Okay, so Marvel's doing this *huge* thing called Avengers: Secret Wars. It's going to be, like, the biggest superhero movie; at least that's what everyone's saying. It's part of Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and people think it's going to totally change how they tell superhero stories. They're taking the idea from a really famous Marvel comic book series, Secret Wars. It's supposed to be this massive fight across different universes, maybe even bigger than Avengers: Endgame? That's a tall order.
This image is taken from imdb
So, what's this Secret Wars thing about? Well, it all started way back in 1984 with the comics, and they redid it again in 2015. Basically, all these different universes start crashing into each other. This creates this weird new world called Battleworld. It has bits and pieces of all these different realities stuck together. Then, all the biggest Marvel heroes *and* villains are stuck there and have to fight to survive. Expect some crazy team-ups you’d never dream of, and probably someone stabbing someone else in the back. It’s gonna shake things up in the MCU, that's for sure.
Mark your calendars too! Word on the street is Avengers: Secret Wars is coming out on May 7, 2027. First, they're doing Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, which sets everything up for Secret Wars. No one knows for sure who's directing Secret Wars yet, but Michael Waldron, who did stuff on Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, is writing the script.
How's Secret Wars going to change the MCU, you ask?
First up: Total Multiverse Mayhem. Now that Marvel's brought in the multiverse, Secret Wars is their chance to bring *everyone* together. Fans all over are crossing their fingers, hoping to see characters from the old Fox X-Men movies, the Spider-Man movies Sony made, and even random characters from older Marvel films all showing up for one big brawl. Talk about a party.
Second: Remember that guy? People are whispering that Secret Wars might bring back some old favorites. Think of it!
* Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man (again?!)
* Chris Evans back as Captain America
* Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, claws and all
And some of the old Spider-Man actors, like Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield! Imagine the possibilities for some cool scenes and throwback moments.
Third: Could Doctor Doom steal the show? Kang the Conqueror is supposed to be the main bad guy in this phase of the MCU, but some fans believe Doctor Doom might be pulling the strings in Secret Wars. In the comics, Doom takes over Battleworld and becomes this super-powerful God Emperor Doom character.
Who's going to be in this movie anyway? Well, probably *everyone*.
* The Avengers, duh!
* Doctor Strange
* Thor
* Captain Marvel
* Spider-Man (Tom Holland version)
* Black Panther (Shuri)
* Hulk
* The Fantastic Four: Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards), Invisible Woman (Sue Storm), Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and The Thing (Ben Grimm)
*The X-Men: Wolverine, Professor X, Magneto, Deadpool
And some bad guys, like:
* Kang the Conqueror
* Doctor Doom
* Galactus (maybe?)
* The Beyonder (another maybe, and another really big threat)
What's the story going to be? Expect to see these things play a big role:
1. Universes crashing together. They call them incursions, which were teased in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
2. Battleworld rising from the ashes. A planet made up of pieces of destroyed universes.
3. Get ready for some tearjerking scenes because somebody's dying. Just like in Avengers: Endgame, there will be big sacrifices. This could be the last time we see some popular characters, but it could also be the start for some new heroes.
What happens after Secret Wars?
Marvel might use Secret Wars to kind of reboot the MCU. They could bring in new characters, change some of the original stories, and maybe even merge different universes into one. This might mean:
* The X-Men and Fantastic Four finally become official members of the MCU.
* New leaders for the Avengers, like Sam Wilson's Captain America and Shang-Chi.
* Introduction of even bigger cosmic characters, like the Living Tribunal.
Bottom line? Avengers: Secret Wars has the potential to be a movie the likes of which we've never seen, mixing old-school nostalgia with awesome, modern storytelling. Marvel fans around the globe are waiting impatiently for this event, and it could change superhero movies forever in a big way because of it.