be made even more special and important inside the MCU.
The Leader’s Captain America 4 Return Teased By Incredible Hulk Star: “A Really Interesting Explanation… Revelation”
EXCLUSIVE: Samuel Sterns actor Tim Blake Nelson is impressed with what his Captain America 4 villain has been up to during his 16-year absence.
Marvel has always worked toward making the MCU bigger and better, which includes its stories. It is always exciting to see how the studio reinvents and reinterprets characters as they go along, transforming them to keep them vital and interesting. The yearlong period in whichDeadpool & WolverineandCaptain America: Brave NewWorld are set to be released is shaping up to be a pivotal time for theMarvel Cinematic Universe, especially if these Marvel movie low points get revitalized now years down the line.
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.
