"The intricately choreographed action totally does, and it's one of the things the MCU really needs right now."
"The upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine film retroactively makes the 2016 Deadpool film part of a journey destined to become MCU Canon."
"The MCU has had a less than abundant list of queer characters in their movies and shows so far."
"Despite this film basically cheating the audience for two hours straight, it's one of the best MCU entries that pretty much everybody enjoyed."
"Gone are the days when the Marvel Cinematic Universe was just a humble up-and-coming film franchise building out a simple but very well thought out and smart cinematic universe."
"Scarlet Witch is proving to be the most powerful character in the MCU."
"T'Challa could definitely lift Mjolnir, easily, like in his sleep."
"We finally have our official cast for The Fantastic Four in the MCU."
"The MCU is doing an excellent job of finding the next generation of MCU characters."
"Moon Knight is the crowning achievement of the MCU's Phase 4 and arguably one of the best MCU projects in general."
"Moon Knight doesn't feel like an MCU entry... it's also a compelling yet compassionate story about mental illness."
"This battle between Tony and Steve and Bucky is the most impactful and powerful fight sequence in the entire MCU."
"She is hands down the most forgettable villain the MCU's had since Malekith. Yet bizarrely, she was almost one of the MCU's best villains."
"The MCU's villains are becoming a little stagnant and repetitive at this point."
"Chris Hemsworth is like one of the only actors to have become famous via the MCU and has managed to find film work outside."
"With a clearer picture of who and what's in store for the MCU, we'll look back and see how the groundwork was laid in phase four."
"Let me know in the comments what small details from phase four you think may end up being big plot points in the next phases."
"Wanda Maximoff snuck up to become my favorite character in the MCU."
"That's what makes him the ultimate underdog of the MCU and one of its greatest characters."
"This was the first truly in-depth character study that we've ever had in the MCU."
"One of the Spider-Mans that I think we most want to see in live action joining the MCU is Miles Morales."
"Iron Man is a top tier MCU film for me. It doesn't have all the spectacle and razzle dazzle of the later MCU films, and that's kind of what makes it stand out."
"Avengers: Infinity War... no question, no debate, this is in the top tier for me."
"Ant-Man and the Wasp... absolutely a very enjoyable film for me."
"One of the things the MCU does well is make movies that feel like the MCU but bring in different genres."
"X-Men 97: Picking up plot lines from the original X-Men animated series, potentially connecting to the MCU."
"You're ending 2026 with the combo of the midnight Suns on film and the defender's soft rebooting in Daredevil Born Again season 2."
"If we never saw Spider-Man in the MCU again we got some great movies out of it."
"The decimation is the biggest issue the MCU has ever faced."
"Things are finally starting to look more equal in the MCU."
"The MCU Avengers are some of the greatest examples of how to translate characters from the page to the screen."
"Peter has definitely proven himself a capable leader in the MCU."
"It's easy to forget that Scott is a really smart guy especially in the context of the MCU."
"These are all villains we need to see in the MCU."
"The real momentous thing about Eternals to me is that it opens up the MCU to not only tell really different stories."
"What we need from the MCU is changing levels, going from saving the neighborhood to saving the galaxy."
"He had big gigantic flaws when he was introduced and he continued to have flaws all throughout his time in the MCU."
"The MCU has changed forever thanks to the blip."
"Good dads are a new trend in the MCU. That's fantastic."
"The prospect of seeing Wolverine fighting the Hulk or Storm have a presence in Wakanda is truly super exciting for the MCU."
"The X-Men comics are packed with some amazing arcs and storylines that the MCU should definitely consider bringing to live action."
"Kevin Feige's magnum opus here. The MCU delivered one of the biggest and most comic bookie movies of all time."
"How exciting will it finally be to say that the X-Men are in the MCU?"
"In many ways, Tony and Thanos have had similar journeys over their histories in the MCU."
"Having Steve stand by while Tony sacrifices himself would be pretty much one of the saddest things ever."
"What do you think about Steve Rogers' chances of surviving Avengers Endgame?"
"Did you know the Mad Titan Thanos is technically an Eternal?"
"But an important question remains: who will be taking the Black Panther mantle in the film's second installment?"
"So we know that Chadwick Boseman's titular character won't be recast in the future of the MCU, nor will he be digitally recreated, which is a good news for everyone."
"We are all dead." - Heimdall's warning in Thor's Vision hints at the dire consequences of their actions.
"It's your destiny to destroy the world." - The ominous prophecy to Wanda foreshadows her transformation into the Scarlet Witch and the chaos she unleashes.
"You could have saved us." - A haunting reminder of the consequences of Tony's actions and the burden of leadership.
"Sacrifice was the key." - The recurring theme of sacrifice echoes throughout the MCU, shaping pivotal moments and decisions.
"Avengers Secret Wars is going to follow the template of the other Secret Wars comics." - A glimpse into the future of the MCU, hinting at a grand and cataclysmic event.
"I love how all the characters come together at the end to form the Guardians of the Multiverse."
"If you're looking for a breakout hit, Shang-Chi is the definite sort of breakout hit."
"A nationality we've never seen represented in this way in the MCU is going to be the biggest boon for this thing."
"Black Panther is the new leader of the entire MCU, clearly his voice over and when he finally just says 'and get this man a shield' I'm like this is the king he's our king of Wakanda he's king of the earth."
"Spider-Man joining the MCU was one of the best ideas ever."
"The fact that the MCU altered Thanos's backstory and motivation to pivot him away from being in love with Death was probably the smarter move."
"I think that means we'll never get to Shuma-Gorath in the MCU, especially since they gave us a vague version of the character in What If...?"
"What would have been the dark horse of the MCU actually turned out to be a lovely, well-paced, well-thought-out exploration of grief, trauma, and love in a franchise that is often so unromantic it's boring."
"Philosophically, there's actually a lot in common here with Thanos - another MCU villain with a religious zeal to cull all of life by half."
"Doom is definitely going to be a major force within the MCU when he is introduced."
"Wolverine would probably be the most successful Marvel Cinematic Universe movie behind Avengers infinity war and Avengers in game."
"There's so much dynamism, so much amazing cinematography that we haven't seen yet in the MCU or in Spider-Man yet."
"One of the most rewatchable films inside of the MCU."
"Captain America has some of the best costumes in the MCU."
"But my absolute favorite costume in the MCU isn't actually on one of the heroes."
"Henry Cavill rules, I think it makes perfect sense to put Henry Cavill in the MCU. He'd be a huge get for Marvel."
"Gladiator is a force. When he shows up, the hierarchy of power in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will never be the same."
"Infinity War, that's end game, I think it's probably the best MCU movie."
"Iron Man set the stage for the MCU as we know it today."
"What do you think about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantomania? I'm very excited for it personally."
"Absolutely love Hawkeye, might be my favorite MCU show."
"It's full on MCU time. We're back, we're back in business, let's go!"
"Boys, I think we could officially see it. Mephisto confirmed."
"Kids today are really lucky to have the MCU to introduce them to the endlessly expansive world of superhero comics."
"Thank you to all the MCU fans, you've been so supportive over the years."
"Tony Stark is the main character of the MCU. It started with Iron Man, and this era ended with Iron Man."
"Tony Stark's character has gone throughout all of this. Tony Stark versus his enemy, Thanos, is the culmination of his character arc."
"It's the end, everything after this is a new story."
"One of the most horrific MCU deaths was Frank in the first Ant-Man movie."
"The MCU has some of the most beloved characters in all of pop culture but let's not pretend they didn't do some of our favorite comic characters dirty, yes."
"They ruined the Mandarin character when they really shouldn't have, like they wanted to have a villain in Guy Pearce who was humiliated by Tony Stark back in his jerk days only to come at him now that he's a hero."
"Pietro's demise was the perfect catalyst to get Wanda over to the Avengers and solidify her place on the team."
"The MCU has totally fixed after lackluster first outings, and of course the first person I have to talk about for this is Thor."
"It's no coincidence that once the Russo brothers took control of the entire MCU, that Cap improved."
"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier TV show did a great job in addressing concerns from fans like me on why Sam got the shield."
"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier show made the wise decision to not only bring Zemo back but revamp and retool his character to make him slightly more in line with the comics."
"Now here's the big question that often divides people: Do you think the MCU has ruined the Peter Parker character by making him basically Iron Man junior or do you think that's what the character needed?"
"This is what started MCU, Jon Favreau directed the first movie that launched the whole MCU."
"I think the best MCU movie I go back and forth between Guardians of the Galaxy and Winter Soldier right now."
"Is this the first time Spider-Man was name-dropped in an MCU film?"
"Scarlet Witch had a rocky start in the MCU but now not only is she a major player but she's also potentially the most powerful being on earth."
"I love this trajectory for her character. I can't wait to see her more in the MCU."
"The MCU is a masterwork of serialized storytelling."
"Vincent D'Onofrio is kingpin is the greatest villain in the MCU I've been waiting to see him like he's a bigger threat to me than Thanos see he's a bigger character than Thanos."
"Quantum, you say? I mean, the future of technology in the MCU is certainly Quantum."
"The MCU has built up a lot of loyalty over the past 10 years."
"Sam Wilson now holds the title of Captain America."
"Age of Ultron is one of the weaker links in my opinion of the MCU."
"By 2018, the MCU had completely dispensed with practical suits for two of its most recognizable characters."
"Do we owe the 2011 flop a debt of gratitude for helping make the MCU what it is today?"
"Gore works as a character to elevate the hero's story. That's kind of how villains work most of the time in the MCU."
"The first Guardians of the Galaxy movie proved that the MCU could get weird and cosmic and still be incredibly entertaining."
"The cool thing about this movie is the stage that it sets for the future of the MCU."
"Welcome back to New Rockstars! I'm Eric Voss, and WandaVision just officially crossed over X-Men to the Marvel Cinematic Universe."
"Jamaica is safe for tourists. Grab your ticket and go and have fun and thank me later."
"Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger, boy oh boy has the MCU given us easily the best villain."
"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier may have the world's least imaginative title but it looks to be game-changing when it comes to the MCU..."
"The great achievement of the MCU in its better days was in telling Universal stories that could be and were all but universally loved."
"Marvel investing in creating the new identity of the MCU."
"The Marvel Cinematic Universe had a grounding in reality through these characters."
"Tony's announcement 'I am Iron Man' sets up the entire MCU and the incredible 23 films in the Infinity Saga."
"For me, it doesn't matter if Spider-Man is in the MCU. I just want great Spider-Man movies. Also, looks like Eddie Brock and Peter Parker will meet soon."
"I think this is a strong film uh I think it's not only an improvement over the first Captain Marvel movie but it further expands the MCU Cosmic."
"I believe Shang-Chi's inclusion of the Dweller in Darkness has set the dominoes up for the biggest reveal that the MCU has left."
"I'm suggesting that the Fox universe has to die so the MCU can be born."
"The MCU did such a great job setting up his character."
"This is the best deep dive into the DNA of any character in the MCU that we've ever had."
"I still believe Vulture is one of the best villains in the MCU."
"Infinity War, Endgame, and Winter Soldier, they're always switching spots."
"In the MCU, death is death. You're not coming back when you really die."
"So the MCU is now assembling the Young Avengers and this could be big."
"Those are some of the deepest moments in the MCU."
"Overcoming a 2019 studio dispute that threatened to see Spidey removed from the MCU, everyone's favorite webslinger is set to live on in the franchise."
"Ultron's first and final scenes are some of the most powerful moments in the MCU."
"What they should do is have Deadpool say he's been in the MCU all along by showing scenes from old MCU films with Deadpool edited into the background."
"It feels like nothing matters in the MCU; it feels like everything matters."
"It's only a matter of time before the X-Men make their debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe."
"There is no way you could have an X-Men in the MCU and not have Professor X."
"Sam and Isaiah's scene is my favorite character dialogue in the MCU since T'Challa and Killmonger."
"The conversation between Isaiah and Sam was intense."
"I guess that's what they're trying to say, but every time in the MCU someone now says Hawkeye, they're going to have to clarify who they're talking about."
"Disney has really chosen to model this new Star Wars universe after the MCU... everything interconnected."
"Creating compelling villains has seemed to be a major problem on both Netflix and in the MCU."
"Abandoning the idea of the shows being included in the MCU allows you to focus on the individual stories and truly enjoy the shows for what they are."
"I thought it was everything I expected and more... This might be easily the best villain in the MCU." - Aaron
"Thanos was everything I wanted him to be... no joking around like Ultron." - Manny
"I think Benedict Cumberbatch probably and Robert Downey Jr. probably were the two best performances out of the Avengers." - Aaron
"I think it was great because they felt like the Guardians... they have to be what they were established in the MCU from Guardians 1 & 2." - Manny
"Don Cheadle is War Machine, one of the most important characters in the MCU."
"I really like how the MCU has humanized these characters."
"But with one of the best backstories in all of Marvel comics and a whole wealth of stories to choose from, we have no doubt Wiccan is going to be a major part of the MCU going forward."
"So, yeah, overall, Wiccan is going to be a major force in the MCU going forward."
"Thanos is one of the best realized villains across the MCU."
"This isn't just a celebration of one film and its achievement to bring together so many of the properties with weight behind them. This is a celebration of what has been accomplished with ten years of character writing."
"Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness review: Sam Raimi just saved the MCU from itself."
"Spider-man homecoming included one of the most memorable cameos in MCU history."
"Ultron is tormented by the idea that he is nothing but a soulless photocopy of Tony Stark."
"The result really is unlike anything else in the MCU."
"Kevin Feige wants Ghost Rider in the MCU which means he could end up with his own show on Disney Plus."
"If a next-level villain like Galactus joins the MCU we'll need some additional heroes to bring him down."
"Avengers infinity war left us with some big questions about the future of the MCU."
"The MCU is never going to be the same. We are now officially out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and into the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse, and anything is possible now."
"The MCU is now full of way more branch timelines than ever before."
"Universes and realities are similar concepts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe."
"Tony Stark himself is the biggest bad in the MCU hands down."
"Perhaps our loki didn't die at the hands of thanos either perhaps our loki did the same thing cast a very strong illusion."
"He's incredibly effective foil for Tony Stark at this point in his life."
"Now there are a few characters from the Midnight Sons that are popping up in the MCU and that's kind of getting me excited about their arrival."
"Iron Man contains not only the introduction of the MCU but also a certain agent by the name of Phil Coulson."
"There is no doubt that Marvel and the MCU has left a massive imprint on pop culture."
"Hydra's reveal raised the dramatic stakes of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe."
"Bucky has had perhaps one of the most emotional journeys in the MCU."
"Robert Downey Jr. advised him to always think of the bigger picture when appearing in the MCU."
"The 1988 Writers Guild strike lasted for over seven months and adversely affected the industry in a variety of ways, leading to delayed programing, shortened seasons and apparently the first blow to the original MCU."
"And the next character to join the burgeoning MCU was the Man Without Fear in 1989's The Trial of the Incredible Hulk."
"Kids being born right now they're gonna be able to watch the entirety of the MCU from beginning to end."
"I'm pretty confident you could easily follow along and enjoy yourself even if this was your first MCU movie."
"Every Marvel character ever has been rumored to be part of the MCU's version of the Illuminati at one point or another."
"It's the first MCU Spider-Man film that felt like a fully genuine Spider-Man story."
"Spider-Man: No Way Home is the Batman v Superman of the MCU."
"The MCU: it was one of the most exciting times as a fan of comic book films."
"Does Avengers endgame feel like the natural conclusion to the Marvel Cinematic Universe?"
"The MCU has given us some amazing villains over the years."
"Has there been any villain in the MCU as universally beloved as Loki?"
"Helmut Zemo had a pretty brilliant and complex plan in order to tear the Avengers apart."
"With how complicated the multiverse of madness sounds, it actually would probably be better to wait for Doctor Strange three for Mordo's return."
"Eric Killmonger is the best villain in the MCU."
"Welcome back to New Rock Stars, and as mutants inch closer and closer to the MCU, everybody and their mutant mamas have been wondering just how the edge gene will be triggered within MCU humanity."
"Kang the Conqueror will be the one to release this quantum energy throughout the entire MCU Earth to trigger the X-Gene mutation."
"I think it would be really cool if Kang shows up in Quantum Mania and he's like, 'I'm gonna create the mutants here in the 616.'"
"How are they gonna introduce the mutants into the MCU? Okay, I think they're gonna use the House of M storyline from Marvel Comics."
"Scarlet Witch's reality resetting powers are going to reset reality in a way where mutants will now be amongst us."
"Those snaps and that radiation has been creating mutants this whole time."
"A film now confirmed to blow open the live-action spider-verse with past franchise villains we never thought we'd see in the MCU."
"With all these big main key characters gone, it does sort of feel a little bit like is the MCU now Saved by the Bell the new class?"
"This show is giving us some of the best performances we've seen in the MCU."
"This could be the beginning of the Resurgence of the MCU."
"I think this movie is going to have wider-reaching consequences in the Marvel Cinematic Universe than any other MCU movie before."
"Has come out a movie that we have heard Kevin Feige kind of maybe whispering Best Picture nomination aspirations."
"This movie introduces us and the MCU to the world of Wakanda and it's amazing."
"Scarlett Johansson's marriage and Parenthood plans led to some interesting conundrums for the MCU creative team behind the scenes."
"This is going to be life-changing, it's going to be Legacy."
"Winter Soldier is just a beautiful piece of action-packed art and arguably among the MCU's top two or three films."
"The movie also hints that Stanley could actually be one of the Watchers in the MCU or possibly even the one above all, which is pretty funny."
"This is a cinematic achievement an MCU achievement y'all [] did [] that was root that down that was that that was dreamed about we dreamed about this [] y'all [] made it a reality."
"The MCU, despite what art house critics may tell you, is a pretty good franchise of films and shows."