Marvel Multiverse Unveiled: The debate over what’s considered canon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has long stirred passionate discussions among fans. Does a show like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., which made references to the Avengers, truly belong in the MCU canon? And what about the Netflix series like Daredevil, which frequently mentions superheroes like Captain America and Thor? Fortunately, we now have a definitive answer from the man in charge, Kevin Feige.
In his introduction to the book “Marvel Studios: The Marvel Cinematic UniverseAn Official Timeline,” Feige provided some much-needed clarity
“In short, everything featuring Marvel characters, regardless of its production source, contributes to a diverse timeline within the extensive Marvel Multiverse. Some instances were already known. The Sam Raimi-directed Spider-Man films and the Marc Webb-helmed Amazing Spider-Man series? They were officially embraced by No Way Home as part of the Multiverse. Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness confirmed the inclusion of Patrick Stewart’s Professor X, and Deadpool 3 is set to canonize Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. Even if they represent variants of the Fox X-Men films, this acknowledgment expands the scope of the entire Multiverse.
Furthermore, with glimpses of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s Peter Parkers in Across the Spider-Verse, along with Donald Glover reprising his MCU role as the Prowler, even animated films contribute to the expansive tapestry of the MCU Multiverse. Who knows if films like Ang Lee’s Hulk or Sony’s Ghost Rider series will become part of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty or Secret Wars? Jennifer Garner’s appearance as Elektra in Deadpool 3 suggests that anything is now possible. Perhaps even Howard the Duck. After all, stranger things have happened.”
As of now, the MCU stands as the highest-grossing film franchise in history, with an astounding $29 billion in total earnings. To put it into perspective, the second-ranking franchise, Star Wars, lags far behind with $10 billion. But if we include pre-Marvel Studios films in the MCU’s scope, those numbers would skyrocket. The Fox mutant franchise alone contributes an additional $10 billion. The non-MCU Spider-Man films have brought in around $8 billion combined. Even the Fantastic Four movies have amassed a collective $800 million. With a couple of Blade films in the mix, we’re talking about a franchise that has raked in roughly $50 billion. Undoubtedly, it’s the most remarkable success story in the annals of Hollywood. Such a record may never be surpassed in our lifetime. In the meantime, fans eagerly anticipate the showdown between Hugh Jackman and Tobey Maguire, all while Deadpool chuckles at the spectacle.
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Our Reader’s Queries
What Marvel movie started the multiverse?
Doctor Strange (2016) brings the multiverse into the MCU, as director Scott Derrickson points out that the character in the comics had previously “broke[n] open the Marvel comic book universe into the Marvel multiverse”.
Will there be a Marvel multiverse movie?
Marvel Studios revealed The Multiverse Saga during San Diego Comic-Con 2022, outlining the future of Marvel movies.
Is Loki God of multiverse?
Loki, known as the “God of Stories,” is the overseer of the Multiverse. After the Kang conflict, he could have a crucial role to play. His journey, which started in 2011’s Thor, may come full circle with a sacrifice or major contribution. This could bring his story to a satisfying conclusion.
Is Marvel Phase 5 multiverse?
Phase Five encompasses the much-anticipated return of the I Am Groot series, featuring the renowned Vin Diesel. This phase, alongside Phase Four and Phase Six, forms what is known as “The Multiverse Saga”.