The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a massively successful interconnected film and television franchise produced by Marvel Studios, beginning with Iron Man (2008). Spanning multiple phases, it continues to expand to this day.
March 4, 2023 8:00 am
The Snape We Almost Got: MCU Star Was First Choice for Harry Potter's Iconic Role
Alan Rickman was not the first choice for Severus Snape, believe it or not.
Phase Five could have definitely been off to a better start.
March 2, 2023 6:00 pm
The Last of Us and MCU Are Connected in The Most Bizarre Way Possible
The two very different universes seem to share some curious parallels.
March 1, 2023 12:00 pm
9-Year Old Scarlett Johansson's Jumanji Audition Is The Sweetest Thing You'll See Today
This could've easily been her grand debut.
March 1, 2023 10:33 am
DCU Meets MCU Through Shazam… Sort Of
Could this be a crossover we never expected?
February 26, 2023 6:00 pm
Anchorman's Hardest Scene: Even Will Ferrell Couldn't Keep a Straight Face
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, a satirical comedy about the inner workings of an old-school American TV news program, is now widely considered to be one of the best comedies of 2000s.
February 26, 2023 1:45 pm
From Thor to Wong: Which Avengers Will Bite the Dust in the MCU's Phase 5?
The latter half of the MCU's Infinity Saga (Phase 3) featured a lot of important deaths – something that was lacking in the franchise's early years.
February 25, 2023 7:00 pm
MCU Star Couldn't Cut It on The Walking Dead for a Hilarious Reason
Dave Bautista was far more famous as a professional wrestler than as an actor, until he lucked out to get the role of Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy.
February 25, 2023 2:00 pm
Andrew Garfield's Naughty (But Hilarious) Line Was Too Much for No Way Home
Way back in 2002, Spider-Man fans could not have anticipated what they'd be in store for two decades later: Three versions of Spider-Man joined in the battle against a multiversal threat.
February 25, 2023 12:00 pm
That Time MCU Almost Made Us Watch Jeff Goldblum Having Tentacle Sex
Thor: Ragnarok was perfectly executed absurdity in a film – Taika Waititi never let the comedy saturate the drama or emotional stakes.
February 24, 2023 8:00 am
Black Widow's Funeral in Endgame Would Have Felt Forced and Inauthentic, Apparently
One divisive question emerged in the years following Avengers: Endgame– why didn't Black Widow get a funeral?
February 24, 2023 7:30 am
The MCU Failed To Resolve Important Aspect Of Tony Stark Before He Died
By the time Tony Stark laid down his life for the sake of the universe in Avengers: Endgame, he had undergone some serious positive development that rivaled that of his real-life actor, Robert Downey, Jr.
February 23, 2023 4:00 pm
Johnathan Majors' Interview Has MCU Fans Questioning: Could RDJ Really be Back?
The demise of the MCU's rock star Tony Stark has been tough — not just for fans, but for the cinematic universe as well. Without the universally beloved characters, the MCU is trying to establish a new roster.
February 23, 2023 8:00 am
Paul Rudd's Ant-Man 4 Plot Idea Proves Sometimes Actors Better Stick to Acting
Nice time at the beach? Probably in a different universe.
February 22, 2023 2:00 pm
Clever Way Thor Sneaked in an Avengers Reference Before MCU Was Born
Kenneth Branagh's Thor has a callback to The Avengers that has been hidden in plain sight for many years.
February 22, 2023 11:00 am
3 Major MCU Characters Unlikely to Survive Phase 5
Phase Four was relatively merciful to our hearts, but now the storm is coming.
February 21, 2023 10:30 am
MCU Needs to Stop Shoving Those Redemption Arcs Down Our Throats
Everyone loves a good redemption story – especially in superhero movies.
February 20, 2023 3:30 pm
Marvel's Biggest Star is a Huge Potterhead: "I Know More Than JK Rowling!"
Tom Holland is obsessed with Harry Potter and has proven it.
February 19, 2023 9:00 am
Eternals' Final Twist Went Too Dark for MCU Audience, Was Ultimately Scrapped
One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe trademarks is its post-credit scenes.
