the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 prepared several narrative seeds that will play an important role in Phases 5 and 6 of the Multiverse saga. After the successful culmination of the Infinity Saga with Avengers: Infinity War And Avengers: EndgameMarvel Studios needed to rebuild the universe with the goal of laying the groundwork for another overarching narrative. Kevin Feige and his team made some pretty big twists with Phase 4, experimenting with genre and storytelling approaches. Now that Phase 5 has officially begun, the universe is delving deeper into the multiverse which also makes it clear that some important elements of it were established long ago in the MCU.
Admittedly, MCU Phase 5 is off to a rocky start Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Critics are not impressed. However, the franchise is moving forward with a slew of upcoming projects on the small and big screen. The list includes the long-awaited James Gunn trilogy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Nia DaCosta MarvelsJulius Una Captain America: New World Orderand Disney+ Secret invasionBeside Daredevil: Born Again. While many of these endeavors will tackle concepts entirely new to the MCU, others will build on work done in the Infinity Saga, specifically during the MCU’s Phase Two.
Introducing Sam Wilson in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Dubbed as one of the best films ever made by Marvel Studios, Captain America: The Winter Soldier It could be argued that the Infinity Saga changed course simply by finding the perfect blend of directors Joe and Anthony Russo with writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Without the creative force behind the sequel, it’s hard to imagine what Captain America: Civil WarAnd Avengers: Infinity WarAnd Avengers: Endgame will look. Along with the Infinity Saga, it remains relevant in two ways starting with Sam Wilson’s introduction to Anthony Mackie.
With his superhero persona as Falcon, Wilson was a supporting character in the Infinity Saga, playing Steve Rogers’ most trusted ally. However, in the Multiverse Saga, Wilson is set to take on a much larger role as the new Captain America after the mantle is handed to him personally by Captain Rogers. after events The Falcon and the Winter SoldierMackie’s character will lead his own movie in it Captain America: New World Order. He is also expected to play a major role in The Avengers: Kang Dynasty And Avengers: Secret Wars.
The shield falls in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
SHIELD was an important organization during Phase 1 of the MCU as it allowed Sam Jackson’s Nick Fury to move forward with the Avengers Initiative. So when it was resolved in Captain America: The Winter Soldier After it was revealed that HYDRA was secretly running the organization, Fury was forced underground as an operative, but it also allowed him to recreate old relationships and rebuild his own network of allies, including Talos and their other Skrull allies. Now, these relationships would be integral to his fending off the shape-shifting aliens’ attempt to take over Earth Secret invasion.
Bucky is rescued in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
filed in Captain America: The First AvengerSebastian Stan believed Bucky Barnes dead until Rogers found out what really happened to him Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Brainwashed by HYDRA to become the homicide agent known as the Winter Soldier, Bucky carried out many despicable missions for the terrorist group including killing Howard and Maria Stark. Thanks to the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, he’s been rescued from HYDRA, and while he’s still healing from his trauma from his horrific experience, his story will continue in the Multiverse Saga as the team’s leader. in Marvel Thunderbolts.
Introducing Scarlet Witch and Vision In Avengers: Age of Ultron
It’s not even clear what Marvel Studios’ overall Infinity Saga plan is Avengers: Age of Ultron. Although not as celebrated as in 2012 The Avengers, has only become more appreciated over the years, especially since it featured some of the MCU’s most interesting sets. However, for the Multiverse Saga, its significance is primarily through its introduction of Wanda Maximoff and Vision. Disney+ WandaVision Dig deeper into marital romance, but expect to explore Phases 5 and 6 with projects like Agatha: A cove of chaos And vision mission. The powerful couple is also expected to play key roles in the fight against Kang the Conqueror.
Introducing The Guardians of the Galaxy
Possibly the most daring project in MCU Phase 2 is Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Debuting to the mysterious cosmic team that barely had any trademark recognition other than Marvel Comics readers, the risk paid off as the gang instantly became a fan favorite. Aside from that, it also properly opened up the galactic enclave of the MCU that was introduced in the Thor movies and allowed for more extraterrestrial adventures in the franchise.
Members of the Guardians of the Galaxy have played important roles in the Infinity Saga teaming up with the Avengers against Thanos. Now, the highly anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 The Trilogy of Heroes will end with an emotional farewell. It’s possible some of the members will continue to be part of the MCU, but the trilogy will be the end of the original slate.
Introducing the Quantum Realm in Ant-Man
In 2015, director Peyton Reed had the privilege of introducing the mysterious Quantum Realm into the MCU via ant Man. described as “A reality in which all notions of time and space become irrelevant and you shrink forever,” The dimension was an integral part of Avengers: Endgame’is the time theft that allowed Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to undo Thanos’ shot. In the multiverse saga, the Quantum Realm is more important than ever as the franchise explores the rules of multiple realities, timelines, and variables.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Marking the first project set primarily in the Quantum Realm. Having said that, he predicted it wouldn’t be the last. Given what happened to the Conqueror, it’s safe to say that the Avengers will revisit the dimension in an attempt to find a way to defeat Kang and his many variants such as Marvel Cinematic UniverseThe multiverse saga reaches its climax The Avengers: Kang Dynasty.
