The the MCU timeline following the massive success of the universe Infinity Saga. It promised to explore the concept of the multiverse, leading up to a grand finale, but there have been a lot of dissenters along the way.
Despite being the Multiverse Saga, the MCU really hasn't done a lot with the concept, which makes it all the more baffling that some fans are sick of it altogether. There are still a number of Marvel movies to be released in 2025 and beyond, giving the MCU a chance to further push the multiverse before closing out this chapter of the universe. Sorry to those who may not like it, but the multiverse is here to stay for a bit longer.
Deadpool & Wolverine's Success Prove MCU Fans Are Most Excited For Crossovers
Deadpool & Wolverine enjoyed a tremendous amount of success upon release, becoming one of the highest grossing MCU movies of all time. The return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine acting alongside Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, finally playing a part in the MCU, proved to be a recipe for success. It was the highest grossing MCU film since Spider-Man: No Way Home, and showed that fan favorites like Wolverine and Deadpool still have a ton of box-office potential.
Every Cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine Explained
Deadpool & Wolverine is packed to the brim with cameos from across the entire run of Marvel films, combining the numerous timelines together.
Deadpool & Wolverine has taken the multiverse concept the furthest of all the MCU projects that have dealt with it. The vast number of characters, cameos and Easter eggs from previous Fox Marvel movies was the one of the main selling points of the film. It shows that fans can look back fondly on what came before while also hoping to see more of those same characters pop up in the future thanks to the multiverse.
No Way Home & Deadpool & Wolverine Prove Exactly What The Fans Want
MCU Films That Focus On The Multiverse |
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|---|---|
Movie |
Box-Office Gross |
Spider-Man: No Way Home |
$1,921,206,586 |
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness |
$952,224,986 |
Deadpool & Wolverine |
$1,336,289,736 |
The resounding success of Spider-Man: No Way Home and Deadpool & Wolverine show that the multiverse as a concept isn't as bad as some people might think. In fact, it seems like the general audience responds really well to the idea, given it is under the right circumstances. Based on how things have played out, the biggest draw for the multiverse is the MCU's ability to bring in beloved actors to reprise their Marvel roles in some capacity. These crossovers between generations is one of the driving forces behind these films' success.
In fact, the MCU really hasn't even gone all in with the concept, despite the fact they are currently in their Multiverse Saga. The only films that really dive into the multiverse are Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Deadpool & Wolverine. They are also three of the top four highest grossing movies in the MCU post-Avengers: Endgame. When the MCU uses the multiverse to introduce beloved past iterations of characters and actors, that is when it really finds success.
How MCU's Crossover Hype Is Seriously Helpful For One Of Its Biggest Movies So Far
No MCU saga is complete without bringing the Avengers together in grand fashion, and Avengers: Secret Wars promises to end the Multiverse Saga in massive ways. In fact, Avengers: Secret Wars will likely take the idea of cross-overs to the next level, and could possibly include characters from previous iterations of Marvel characters that fans have wanted to see interact for decades. The idea that Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man could interact with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine is enough alone for fans of the these characters.
Avengers: Secret Wars could finally deliver what was promised, and maybe help multiverse detractors change their minds.
Like certain films have already shown, the potential for Avengers: Secret Wars is off the charts. Avengers: Endgame is one of the most successful movies of all time, sitting at number 2 on the world-wide box-office charts, and there is a possibilty that Avengers: Secret Wars could climb up there as well. The Multiverse Saga may have not gone as well as many were hoping, but Avengers: Secret Wars could finally deliver what was promised, and maybe help multiverse detractors change their minds.
The Multiverse Saga hasn't seemed to have gone the exact way fans, and even Marvel Studios, wanted it to go. The MCU after Avengers: Endgame has largely been hit-or-miss with the lowest of the universe's lows, but also some incredible heights. One thing is for certain, though. The best performing movies in the Multiverse Saga have been the ones that have used the concept heavily within their respective films, and with a number of films still to come, the multiverse is here to stay for at least a little while longer.
- Created by
- Kevin Feige
- First Film
- Iron Man
- Films
- Avengers: Secret Wars
- First TV Show
- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- TV Shows
- Agatha: Coven of Chaos, Vision Quest
- Cast
- Jonathan Majors
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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MCU Movies
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