Avengers: Secret Wars Is Going To ‘Reset’ The MCU

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Summary

  • Marvel Studios is moving away from the MCU’s Multiverse due to complexity.
  • Kevin Feige suggests Avengers: Secret Wars will “reset” the MCU.
  • Feige also avoids calling it a reboot, opting for a single timeline.

A frequent criticism about recent Marvel Cinematic Universe productions is that the Multiverse element makes the stories overly intricate and challenging for typical moviegoers to follow. However, it appears that Marvel Studios has taken note of these concerns as the Multiverse seems to be on its way out.

Over a span of 12 years, from Iron Man in 2008 to Avengers: Endgame in 2019, Marvel Studios crafted an interconnected narrative across 23 films that ruled the box office and shaped popular culture. The Marvel Cinematic Universe catapulted Robert Downey Jr. to global stardom, made actors like Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth household names, and amassed colossal sums of money in the process. Marvel Studios maintained a string of blockbuster hits unparalleled by any other Hollywood studio for over a decade. However, with the advent of Disney+ and the need to produce more content (including TV shows), the momentum seems to have waned somewhat. The upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps could potentially change this trajectory, but the last five to six years have been challenging for Marvel. Shows like The Marvels, Secret Invasion, and Captain America: Brave New World suggest that the Marvel magic may have faded, but there’s always hope for a comeback.

Kevin Feige, head of Marvel Studios, recently had a discussion with various journalists ahead of the global release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. During this chat, he covered various topics such as the reboot of Blade, the upcoming MCU film directed by Jake Schreier that features the X-Men, and the highly anticipated Avengers: Secret Wars. What caught everyone’s attention was Feige’s perspective on how Avengers: Secret Wars will serve as an opportunity to rejuvenate the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He stated, “We’re using this story not only to wrap up the narratives we’ve been developing post-Endgame, but just as significantly – and you can see where that leads in the Secret Wars comics – it also sets us up for what lies ahead. Endgame focused on conclusions, while Secret Wars is all about new beginnings.

Kevin Feige Claims Avengers: Secret Wars Will Reset The Marvel Cinematic Universe

However, He Was Very Careful To Avoid The Word “Reboot”

As a dedicated movie critic, I must share that Kevin Feige, the mastermind behind Marvel Cinematic Universe, has made it clear that “Avengers: Secret Wars” won’t be a conventional reboot of the series. In his own words, he expressed, “Reboot is a word that can instill fear.” He went on to explain, “A reboot can mean different things to different people. We’re thinking more along the lines of a refresh, a single timeline.”

For those who are well-versed in Marvel Comics’ 2015 crossover event, “Secret Wars,” Feige’s intentions should be crystal clear. This epic comic book series, orchestrated by the creative team consisting of Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribić, and Ive Svorcina, served as a platform for Marvel to explore the bizarre and extraordinary aspects of their multiverse before resetting the status quo.

For instance, a comic linked to the “Secret Wars” event featured a team of Thor alternate versions serving as law enforcement. Another one showcased multiple Ghost Riders participating in events known as “Ghost Races” for amusement. There was also a sequence focusing on M.O.D.O.K.’s romantic experiences. The “Secret Wars” allowed Marvel writers to explore their creative freedom, but Mr. Fantastic and the Molecule Man started repairing the Marvel Comics multiverse piece by piece in “Secret Wars” #9 after the event.

It appears Marvel Studios plans to use “Avengers: Secret Wars” as a means to streamline the storyline by consolidating the Multiverse into a single, unified timeline. This change could make the Marvel Cinematic Universe more straightforward and easier for viewers to follow. Could this be exactly what the MCU needs?

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2025-07-21 00:05