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Since Thor and now Captain America came out this year, I wanted to get what Tropers thought of the concept and execution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general. Personally I love the idea and wonder why this idea hasn't been seriously tried before. It sorta seems to me like the DCAU in movie form (And well, ummm, with Marvel), and really 'gets' the comic book feel of a shared universe while not being completely alienating.

Edited by Mrph1 on Jul 29th 2024 at 3:09:00 PM

ChumlyX1995 Since: Jan, 2020
#117751: May 30th 2020 at 9:17:46 AM

If you think about it. Wakanda should be the only nation in the entire world NOT to be chaotic immediately following the snap.

They were there at ground zero and knew the stakes. They’re fully aware who caused the snap. They know the who, where, why and how. No one else had that privilege.

While every other country would be screaming “it’s the end of the world”. With lots and lots of political power grabs for the survivors. With an overload of terror, confusion, uncertainty, and religious apocalyptic anarchy.

During T’Challa’s ceremony, M’Baku was the only one that challenged. So post-snap, I would hope he brought some stability to Wakanda. I’m sure if he became king, but I would hope he worked closely with Ramona for the reasons wanderlustwarrior stated.

Some of my friends hoped during the 5 year gap, that Ramona, M’Baku and Okoye worked closely to ensure a stable leadership.

I agree that would be fine, if they knew T’Challa and Shuri would only be gone 5 years. But as far as they knew, they were never coming back.

So I hope Black Panther 2 tackles who became the undisputed leader during that Rome.

Edited by ChumlyX1995 on May 30th 2020 at 9:23:21 AM

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#117752: May 30th 2020 at 9:54:22 AM

J.K. Simmons recently revealed he's signed on to appear as J. Jonah Jameson in more Spider-Man movies.

...Assuming they'll actually want to use him:

Asked if audiences can expect to see him in the next MCU Spider-Man film after his post-credits Far From Home appearance, the actor replies, "I don't know if I would use the word expect." He explains that he signed on to do sequels, but the studio isn't obligated to use him in subsequent films. Still, he seems to bear no ill will about this: "It's great to have the opportunity, as these things evolve, to be one of the holdovers from the previous version."

Forenperser Foreign Troper from Germany Since: Mar, 2012
Foreign Troper
#117753: May 30th 2020 at 9:57:03 AM

I'd have it no other way.

JK is perfect for the role.

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Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#117754: May 30th 2020 at 10:36:12 AM

JJJ is the best part of the Raimi Spider-Man movies, don't @ me.

The legend has returned.
Forenperser Foreign Troper from Germany Since: Mar, 2012
Foreign Troper
#117755: May 30th 2020 at 10:37:25 AM

Why would we hate you, he was awesome.

Also, I just realized how awkward it is to not have an April / May with a new Marvel movie this year sad

Certified: 48.0% West Asian, 6.5% South Asian, 15.8% North/West European, 15.7% English, 7.4% Balkan, 6.6% Scandinavian
PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out.
#117756: May 30th 2020 at 10:40:22 AM

Tell me about it. My birthday is May 3rd, and I've been going to see a MCU movie every year for it for a long time now, it felt surreal to not do that.

IronScope STOP. RESETTING. MY. DISPLAY. OPTIONS. from Somewhere Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
STOP. RESETTING. MY. DISPLAY. OPTIONS.
#117757: May 30th 2020 at 10:51:41 AM

Did Ramonda even survive the snap? I don't think there was confirmation either way. (Don't @ me about actor statements or whatever, didn't one of those say Aunt May survived and then FFH said she didn't?)

This place is careless.
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#117758: May 30th 2020 at 11:14:50 AM

Shuri died, but I don't think anything was said about her. Whoever was in charge of Wakanda probably didn't have access to the heart-shaped herb though.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#117759: May 30th 2020 at 11:17:49 AM

Anyone whose relative aging would prove awkward for the movies will have been snapped.

Otherwise any statement one way or another should be considered tentative.

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
chasemaddigan I'm Sad Frogerson. Since: Oct, 2011
I'm Sad Frogerson.
#117760: May 30th 2020 at 11:19:19 AM

I mentioned this before, but assuming the release date for Black Widow won't change, this will be the first year since 2012 that only a single MCU film will be released in theaters. If the date is pushed back to 2021, it'll be the first time since 2009 that there hasn't been a single MCU film released in theaters at all.

KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#117761: May 30th 2020 at 11:29:35 AM

I imagine they decided May was snapped because they didn’t want to have to deal with the sheer emotional trauma it would involve with her character.

Oh God! Natural light!
wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Role Model
#117762: May 30th 2020 at 11:38:28 AM

[up][up]Sonic The Hedgehog In the MCU... & Knuckles

Altris from the Vortex Since: Aug, 2019 Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#117763: May 30th 2020 at 2:31:42 PM

I imagine they decided May was snapped because they didn’t want to have to deal with the sheer emotional trauma it would involve with her character.

Yeah, that's the easy way out. Don't want to deal with that nasty emotional trauma? Just say that she got snapped as well and no change to her character is necessary.

So, let's hang an anchor from the sun... also my Tumblr
KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#117764: May 30th 2020 at 2:41:25 PM

To be fair, making fundamental changes to characters in one series based off of events in a separate series is kind of an iffy move, even when done in universe-based writing.

If May's character is going to go through major changes, it would be in a Spider-Man movie. You'd only see the character's story getting big alterations in different movies if the Spider-Man movies were done, a la Tony and Steve getting taken places once their solo film series were over.

Edited by KnownUnknown on May 30th 2020 at 2:42:35 AM

ChumlyX1995 Since: Jan, 2020
#117765: May 30th 2020 at 3:28:53 PM

I like to imagine Liz and the Vulture as the major characters from Homecoming to survive the snap. Like Liz is now 21 while Peter’s 16.

Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#117767: May 30th 2020 at 7:06:56 PM

I thought it was Betty Brant that was older?

Edited by Cortez on May 31st 2020 at 6:43:02 AM

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#117768: May 30th 2020 at 7:17:36 PM

Not in this continuity. Betty is definitely the same age as Peter (and Ned) in this continuity. Presumably Liz is too, unless she didn't get snapped.

Edited by KnownUnknown on May 30th 2020 at 7:18:05 AM

wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Role Model
#117769: May 30th 2020 at 8:47:48 PM

I saw "Hawkeye" trending on Twitter. I thought it was something relating to the MCU resuming filming, to at least have something positive about today.

Nope. A man with a machete and bow and arrow attempted to kill protestors in Salt Lake City while screaming "All Lives Matter", but was caught on video from several angles and stopped.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#117770: May 30th 2020 at 8:59:11 PM

Wow, not my Hawkeye for sure.

Also man that protest got intense AF.

Edited by slimcoder on May 30th 2020 at 9:21:04 AM

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#117771: May 30th 2020 at 9:19:14 PM

In a more meta commentary, it's amusing how he got stopped because he forgot that Hawkeye's M.O involves parkouing all over the place. This guy stood his ground and thus people were able to catch him fairly quickly.

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
FGHIK Since: Aug, 2013
#117772: May 30th 2020 at 9:22:29 PM

Let's not get into real life politics in this thread, if at all possible.

fredhot16 Don't want to leave but cannot pretend from Baton Rogue, Louisiana. Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Don't want to leave but cannot pretend
#117773: May 30th 2020 at 9:23:11 PM

Thor 2: Worst movie or Worst movie?

Trans rights are human rights. TV Tropes is not a place for bigotry, cruelty, or dickishness, no matter who or their position.
Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#117774: May 30th 2020 at 9:24:37 PM

In terms of plot and entertainment, you bet your biscuits.

The legend has returned.
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#117775: May 30th 2020 at 9:25:04 PM

Nothing is worse than Iron Man 3.

One Strip! One Strip!

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