The Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to collide with the X-Men in a way that will shake the very foundations of the multiverse! But why is this seemingly doomed film, 'Avengers: Doomsday', with its $206 million box office flop, so crucial to Phase 5?
Marvel has been dropping tantalizing trailers for 'Avengers: Doomsday', hinting at a massive event that will rival the iconic 'Avatar: Fire & Ash'. The teasers have fans buzzing with the return of beloved characters like Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) and new looks for Thor, Shuri, and Namor. But the real shocker is the potential destruction of the entire multiverse.
And then, the X-Men drop their own trailer, featuring Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Magneto (Sir Ian McKellan), and Cyclops (James Marsden). With hints of other X-Men characters, including Jean Grey (Famke Janssen), the trailer paints a somber picture. Is Cyclops mourning Jean's death once again? As the pieces fall into place for the upcoming 'Avengers: Secret Wars', one question lingers: Why are the X-Men so central to this story?
The answer lies in the multiverse itself. Marvel's initial foray into the multiverse was a bit muddled, but 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' clarified the rules. When Doctor Strange met the Illuminati of another reality, he learned that they guarded their world against multiversal events, understanding the dangers of interdimensional travel. Reed Richards of that universe explained the concept of incursions, where the boundary between two universes erodes, leading to their collision and potential destruction.
Here's where it gets intriguing: 'The Marvels', despite its box office underperformance, holds a pivotal post-credits scene. Teyonah Parris' Photon is blasted across the multiverse, landing in an X-Men dimension with Kelsey Grammer's Beast, reprising his role from the Fox X-Men movies. This sets up a crucial connection, as Photon is now stranded in the X-Men timeline from the 'Doomsday' teaser. Without multiversal powers, she's stuck, interacting with the X-Men and her alternate-universe mother, Captain Marvel.
The longer Photon stays, the higher the chances of an incursion between the X-Men reality and the main MCU timeline. This is the setup for a massive X-Men-Avengers event, and it explains the 'Doomsday' trailer perfectly. These two realities are on a collision course, and the stakes couldn't be higher.
So, while 'The Marvels' may have struggled at the box office, it's an essential piece of the MCU puzzle. Its post-credits scene, combined with the X-Men's 'Doomsday' teaser, showcases the beauty and complexity of a shared universe. Every detail matters, even those that might initially seem insignificant.
What's your take on this multiversal mystery? Do you think the X-Men's involvement is a brilliant twist or a controversial move? Share your thoughts and let's spark a lively debate!
