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Moon Knight Director Explains Why the Show Is Avoiding MCU Connections

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Fans across the world are currently enjoying Marvel Studios' most recent Disney+ series,  Moon Knight . The Oscar Isaac-led show sees its titular character having to navigate with their Dissociative Identity Disorder, alongside dealing with the fact that they are the Avatar to the Egyptian God of the Moon, Khonshu. However, this project has one key difference from its other MCU brethren: it stands wholly on its own. For many, that quality is one of the most refreshing aspects of the show. There aren't cameos from other MCU heroes, references to bigger world events (like the Statue of Liberty debacle), or even any need for prior knowledge—audiences can jump right in at episode one and know everything they need to. ADVERTISEMENT It's an interesting aspect that, for better or worse, is rarely seen in Marvel's projects. Even the recent  Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings , which set up an entirely new corner of the world, had heavy ref...

Ms. Marvel Star Explains Why It's So 'Weird' Watching Herself In the MCU

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Moon Knight  is now four episodes into its season, with two left to go. Only a few weeks later, it'll be  Ms. Marvel 's time to shine. The young Pakistani American hero from New Jersey will finally get her chance to be introduced to audiences worldwide. While not much of the plot itself is known, it has been revealed that fans should brace themselves for some major changes. Instead of her usual stretchy powers, the character will instead be summoning light constructs, similar to Green Lantern. While many are divided about this change, the series is already promising to strike up conversations across the internet on a weekly basis. ADVERTISEMENT One of the most interesting aspects of Vellani's casting is how she's never acted before being hired by Marvel Studios. That's pretty crazy, especially considering she'll be one of the key figureheads of the MCU going forward. Well, now the actress behind the upcoming hero has commented on...

Love and Thunder Explains Why Chris Hemsworth's Hero Isn't Fat Anymore

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Marvel Studios has undeniably taken its time and struggled to find its footing with Thor. Chris Hemsworth's first two solo films are among the most controversial in the MCU, while Taika Waititi's third installment,  Raganrok , turned the character around with a new comedic direction that proved popular among fans. Following his standout role in the two climactic  Avengers  events of the Infinity Saga, Waititi is back with a fourth Thor solo outing:  Love and Thunder . The God of Thunder proved to be the shining star of  Infinity War, in which he took on and failed to kill Thanos, leading to the death of trillions. The depression of his failures led Hemsworth's Thor to gain some significant weight by the time  Endgame  came around, but with the Mad Titan now defeated, the Asgardian was last seen jetting off into space with the Guardians of the Galaxy. ADVERTISEMENT Moving into  Love and Thunder , on-set images have shown Hemsworth to be his mo...

Ant-Man 3 Star Michelle Pfeiffer Explains the Downside of Marvel's Extreme Secrecy

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania features yet another star-studded cast for the MCU's 10th Phase 4 movie, including more than a handful of veterans from the first two shrinking outings. Included in that cast is Michelle Pfeiffer, who returns for her second portrayal of the original Wasp, Janet Van Dyne, after her making Marvel debut in 2018's Ant-Man and the Wasp . Pfeiffer should have the opportunity for an expanded role in the MCU threequel after spending most of her first movie trapped in the Quantum Realm, eventually leaving with Michael Douglas' Hank Pym. The character also has plenty to catch up on after she, Hank, and their daughter Hope turned to dust for five years, all before they tackle everything that the Quantum Realm will throw at them next year. ADVERTISEMENT At the moment, there isn't a ton of public information regarding Ant-Man 3 's plot, which will remain the case for the foreseeable future with the film not set t...

MCU Director Explains How Tom Hiddleston's Loki Is Similar to Moon Knight

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The Marvel Studios train has once again started back up, with Oscar Isaac's  Moon Knight  in full swing. With two installments out already, fans aren't even halfway through the madness of Steven Grant, Marc Spector, and the Egyptian God of the Moon himself, Khonshu. This new series is one of only a handful of Marvel projects that directly deals with Gods within the MCU. One of the more recent projects in the same boat was Tom Hiddleston's  Loki . On the surface, one wouldn't think that Moon Knight or Loki would have many any connections with each other—besides the obvious of them both being associated with Gods. Other than that, the two seem fairly far removed from each other. ADVERTISEMENT Steven Grant and Marc Spector are just a normal, everyday person cursed with the duty of being a God's Avatar, while Loki is a powerful God himself, with no one to answer to. So what further connection could these two possibly have? Well,  Moon Kni...

Morbius Director Explains Tobey Maguire's Deleted Spider-Man Easter Egg

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Morbius  is finally in theaters after numerous delays, a number of trailers, and more than a few confusing quotes from the film's cast and crew. The movie follows Jared Leto's Michael Morbius, a scientist who, in an attempt to cure his blood disease, infects himself with a form of vampirism. The critical reception has been less than stellar for the film, and early box office returns are grim, to say the least.  The blood-sucking epic serves as Sony's latest stab at their own Spider-Man universe. Thus far, the webhead himself has not shown up in any of the Sony Spider-Man Universe films (aside from Tom Holland's brief moment in the post-credit scene of  Venom: Let there be Carnage ). ADVERTISEMENT But there have been hints pointing to the wall-crawler in  Morbius'  multiple trailers. Whether it was the Oscorp logo from  The Amazing Spider-Man , Micheal Keaton's Vulture from  Spider-Man: Homecoming , or Tobey Maguire's web-sling...

Moon Knight Writer Explains What Went Wrong With Fantastic Four Reboot

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After so many years of countless superhero projects, almost every major creative in Hollywood has taken a dip into the genre. Some may have a better track record than others, but there are plenty of comeback stories like Ryan Reynolds, Michael B. Jordan, and most recently,  Fantastic Four -turned- Moon Knight  writer Jeremy Slater. 20th Century Fox made its second attempt at a Fantastic Four  movie in 2015 with  Chronicle 's Josh Trank in the directing chair and Jeremy Slater penning the script. The widely-panned flick introduced audiences to Miles Teller's Mr. Fantastic, Kara Mara's Invisible Woman, Michael B. Jordan's Human Torch, and Jamie Bell's Ben Grimm. ADVERTISEMENT Throughout the production, there were reports of on-set difficulties with Trank, last-minute budget cuts, and even studio-mandated reshoots. As expected, the end result was a disaster. After several poorly received trailers, the movie only grossed $167 million worl...

MCU Theory Explains the Future of 11 Agents of SHIELD Characters

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In the aftermath of  The Avengers , Marvel launched its first MCU television venture with  Agents of SHIELD  starring Clark Gregg's Phil Coulson leading a new team of spies. Over the course of seven seasons, the ABC series dived into all corners of the comic book world between the Inhumans, Ghost Rider, time and space travel, as well as frequent crossovers to the latest MCU releases. When Marvel Studios took the lead on the MCU's TV projects as the focus shifted to Disney+,  Agents of SHIELD  was unfortunately forced to end after seven action-packed seasons. Up until recently, the series was streaming on Netflix domestically, but the MCU spin-off has finally made the move to Disney+ alongside "The Defenders Saga." ADVERTISEMENT Having built its own strong fan-base over its seven-year run, many are eager to see the heroes and villains of  Agents of SHIELD  return to the MCU. With Marvel Studios developing such a wide variety of projects ...

Tobey Maguire Explains What's So Special About His New Spider-Man Costume

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Now only a few weeks away from its home release, Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: No Way Home is firmly in the public eye, although it's been a constant popular figure for the past couple of years. Throwing Tom Holland into a movie with Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and five past villains set the comic book movie world ablaze as the film broke records at every turn. Part of what made No Way Home such a visual spectacle was the movie's costumes paying tribute to all three generations of live-action Spider-Men, along with other similar tributes. All five villains came into play with the looks they used in their original outings, save for some MCU upgrades, while all three Spider-Men did the same with their classic red-and-blue suits. ADVERTISEMENT Getting those suits right was particularly important for the team making No Way Home , especially considering how monumental of a moment it was to have all three heroes in one movie. Now, in the lead...

Marvel Boss Explains Why Benedict Cumberbatch Is Now the MCU’s Anchor

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Sure, Robert Downey Jr.’s performance and presence as Tony Stark is considered by many to be one of the most quintessential and memorable aspects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But he’s far from alone in that respect. Chris Evans' Captain America, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man easily rank right up there with the Iron Avenger. However, it’s someone else who has fallen into place as the center of the MCU, in a role which would be nearly impossible to see anyone else play: Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange. The character will come back next in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , but most audiences recently saw him patch up his nearly universe-ending botch in Spider-Man: No Way Home . He has played a key role in the wider universe ever since his introduction back in 2016, and the moment he entered the scene, the significance of his portrayal was not lost on the masses. ADVERTISEMENT Before the role of the sorcerer ...

Oscar Isaac Explains Why Disney+'s Moon Knight Is His 'Baby'

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Marvel Studios is only a few weeks away from its grand return to the entertainment spotlight with Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight , the MCU's sixth Disney+ show in Phase 4. Isaac will embody the mysterious and enigmatic Marc Spector in a unique story about a man with multiple personalities living in his head, all as he learns how to handle his newfound superpowers from an Egyptian deity.  Isaac is no stranger to major projects like those in the MCU after playing the titular villain of X-Men: Apocalypse and the key supporting role of Poe Dameron in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Now, he's throwing himself fully into one of Marvel Studios' newest entities as he embodies one of the first heroes to help expand on the franchise's supernatural story.  ADVERTISEMENT Now that the show is so close to releasing, Isaac is able to open up just a little bit on what he's most excited for people to see when Moon Knight 's story comes to fruition....

Marvel Explains Why Doctor Strange 2 Is Definitely a 'Sam Raimi Movie'

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse  is a film that's been a long time coming. Benedict Cumberbatch's leading sorcerer hasn't had a solo movie since his debut in 2016. Since then, he's played a part in other ensemble films such as  Avengers: Infinity War ,  Endgame ,  Spider-Man: No Way Home . His moment to finally take on the limelight is at hand as he is forced to try to keep the Multiverse from being destroyed—how hard could it be? Sadly for fans of the first film, the original director, Scott Derrickson, won't be returning this time around. He was originally slated to direct  Multiverse of Madness , but creative differences got the best of everyone involved. While he remains positive about Marvel Studios and his time there, Strange's sequel is left in the hands of a new director: Sam Raimi. ADVERTISEMENT When Raimi was announced, many were surprised. The man who directed the first three Spider-Man films is not someone fans were ...

Sebastian Stan Explains Why Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Deserves More Credit

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For many Marvel fans, Sebastian Stan will forever be known as the Winter Soldier, Captain America's best friend, and/or Bucky Barnes. The tale of Sebastian Stan and Bucky Barnes is one of the greatest success stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Considering he evolved from a supporting character in  Captain America: The First Avenger  to being one key player on the Marvel roster, Stan has every reason to appreciate the world-building of the MCU. For that reason, it makes sense that he is a big fan of what Marvel President Kevin Feige does for the brand.  Stan has been a member of the MCU family as long as anyone who is outside of the  Iron Man  or  Thor  franchises. He has seen firsthand how Kevin Feige and his team have molded this intricate web of stories and heroes over the past 14 years. It is known that these legacy actors who helped build this franchise have nothing but praise for the guy in the rotating baseball hat. ADVERTISEMENT Fans ar...

MCU Theory Explains Michael Douglas' Key Role In Doctor Strange 2

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With the latest trailer for  Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness  showing just how crazy things are going to get in this movie, the hype is reaching  Spider-Man: No Way Home  levels. Everything from Wanda Maximoff's role, the idea of multiple Stephen Stranges, and the perceived Illuminati reveal has the internet dissecting everything from trailers to toys, to posters. With so many open-ended possibilities on the table, when a theory has two points of validity, it rises to the top of the list.  ADVERTISEMENT It was revealed that Patrick Stewart will be featured as a part of the Multiversal Illuminati, presumably reprising his FOX-Men role as Professor Charles Xavier. But who else could be joining Prof. X in this cabinet?  Six chairs were counted and some hints were dropped to fill a few. The Illuminati is traditionally full of uber-powerful intellectuals and team-leaders from the Marvel Universe. There is reason to believe that Variant versio...

MCU Theory Explains How Tony Stark Caused Peter's Spider-Man Bite

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Spider-Man: No Way Home  gave Tom Holland's Peter Parker his first real opportunity to break out of Tony Stark's shadow. The "Iron Boy Jr." debate can be polarizing, but there's no denying Iron Man's influence on Spider-Man's journey from  Captain America: Civil War  up to  Spider-Man: Far From Home . Not only is Tony directly responsible for bringing Peter into the fold, but his unintentional mentorship has subconsciously guided the young hero from evolving out of his underoos. Even after he dies in Avengers: Endgame ,  Spider-Man: Far From Home  further emphasizes Tony's effect on Peter. It's literally in the MacGuffin's name:  "E.D.I.T.H. - Even Dead, I'm The Hero." ADVERTISEMENT While  No Way Home  barely referenced the Marvel Cinematic Universe's late genius billionaire playboy philanthropist, events from the movie did hint at a new way Tony Stark could have impacted Peter Parker's life...

Thor 4 Theory Explains How Natalie Portman's Jane Will Defeat Christian Bale's Gorr

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Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness might be next up in the Marvel Studios slate, but it’s what’s next that has some people more excited: Thor: Love and Thunder . Starring Chris Hemsworth, the film brings back Ragnarok ’s fan-favorite director Taika Waititi for another insane ride with the God of Thunder. This time around, however, the original Avenger is in for a twist: his former love, Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster, is set to return in a big way. Jane was last properly seen in Thor: The Dark World , but since then, the character’s fate has been a mystery. That's all set to change when the scientist returns in Love and Thunder , even finding herself worthy of picking up Mjolnir as well. ADVERTISEMENT Recent promotional material has shown her new transformation, with Portman’s Foster sporting comic-accurate attire and holding the famous hammer––this time, sporting some visual cracks. But how big of a role will she play ...

No Way Home Explains Doctor Strange's Absence From WandaVision

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Spider-Man: No Way Home established that Wong assumed the role of Sorcerer Supreme in Doctor Strange's absence during the five-year Blip. And although Doctor Strange returned in Avengers: Endgame , it seems there hadn’t been any need for a “take-back” rule regarding the rights to leadership over Masters of the Mystic Arts when someone returns from the dead.  According to Doctor Strange, Wong got the title of Sorcerer Supreme thanks to “a technicality.” Even so, this meant that Stephen Strange could only resume his role as the Master of the New York Sanctum when he came home; he would no longer have the power, or “higher duties,” of the Sorcerer Supreme and would be strictly devoted to the Sanctum.  ADVERTISEMENT Because of this, Doctor Strange is going to be much more limited in terms of assisting the Avengers. This could explain why Strange hasn’t been around for some of the MCU’s biggest problems lately, including a mishap in Westview that left...