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While everyone knows Captain America is a hero, there's always been a grain of truth to Tony Stark's MCU insult that, "everything special about you came out of a bottle." Steve was given a peak human physique by science, including perfect reflexes and even enhanced mental acuity. He may be uniquely self-sacrificing and scrappy, but Steve Rogers was essentially just handed the tools he needs to be a hero... at least that's how it seemed.

In Free Comic Book Day: Avengers/X-Men #1's 'Controlled Demolition' by Gerry Duggan, Javier Garrón, Morry Hollowell, and Travis Lanham, agents of the mutant-hating group Orchis attack Captain America after their explosive device throws him from Brooklyn Bridge into the East River. The narration explains that Captain America has been America's best soldier for two centuries, but that it's not due to his powers. The comic claims, "His success is mostly skill, a little science,...

The trinity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor, come together while getting their classic comics-accurate costumes in new fan art. As the MCU is introducing new heroes and fleshing out established ones, it has still been a transition period when it comes to moving on without two of the three heroes that began the franchise. While Thor is still around, Tony Stark and Steve Rogers' adventures came to a conclusion in Avengers: Endgame, with Iron Man sacrificing himself while Captain America retired and passed on the mantle to Sam Wilson.

Nevertheless, it's hard not to miss the beloved MCU trinity that was integral to the first three phases of the popular Avengers franchise. Artist Art of Time Travel, a popular digital artist, agrees, bringing Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, and Chris Hemsworth's respective characters together with some classic costume designs.

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The Contest of Chaos promises to be a fun summer romp for Marvel Comics, and the newest matchup is a battle between Iron Man and Storm. The crossover takes place across several series' annual one-shots, as a result of an upcoming conflict between Scarlet Witch and Agatha Harkness. The Armored Avenger at the height of his inventiveness and success might have been a match for Storm's power, but the broke Tony Stark with one armor of today will have to be creative if he hopes to have a chance against the Regent of Sol. Of course, many key aspects of Contest of Chaos remain hidden, so there may be unforeseen factors that level the playing field between the two.

Marvel Comics has released its August 2023 solicitations, including Iron Man Annual #1 from Jason Loo, Stephanie Phillips, David Cutler, and Alberto Foche. The solicit teases a few key details in a short...

Spider-Man is one of two characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe getting four solo movies, and with his mentor Tony Stark/Iron Man gone, he might be the one leading the next Avengers team, and he might do so in Avengers: Secret Wars due to his most recent adventures. Since his debut in Captain America: Civil War, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man has become one of the most popular characters in the MCU, and after his role in the MCU’s biggest multiversal adventure to date in Spider-Man: No Way Home, the web-slinger might be on his way to becoming one of the most important characters in the MCU’s Multiverse Saga.

After fighting against Team Captain America as part of Team Iron Man in Civil War, facing Adrian Toomes/Vulture, and coming across Quentin Beck/Mysterio, Peter Parker went on one of his biggest adventures to date in Spider-Man: No Way Home,...

With Gamora's help, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 settles Iron Man's death as a definitive farewell to Robert Downey Jr.'s original iteration of Tony Stark, making an Avengers: Secret Wars return possible. Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame concluded the Infinity Saga with various major casualties, including Loki, Heimdall, Gamora, Vision, Black Widow, and Iron Man. Yet, the Multiverse Saga has brought some of these characters back with the help of the multiverse, which makes it possible for them to eventually rejoin the McU's main universe.

The concept of the multiverse is tricky to handle, as it could make heroes and villains practically invincible. Infinite versions of characters could return over and over indefinitely and make death irrelevant. However, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 takes a big step towards fixing this issue, which multiversal MCU titles such as Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse had already addressed.

As though they didn't have enough trouble from them already, there are many movie heroes who unwittingly created their own villains. This is often a useful device to generate dramatic tension because a villain created by a hero will usually come back to put the hero in peril, inspiring a fierce rivalry that can propel the entire plot of a movie. In these instances, this conflict allows a hero to explore the innermost recesses of their turmoil, because often the darker parts of them are reflected in the villain who acts as a mirror, or even a cautionary tale meant to inspire them on their altruistic path.

These situations can also inspire empathy and even mercy when a movie hero becomes aware of the damage that they've done to someone who, without their intrusion or misguidance, might have turned out entirely differently. Sometimes, it's the movie hero's ego that leads...

Marvel Studios could retcon several moments from the McU's history to include Kang the Conqueror, the Multiverse Saga's major villain. Jonathan Majors debuted as a variant of Kang the Conqueror, He Who Remains, in Loki season 1, before starring as the Conqueror himself in Phase 5's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Though not much is yet known about Kang's backstory in the MCU, his ability to travel through time makes his story more complex than most. This also creates the opportunity for Marvel Studios to easily integrate Kang into the history of the established MCU, which could explain some major mysteries from the McU's past.

The concept of time travel was first introduced to the MCU during Avengers: Endgame, as the remaining Avengers embarked on the Time Heist to collect the Infinity Stones from various periods in the McU's history. These actions indirectly led to Kang the Conqueror and his...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Invincible Iron Man Vol. 5 #6 Iron Man is one of the Avengers’ founding members in both the comics and the MCU, and on top of that, he’s also one of the most powerful right there next to the likes of Thor and Captain America. While Iron Man himself is clearly a force to be reckoned with, even he will admit that there’s one MCU Avenger who has the potential to be a legitimate threat to him as well, proving this Avenger is way deadlier than the movies pretend: Hawkeye.

In The Invincible Iron Man Vol. 5 #6 by Gerry Duggan, Andrea Di Vito, and Bryan Valenza, Tony Stark sits alone in his storage facility, as that is the only place he has left to call home following the hostile takeover of his company. While at perhaps one of his lowest points in life, Tony...

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Avengers: Age of Ultron, Helen Cho is introduced as a brilliant geneticist responsible for creating the technology that leads to the creation of Vision. But despite her vital role in the plot, Cho is often considered the most forgettable character in the film. While there are several reasons for this, including her limited screen time and the crowded nature of the movie, the most significant factor is her lack of development and exploration as a character.

Cho was introduced relatively quickly in the movie. But she doesn't have much time to develop and connect with audiences on a personal level. The geneticist was first seen at Avengers Tower, attending a party. Later in the film, she was shown working on a regeneration cradle, which was used to create Vision. Cho last appeared at The Avengers' new training facility at the end of the movie.

Actors are known to transform themselves, emotionally and physically, to disappear into their roles, but these performers look unrecognizable in upcoming movies and TV shows. From the use of prosthetics to affix an entirely new face onto their own and growing beards, to wearing wigs and dying their hair, these actors aren't afraid to cash in on their trademark looks to commit to the story. In many ways, the process of turning into completely different people can be both challenging and liberating, particularly if an actor is known for their distinct and recognizable features.

Upcoming sci-fi epics like Dune: Part 2, HBO's Dceu origin story Penguin, and other genre movies and TV shows are appropriate — even expected — places to find actors undergoing a shocking metamorphosis to become their characters. However, there are a few projects set in the real world that also feature actors becoming characters startlingly removed from themselves...

It's safe to say Fast X has been one of the most anticipated sequels in a while. The Fast & Furious franchise, after all, has been a massive Universal Pictures tentpole, raking in the bucks globally. And make no mistake: this tenth installment is due for a big box office opening that's almost as big as its cast.

It shows the power of Dom Toretto's (Vin Diesel) family and the extent to which fans love their story. They've evolved from ground-level street racers into super spies since the first film in 2001. But now, the crew's about to meet their biggest threat in Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa) -- someone more than just a gangster with guns and knives. Interestingly, it's still unconfirmed if this final chapter will be a two-parter or a trilogy. As a result, folks are curious if there will indeed be a post-credits sequence to set up the continuation of the series.

In the upcoming Ultimate Invasion crossover, the threat of the evil version of Reed Richards called the Maker to the main Marvel universe will see the return the Illuminati to oppose him. In the latest trailer for this ambitious crossover event, the controversial clandestine group of iconic Marvel figures gets together to discuss the Reed Richards of the Ultimate Fantastic Four. While this is not the first time Mr. Fantastic has struggled against doppelgangers with less-than-honorable motives, the fact that he had to gather the Illuminati signifies the threat the Maker represents to the Marvel universe overall.

In the new trailer released by Marvel, Black Panther and Mr. Fantastic discuss the Maker and his recent thefts of advanced technology. Reed admits he’s less worried about where the Maker is in the world but more about what he’s up to. Later, Reed and T'Challa speak to the Illuminati members...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #1!A new version of Batman has hit the streets of Gotham, and his Batsuit would make Tony Stark green with envy. An alternate take on the Dark Knight gives the hero mechanical armor that could be Batman's best yet.

In Batman: The Brave and the Bold #1's story "Heroes of Tomorrow" by Dan Mora, readers are taken to a new Gotham in "another life". In this futuristic version of Gotham, the city is protected by a Batman that rides an advanced motorcycle and fights crime with his robotic bat assistant, V2. Batman spots a pair of kids about to be killed by the Royal Flush gang, and he leaps in to save them.

Batman easily dispatches the gang, but one of the cybernetic menaces gets back on its feet, now piloted by the Joker. The villain's control of the Royal...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally moved away from the Infinity Saga, but that doesn't mean there are no plot holes left from the first three phases of the MCU, and this universe continues to ignore a big plot hole about Thor that Avengers: Age of Ultron left. The success of the first Avengers movie in Phase 1 set the bar high for the sequel in Phase 2, but unfortunately, Avengers: Age of Ultron didn't live up to expectations and did more harm than good, and though some plot holes and loose ends have been addressed as the MCU has expanded, not all questions left by the second Avengers movie have been solved yet.

Avengers: Age of Ultron saw the title team dealing with Ultron, an AI created by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner who unexpectedly became sentient and decided that the only way to save Earth was by eradicating humanity. Ultron recruited the Maximoff twins,...

There are many reasons to watch a trend. People have a habit of thinking everything is permanent but are often surprised when, years later, they’re making fun of (or loathing) the very thing they loved.

Superheroes may be that next trend, and the MCU and Dcu must be very careful about their next steps.

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The MCU has made over 26 billion dollars worldwide—no drop in the bucket. When Iron Man came out, it was a huge gamble. Not just the fact that this was a character that most people weren’t aware of, but it was in the hands of an indie director working with a threadbare script and an uninsurable lead actor. But it worked. It was solid, and it launched a franchise that took over cinemas for the next fifteen years.

On the other side, there was the Dceu. It was DC’s...

Robert Downey Jr. has not taken his place as Tony Stark in the cultural landscape lightly. He's made it clear that he wants to make the world a better place through his climate change efforts, and now he has a new show that dives in deep with his love of cars and his willingness to change them to benefit society. Yes, he has some pretty amazing classic cars that he's turned into hybrids. Downey is one of the most fascinating people out there and that's why Downey's Dream Cars is such an exciting new series to watch out for.

Iron Man has a collection of heroes who can replace him in Phase 6 of the MCU. However, some candidates are better suited than others despite their shared potential to inherit his legacy. After all, filling in the shoes of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is a rather tall order for any current or future Avenger.

As seen in Avengers: Endgame, Tony Stark sacrificed himself to defeat Thanos, ensuring that half of all life in the universe would remain restored five years after the Snap with the Infinity Stones. Using the Stones which claimed his life, Iron Man's final act was his greatest in the MCU. As such, the legacy he left behind means someone will eventually step up to become the McU's next Armored Avenger, likely in Phase 6 with Avengers: Kang Dynasty and/or Avengers: Secret Wars. Here are the 5 top heroes to replace Iron Man, ranked from least to most likely.

The following contains spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, now in theaters.

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the concept of despicable dads has popped up a few times. Howard Stark wasn't the most loving toward Tony Stark, which did shape the Iron Man legacy. In addition, Ego was also quite toxic toward Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), but still, some good came from these scenarios. However, Thanos was the one who really topped the list, coming off as the coldest, most heartless of the bunch.

Not to mention, a swath of death and destruction followed him. It's something that has always resonated in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, with Gamora and Nebula playing such key roles. No matter what, fans can't forget how he conditioned and mentally abused them as he tried to assume godlike power with the Infinity Gauntlet. Ironically, come Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,...

Warning: contains spoilers for I Am Iron Man #3!Iron Man's new Iron Shogun armor comes with a not-so-subtle jab at the highly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU truly began with 2008’s Iron Man and soon elevated the superhero film to a dominant force in pop culture with 2012's The Avengers. Robert Downey Jr.'s iconic portrayal of Tony Stark made Iron Man an A-list superhero almost overnight, making the once-niche superhero one of Marvel’s most popular properties.

In issue 3 of I Am Iron Man, by Murewa Ayodele and Dotun Akande, Iron Man and War Machine find themselves kidnapped, given new samurai-themed armor, and forced to perform for Mojo, an interdimensional villain who uses superheroes as unwilling participants in staged-reality TV shows. The two heroes escape, but Mojo nevertheless appreciates their respective performances and the ensuing high ratings. In a blatant joke at the MCU’s expense, Mojo notes...

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Several characters have managed to leave the Marvel Cinematic Universe still alive. Since kicking off the MCU with 2008's Iron Man, Marvel Studios has introduced dozens of Marvel Comics characters into their live-action shared universe, many of whom have now become household names. Often, villains are killed by their respective superheroes - who are usually left with no other choice - and a number of heroes have been known to sacrifice their own lives for the greater good. While many MCU characters have unfortunately met their ends over the course of the franchise, a select few have been lucky enough to leave the MCU still in one piece.

Emotions are always high when a long-standing MCU hero lays down their life, with several characters such as Phil Coulson, Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. Black Widow, Tony Stark, a.

By now, the final line of the first MCU movie is iconic: “I am Iron Man.” And not only do we all know that the line was delivered by Robert Downey Jr., many of us also know that it was improvised, one of the many instances of the cast taking an improv approach to the film. But it almost never happened, as MCU chief Kevin Feige originally had someone else in mind to don the stylish facial hair of reformed weaponeer Tony Stark.

During the commencement address to graduates of the University of Southern California (via The Direct), Feige sought to teach the assembly a lesson about dealing with unmet expectations. When casting Iron Man, Feige and the other producers at the newly-formed Marvel Studios searched for an actor with “the perfect mix of heart and strength and charisma.” This actor would be the center of the movie that would launch a franchise,...

Earth's Mightiest Heroes faced one of their toughest battles in Avengers: Infinity War, but the team was missing some key allies that could have made defeating Thanos so much easier. Set up by the events of Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War picked up two years following Steve Rogers and Tony Stark’s falling out. This left Earth at its most vulnerable state, allowing Thanos easier access. The Avengers eventually banded together with the Guardians of the Galaxy, and other independently-operating heroes to put up a decent fight against the villain. Unfortunately, their efforts simply weren't enough to stop the villain from snapping half the universe out of existence.

Much has been said about why exactly the Avengers lost in Avengers: Infinity War. Looking solely at the events of the film, there were several factors that contributed to the team's defeat. Star-Lord's emotional breakdown in Titan and Captain America...

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most renowned characters in popular culture, as Arthur Conan Doyle’s original stories perfectly captured everything that readers love about mystery adventures. Since Holmes exists within the public domain, any filmmaker or studio can develop a new project about the characters, adventures, and stories. In the past few years, there have been many interesting adaptations, including Ian McKellen’s older version of the character in Mr. Holmes and Benedict Cumberbatch’s modern spin on the highly popular BBC series Sherlock. However, when it comes to cinematic versions of the world’s greatest detective, Robert Downey Jr. has reigned supreme.

One year after his comeback with Iron Man and Tropic Thunder (which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor), Downey Jr. starred in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes alongside Jude Law as Dr. John Watson. Surprisingly, Ritchie’s style translated perfectly into the period setting,...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Avengers: War Across Time #5As two of Marvel Comics’ most prominent characters, it’s not a surprise that Iron Man and Thanos have crossed paths many times. While the Mad Titan typically isn’t seen as a part of the Armored Avenger's standard rogues' gallery, they’ve gone toe-to-toe on more than a few occasions. And the two MCU icons have more history than many fans may realize.

Thanos actually debuted in the original Iron Man ongoing series, and since then, Death’s longtime love has been a massive threat to Iron Man both on his own and alongside fellow heroes like the Avengers or the Guardians of the Galaxy. In Avengers: War Across Time #5, Iron Man and his teammates get a glimpse at their chaotic futures including a climactic battle with Thanos alongside many other massive events. And this brief glimpse of times yet to...

2008's Iron Man brought fans into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and has enthralled fans for years. However, when Iron Man was released, it was at a time when connected movies weren't as abundant. As a result, many factors that feel common now were far more unique and meticulous when it started, like Easter eggs.

In the MCU, Easter eggs have helped fuel audience speculation and offer a small but significant insight into what could be coming next. For example, in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Doctor Strange was name-dropped two years before his solo movie would release. This helped prove the storytelling power that Easter eggs could have on a universe. But Iron Man offered one of the most eye-opening Easter eggs tied to Captain America and may have informed an upgrade the hero would get years later.

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Before Robert Downey Jr. became Tony Stark in 2008's Iron Man, the film that launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the part was turned down by Clive Owen.

Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, revealed the casting that almost was in a commencement speech he gave for the University of Southern California's graduation ceremony on Friday, May 12, as reported by The Direct. Feige reminisced about the pressure of finding the right actor to lead Iron Man, saying, "And it was not an easy task, but together with my team and our casting directors and our director, Jon Favreau, we culled down our list, we pinpointed the right guy, and we extended an offer to our top choice - an actor who checked all of those boxes and who we were confident would be a huge hit." The plot twist in the address came next: "And his name, of course, was Clive Owen.

Warning: Contains spoilers for Moon Knight #22!The Avengers have added a new twist to an age-old question: do superheroes get paid? Fans have debated this for years, and in Moon Knight #22, former Avenger Tigra adds an interesting wrinkle, revealing that Earth’s Mightiest Heroes do have a pension–but judging from Tigra’s living situation, it is barely enough to make ends meet! While the Avengers having a pension is a good thing, Tigra’s situation raises serious questions about its effectiveness–and the idea of superheroes getting paid in general.

The issue is written by Jed MacKay, drawn by Alessandro Cappuccio, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg and lettered by Cory Petit. The Midnight Man, a former enemy of Moon Knight, has returned. Tigra, Moon Knight’s handler and newest confidant, plans to trail the Midnight Man, but before she does, she returns to her home. She thinks about watching VHS...

When Jon Favreau made "Iron Man" in 2008, he, like many, assumed it might be the last time audiences ever saw the character on the big screen. As such, he included a few cute in-jokes that were never really meant to be extrapolated into future movies. One was the post-credits stinger when Iron Man was approached by Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) about joining a team called the Avengers Initiative. Favreau has admitted in interviews that it was meant to be nothing more than a wink to fans, and not a promise of things to come.

The other in-joke was the film's last line of dialogue. When asked if he knew anything about the mysterious armor-clad superhero that had been rocketing around the world disarming terrorists, Tony Stark winked and said out loud "I am Iron Man." In superhero comics, his secret identity would have been vital. With that single line of dialogue,...

Iron Man’s holographic technology in Captain America: Civil War came back to menace the MCU’s heroes in Spider-Man: Far From Home, but it can return in an eventual X-Men adaptation. Created by Quentin Beck for Stark Industries, Barf (Binarily Augmented Retro-Framing) is a highly advanced holographic technology system with seemingly unlimited applications. Tony Stark modified Barf to use in trauma therapy, but the system could easily reappear in the MCU’s inevitable X-Men properties as a reimagined iteration of iconic X-Men lore.

Despite Tony Stark’s altruistic intentions for Barf in Civil War, the technology fell back into the hands of Quentin Beck in Far From Home, allowing him to manipulate Spider-Man, Shield, and the world as a whole as Mysterio. Despite Mysterio’s death at the end of Far From Home, Barf can easily resurface in the MCU via Marvel Studios' first project dedicated to the X-Men.

The following contains spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, now playing in theaters.

Peter Quill's superhero title in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was always a deliberate joke. The character has more than a little Peter Pan in him -- a big kid not all that dissimilar from DC's Billy Batson -- and naturally gives himself a big-kid title: "Star-Lord." Of course, no one's heard of him: a gag that more or less kicks off the Guardians of the Galaxy movies and remains one of the saga's most consistent running jokes.

That changed as he made his way through the galaxy, and the moniker eventually attained the respect he desired (in as much as anything the Guardians do merits respect from the rest of the galaxy). But in the process, the MCU never quite clarified why he uses it. It's a reasonably anonymous title, which is part of...

The release of the MCU’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 featured a few classic songs that tied into the ongoing narrative of the franchise. 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy was one of the first MCU movies to put a focus on music that helped fans relate to the out-of-this-world sci-fi story. However, other entries in the shared superhero universe have also followed suit over the years.

Related: 10 Ways Guardians of the Galaxy 3 is the Best Post-Endgame MCU Movie

MCU films like Thor: Ragnarok became just as memorable for reintroducing classic songs to a new generation. Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” received a new swell of popularity after Ragnarok, while films like Black Widow popularized new versions of classic hits like Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Even Iron Man repopularized AC/DC’s “Back in Black” for a younger audience.

AC/DC - “Back in Black” Iron Man (2008)

While...

Marvel Studios' Black Panther ended with two post-credits scenes, setting up stories for the immediate future of the MCU. While Chadwick Boseman debuted as T'Challa, a.k.a. the Black Panther, in 2016's Captain America: Civil War, Ryan Coogler's Black Panther brought the Protector of Wakanda back to his home nation. Following its release in February 2018, Black Panther quickly became one of Marvel Studios' most successful properties, grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide and being the first superhero film to receive a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards - and the first MCU film to win in multiple categories.

Black Panther detailed T'Challa's return to Wakanda as King following the death of his father, T'Chaka, in Captain America: Civil War. While it initially seemed as though his reign would be a fruitful one, the appearance of his estranged cousin, Michael B. Jordan's Erik "Killmonger" Stevens, a.k.a. N'Jadaka,...

The original six Marvel Cinematic Universe Avengers posses varying degrees of power. The original Avengers team assembled in 2012's The Avengers, going on to appear in three more team-up movies, minus Hawkeye in Avengers: Infinity War. The original team memorably consisted of Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye.

2019's Avengers: Endgame saw the original team disband, with two of their number dying in the movie's ending. Their deaths and Steve Rogers' fateful decision made way for a new version of Earth's Mightiest Heroes to form in the McU's future. But while the MCU has turned the page on the Infinity Saga's Avengers, the six characters are likely to remain synonymous with the team name for years to come. Here's a breakdown of the original Avengers roster, their respective powers, and how they compare to to each other.

Hawkeye

Hawkeye is the only original Avenger to not get a solo movie,...

Several theories have created huge connections between the McU's new big villain, Kang the Conqueror, and the wider world of Marvel Studios' franchise. In the wake of Thanos' defeat in Avengers: Endgame, the MCU needed a new major supervillain to take his place, and Kang the Conqueror was the perfect fit for the McU's Multiverse Saga. Debuting as He Who Remains in Loki, Jonathan Majors soon took on the role of Kang the Conqueror himself in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and also brought a variety of other variants to life. As the villain's story continues to develop, many theories have arisen concerning Kang's existence in the MCU.

In Marvel Comics, Kang is depicted as a 31st Century scientist and the descendent of the time-traveling Nathaniel Richards (Reed Richards' father). Using Richards' technology, Kang journeys throughout history, taking on many names and guises and creating a plethora of variants,...

DC Studios co-chair and co-ceo James Gunn recently confirmed that he consulted on the entire slate of Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and TV shows at one point in his career.

Gunn revealed the full extent of his MCU oversight prior to jumping ship for DC in an interview with The Wrap. "I was consulting on everything," he said. "I was consulting on all the Marvel movies. [Marvel Studios President] Kevin [Feige] would send me the script for Spider-Man and I'd give my notes. He'd send me the script for Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, and I'd give notes on all of those scripts. It was really as a friend and as somebody who was a part of the team and a team player." Gunn also touched on his role as one of the key architects of "the cosmic universe" corner of the MCU, insisting that he always intended for other filmmakers to...

A lot has already been said about Chris Pratt's historic use of the F-word in James Gunn's cosmic trilogy capper "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." For the last decade or so, Pratt and his co-stars have been trying to get just one cuss word to make it into the final cut of the Marvel movies they've been a part of, and finally, the dream has been realized. As the only earthling, Peter Quill was perfectly suited to belt out our planet's favorite expletive, especially during a sequence that takes place on the High Evolutionary's experimental Counter-Earth. Out of any major MCU character, Star-Lord was the obvious choice to drop an F-bomb, save for maybe Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) who came oh so close to saying "Motherf******" when he gets dusted during the post-credit scene in "Avengers: Infinity War."

Usually, Star-Lord's funniest moments happen when he's...

Tom Holland's Spider-Man is one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most beloved heroes, and Marvel has already set up a possible list of candidates to replace the hero if need be. Holland debuted as Spider-Man in 2016's Captain America: Civil War. Since then, the actor has been racking up MCU appearances, with seven movies as Spider-Man under his belt. Holland's trilogy finale, Spider-Man: No Way Home, used the multiverse to bring in Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's versions of Spider-Man to create a generational event.

Following Spider-Man: No Way Home's ending, Peter Parker is all alone, with Aunt May dead and nobody remembering who he is. That is the setup for Holland's Spider-Man 4 story, which Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has claimed to already be set. While MCU Spider-Man 4 is confirmed, that almost did not happen. Marvel Studios and Sony split in 2019 after a failure...

As the saying goes, art imitates art, and this phenomenon is especially true in cinema. Reboots and revivals have been all the rage in the last decade, but there are some movies that go way beyond that. Certain movies end up having almost an identical plotline, once the frills and secondary details melt away. These twin movies share several plot similarities but might be fundamentally very different.

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Many a time, these eerily similar movies even end up getting released around the same time, which speaks volumes about the trends prevailing in Hollywood. Mostly, they're vastly different from each other, including genres, but upon closer look, run on the same story.

Friends With Benefits / No Strings Attached

Everyone loves a rom-com with a perfect cast, and Friends With Benefits and No Strings Attached fit that category. They were also identical in their premise,...

I hate to upset people, but those who longed to see Tony Stark doing a load of laundry in the 2008 film "Iron Man" will not get their wish. 

It seems the scene was filmed, but then cut from the film and left on the cutting room floor. It was never included in any of the film's Blu-ray/DVD special features, and it was never screened outside of editing bays and the rooms where producers review dailies. The "Iron Man" laundry scene is, it would appear, lost to time. 

To remind readers, the opening of Jon Favreau's "Iron Man" -- a positively quaint film when compared to the groaning machinations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe it spawned -- was about a hotshot inventor and weapons manufacturer named Tony Stark who was kidnapped by Middle Eastern terrorists. The terrorists, led by the gangster Abu Bakkar (Sayed Badreya), had been stealing Stark...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe really gives us a novelty that took forever for comic book movies to fully embrace. The idea of superhero properties crossing over and building to a much wider world is something that’s in the DNA of the source material. Outside of the Lou Ferrigno Hulk rubbing elbows with half-realized versions of Thor and Daredevil, it’s something that we never truly got to see until Nick Fury stopped by Tony Stark’s house after the Iron Man credits. Before that, the closest thing we had was J. Jonah Jameson referencing the existence of Doctor Strange. Even their rivals at DC Comics couldn’t give us more than a Superman reference in Batman and Robin or a Batman and Robin reference in Steel.

But we did have some close calls over the decades. Some closer than others. Movies and sequels that would have brought together various...

Iron Man producer Jeremy Latcham claims there are multiple "embarrassing" deleted scenes from the acclaimed 2008 superhero film that will never be released, including one that airs some of its dirty laundry -- literally.

Per Screen Rant, Latcham says there are "three or four" deleted scenes from Iron Man the public will never see because of how "bad" they are. One scene in particular concerned Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, featuring notable Iron Man antagonist Abu Bakaar (Sayed Badreya) doing laundry. Feige insisted the scene couldn't come out as it would make Marvel look incompetent. "There are still three or four deleted scenes from [Iron Man] that I don't think will ever be released because they were so bad," Latcham said. "I remember Kevin saying to me in 2012, when I was like, 'Should we put the Abu doing laundry deleted scenes out?' And Kevin was like, 'No. We can never put out Abu doing laundry.

Avengers: Age of Ultron is generally acknowledged to have mishandled the Avengers' love lives, particularly those of Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Hulk. However, except for Vision and Wanda, Age of Ultron managed to screw up the dating life of every single member of the team permanently. From refusing to follow up on Steve's romance from Captain America: The Winter Soldier to confusing Tony's promise to Pepper to once again not including Jane Foster, the film left the core team's dating lives scattered and ultimately made sure they could never truly find a romantic happy ending for the sake of short-term drama.

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While the problems with the Age of Ultron's handling of Natasha, Clint, and Bruce are fairly well-covered, they are still worth briefly going over again. Black Widow and Hawkeye's romance was a part of their comic book characters...

For die-hard Marvel Studios fans, revisiting Thanos' chilling snap in Avengers: Infinity War sounds like the perfect way to ring in the New Year. As the epic conclusions to the McU's Infinity Saga, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame saw Earth's Mightiest Heroes embark on their greatest battle yet, against the almost unbeatable Mad Titan Thanos, equipped with the power of all six Infinity Stones. As two of the highest-grossing films of all time, Infinity War and Endgame set a high standard for comic book movie adaptations, jam-packed with exciting action and intelligent humor as the McU's heroes are put to the test.

The Infinity Stones were used together a total of three times in the McU's Infinity Saga. After Thanos completed his mission in Avengers: Infinity War, collecting all six stones, he snapped his fingers and wiped out half the population of the universe, including several of the McU's heroes,...

Tony Stark never struck us as a particularly private guy. After all, his first movie ends with him doing away with the long-established tradition of superhero secret identities by declaring to the press, “I am Iron Man.” Before and since, he had no problem sharing his loves, foibles and passions with the rest of the world.

And yet, Marvel thought there were some parts of Tony Stark that shouldn’t be shared with the rest of the world, even if director Jon Favreau filmed them for the first MCU movie Iron Man. Speaking with ScreenRant about his most recent movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, producer Jeremy Latcham admitted that there are deleted scenes that Marvel still won’t release, even 15 years after the movie hit theaters.

According to Latcham, these “three or four deleted scenes” follow “a whole runner in Iron Man where Tony Stark was doing laundry...

There's one scene from the first MCU movie that still hasn't seen the light of day, and chances are it probably never will. Released in 2008, the original Iron Man officially kicked off what would become the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It features Robert Downey Jr. making his debut as Tony Stark, the billionaire who suits up as the titular superhero. The Jon Favreau-directed film was a huge success, spawning multiple sequels along with a slew of crossover films, culminating with the end of Rdj's run in the role of Iron Man in 2019's Avengers: Endgame.

In a new chat with ScreenRant, producer Jeremy Latcham reflected on the first Iron Man and divulged details of a scene that Kevin Feige felt was too embarrassing for Marvel fans to see. Because of that, the scene was withheld from home video releases for the film, and to this day, it still has not been seen.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's ending provides a clever solution for a potential problem involving the cosmic team's role in Avengers: Secret Wars. After Avengers: Endgame left the bar extremely high, the MCU has been left with the responsibility of matching the epic scale of the Infinity Saga's conclusion with Avengers: Secret Wars, which not only could gather together all past and present heroes but also their multiversal variants. However, some obstacles could arise before that happens.

The original Guardians of the Galaxy go on a final adventure together during the beginning of the McU's Phase 5, which barely reaches the Multiverse Saga's midpoint. With a new Avengers team yet to take shape and the Council of Kangs' threat looming on the horizon, the Guardians' definitive farewell could have seemed premature, as their absence would have been deeply felt in Avengers: Secret Wars. Fortunately, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3...

Samuel L. Jackson shares his confusion about Nick Fury being left out of Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Endgame. Phase 5 is getting ready to bring back one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's biggest characters as Fury will be headlining the Secret Invasion series on Disney+. Based on the iconic storyline of the same name, the spy-thrilling series will see Fury trying to prevent a legion of Skrulls from invading the planet.

The last time MCU fans saw Fury was when he was on his space mission, but prior to that reveal, many had wondered why the former S.H.I.E.L.D. director was left out from crucial films such as Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Endgame. It turns out that Jackson himself was just as confused about not having any major roles to play in those storylines outside his brief appearance in Avengers: Endgame. In an interview with Empire Magazine,...

A new fight between Iron Man and Wonder Man unveils a shocking anti-Avengers weapon with major implications for Tony Stark's future. As Tony faces off against his new nemesis Feilong, the last thing he needs is the return of a huge threat to Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

In a preview of Gerry Duggan, Andrea Di Vito, and Bryan Valenza's The Invincible Iron Man #6, Tony continues to write his autobiography, flashing back to a pitched battle against the West Coast Avengers. As the Armored Avenger faces off against Wonder Man, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Tigra, he barely holds his own under his allies' ferocious assault. However, there's a good reason the heroes are attacking.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe wasn't quite so organized in its early years. There were many ideas on the table and many years of planning before the MCU turned into the massive franchise it is today. It was even the plan for the first Avengers film to feature the Incredible Hulk as the antagonist, much like he was in the 1963 Marvel comic. But one early MCU deleted scene offers another hint at a different direction the franchise might have taken.

The scene can be found in Marvel Studios' second film, 2008's The Incredible Hulk. While many fans may forget the movie, it introduced some of the longest-running concepts in the MCU. Not only did it mark the first time Tony Stark made a cameo in a film, strengthening the bonds of the shared universe, but it also hinted at the origin of Captain America, three years before The First Avenger. However,...

The following article contains pretty major spoilers for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" so proceed with caution.

The predominant feeling leading into the release of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" was one of finality. We've heard from some of the actors, like Dave Bautista, that they're just done with Marvel, we know James Gunn has moved into the lead creative role at DC, and all the marketing was touting Vol. 3 as the final chapter of the "Guardians" series as we know it.

Movie fans have always been a little more in the know when it comes to the inner workings of the business side of show biz, but the modern age has brought all the industry nonsense into mainstream fandom. The average comic book movie viewer is actually aware that these actors signed multi-year deals, so even if Bautista wasn't telling every interviewer that he's done after the latest "Guardians" movie,...