Since its inception, MCU has captivated audiences with its innovative storytelling, groundbreaking visuals, and some of the most iconic superhero suit-up scenes. However, as the franchise progressed and Kevin Feige introduced nano-tech to reshape these sequences, it prompted fans to reflect on the evolution of Iron Man and other superheroes’ armors and the impact of this technological advancement.
Pointing at how the suit-up scenes used to be cooler than they are today, since the introduction of nanotechnology, fans express their disappointment over Kevin Feige’s use of nanotech. Since the tech advancement replaces the mechanical process of donning the armor with CGI effects, few fans are rallying on social media to abolish it in the MCU.
Fans Urge Kevin Feige to Bring Back Mechanical Suits in the MCU
Over the years, MCU has undeniably improved in many ways that have left Marvel’s fans in awe. From character development to cinematic brilliance, the iconic franchise has captivated fans, big time. However, one thing that is making a buzz on social media is the overuse of nanotechnology during the suit-up scenes, in the recent few Marvel flicks.
While previously, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and other armored superheroes were known for donning mechanical and tactile suits, MCU in recent years has significantly replaced those scenes with CGI following Kevin Feige‘s introduction of nanotech in the universe. Iron Man’s visually stunning suit-up sequences were previously known for the intricate assembly of each component of the suit.
Whether it was the iconic first suit-up in a cave or the sleek upgrades featured in the Stark Expo battle, these scenes defined the essence of Iron Man’s heroism. Similarly, even for Spider-Man, the scene used to signify how Peter Parker created the suit for himself and donned it with pride.
we need to abolish nanotech https://t.co/7a5T0yqpLI
— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) June 8, 2024
Nanotech is cool and all (and I’m actually one of the few who don’t mind it) but something about putting on a physical mask yourself is just unbeatable https://t.co/4b1bWslPRL
— Parker 🕸🕷 (@mcuspider616) June 9, 2024
nano tech might be top 3 worst things to have happened to the mcu https://t.co/6O0oVg9lUZ
— SpideRah-Man (@jomeeo) June 8, 2024
Let’s just not do nanotech anymore https://t.co/wxeXYzgNdA
— DAAB (@daabkeys) June 9, 2024
Someone show this clip to Kevin Feige and ask him where the sauce went 😩 https://t.co/fYfCFx8SNH
— Solo Authority (@SoloAuthority) June 8, 2024
bring suit up scenes back https://t.co/fEf1dzruO0
— yom (@throwing_sand) June 8, 2024
Always preferred this more
— SIM (@LethalKnight21) June 8, 2024
Considering how with progress in MCU, these iconic scenes filled with practical effects were eventually replaced with overuse of graphics, fans took to social media to express their disappointment over Kevin Feige’s use of nanotech and urge him to reconsider it. Although nano-tech has undoubtedly flourished in a new era of innovation in the MCU, fans still believe that it has come at the cost of the classic suit-up scenes that defined the superheroes’ characters.
A Tribute to the Coolest Suit-Up Scenes in the MCU Prior Nanotech
Paying a tribute to the classic scenes from the early years of Marvel, we’re here to dissect scenes from Iron Man sequels, The Avengers, and the gradual introduction of nanotech from Captain America: Civil War.
Beginning with the Iron Man movies, in the early days of the MCU, Tony Stark’s suit-up scenes used to be a spectacle of mechanical precision and engineering prowess. Whether in the 2008 Iron Man or 2010 Iron Man 2, viewers were treated to Tony Stark’s transformation from billionaire playboy to armored Avenger through badass suit-up scenes that appeared more crisp and tactile.
Further, in 2012’s The Avengers, as audiences witnessed the seamless integration of Stark’s technology with the rest of the team, they came across iconic suit-up scenes that reached new heights of epic proportions. As Tony Stark suited up alongside Earth’s mightiest heroes to battle against Loki and the Chitauri invasion, the scenes symbolized strength and confidence.
However, from 2016 onwards, MCU surprisingly began the slow injection of nanotechnology in films. With Captain America: Civil War, the introduction of nano-tech marked a significant shift in Iron Man’s arsenal. While his Mark XLVI armor created with nanotechnology indefinitely granted him more strength, speed, and endurance than ever before, it also took away the tangible, mechanical process of donning the armor.
Further, with Avengers: Infinity War, the use of nanotech in the movies even changed Spider-Man’s suit. While previously, Peter Parker’s Spider-Man suit was a symbol of ingenuity and resourcefulness, reflecting his DIY approach to crime-fighting, the revamped Infinity War suit was infused with cutting-edge nanotechnology, replacing authenticity with digital manipulation.
