The MCU has been dominating the box office with its universes, multiverses, and whatnot. It has managed to create a universe so expansive that fans have practically lived alongside their favorite heroes.
But with the Multiverse Saga nearing its end, the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ are shaping up to do more than just wrap up a chapter. In fact, according to the Russo Brothers they may well be on track to reboot the entire future of the MCU.
Russo Brothers Confirm A “New Beginning” For The MCU
For fans who lived through the events of ‘Infinity War‘ and ‘Endgame’, the upcoming films are very exciting. Moreover, Joe and Anthony Russo are synonymous with storytelling on an epic scale, as shown by their handling of the Infinity Saga. So when the duo says anything, it’s marked in stone for the fans. During a recent interview on the Omeleteve, the Russos shared insights into their upcoming projects.
“What’s compelling about these two new Avengers movies is they’re beginning. It’s a new beginning. We told an ending story, and now we’re going to tell a beginning story. And then who knows where we’ll go from there.” Let that sink in. “A new beginning.” They aren’t calling it an ending or a conclusion, as one would expect for the finale of the Multiverse Saga.
Instead, they’re emphasizing rebirth. And fans know better than to brush this off as when the Russo say anything, they more than likely mean it. Their comment strongly implies that ‘Secret Wars’, far from being just another crossover, could be the mechanism Marvel uses to hit the reset button on its tangled web of storylines.
This idea is gaining traction, especially because Marvel Studios has been suspiciously quiet about any post-Secret Wars projects. Normally, future slates are rolled out years in advance. So, fans are naturally questioning the silence. While the answer could be simply that Marvel doesn’t want to spoil the surprise, it could also mean a lot more.
How The Frachise Can Benefit From An MCU Reboot
In comic book history, the 2015 Secret Wars storyline functioned as a soft reset that reshaped Marvel’s continuity. The multiversal collision resulted in a new, unified timeline, blending characters from various universes into one coherent world. Earth-616 remained the primary setting. However, with characters like Miles Morales from Earth-1610 are now a permanent fixture in this new reality.
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The MCU has been going downhill ever since the Infinity Saga concluded. So, a soft reset would give Marvel the opportunity to streamline the narrative and refresh its roster of characters. Imagine a world where our beloved Avengers exist again, even if as variants. More importantly, this reboot could finally bring the X-Men and Fantastic Four into the heart of the MCU with no messy backtracking.
No more excuses for their absence during Thanos’ invasion. In a post-Secret Wars timeline, they’ve always been there. This opens the door for an MCU where multiple teams operate side by side without convoluted explanations. But not everything needs to change. The Young Avengers and new characters can still remain.
If handled with care, the payoff for the reboot could be massive. The stage is set. With ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ dropping in 2026 and ‘Secret Wars’ following in 2027, the countdown to the MCU’s next great saga has begun. However, now, it’s looking more and more like the multiverse isn’t just collapsing. It’s being rebuilt from the ground up.
