The Marvel Cinematic Universe began its journey back in 2008 with Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man. Since then, the MCU has released a total of 32 films, with many still planned to release over the next few years.
However, following the conclusion of Phase Three in 2019, the popularity of Marvel started to plummet. So much so that the studio is apparently planning to bring the likes of Robert Downey Jr and other deceased characters for Avengers: Secret Wars.
Fans Berate Marvel for Planning to Revive Dead Avengers
Over the last year or so, many fans have lost interest in watching MCU movies. A key reason behind it is the exit of actors like Robert Downey Jr and Scarlett Johansson following the events of Avengers: Endgame.
However, as per a recent report by Variety shared on Twitter via Culture Crave, Marvel plans to reunite the original Avengers. It will include reviving Iron Man and Black Widow. It’s undoubtedly a desperate attempt to reclaim the popularity of the franchise, and fans called Marvel out on Twitter.
Marvel is reportedly looking at bringing back the OG #Avengers cast
Iron Man and Black Widow would be revived
They haven’t committed to the idea yet
(via @Variety) pic.twitter.com/IAnB14yW7B
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) November 1, 2023
I speak for everyone when I say please don’t do this.
— Riker (@JoeRikerEvans) November 1, 2023
Marvel after infinity war had been bad mostly, very few good things IMO. Too little focus on quality
— Pyo 5️⃣ (@mrpyo1) November 1, 2023
"WHAT SHOULD WE DO???"
"WHAT WE DID BEFORE?"
"You saved the company."
— Snarky Commenter (@GreatUSTreasure) November 2, 2023
proof that the MCU is washed
— Ankush sharma (@Aku_700) November 1, 2023
Marvel after end game has been a wet fart, only thing holding it up in my mind is spider man.
— The Game Looters (@TheGameLooters) November 1, 2023
The only marvel news i want to hear is "Marvel is finally thinking of no longer making dogshit movies and is just going to make comics from now on"
— Jacket (@0xJacket) November 1, 2023
Many fans expressed their disagreement with the rumored decision by Marvel. But there were a few sections of the audience that loved the idea as they would get a chance to relive the nostalgia with the original Avengers back.
Moreover, with the MCU focusing on the concept of multiverse more than ever, it will be a piece of cake to bring back the dead Avengers.
Sure, there will be different variants of the Avengers that fans fell in love with, but it will help Marvel in clinching their audience again.
In addition, bringing back dead characters with the use of the multiverse will be comic-accurate, as there have been many comic books that have brought back dead Avengers.
What is Marvel Planning for Avengers: Secret Wars?
Since the conclusion of Phase Three, the timeline in the MCU has become extremely complicated. Marvel has changed its strategy several times, and recent rumors suggest that the studio is contemplating scrapping its plan for Kang the Conqueror.
Instead, Marvel is reportedly in talks to focus Phase Six on Doctor Doom as the supervillain. It could be a huge detour from their original plans.
Speaking of Avengers: Secret Wars, Kang is believed to be the main villain for it. However, things could change if the MCU decides to bring The Beyonder to the universe. The Beyonder was the focus of Secret Wars comics, originally released in 1984.
Considering the final movie of MCU’s Phase Six has the same name, it could be a hint for fans to get ready for the introduction of The Beyonder.
