The Marvel Cinematic Universe is on the brink of its most transformative era yet. Moreover, now with the upcoming ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, Marvel Studios is on its path to hitting the reset button.
According to insider AlexFromCC, the film’s fate will be echoing what The CW’s ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ did for its DC TV shows. ‘Secret Wars’ could redefine the franchise’s continuity and pave the way for fresh storytelling and the long-anticipated arrival of the X-Men.
What Is Secret Wars?
In Marvel Comics lore, ‘Secret Wars’ stands as one of the most iconic crossover events. Conceived in 1984 by writer Jim Shooter, the story brought together Marvel’s most powerful heroes and villains across multiple realities. The Beyonder, who is a godlike cosmic entity, orchestrates the saga by whisking characters away to a patchwork planet called Battleworld.
Here, morality and might clash in a high-stakes competition where the Beyonder seeks to uncover who is truly the strongest. The comic was revolutionary for its time, introducing pivotal moments that reshaped Marvel’s narrative landscape. It explored themes of power, sacrifice, and identity.
From Spider-Man’s symbiote suit to Dr. Doom‘s attempt to steal the Beyonder’s power, Secret Wars cemented its legacy as a defining event in Marvel Comics history. Now, according to the insider reports the MCU’s interpretation promises a similarly earth-shattering scope.
Drawing on the established multiverse explored in projects like ‘Loki’, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, and ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’, this film is expected to upend everything fans know about the cinematic universe. Moreover, by resetting continuity, Marvel could finally move on and introduce the much-awaited teams.
‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ And The “Age Of Mutants”
’Avengers: Secret Wars’ isn’t just about resetting the MCU; it’s the stepping stone to a new chapter for Marvel. Speaking at Disney’s APAC Content Showcase (via Deadline), Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige shed some light on the bigger picture. Feige hinted that the film would set the stage for the long-awaited “Age of Mutants.”
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“Right after that, the whole story of Secret Wars really leads us into a new age of mutants and of the X-Men,” Feige shared. “It’s one of those dreams come true. We finally have the X-Men back.” Feige also teased potential appearances from “X-Men players that you might recognize” in upcoming Marvel projects, setting the stage for their gradual integration.
This revelation is monumental. Fans have speculated about the mutants’ entry into the MCU ever since Disney acquired Fox in 2019. While characters like Kamala Khan and Namor have teased the existence of mutants, Secret Wars seems poised to give them a central role. Moreover, the film’s release is set for May 7, 2027.
