In the current Marvel era, few films are likely to feel like more of an event thanAvengers: Secret Wars, which will serve as its climax. Now, we have the first confirmation that it will mark the end ofa controversial erafor Marvel.Secret Warsis the perfect story to bring the multiverse to a closein a grand finale. In terms of what comes next, it seems natural that withthe end of the Fox era, the introduction of theX-Menmight be the next logical step for theMarvel Cinematic Universeand its heroes.
‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ Will End the MCU’s Multiverse Era
It’s no secret that the MCU has been through a chaotic period over the past few years. With the termination of the Kang Dynasty,the series has been forced to change course dramaticallyby bringing back its biggest star inRobert Downey Jr, albeit now as Victor von Doom. One film that has remained unchanged isAvengers: Secret Wars, which is already set to conclude the sixth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, though, we have more information about what exactly the film will mean for the franchise as a whole. In aninterview with ScreenRant,Brad Winderbaumsat down to talk about the new seriesAgatha All Along, on which he serves as an executive producer. Much was discussed during the interview, but one comment stands out and seems to confirm what many fans have already suspected. Going by his words, it looks likeSecret Warsis going to be the endof the multiverse storyline: “I think that’s [what]Secret Warsis going to be an amazing culmination to the saga. I think it’s going to make the journey feel like it was worthwhile.”
‘Secret Wars’ Could Be the Perfect Conclusion For the Multiverse Saga
From the loss of its major stars to an overabundance of content, there are many reasons why the MCU has begun to decline sinceAvengers: Endgame, but one of the biggest isthe complexity of the multiversestoryline. Similar to time travel,it’s a concept that has to be limitedand risks evolving into something uncontrollable. Perhaps the best way to end the multiverse saga would be to merge the universes into the main timeline. Thankfully,Secret Warsalready has the likely answer. For those who do not know, the originalSecret Warsstoryfeatures the mergingofmany other characters into a single planet called Battleworld, with heroes and villains alike being forced to face off in a massive battle. The merging of the universes could be the perfect way to end the multiverse saga and return the MCU to a single timeline.
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What MCU Era Is Next?
With the multiverse saga confirmed to be nearing its end, the big question is where the MCU will go from here, and the answer might be right in front of us. We’ve already seenthe first hints of mutantsin the MCU, such as the post-credits scene forThe Marvelsand the presence of Illuminati inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessfor a few scenes. Most recently,Deadpool and Wolverinewas the perfect goodbye tothe older Fox canon, both the good and the bad. With that era of films now over, the next incarnation should not be too far away, especially with theFantastic Fouralready facing a clear reboot of their own.Bringing the history of mutants into the MCU could create new types of conflict, perhaps setting the stage for an Avengers vs. X-Men film down the line. For long-time X-Men fans, the only dream greater than seeingHugh Jacksonfinally wearthe yellow suiton screen would be a proper crossover. Now, five years after the Fox buyout, this idea might finally be close to becoming a reality.
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The newest entry in the MCU,Agatha All Along, hits Disney+ on June 25, 2025.
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