The Marvel Cinematic Universe is ever-evolving. Monsters rain down from the skies and the world is always saved by the superheroes. After a long streak of box office defeat a new ripple of excitement has emerged. If rumors are to be believed, a new generation of Avengers is in order.
The word on the street is that we are to feel a potential shake-up in Marvel’s grand narrative. The Young Avengers which was initially earmarked for a Disney+ series, might be headed straight for the big screen.
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Young Avengers Set For Theatrical Debut
Marvel has never shied away from bold moves so there’s no shock that it decided to increase the display size for its anticipated new project. What was meant to be a Disney+ series is in the works for the box office.
The rumor is not a baseless one, it has its receipts and reasons. If you look at the end credits scene of ‘The Marvels’, it tantalizingly hinted at not one but two new superhero squads: the X-Men and the Young Avengers.
While the cinematic debut of the X-Men seems all but confirmed, whispers from the reliable Marvel insider Daniel Richtman have solidified the latter too. Kevin Feige, the mastermind behind the MCU, might be steering the young group toward a grand theatrical entrance.
The motive is to capture significant events in the dazzling settings of movie theaters. In hopes of echoing the early MCU phases that led to unforgettable moments like ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame.’
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Ms. Marvel Leading The Charge
As the speculations garner attention, the captain of this new superhero gang emerges as the central figure. Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel portrayed as Kamala Khan is rumored to be leading and recruiting her pals for the next mission.
According to Richtman, it was Feige who orchestrated a surprising elevation for the budding superhero team, before that the plans for a Young Avengers Disney+ series were set to sail.
Another giveaway for the Young Avengers can be seen in the post-credits scene of ‘The Marvels’. We see Kamala Khan in action as she recruits Kate Bishop and also finally gets introduced to Nick Fury.
So far, confirmed members of the Young Avengers include Kamala Khan, Kate Bishop, and Cassie Lang. Ms Marvel herself dropped some hints when she suggested that more youthful heroes might join the ranks soon enough.
She said, “I’ll say, whatever names you can guess are probably right. Like, there’s not that many young people in the MCU right now.”
The MCU appears to be crafting a new era that resonates with the early phases of MCU which introduced iconic characters and laid the groundwork for epic team-ups. With Ms. Marvel taking the lead, the Young Avengers might just be the next beacon of hope.
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