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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

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#140001: Feb 14th 2022 at 2:31:15 PM

We've managed to reach a point where character's can just casually cross over into various stories.

Again Old Man Logan is a good example, Logan facing multiple characters from various franchises including an evil version of the Hulk.

And it is somewhat fitting in this case with a focus on interdimensional travel. Its like a story where a character gets stuck in a different universe and they have to face evil versions of their friends.

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Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#140002: Feb 14th 2022 at 3:59:20 PM

Even if some of the shows (like Iron Fist) weren't as well received as others, they still had their own followers

But if it's a small following Disney wouldn't have a problem with ignoring it.

Plus with Iron Fist there has been people asking for Danny to be recast if he comes back.

Edited by Cortez on Feb 14th 2022 at 8:03:01 AM

dmcreif Vault Dweller from Vault 33 (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Robosexual
Vault Dweller
#140003: Feb 14th 2022 at 4:01:17 PM

No, Iron Fist definitely has a following. Maybe not as big a following as Daredevil, Luke Cage or Jessica Jones has, but still a following nonetheless.

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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
#140004: Feb 14th 2022 at 4:02:24 PM

[up]Of who, five people? I heard the second season was loads better but still.

Edited by fredhot16 on Feb 14th 2022 at 4:05:50 AM

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NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#140005: Feb 14th 2022 at 4:05:29 PM

The problem with Monica's line was.... she was flatout wrong.

I think it was revealed that the townsfolk did feel Wanda's grief. So they understand it just fine. If they thought she was just heartless villain, they would have killed her the second they had the chance. But they just basically banished her from the town.

FGHIK Since: Aug, 2013
#140006: Feb 14th 2022 at 4:09:23 PM

I doubt they'd drop the shows just because they're too unpopular. They've got plenty of very unpopular movies in the legacy Marvel section already.

NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#140007: Feb 14th 2022 at 4:15:20 PM

Nonsense. Inhumans is DEFINITELY unpersoned. lol

Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#140008: Feb 14th 2022 at 4:16:06 PM

I said ignore, like how Marvel Studios ignores the Inhumans show.

[up]

Exactly.

Edited by Cortez on Feb 14th 2022 at 8:17:23 AM

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#140009: Feb 14th 2022 at 4:21:44 PM

They have every reason to keep shows like Daredevil due to its popularity.

But they have no reason to maligned shows like Inhumans and Iron Fist. Their small amount of fans don’t outweigh the cost.

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PizzaDog11 Pizza is my business from closer than you think Since: Mar, 2018 Relationship Status: Holding out for a hero
Pizza is my business
#140010: Feb 14th 2022 at 4:24:59 PM

Even Inhumans is still on Disney+ though, at least in my country. I doubt they’d go out of their way to not add anything they have the rights to, given they already put the money into making it.

Diana1969 Since: Apr, 2021 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#140011: Feb 14th 2022 at 4:27:31 PM

We're talking about Disney here. They won't turn down free money. Every view counts.

Edited by Diana1969 on Feb 14th 2022 at 11:28:10 PM

Synchronicity (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#140012: Feb 14th 2022 at 4:31:03 PM

I think it's more likely that they won't promote them as aggressively. There's definitely still the "I watched everything" in-group mentality, even if the shows are not good and dubiously canon.

And if they bring back Cox/D'Onofrio, someone watching Iron Fist to understand Defenders because Daredevil was in it is still at least not spending that time on HBO Max or Netflix, even if they don't come out as a vocal fan.

Edited by Synchronicity on Feb 14th 2022 at 6:42:57 AM

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#140013: Feb 14th 2022 at 4:42:31 PM

Yeah even putting aside the fact that the show has more than five fans, it's part of the Netflix MCU and some people are gonna be curious about the characters showing up in Defenders and Luke Cage, or just want to see the full picture as a matter of principle.

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Watchtower Since: Jul, 2010
#140014: Feb 14th 2022 at 5:38:09 PM

Worst case scenario they just put the shows in the Legacy section which doesn't actually say anything about their canonicity to the MCU and is ultimately more for non-Marvel Studios productions.

ShadowWingLG Since: Dec, 2013
#140015: Feb 15th 2022 at 5:51:32 AM

[up] Thats where I think the shows will end up. All the Netflix, Hulu, Freeform, and ABC series will eventually end up there as they try to determine where in the overall MCU they land if possible.

jakobitis Doctor of Doctorates from Somewhere, somewhen Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Doctor of Doctorates
#140016: Feb 15th 2022 at 6:23:55 AM

The multiverse does allow Marcel to have their cake and eat it regarding Canon - "Oh yeah, that all did happen... Just in a different reality."

And they can reuse the actors without it having to be the exact same version of the characters.

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TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#140017: Feb 15th 2022 at 10:09:22 AM

Speaking of different realities, people are insisting that they can see Deadpool hiding in the newest poster for Multiverse of Madness. (Follow the arrows.)

I can't exactly unsee it, but a part of me is worried that this will be that one (in)famous picture of what looked like the Loch Ness Monster all over again.

Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#140018: Feb 15th 2022 at 10:13:06 AM

If he shows up at all, he will be in the post-credits scene. Because I feel like any appearance he makes would be too much of a Mood Whiplash compared to the dark and serious bits of this movie.

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jjjj2 from Arrakis Since: Jul, 2015
#140019: Feb 15th 2022 at 10:16:54 AM

If he does show up, and part of me is sincerely hoping he does, I hope they go to town with either a Cluster *Bleep*-Bomb, or just have a Precision F-Strike.

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MatthewWayne The Tapestry Weaver from Camp Echo One Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Tapestry Weaver
#140020: Feb 15th 2022 at 10:26:55 AM

I had previously heard rumors that Deadpool will show up in Thor: Love and Thunder, though him showing up here makes more sense.

Though I also concur that he will likely only show up in The Stinger, if at all.

Edited by MatthewWayne on Feb 15th 2022 at 10:27:03 AM

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lbssb The sleepiest good boi Since: Jun, 2020 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
The sleepiest good boi
#140021: Feb 15th 2022 at 11:25:14 AM

...I'm trying, but I can't really see him.

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Mizerous Pet Owner from Hell Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: Brewing the love potion
Pet Owner
#140022: Feb 15th 2022 at 12:29:16 PM

He would make a joke about the movie being too serious like a Batman film and quip about just traveling back in Tony Stark's time machine.

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RavenWilder Since: Apr, 2009
#140023: Feb 15th 2022 at 12:37:26 PM

No Way Home spoilers:

Since Deadpool can break the fourth wall, would he still know who Peter Parker is from having seen Spider-Man movies, even after Strange's spell?

MatthewWayne The Tapestry Weaver from Camp Echo One Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Tapestry Weaver
#140024: Feb 15th 2022 at 12:41:00 PM

Let's be honest, Deadpool would probably be Public Enemy #1 in the Multiverse, simply because of how much chaos he would cause by his mere presence alone.

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jjjj2 from Arrakis Since: Jul, 2015
#140025: Feb 15th 2022 at 2:47:20 PM

[up][up]I would assume so. He made jokes about mephisto and the marriage in the comics.

Edited by jjjj2 on Feb 15th 2022 at 5:47:55 AM

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