Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was all about new beginnings, individual stories, and expanding the horizons of the MCU further than ever before. In a cinematic universe where everything seems so interwoven and interconnected, it’s hard for solo projects to exist in the MCU without at least some reference to their larger-scale universe. As the MCU further explores the Multiverse
Read MoreAs a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I’m always looking to the comics to determine what may come next in the MCU. While the films and series are rarely a one-for-one adaptation of the source material, there is so much we can gather about the general direction of these Marvel Studio films and how they impact the larger MCU. One
Read MorePhase 5 will kick off this February with the premiere of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. This film is one of the more essential films in the Multiverse Saga, promising “the birth of a new dynasty.” This new dynasty, of course, will be led by none other than Kang the Conqueror. Although we have seen only a fraction of what Jonathan Majors has in store
Read MoreWhile I’ve had my issues with Marvel’s Phase 4, I’ve noticed one consistent feature throughout – the debut of countless secret societies or individuals that shape the MCU from the shadows. We’ve already seen S.H.I.E.L.D. and HYDRA operating in the shadows in The Infinity Saga but Phase 4 has stepped things up in a major way. In this phase, Marvel Studios
Read MoreWe are in the midst of the Multiverse Saga. As we’ve seen explored in Loki, What If…?, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the multiverse allows us to explore alternate timelines, revealing variations of characters we already know. According to the rules in Loki, the multiverse works in tandem with time travel, with each universe
Read MoreWelcome to the Gods and Goats comics reading guide for Thor: Love and Thunder! While our Mighty Thor comics reading guide covers everything about Jane Foster’s Thor saga, what about the other stars of the film? Assembled here is the greatest guide of Thor’s tales with Gods, Goats, and the Guardians, including Zeus, the Olympians, the Guardians, the Valkyries, the Celestials,
Read MoreThe President of Production for Marvel Studios, Victoria Alonso, attended the morning talk show “¡Despierta América!” to discuss some of the projects Marvel Studios has slated for release this year and also take a look back at how the pandemic had affected Marvel Studios. “The pandemic took away our ability to go to work, but it didn’t take away our ability to create.
Read MoreEarlier today, Marvel Studios’ Eternals became available on Disney+ for all subscribers. Director Chloé Zhao was able to captivate audiences worldwide with the film’s spectacular visuals, the exciting ensemble of characters, and the incredible amount of universe-building it does for the lore of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The epic tale of a superpowered group of individuals spanning thousands of years has undoubtedly left fans curious
Read MoreMarvel Studios recent ensemble outing Eternals ended with quite the bang. Not only did it tease the future of Dane Whitman as the Black Knight, with the Kit Harington portrayed character unveiling the legendary Ebony Blade; but it also gave fans the first-ever (offscreen and voice only) appearance of Mahershala Ali as Eric Brooks aka Blade. The “appearance” of that character
Read MoreThere was a lot of heaviness in the MCU in 2021, but also a lot of heartwarming hope (just like the real world, I guess). So I’m choosing to end this year with a few quotes that have stuck with me, and here they are. The worst thing I can think of has already happened to me and I can’t change
Read MoreHere’s The Cosmic Circus’ second episode for our new roundtable-style podcast featuring the writers from the site. For this episode, host Uday, along with Julia, Vin, and Brian discuss Disney+ Day, followed by an in-depth and SPOILERY discussion of Marvel’s Eternals. Hope you enjoy! Please follow us over on Spotify or whatever platform you use, and help us spread the word
Read MoreThe latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Eternals, debuted last weekend to mixed critical reception but rave reviews from fans. Although Eternals may be slightly divisive, it’s also the biggest swing the MCU has taken in its 13-year history. Chloé Zhao’s cosmic epic boasts the most diverse cast of any superhero movie and tackles deep themes, pitting a team of
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