{{Short description|American superhero media franchise}} {{Redirect|MCU}} {{For outline|Outline of the Marvel Cinematic Universe}} {{Good article}} {{pp-semi-indef|small=yes}} {{Use American English|date=July 2024}} {{Use list-defined references|date=July 2024}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2026}} {{Infobox media franchise | italic_title = no | title = {{noitalic|Marvel Cinematic Universe}} | alt = The "Marvel" logo with a white glow. The words "Cinematic" and "Universe" are underneath in all caps with shades of grey and borders on a black background | image = Marvel Cinematic Universe logo.png | caption = Marvel Cinematic Universe [[intertitle]] from ''Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe'' (2014) | creator = [[Marvel Studios]] | origin = ''[[Iron Man (2008 film)|Iron Man]]'' (2008) | owner = [[The Walt Disney Company]] | years = 2008–present | based_on = [[Marvel Comics]] | books = [[<includeonly>Marvel Cinematic Universe</includeonly>#Books|Marvel Cinematic Universe books]] | novels = [[<includeonly>Marvel Cinematic Universe</includeonly>#Literary material|Marvel Cinematic Universe literary material]] | comics = [[Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-in comics]] | films = [[Marvel Cinematic Universe films]] | shorts = [[Marvel One-Shots]] | tv_series = {{Plainlist| * [[List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series (Marvel Television)|Marvel Television series]] * [[List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series (Marvel Studios)|Marvel Studios series]] }} | web_series = [[<includeonly>Marvel Cinematic Universe</includeonly>#Digital series|Marvel Cinematic Universe digital series]] | animated_series = [[Marvel Studios Animation#Production library|Marvel Studios Animation series]] | tv_specials = [[Marvel's Special Presentations]] | tv_shorts = ''[[I Am Groot]]'' | musicals = ''[[Rogers: The Musical]]'' | video_games = [[<includeonly>Marvel Cinematic Universe</includeonly>#Video game tie-ins|Marvel Cinematic Universe video game tie-ins]] | music = [[Music of the Marvel Cinematic Universe]] | attractions = [[Avengers Campus]] | otherlabel1 = Starring | otherdata1 = [[Lists of Marvel Cinematic Universe cast members|Marvel Cinematic Universe cast members]] | otherlabel2 = In-universe elements | otherdata2 = {{Flatlist| * [[Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe|Characters]] * [[Features of the Marvel Cinematic Universe|Features]] * [[Species of the Marvel Cinematic Universe|Species]] * [[Teams and organizations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe|Teams and organizations]] * [[Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline|Timeline]] * [[Multiverse (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Multiverse]] }} | website = {{Plainlist| * [https://www.marvel.com/movies Movies] on ''[[Marvel.com]]'' * [https://www.marvel.com/tv-shows TV shows] on ''Marvel.com'' }} }} {{Marvel Cinematic Universe Phases|tv=y|tv_specials=y}} The '''Marvel Cinematic Universe''' ('''MCU''') is an American [[media franchise]] and [[shared universe]] centered on [[List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films|a series]] of [[superhero film]]s produced by [[Marvel Studios]]. The films are based on characters from [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The franchise also includes [[List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series (Marvel Studios)|several television series]], short films, digital series, and literature. The shared universe, much like the original [[Marvel Universe]] in comic books, was established by [[Crossover (fiction)|crossing over]] common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters.
Marvel Studios releases its films in groups called "Phases", with the first three phases collectively known as "The Infinity Saga" and the following three phases as "The Multiverse Saga". The first MCU film, ''[[Iron Man (2008 film)|Iron Man]]'' (2008), began [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One|Phase One]], which culminated in the 2012 crossover film ''[[The Avengers (2012 film)|The Avengers]]''. [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two|Phase Two]] began with ''[[Iron Man 3]]'' (2013) and concluded with ''[[Ant-Man (film)|Ant-Man]]'' (2015), while [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Three|Phase Three]] began with ''[[Captain America: Civil War]]'' (2016) and concluded with ''[[Spider-Man: Far From Home]]'' (2019). ''[[Black Widow (2021 film)|Black Widow]]'' (2021) is the first film in [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four|Phase Four]], which concluded with ''[[Black Panther: Wakanda Forever]]'' (2022), while [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Five|Phase Five]] began with ''[[Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania]]'' (2023) and concluded with ''[[Thunderbolts*]]'' (2025). [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Six|Phase Six]] began with ''[[The Fantastic Four: First Steps]]'' (2025) and will conclude with ''[[Avengers: Secret Wars]]'' (2027).
[[Marvel Television]] expanded [[List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series (Marvel Television)|the universe to television]], first on network television with ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]'' on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] in 2013 before further expanding to [[streaming television]] on [[Netflix]] and [[Hulu]] and to [[cable television]] on [[Freeform (TV channel)|Freeform]]. They also produced the digital series ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot]]'' (2016). Marvel Studios began producing its own television series for the streaming service [[Disney+]], starting with ''[[WandaVision]]'' in 2021, marking the beginning of Phase Four. That phase also saw the studio expand to television specials, known as [[Marvel's Special Presentations|Special Presentations]], starting with ''[[Werewolf by Night (TV special)|Werewolf by Night]]'' (2022). The MCU includes [[Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-in comics|various tie-in comics]] published by Marvel Comics, a series of direct-to-video short films called [[Marvel One-Shots]] from 2011 to 2014, and [[viral marketing]] campaigns for some films featuring the faux news programs ''[[WHIH Newsfront]]'' (2015–16) and ''[[The Daily Bugle (web series)|The Daily Bugle]]'' (2019–2022).
The franchise has been commercially successful, becoming one of the [[highest-grossing media franchises]] of all time, and it has received generally positive reviews from critics. However, many of the Multiverse Saga projects performed below expectations and struggled compared to those of the Infinity Saga. The studio has attributed this to the increased amount of content produced after the 2019 film ''[[Avengers: Endgame]]'', and as of 2024, began decreasing its content output. The MCU has inspired other film and television studios to attempt similar shared universes and has also inspired several themed attractions, an art exhibit, television specials, literary material, multiple tie-in video games, and commercials.
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== Development == === Marvel Studios films and series === ==== The Infinity Saga films ==== By 2005, [[Marvel Entertainment]] was planning to produce its own films independently and distribute them through [[Paramount Pictures]].<ref name="Variety2005" /> Previously, Marvel had [[co-production (filmmaking)|co-produced]] [[Marvel Studios#Formation of Marvel Studios and licensing films (1996–2004)|several superhero films]] based on [[Marvel Comics]] with [[Columbia Pictures]], [[New Line Cinema]], [[20th Century Fox]], and others.<ref name="Variety2006" /> Marvel made relatively little profit from these licensing deals and wanted to get more money out of its films while maintaining artistic control of the projects and distribution.<ref name="June2007NYTimes" /> [[Avi Arad]], head of Marvel Entertainment's film division known as [[Marvel Films]], was pleased with director [[Sam Raimi]]'s [[Spider-Man (2002 film series)|''Spider-Man'' film trilogy]] (2002–2007) at [[Sony Pictures]] and Columbia but was less enthused with some of the other films. Arad decided to form [[Marvel Studios]], Hollywood's first major [[independent film]] studio since [[DreamWorks Pictures]] was founded in 1994. [[Kevin Feige]], Arad's second-in-command,<ref name="BloombergPg3" /> realized that unlike [[Spider-Man]], [[Blade (character)|Blade]], and the [[X-Men]] which were respectively licensed to Sony, New Line, and Fox, Marvel owned the rights to the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] team. Feige, a self-described "fanboy", envisioned combining these characters in a [[shared universe]] similar to the one created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]] for Marvel Comics in the 1960s.<ref name="BostonApril2012" />
{{Quote box|width=33%|align=left|quote="It's never been done before and that's kind of the spirit everybody's taking it in. The other filmmakers aren't used to getting actors from other movies that other filmmakers have cast, certain plot lines that are connected or certain locations that are connected, but I think... everyone was on board for it and thinks that it's fun. Primarily because we've always remained consistent saying that the movie that we are making comes first. All of the connective tissue, all of that stuff is fun and is going to be very important if you want it to be. If the fans want to look further and find connections, then they're there. There are a few big ones obviously, that hopefully the mainstream audience will [be] able to follow as well. But... the reason that all the filmmakers are on board is that their movies need to stand on their own. They need to have a fresh vision, a unique tone, and the fact that they can interconnect if you want to follow those breadcrumbs is a bonus."|source=—Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige on constructing a shared film universe<ref name="FeigeQuote" />}} To raise capital, the studio secured funding from a seven-year, $525 million revolving credit facility with [[Merrill Lynch]].<ref name="June2007NYTimes" /> Marvel planned to release individual films for their main characters and then merge them in a [[Crossover (fiction)|crossover]] film;<ref name="CinematicalCrossover" /> Arad, who resigned in 2006, doubted this strategy would work. He insisted that his reputation helped secure the initial financing.<ref name="BloombergPg3" /><ref name="DailyMarsMay2014" /> In 2007, Feige was named studio chief. To preserve its artistic integrity, Marvel Studios formed a creative committee of six people familiar with its comic book lore: Feige, Marvel Studios co-president [[Louis D'Esposito]], Marvel Comics' president of publishing [[Dan Buckley]], Marvel Entertainment's chief creative officer [[Joe Quesada]], comic book writer [[Brian Michael Bendis]], and Marvel Entertainment president [[Alan Fine (executive)|Alan Fine]], who oversaw the committee.<ref name="BloombergPg3" /> Feige initially referred to the shared narrative [[Continuity (fiction)|continuity]] of the films as the "Marvel Cinema Universe",<ref name="FeigeCinemaUniverse" /> but later used the term "Marvel Cinematic Universe".<ref name="FeigeCinematicUniverse" /> Since the franchise expanded to other media, some have used this phrase to only refer to the feature films.<ref name="MCUFilmsOnly" />
The MCU films are released in groups called "Phases", beginning with [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One|Phase One]] and [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two|Phase Two]].<ref name="TotalFilmPhases" /><ref name="DigitalSpyPhases" /> In December 2009, [[the Walt Disney Company]] purchased Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. Disney said future Marvel Studios films would be distributed by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures|its own studio]] once the prior deal with Paramount expired.<ref name="DisneyMarvel" /><ref name="DisneyMarvel2" /> The films of [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Three|Phase Three]] were announced at a special press event in October 2014.<ref name="Oct2014Event" /> By September 2015, Marvel Studios was integrated into [[Walt Disney Studios (division)|Walt Disney Studios]]. Feige was reporting to Walt Disney Studios chairman [[Alan F. Horn]] instead of Marvel Entertainment CEO [[Isaac Perlmutter]],<ref name="MarvelDisneyAug2015" /> and the creative committee began having only "nominal" input on the films. They continued to consult on [[Marvel Television]] productions, which remained under Perlmutter's control.<ref name="CreativeCommitteeEnd" /><ref name="CreativeCommittee2" /> All key film decisions moving forward were to be made by Feige, D'Esposito, and executive vice president [[Victoria Alonso]].<ref name="CreativeCommitteeEnd" /> The studio went on to establish the [[Marvel Studios Parliament]], a "brain trust" of long-time executives at the company who help to elevate each other's projects where possible.<ref name="Parliament" /> In November 2017, Feige said ''[[Avengers: Endgame]]'' (2019) would provide a definitive conclusion to the films thus far and begin a new period for the franchise.<ref name="VanityFairNov2017" /> He later said Phase Three would conclude "[[The Infinity Saga]]".<ref name="FFHInfinitySaga" />
==== The Multiverse Saga films and series ==== Disney reportedly began developing a Marvel-based television series for its new streaming service [[Disney+]] by November 2017.<ref name="DisneyStreaming" /> In July 2018, Feige said discussions had begun with Disney regarding any potential involvement Marvel Studios could have with the streaming service, which he felt was important for the wider company.<ref name="FeigeStreamingServiceJul2018" /> In September 2018, Marvel Studios was reported to be developing several limited series centered on "second-tier" characters from the MCU films who had not and were unlikely to headline their own films. Each series was expected to be six to eight episodes and would be produced by Marvel Studios rather than Marvel Television, with Feige taking a "hands-on role" in each series' development.<ref name="Disney+SeriesSep2018" /> Feige said these series would "tell stories... that we wouldn't be able to tell in a theatrical experience—a longer-form narrative".<ref name="FeigeStreamingTHRNov2018" /> He added that being asked by Disney to create these series "energized everyone creatively" within Marvel Studios, since they "could play in a new medium and throw the rules out the window in terms of structure and format".<ref name="EWWVNov2020CoverStory" /> [[Television specials]] from the studio are known as [[Marvel's Special Presentations|Special Presentations]].<ref name="MarvelStudiosSpecialPresentation" /><ref name="GotGHSMSSP" /> ''[[The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special]]'' (2022), a Special Presentation, was the first project Marvel Studios began planning for Disney+.<ref name="GotGHSFirstContent" />
[[File:Kevin Feige (48462887397) (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright=0.75|right|alt=Kevin Feige speaking at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con International|Kevin Feige helped conceive a shared media universe of Marvel properties<ref name="BloombergPg3" />]] In July 2019, Feige announced the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four|Phase Four]] slate at [[San Diego Comic-Con]], consisting of films and, for the first time, television event series on Disney+.<ref name="THRPhase4SDCC" /> The Phase Four slate includes ''[[What If...? (TV series)|What If...?]]'', the first animated series from Marvel Studios, and by July 2021 the studio was creating an "animation branch and mini studio",<ref name="AnimationBranch" /> known as [[Marvel Studios Animation]],<ref name="MarvelStudiosAnimationName" /> to focus on more animated content beyond ''What If...?''.<ref name="AnimationBranch" /> Alonso said Marvel had around 31 projects in various stages of development by September 2021.<ref name="Alonso31Projects" /> In April 2022, Feige said he and Marvel Studios were on a creative retreat to plan and discuss the MCU films for the following 10 years.<ref name="FeigeRetreatApr2022" /> That July, Feige announced some of the films and series for [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Five|Phase Five]] and [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Six|Phase Six]] at San Diego Comic-Con, revealing that the second three Phases were collectively known as "[[The Multiverse Saga]]".<ref name="SDCC2022" /> After the "creative experience" of ending Phase Three and "The Infinity Saga" with ''[[Avengers: Infinity War]]'' (2018) and ''Avengers: Endgame'', and the expansion in the number of projects being produced by the studio in a short amount of time, Marvel Studios decided to move away from having an Avengers crossover film at the end of each Phase and instead decided to have a crossover culmination at the end of "The Multiverse Saga" with the planned film ''[[Avengers: The Kang Dynasty]]'' and ''[[Avengers: Secret Wars]]'' (2027).<ref name="FeigeAvengersPhase6" /> The studio was excited to explore [[Kang the Conqueror (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Kang the Conqueror]] as an overarching villain of the Multiverse Saga after [[Thanos (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Thanos]] in the Infinity Saga, because Kang was a different villain in part because he has multiple variants from different timelines within the multiverse.<ref name="FeigeFeb2023" /> The studio did not initially plan to build the next saga around Kang, and made that decision after seeing actor [[Jonathan Majors]]'s performance in the [[Loki season 1|first season]] of the Disney+ series ''[[Loki (TV series)|Loki]]'' (2021), as well as [[dailies]] from the filming of ''[[Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania]]'' (2023).<ref name="RobinsonKangFocus" /> After Majors was [[Jonathan Majors#2023 assault|found guilty of assault and harassment amidst legal issues]] in December 2023, he was fired by Disney and Marvel Studios. At that time, Marvel was internally referring to ''The Kang Dynasty'' as ''Avengers 5'';<ref name="MajorsFiredTHR" /> by early 2024, Marvel had decided to drop the Kang storyline and began searching for a new antagonist for the saga.<ref name="WSJMay2025"/>
Alonso was fired from her role at Marvel Studios in March 2023 for serving as a producer on the [[Amazon Studios]] film ''[[Argentina, 1985]]'' (2022), in breach of a 2018 agreement between Alonso and Disney that prohibited her from working for a competing studio. The decision was made by a group that included [[Disney Entertainment]] co-chairman Alan Bergman and Disney's human resources and legal departments.<ref name="AlonsoFiringTHRReason" /><ref name="AlonsoFired" /> Alonso reportedly did not seek permission to work on the film and was asked by Disney to stop working on it or promoting it. The situation was deemed serious enough that Disney requested a new agreement be signed. The company consistently reminded her of this while she continued to promote the film following its September 2022 premiere, ultimately leading to her firing.<ref name="AlonsoFiringTHRReason" /> Alonso's lawyers refuted these claims, saying Disney was aware of, and agreed to, Alonso's work on ''Argentina, 1985'' and Alonso had been "silenced [and] was terminated when she refused to do something she believed was reprehensible";<ref name="AlonsoFiringVarietyReason" /> this was reported to be a disagreement with a Disney executive over the censoring of [[LGBT symbols|gay pride elements]] in ''Quantumania'' so the film could be released in Kuwait in compliance with [[LGBT rights in Kuwait|the country's restrictive anti-LGBTQ laws]].<ref name="AlonsoFiringDeadlineReason" /><ref name="AlonsoKuwaitTHR" /> A Disney spokesperson reiterated that Alonso was fired due to "an indisputable breach of contract and a direct violation of company policy" among other factors.<ref name="AlonsoFiringVarietyReason" /> Disney and Alonso reached a multi-million dollar compensation settlement in April.<ref name="AlonsoSettlement" />
Disney CEO [[Bob Iger]] said in July 2023 that the company would be reducing the amount of Marvel content created moving forward, admitting that Marvel Studios' expansion into Disney+ series and more films had "diluted focus and attention" after several underachieving films at the box office.<ref name="IgerJul2023" /><ref name="IgerJul2023Variety" /> He clarified their plans in May 2024, saying Disney would now release two, or at most three, Marvel films and two Marvel series a year. This was a decrease from up to four films and around four series being released in some recent years. The company was reducing output and focusing on quality across all its divisions, but Iger felt the change was especially needed for Marvel.<ref name="IgerContentOutputMay2024" /> Feige and D'Esposito said 2023 had been a particularly difficult year for the studio but they had learned their lesson on trying to make too much content at once. They added that no longer being "on top" of the box office allowed them to be underdogs again, as they had been when starting work on Phase One, and they would be "coming back strong" with the hope of surprising audiences and exceeding expectations.<ref name="FeigeD'EspositoEmpireMay2024" /> Feige expected the studio to begin releasing two films and three series per year after 2025, when they were planning to release three films and six series that had been in development for a long time and were ready to be released.<ref name="FeigeReleaseExpectationOct2024" /> In May 2025, Iger called ''Thunderbolts*'' the "first and best example" of Marvel Studios refocusing efforts.<ref name="IgerMay2025" /> In July, Feige said the studio had reduced the budgets of their 2024 and 2025 films to be a third lower than those for 2022 and 2023.<ref name="FeigeConferenceJul2025THR" />
In 2024, Marvel Studios introduced their "Marvel Animation" and "Marvel Television" banners for their animated and live-action series, respectively. This was done, along with the previously established [[Marvel Spotlight (banner)|Marvel Spotlight]] banner, to help indicate to audiences that they did not have to watch all of the studio's projects to understand the overall story and could choose which storylines and characters under these banners to follow.<ref name="WinderbaumBannersMay2024" /> At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, the fifth ''Avengers'' film was retitled ''[[Avengers: Doomsday]]'' (2026), with [[Robert Downey Jr.]] cast as the Multiverse Saga's new antagonist [[Victor von Doom (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom]] (after previously portraying the superhero [[Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Tony Stark / Iron Man]] in the MCU from 2008 to 2019) for both ''Doomsday'' and ''Secret Wars''.<ref name="SDCC2024Avengers" /> Following several critical and financial failures, the studio began testing its films through test screenings organized by the National Research Group (NRG). The studio previously relied on "friends-and-family" test screenings at [[Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)|Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California]], to help maintain secrecy. Feige said the NRG tests yielded results similar to their own.<ref name="FeigeConferenceJul2025Deadline2" />
===== Integration of mutant characters and the X-Men ===== In December 2017, [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|Disney agreed to acquire assets]] from [[21st Century Fox]],<ref name="FoxDisneyPressRelease" /> and finalized the transaction on March 19, 2019.<ref name="DisneyFoxDealClose" /> This saw the return of the film rights for [[Deadpool]], the X-Men, and the [[Fantastic Four]] to Marvel Studios,<ref name="FoxDisneyPressRelease" /> although Feige explained that despite the acquisition being completed in 2019, access and integration of these characters and concepts were unavailable "for a very long time" because of corporate acquisition laws.<ref name="DPWEWCoverJun2024" /> Some of the first elements to be integrated into the MCU following the acquisition were the organization [[S.W.O.R.D. (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|S.W.O.R.D.]] in the Disney+ series ''[[WandaVision]]'' (2021) and the fictional country [[Madripoor (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Madripoor]] in the series ''[[The Falcon and the Winter Soldier]]'' (2021).<ref name="FoxElements" /><ref name="Madripoor" /> Additionally, [[Patrick Stewart]] appeared as Professor [[Charles Xavier (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Charles Xavier]] in the film ''[[Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness]]'' (2022), portraying a different version of the character that he previously played in Fox's [[X-Men (film series)|''X-Men'' film series]],<ref name="StewartMoM" /> while [[Kamala Khan (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Kamala Khan]] was revealed to have a genetic mutation in ''[[Ms. Marvel (miniseries)|Ms. Marvel]]'',<ref name="MsMarvelMutation" /> with star [[Iman Vellani]] confirming that she is the first [[Mutant (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|mutant]] (a term related to the X-Men) in the MCU.<ref name="VellaniMutantConfirm" /> [[Namor (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Namor]] is also revealed to be a mutant in the film ''[[Black Panther: Wakanda Forever]]'' (2022), as he is in the comics.<ref name="EmpireHuerta" /><ref name="FeigeFeb2023" /> [[Kelsey Grammer]] appears as [[Beast (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Dr. Hank McCoy / Beast]] in ''[[The Marvels]]'' (2023), reprising the role from the ''X-Men'' films. The film also introduces the mutant [[Binary (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Binary]], an alternate version of [[Maria Rambeau]], portrayed by [[Lashana Lynch]].<ref name="GrammerMarvels" /><ref name="GrammerMarvels2" />
Feige called ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'' (2024) the true start to Marvel Studios' exploration and use of the Fox characters,<ref name="DPWEWCoverJun2024" /> and said every project after it would be part of the MCU's "Mutant era".<ref name="FeigeMutantEra" /> Some of the films between ''Deadpool & Wolverine'' and ''Secret Wars'' featured additional X-Men characters, with Feige saying the story of ''Secret Wars'' would lead into a "new age of mutants" and the X-Men being introduced to the MCU.<ref name="FeigeNov2024" /> ''Doomsday'' sees additional ''X-Men'' film series actors reprising their roles, including [[Ian McKellen]] as [[Magneto (film character)|Erik Lensherr / Magneto]], [[Alan Cumming]] as [[Nightcrawler (character)|Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler]], [[Rebecca Romijn]] as [[Mystique (film character)|Raven Darkhölme / Mystique]], and [[James Marsden]] as [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Scott Summers / Cyclops]]. Stewart and Grammer also reprise their roles in the film.<ref name="DoomsdayXMenCast" /> Feige reportedly has a 10-year plan for the X-Men in the MCU.<ref name="WSJMay2025" />
===== Next saga ===== In July 2025, Feige said Marvel Studios was "already well into development" on the three phases of their next saga following the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga with ''Secret Wars''. He said Phase Seven would be "directly impacted" by the films of Phase Six.<ref name="FeigeConferenceJul2025TotalFilm" /> By that point, [[Sacha Baron Cohen]]'s [[Mephisto (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Mephisto]] was being viewed as the next "prominent" villain of the MCU.<ref name="CohenMephistoWorkout" /><ref name="FeigeConferenceJul2025TotalFilm" />
=== Marvel Television series === [[File:Jeph Loeb San Diego Comic Con 2019.jpg|thumb|upright=0.75|left|Jeph Loeb led Marvel Television and served as executive producer of every television series on ABC, Netflix, Hulu, and Freeform]] Marvel Television was launched in June 2010 with [[Jeph Loeb]] as head,<ref name="TVLaunch" /> and had entered into discussions with [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] to create a show set in the MCU by July 2012;<ref name="July2012TVshow" /> the network went on to release ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]'', ''[[Agent Carter (TV series)|Agent Carter]]'',<ref name="AtwellAgentCarterTV" /> and ''[[Inhumans (TV series)|Inhumans]]''. The latter was a co-production with [[IMAX Corporation]].<ref name="InhumansAnnouncement" /><ref name="InhumansAnnouncement2" /><ref name="InhumansNoThe" /> In November 2013, Disney was set to provide [[Netflix]] with the live-action series ''[[Daredevil (TV series)|Daredevil]]'', ''[[Jessica Jones (TV series)|Jessica Jones]]'', ''[[Luke Cage (TV series)|Luke Cage]]'', and ''[[Iron Fist (TV series)|Iron Fist]]'', building up to the crossover miniseries ''[[The Defenders (miniseries)|The Defenders]]''.<ref name="DeadlineTVNov2013" /> In April 2016, Netflix ordered ''[[The Punisher (TV series)|The Punisher]]'', a spin-off of ''Daredevil''.<ref name="PunisherEWApr2016" /> By February 2019, Netflix had canceled all of its Marvel series.<ref name="JJPunisherCanceled" /> In April 2016, the Disney-owned [[Cable television|cable]] network [[Freeform (TV channel)|Freeform]] announced ''[[Cloak & Dagger (TV series)|Cloak & Dagger]]''.<ref name="CloakandDaggerApr2016" /> In May 2017, Marvel announced that ''[[Runaways (TV series)|Runaways]]'' had received a series order from [[Hulu]].<ref name="RunawaysSeriesOrder" /> In May 2019, Marvel announced that ''[[Helstrom (TV series)|Helstrom]]'' had been greenlit for Hulu.<ref name="HuluGRH" />
In October 2019, further corporate restructuring saw Feige named Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Entertainment, with Marvel Television becoming part of Marvel Studios and executives of Marvel Television reporting to Feige.<ref name="Oct2019Restructure" /> In December 2019, Marvel Television was folded into Marvel Studios, with Marvel Studios taking over production of the remaining series and no further series expected to be developed by Marvel Television.<ref name="MarvelTVFolded" /> In January 2021, Feige said "never say never" to potentially reviving the Netflix series, but noted that Marvel Studios was focused on their new Disney+ series.<ref name="DeadlineFeigeJan2021" /> In May 2022, Marvel Studios was revealed to be developing a new ''Daredevil'' series for Disney+,<ref name="DaredevilCormanOrd" /> which was announced in July as ''[[Daredevil: Born Again]]''.<ref name="SDCC2022" />
=== Expansion to other media === In 2008, the first [[Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-in comics|comic book to tie into the MCU]] was released.<ref name="FirstComic" /> Quesada explained that these comics would be set within the continuity of the films, but were not intended to be direct adaptations. Rather, they would explore "something that happened off screen" or flesh out something briefly mentioned. Feige was involved with the creation of the comics, with the film's screenwriters sometimes as well.<ref name="QuesadaComicBooks" /> Marvel Comics worked with [[Brad Winderbaum]], [[Jeremy Latcham]], and Will Corona Pilgrim at Marvel Studios to decide which concepts would be carried over from the Marvel Comics Universe to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what to show in the tie-in comics, and what to leave for the films.<ref name="IM2comics" /> Marvel later clarified which of the tie-in comics are considered canonical MCU stories, with the rest being merely inspired by the MCU "where we get to show off all the characters from the film in costume and in comic form".<ref name="PilgrimCanon2015" />
In August 2011, Marvel announced a series of [[direct-to-video]] [[short film]]s called [[Marvel One-Shots]].<ref name="OneShotsAnnouncement" /> The name was derived from the label used by Marvel Comics for their [[One-shot (comics)|one-shot comics]].<ref name="AssemblingAUniverse" /> Winderbaum said the shorts were "a fun way to experiment with new characters and ideas" and to expand the MCU.<ref name="OneShotsAnnouncement" /> Each short was designed to be a self-contained story that provided more backstory for characters or events introduced in the films.<ref name="ShortsDescription" />
In March 2015, Marvel's vice president of animation development and production, [[Cort Lane]], said animated tie-ins to the MCU were "in the works".<ref name="LaneECCC2015" /> That July, Marvel Studios partnered with [[Google]] to produce the faux news program ''[[WHIH Newsfront|WHIH Newsfront with Christine Everhart]]'', a series of in-universe [[YouTube]] videos serving as the center of a [[viral marketing]] campaign to promote the films and universe.<ref name="WHIHPromo" /> In December 2016, a six-part web series, ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot]]'', debuted on [[ABC.com]]. It follows [[Elena Rodriguez|Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriguez]] on a secret mission, shortly before the start of ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.''{{'s}} [[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 4|fourth season]], with [[Natalia Cordova-Buckley]] reprising her role from the series.<ref name="Slingshot" /> In September 2019, Sony created a real version of the fictional ''[[The Daily Bugle (web series)|The Daily Bugle]]'' website as part of a viral marketing campaign to promote the home media release of ''[[Spider-Man: Far From Home]]'' (2019). Inspired by real-world "conspiracy-pushing" websites such as [[Alex Jones]]'s ''[[InfoWars]]'', the website features [[J. K. Simmons]] reprising his role as [[J. Jonah Jameson (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|J. Jonah Jameson]] in a video where he speaks out against Spider-Man before asking viewers to "like and subscribe".<ref name="DailyBugle" /><ref name="DailyBugle2" /> In December 2020, Marvel Studios announced ''[[I Am Groot]]'', a series of [[photorealistic]] animated shorts starring [[Baby Groot (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Baby Groot]] for Disney+.<ref name="IAmGroot" /><ref name="DisneyInvestorDayVerge" /><ref name="IAmGrootPhotoreal" />
=== Business practices === [[File:Joss Whedon by Gage Skidmore 7.jpg|thumb|upright=0.75|right|[[Joss Whedon]] was a significant contributor to the MCU's Phase Two: he offered creative insight to all of the films; launched the first MCU television series, ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.''; and wrote and directed the crossover film ''Avengers: Age of Ultron''.]] In November 2016, Feige explained that the studio would often put together a "lookbook" of influences from the comics and art by Marvel's visual development department, to create a visual template for a project. These are put together at company retreats, which the studio holds approximately every 18 months to plan out future projects and develop the phases of the MCU. However, these lookbooks are not always shown to directors, with Marvel sometimes preferring to let the director offer their own ideas first.<ref name="FeigeRetreats" /> When choosing a director for a project, Marvel Studios looks for filmmakers to hire who can guide a film.<ref name="FastCompany" /> Some of their choices for directors have been considered "out-of-left-field" based on those directors' previous work. On this, Feige remarked that "you don't have to have directed a big, giant visual-effects movie to do a big, giant visual-effects movie for us. You just have to have done something singularly sort of awesome."<ref name="ChooseDirector" />
The studio ensures directors are open to the idea of the shared universe and are willing to include connective material, such as [[Kenneth Branagh]] and [[Joe Johnston]] needing to include scenes that set-up ''[[The Avengers (2012 film)|The Avengers]]'' (2012) in their respective Phase One films ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'' and ''[[Captain America: The First Avenger]]'' (both 2011).<ref name="BostonApril2012" /> Marvel Studios usually has a big idea they would like to explore or build to in a project, such as [[Hydra (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Hydra]] infiltrating [[S.H.I.E.L.D. (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|S.H.I.E.L.D.]] in ''[[Captain America: The Winter Soldier]]'' (2014), but they leave it up to the filmmakers to interpret and "improv a little bit" to get that point.<ref name="RussosCrave" /> After these ideas have been developed, the creative team then begins exploring ideas from other future projects to see how to make any larger universe connections.<ref name="RussosDirectingProcess" /> For many of their early films, Feige was closely involved during a film's development before allowing filming to be overseen by lower-level studio executives. Feige would then become involved again during editing, when films could be entirely rewritten or reworked.<ref name="WSJMay2025" /> Feige described the company's approach as "plus-ing at every turn", where they are always trying to improve a project and include new suggestions rather than sticking to a set script. Feige said they would not start a film without a full script, but he was never satisfied with their scripts or finished films and always felt they could do better.<ref name="FeigeConferenceJul2025THR" />
In August 2012, Marvel signed ''The Avengers'' and ''[[Avengers: Age of Ultron]]'' (2015) director [[Joss Whedon]] to an exclusive contract through June 2015 for film and television. With the deal, Whedon contributed creatively to all of the Phase Two films and also developed ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'', the first television series set in the MCU.<ref name="WhedonConsultDeal" /> In April 2017, ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' (2014) and ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2]]'' (2017) writer and director [[James Gunn]] revealed that he would be working with Marvel to help plan future stories for the [[Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Guardians of the Galaxy]] characters and the wider "Marvel Cosmic Universe",<ref name="GunnVol3Confirm" /> although Gunn became the co-CEO of [[DC Studios]] in November 2022 and signed a four-year deal to work exclusively on [[DC Comics]]-based projects.<ref name="GunnSafranDCStudios" /> For Phase Three, there was a large amount of collaboration between the filmmakers of the individual character films and the filmmakers of the crossover films ''Avengers: Infinity War'' and ''Avengers: Endgame'', which were directed by the [[Russo brothers]] and written by [[Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely]]. This was to ensure their storytelling aligned for the Infinity Saga's culmination.<ref name="RussosWritersPhase3" />
Marvel Studios began contracting their actors for multiple films, including signing actor [[Samuel L. Jackson]] to a then-unprecedented nine-film contract.<ref name="THRFeb2009" /> Feige said the studio had all actors sign contracts for multiple films, with the normal number being for three or more, while the nine or twelve-film deals were rare.<ref name="FeigeContracts" /> The actors' contracts also feature clauses that allow Marvel to use up to three minutes of an actor's performance from one film in another, which Marvel describes as "bridging material".<ref name="CreativeCommittee2" /> By the start of Phase Four, Marvel Studios was no longer contracting actors for a large number of projects, with deal lengths varying for each actor and project. Feige said the studio was looking for actors who were excited to join the franchise and appear in multiple projects without being locked into contractual obligations. He also noted that they were starting to include theme park attractions in actors' deals.<ref name="ActorContractsJuly2021" /> By December 2020, because of the [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema#Exhibitors|impact COVID-19 had on theaters]] and film studios shifting away from theatrical releases, Marvel Studios began exploring updated contracts for actors, writers, directors, and producers to receive adjusted compensation in the event a film had to debut on Disney+ instead of in theaters. ''[[TheWrap]]'' reported that the new contracts would likely only apply to films about to enter production.<ref name="WrapNewContractsDec2020" />
For Marvel Television, Loeb said he and his executives were involved in all aspects of production: "whether it's being in the writers' room, editing, on set, casting—every step of the production goes through the Marvel team to tell the best story that we can". He said the studio was able to work on so many series across different networks and platforms because all they needed was one person working on each series to help "guide the process".<ref name="LoebJul2017" /> When developing the crossover miniseries ''The Defenders'', showrunner Marco Ramirez consulted with the creators of all the individual Marvel Netflix series, having them read each of the scripts for ''The Defenders'' and provide insight into individual characters' worlds.<ref name="RamirezEWJan2017" /> Actors appearing in Marvel Television series, such as [[Charlie Cox]] (who portrayed [[Matt Murdock (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Matt Murdock / Daredevil]] in ''Daredevil'') and [[Adrianne Palicki]] ([[Bobbi Morse (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Bobbi Morse / Mockingbird]] in ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.''), were contractually obliged to appear in a Marvel Studios film if asked.<ref name="CoxFilms" /><ref name="PalickiFilms" /><ref name="PalickiFilms2" /> In December 2021, Feige confirmed that Cox would reprise the role of Daredevil in Marvel Studios MCU productions,<ref name="CoxMarvelStudios" /> with Cox first reprising the role in the film ''[[Spider-Man: No Way Home]]'' (2021). Additionally, [[Vincent D'Onofrio]] first reprised his role as [[Wilson Fisk (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Wilson Fisk / Kingpin]] from ''Daredevil'' in the Disney+ series ''[[Hawkeye (miniseries)|Hawkeye]]'' (2021).<ref name="D'OnofrioCoxReprise" />
== Feature films == {{Main list|List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films}} Marvel Studios releases its films in groups called "Phases",<ref name="TotalFilmPhases" /><ref name="DigitalSpyPhases" /> with three phases making up a "Saga".<ref name="FeigeConferenceJul2025TotalFilm" /><ref name="DigitalSpyPhases" />
=== The Infinity Saga === {{Further|Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One|Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two|label 2=Phase Two|Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Three|label 3=Phase Three}} The first three phases are collectively known as "The Infinity Saga".<ref name="FFHInfinitySaga" /> [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One|Phase One]] consists of ''[[Iron Man (2008 film)|Iron Man]]'' (2008), ''[[The Incredible Hulk (film)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' (2008), ''[[Iron Man 2]]'' (2010), ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'' (2011), and ''[[Captain America: The First Avenger]]'' (2011), and concludes with the [[fictional crossover|crossover]] film ''[[The Avengers (2012 film)|The Avengers]]'' (2012). [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two|Phase Two]] comprises ''[[Iron Man 3]]'' (2013), ''[[Thor: The Dark World]]'' (2013), ''[[Captain America: The Winter Soldier]]'' (2014), ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' (2014), ''[[Avengers: Age of Ultron]]'' (2015), and ''[[Ant-Man (film)|Ant-Man]]'' (2015). ''[[Captain America: Civil War]]'' (2016) is the first film of [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Three|Phase Three]], and is followed by ''[[Doctor Strange (2016 film)|Doctor Strange]]'' (2016), ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2]]'' (2017), ''[[Spider-Man: Homecoming]]'' (2017), ''[[Thor: Ragnarok]]'' (2017), ''[[Black Panther (film)|Black Panther]]'' (2018), ''[[Avengers: Infinity War]]'' (2018), ''[[Ant-Man and the Wasp]]'' (2018), ''[[Captain Marvel (film)|Captain Marvel]]'' (2019), ''[[Avengers: Endgame]]'' (2019), and ''[[Spider-Man: Far From Home]]'' (2019).<ref name="TotalFilmPhases" /><ref name="DigitalSpyPhases" />
=== The Multiverse Saga === {{Further|Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four|Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Five|label 2=Phase Five|Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Six|label 3=Phase Six}} The second three phases are collectively known as "The Multiverse Saga", and include television series on [[Disney+]].<ref name="SDCC2022" /> [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four|Phase Four]] includes ''[[Black Widow (2021 film)|Black Widow]]'' (2021), ''[[Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings]]'' (2021), ''[[Eternals (film)|Eternals]]'' (2021), ''[[Spider-Man: No Way Home]]'' (2021), ''[[Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness]]'' (2022), ''[[Thor: Love and Thunder]]'' (2022), and ''[[Black Panther: Wakanda Forever]]'' (2022). [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Five|Phase Five]] includes ''[[Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania]]'' (2023), ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3]]'' (2023), ''[[The Marvels]]'' (2023), ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'' (2024), ''[[Captain America: Brave New World]]'' (2025), and ''[[Thunderbolts*]]'' (2025). [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Six|Phase Six]] includes ''[[The Fantastic Four: First Steps]]'' (2025), ''[[Spider-Man: Brand New Day]]'' (2026), ''[[Avengers: Doomsday]]'' (2026), and ''[[Avengers: Secret Wars]]'' (2027).<ref name="TotalFilmPhases" /><ref name="DigitalSpyPhases" />
== Television series and specials == === Marvel Television series === {{Main list|List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series (Marvel Television)}} {{Further|Marvel's ABC television series|Marvel's Netflix television series|Marvel's young adult television series|Adventure into Fear (franchise)}} [[Marvel Television]] produced multiple television series set in the MCU across broadcast, streaming, and cable. Its [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] series included ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]'' (2013–2020), ''[[Agent Carter (TV series)|Agent Carter]]'' (2015–2016), and ''[[Inhumans (TV series)|Inhumans]]'' (2017); its [[Netflix]] series included ''[[Daredevil (TV series)|Daredevil]]'' (2015–2018), ''[[Jessica Jones (TV series)|Jessica Jones]]'' (2015–2019), ''[[Luke Cage (TV series)|Luke Cage]]'' (2016–2018), ''[[Iron Fist (TV series)|Iron Fist]]'' (2017–2018), the crossover miniseries ''[[The Defenders (miniseries)|The Defenders]]'' (2017), and ''[[The Punisher (TV series)|The Punisher]]'' (2017–2019); its young adult series included ''[[Runaways (TV series)|Runaways]]'' (2017–2019) streaming on [[Hulu]] and ''[[Cloak & Dagger (TV series)|Cloak & Dagger]]'' (2018–2019) airing on [[Freeform (TV channel)|Freeform]]; and the Hulu series ''[[Helstrom (TV series)|Helstrom]]'' (2020) was originally intended to be the start of a planned "Adventure into Fear" franchise,<ref name="LoebAug2019" /> but was ultimately "not tied to the MCU", according to showrunner [[Paul Zbyszewski]].<ref name="HelstromNoMCU" />
=== Marvel Studios series === {{Main list|List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series (Marvel Studios)}} {{Further|Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four#Television series|Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Five#Television series|l2=Phase Five § Television series|Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Six#Television series|l3=Phase Six § Television series|Marvel's Special Presentations}} Beginning with Phase Four, television series were included as part of the Phases in addition to their feature films. Each series is released on Disney+. Phase Four includes the series ''[[WandaVision]]'' (2021), ''[[The Falcon and the Winter Soldier]]'' (2021), the [[Loki season 1|first season]] of ''[[Loki (TV series)|Loki]]'' (2021), the [[What If...? season 1|first season]] of the animated series ''[[What If...? (TV series)|What If...?]]'' (2021), ''[[Hawkeye (miniseries)|Hawkeye]]'' (2021), ''[[Moon Knight (miniseries)|Moon Knight]]'' (2022), ''[[Ms. Marvel (miniseries)|Ms. Marvel]]'' (2022), and ''[[She-Hulk: Attorney at Law]]'' (2022). The television specials ''[[Werewolf by Night (TV special)|Werewolf by Night]]'' (2022) and ''[[The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special]]'' (2022) are also included in the phase. Phase Five includes ''[[Secret Invasion (miniseries)|Secret Invasion]]'' (2023), the [[Loki season 2|second season]] of ''Loki'' (2023), the [[What If...? season 2|second]] and [[What If...? season 3|third seasons]] of ''What If...?'' (2023–24), ''[[Echo (miniseries)|Echo]]'' (2024), ''[[Agatha All Along]]'' (2024), the [[Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man season 1|first season]] of the animated series ''[[Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man]]'' (2025), the [[Daredevil: Born Again season 1|first season]] of ''[[Daredevil: Born Again]]'' (2025), and ''[[Ironheart (miniseries)|Ironheart]]'' (2025).<ref name="TotalFilmPhases" /><ref name="DigitalSpyPhases" /> Phase Six includes the animated miniseries ''[[Eyes of Wakanda]]'' (2025), the [[Marvel Zombies season 1|first season]] of the animated series ''[[Marvel Zombies (TV series)|Marvel Zombies]]'' (2025), the first season of ''[[Wonder Man (TV series)|Wonder Man]]'' (2026), the [[Daredevil: Born Again season 2|second]] and [[Daredevil: Born Again season 3|third seasons]] of ''Daredevil: Born Again'' (2026–27), ''[[VisionQuest]]'' (2026), and the [[Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man season 2|second season]] of ''Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man''.<ref name="DigitalSpyPhases" /><ref name="DDBAS3Release" /><ref name="TotalFilmPhaseSix" /> The television special ''[[The Punisher: One Last Kill]]'' (2026) is also included in the phase.<ref name="TotalFilmPhaseSix" />
== Short films == === Marvel One-Shots === {{Main|Marvel One-Shots|Team Thor{{!}}''Team Thor''}} [[Marvel One-Shots]] are a series of [[direct-to-video]] [[short film]]s that are included as special features in the MCU films' [[Blu-ray]] and [[digital distribution]] releases. The films included ''[[The Consultant (film)|The Consultant]]'' (2011), ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer]]'' (2011),<ref name="OneShotsAnnouncement" /> ''[[Item 47]]'' (2012),<ref name="Item47" /> ''[[Agent Carter (film)|Agent Carter]]'' (2013),<ref name="CBRCarter" /> and ''[[All Hail the King]]'' (2014).<ref name="AHTK" />
Following the One-Shots becoming available on Disney+ in January 2022, Marvel classified the ''[[Team Thor]]'' [[mockumentary]] shorts as One-Shots.<ref name="OneShotsD+Release" /><ref name="TeamThorOneShots" /><ref name="TeamThorOneShotsD+Tweet" /> ''Team Thor'' is a series of direct-to-video mockumentary short films that were released from 2016 to 2018, consisting of ''Team Thor'', ''Team Thor: Part 2'', and ''Team Darryl'', all written and directed by [[Taika Waititi]].<ref name="TeamThor" /><ref name="TeamThorPart2" /><ref name="TeamDarryl" />
=== ''I Am Groot'' === {{Main|I Am Groot{{!}}''I Am Groot''}} ''I Am Groot'' is a series of [[photorealistic]] animated short films for Disney+ starring [[Baby Groot (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Baby Groot]] going on adventures with new and unusual characters.<ref name="IAmGroot" /><ref name="DisneyInvestorDayVerge" /><ref name="IAmGrootPhotoreal" /> [[Vin Diesel]] reprises his role, with five shorts releasing on August 10, 2022.<ref name="IAmGrootRelease" /> A second season with five additional shorts was released on September 6, 2023.<ref name="IAmGrootS2Release" />
== Other media == === Digital series === ''[[WHIH Newsfront]]'' (2015–16) is an in-universe current affairs show that serves as a [[viral marketing]] campaign for some of the MCU films, created in partnership with Google for [[YouTube]].<ref name="WHIHPromo" /> The campaign is an extension of the fictional news network [[WHIH World News]], which is seen reporting on major events in many MCU films and television series.<ref name="WHIHWorldNews" /> [[Leslie Bibb]] reprises her role as [[Christine Everhart (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Christine Everhart]] from the ''Iron Man'' films.<ref name="WHIHPromo" />
''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot]]'' (2016) is one of several [[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. web series|''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' web series]] created for [[ABC.com]] and produced by Marvel Television that is a supplement to ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'', with the main cast reprising their roles.<ref name="Slingshot" />
The first two seasons of ''[[The Daily Bugle (web series)|The Daily Bugle]]'' (2019–2022) are an in-universe current affairs show serving as a viral marketing campaign for the films ''Spider-Man: Far From Home'' and ''Spider-Man: No Way Home'', with the videos released on YouTube and [[TikTok]]. It is based on the fictional sensationalist news outlet [[TheDailyBugle.net|of the same name]] that appears in the MCU—itself based on the fictional newspaper agency [[Daily Bugle|of the same name]] appearing in several [[Marvel Comics]] publications. [[J. K. Simmons]] and [[Angourie Rice]] reprise their roles as [[J. Jonah Jameson (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|J. Jonah Jameson]] and [[Betty Brant (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Betty Brant]] from the ''Spider-Man'' films.<ref name="DailyBugleTikTok" />
=== Comic books === {{Main|Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-in comics}} Multiple [[Limited series (comics)|limited series]] or [[One-shot (comics)|one-shot]] comic books that tie into the MCU films and television series have been published by Marvel Comics. They are intended to tell additional stories about existing characters or to make connections between MCU projects, without necessarily expanding the universe or introducing new concepts or characters.<ref name="IM2comics" /><ref name="TieInComics2" />
=== Books === {{For-text|books written about the MCU|{{section link||Literary material}} below}} ''The Wakanda Files: A Technological Exploration of the Avengers and Beyond'' is "a collection of papers, articles, blueprints, and notes amassed throughout history by Wakanda's War Dogs" at the request of [[Shuri (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Shuri]]. It is organized by areas of study and covers the technological advancements throughout the MCU. The book, which exists within the universe, was written by Troy Benjamin and published by Epic Ink and Quarto Publishing Group. ''The Wakanda Files'' has content printed with UV ink that can be viewed with Kimoyo bead–shaped UV lights included with the book. It was released on October 20, 2020.<ref name="WakandaFiles" />
''[[Look Out for the Little Guy]]'', the fictional memoir written by [[Scott Lang (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Scott Lang]] as seen in ''Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'', was released by [[Disney Publishing Worldwide|Hyperion Avenue]] on September 5, 2023. It was created alongside Marvel Studios and the ''Quantumania'' filmmakers,<ref name="LookOutForTheLittleGuy" /> and was written by [[Rob Kutner]],<ref name="LoftLGAuthors" /> featuring "over 20 short pieces exploring different aspects of Scott's experiences" as a father and Avenger.<ref name="LookOutForTheLittleGuy" /> ''Quantumania'' writer [[Jeff Loveness]] wrote the material from the memoir that was featured in the film.<ref name="LoftLGAuthors" />
=== Music === {{Main|Music of the Marvel Cinematic Universe}} Various composers have created the [[Film score|film and television scores]] of the MCU films, television series, One-Shots, Special Presentations, and other related projects of the MCU, primarily released by Marvel Studios's record label [[Marvel Music (record label)|Marvel Music]]. Original songs have also been created specifically for use in the franchise, while [[Brian Tyler]] and [[Michael Giacchino]] have both scored [[fanfares]] for the Marvel Studios [[production logo]].<ref name="FanfareTyler" /><ref name="FanfareGiacchino" />
== Fictional universe == === Timeline === {{Main|Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline}} The fictional timeline of the MCU includes the feature films, television series, television specials, short films, and the ''I Am Groot'' shorts from Marvel Studios and Marvel Television's Netflix series. While the early films of Phase One and Phase Two of the franchise followed each other in the timeline similar to their release order, Phase Three saw many of the films overlapping with each other in the timeline, while also introducing the first prequel property, ''Captain Marvel''. The Phase Three film ''Avengers: Endgame'' featured characters traveling into the past and introduced a five-year time jump, with many subsequent releases in Phase Four and Phase Five set after ''Endgame''{{'}}s events in the timeline. The television series ''Loki'' and ''What If...?'' were the first properties to occur outside of the main timeline and explore alternative timelines and universes.
There have been numerous attempts by Marvel Studios and others to codify the events of the MCU, which have been subject to perceived [[continuity errors]], resulting in Marvel Studios releasing an official timeline book in 2023 for their first four phases that were designated as part of their "[[Sacred Timeline]]". This book did not feature projects produced by other companies, such as Marvel Television's series, which were all loosely connected to the films; however, it was noted that all of these outside projects were part of the larger Marvel canon. In early 2024, Marvel Studios formally integrated Marvel Television's group of Netflix series into its Disney+ timeline.
As of the Phase Five television series ''Daredevil: Born Again'' and the film ''Thunderbolts*'', the "present day" in the MCU is 2027.<ref name="DDBATimeline2" /><ref name="ThunderboltsTimeline" /> The following covers and discusses MCU media released by Marvel Studios and the Netflix series by Marvel Television. ''Loki'' and ''What If...?'' are excluded from the diagram because they occur outside of the main timeline. ''Werewolf by Night'' is also excluded, given that the special explicitly does not indicate where it takes place in the MCU. Disney+'s timeline order places the first seasons of ''Loki'' and ''What If...?'' between ''Avengers: Endgame'' and ''WandaVision'', their second seasons after ''The Marvels'', and ''Werewolf by Night'' after ''Thor: Love and Thunder''; ''Werewolf by Night'' is also placed here in ''[[The Marvel Cinematic Universe: An Official Timeline]]''. {{:Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline}}
=== Multiverse === {{Main|Multiverse (Marvel Cinematic Universe)}} The ''[[Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z]]'', Vol. 5, published in 2008, originally designated the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Earth-199999 within the [[Continuity (fiction)|continuity]] of Marvel's comic [[Multiverse (Marvel Comics)|multiverse]], a collection of fictional alternate universes, although, this designation was rarely used officially outside of the source material.<ref name="Earth-199999" /> The television series ''Loki'' and ''What If...?'' were the first to explore the concept of the multiverse within the MCU,<ref name="LokiTimeline" /><ref name="WhatIfTimeline" /> as well as the film ''Spider-Man: No Way Home'', which connected the MCU to other [[Spider-Man in film|Spider-Man film franchises]] by featuring characters from [[Sam Raimi]]'s [[Spider-Man (2002 film series)|''Spider-Man'' trilogy]] (2002–2007), [[Marc Webb]]'s [[The Amazing Spider-Man (film series)|''The Amazing Spider-Man'' films]] (2012–14), and [[Sony's Spider-Man Universe]] (SSU).<ref name="NWHSMTASM" /><ref name="PostCreditsVenom" /> The SSU film ''[[Venom: Let There Be Carnage]]'' (2021) briefly featured the main universe of the MCU as well.<ref name="PostCreditsVenom" /> In ''Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'', the main universe of MCU events was designated as [[Earth-616 (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Earth-616]] (a designation first referenced in ''Spider-Man: Far From Home''), sharing the name of the [[Earth-616|main Marvel Comics universe]], while another universe was designated as [[Earth-838]].<ref name="MoMUniverses" /> Sony's animated film ''[[Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse]]'' (2023) references the events of ''No Way Home'', citing the MCU's primary reality as Earth-199999.<ref name="AcrossTheSpiderVerse199999" /> [[20th Century Fox]]'s [[X-Men (film series)|''X-Men'' film series]] (2000–2020) is designated as Earth-10005 in ''Deadpool & Wolverine''.<ref name="DPWYearEarth" /> That film features several actors reprising their roles from the ''X-Men'' film series along with characters from Fox's films ''[[Daredevil (film)|Daredevil]]'' (2003) and its [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] ''[[Elektra (2005 film)|Elektra]]'' (2005), ''[[Fantastic Four (2005 film)|Fantastic Four]]'' (2005) and its sequel ''[[Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer]]'' (2007), and [[New Line Cinema]]'s [[Blade (franchise)|''Blade'' film trilogy]] (1994–2004).<ref name="DPWVoidCameos" /><ref name="DPWEWCameos" /> Phases Four, Five, and Six comprise "[[The Multiverse Saga]]".<ref name="SDCC2022" />
With the release of ''The Marvel Cinematic Universe: An Official Timeline'' in October 2023, Feige wrote in its [[foreword]] that Marvel Studios only considered, at that time, projects developed by them in their first four phases as part of their "[[Sacred Timeline]]", but acknowledged the history of [[List of films based on Marvel Comics publications|other Marvel films]] and [[List of television series based on Marvel Comics publications|television series]] that would exist in the larger multiverse and said they were "canonical to Marvel".<ref name="FeigeTimelineBookQuote" /> In January 2024, Winderbaum acknowledged that Marvel Studios had previously been "a little bit cagey" about what was part of their Sacred Timeline, noting how there had been the corporate divide between what Marvel Studios created and what Marvel Television created. He continued that as time had passed, Marvel Studios began to see "how well integrated the [Marvel Television] stories are" and personally felt confident in saying Marvel Television's ''Daredevil'' was part of the Sacred Timeline.<ref name="WinderbaumScreenRantJan2024" />
== Recurring cast and characters == <section begin="Cast" />{{Further-text| [[Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe|Characters]] ([[Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: A–L|A–L]]; [[Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: M–Z|M–Z]]), [[List of Marvel Cinematic Universe film actors|Film cast members]] ([[List of Marvel Cinematic Universe film actors (The Infinity Saga)|The Infinity Saga]]), television series cast ([[List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series actors (Marvel Studios)|Marvel Studios]] and [[List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series actors (Marvel Television)|Marvel Television]]), [[Marvel's Special Presentations#Cast and characters|Special Presentation cast members]], [[Marvel One-Shots#Cast and characters|One-Shot cast members]], [[WHIH Newsfront#Cast and characters|WHIH Newsfront cast members]], [[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot#Cast and characters|Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot cast members]], and [[The Daily Bugle (web series)#Cast and characters|The Daily Bugle cast members]]}} {{MCU cast indicator |appeared=at least three MCU films/series and received main billing credit in at least two franchises |media=media |P |V}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 99%;" |+ {{sronly|Recurring cast members and characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe}} |- ! scope="col" style="width: 15%;" | Character ! scope="col" style="width: 16.8%;" | Feature films ! scope="col" style="width: 16.8%;" | Television series and specials ! scope="col" style="width: 16.8%;" | Short films ! scope="col" style="width: 16.8%;" | Digital series ! scope="col" style="width: 16.8%;" | Animation |- ! scope="row" | [[Ayo (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ayo]] | colspan="2" | [[Florence Kasumba]]<ref name="KasumbaRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Damshenas |first=Sam |date=July 28, 2022 |title=Michaela Coel confirmed to play iconic queer hero in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/michaela-coel-confirmed-to-play-iconic-queer-hero-in-black-panther-wakanda-forever/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803164601/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/michaela-coel-confirmed-to-play-iconic-queer-hero-in-black-panther-wakanda-forever/ |archive-date=August 3, 2022 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=[[Gay Times]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Bruce Banner (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Bruce Banner<br />{{small|Hulk}}]] | [[Edward Norton]]<ref name="NortonFerrignoHulk">{{Cite web |last=Parker |first=Ryan |date=June 19, 2021 |title=Lou Ferrigno Takes (Not So Subtle) Shot at MCU |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lou-ferrigno-hulk-takes-shot-marvel-cinematic-universe-1234970743/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210619014824/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lou-ferrigno-hulk-takes-shot-marvel-cinematic-universe-1234970743/ |archive-date=June 19, 2021 |access-date=March 19, 2023 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref><br />[[Lou Ferrigno]]{{ref|voice|V}}<ref name="NortonFerrignoHulk" /><hr />[[Mark Ruffalo]]<ref name="RuffaloRecurring" /> | colspan="2" | Mark Ruffalo<ref name="RuffaloRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Kai |date=August 17, 2025 |title=The Hulk's MCU Return Can End A Ridiculous 13-Year Streak |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/hulk-return-spider-man-brand-new-day-bruce-banner-13-year-mcu-streak-avengers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250823135358/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/hulk-return-spider-man-brand-new-day-bruce-banner-13-year-mcu-streak-avengers/ |archive-date=August 23, 2025 |access-date=October 7, 2025 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref><ref name="TeamThorCast">{{Cite web |last=Carbone |first=Gina |date=April 12, 2019 |title=Yes! Chris Hemsworth Is Down For A Team Thor TV Show With Darryl |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2470213/yes-chris-hemsworth-is-down-for-a-team-thor-tv-show-with-darryl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602073542/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2470213/yes-chris-hemsworth-is-down-for-a-team-thor-tv-show-with-darryl |archive-date=June 2, 2022 |access-date=July 29, 2022 |website=[[CinemaBlend]]}}</ref> | {{cEmpty}} | Mark Ruffalo<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast">{{Cite magazine |last=Bucksbaum |first=Sydney |date=September 8, 2021 |title=All the MCU actors who voice their characters in Marvel's ''What If...?''—and every recast role |url=https://ew.com/tv/marvels-what-if-voice-cast/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250328214944/https://ew.com/tv/marvels-what-if-voice-cast/ |archive-date=March 28, 2025 |access-date=October 8, 2025 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | [[Bucky Barnes (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Bucky Barnes<br />{{small|Winter Soldier / White Wolf}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Sebastian Stan]]<ref name="DoomsdayXMenCast">{{Cite web |last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |last2=Kit |first2=Borys |date=March 26, 2025 |title=Marvel Unveils 'Avengers: Doomsday' Cast with MCU Mainstays and 'X-Men', 'Fantastic Four' Stars |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/avengers-doomsday-cast-announced-1236172556/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250326205542/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/avengers-doomsday-cast-announced-1236172556/ |archive-date=March 26, 2025 |access-date=March 26, 2025 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Sebastian Stan<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Clint Barton (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Clint Barton<br />{{small|Hawkeye / Ronin}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Jeremy Renner]]<ref name="RennerRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Travis |first=Ben |date=July 29, 2025 |title=Jeremy Renner is ready to return as Hawkeye in the MCU after snowplow incident: 'I'm sure we'll do Season 2' |url=https://www.empireonline.com/tv/news/jeremy-renner-hawkeye-season-2-body-getting-ready-exclusive/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250730092432/https://www.empireonline.com/tv/news/jeremy-renner-hawkeye-season-2-body-getting-ready-exclusive/ |archive-date=July 30, 2025 |access-date=July 30, 2025 |website=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Jeremy Renner<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Laura Barton (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Laura Barton]] | colspan="2" | [[Linda Cardellini]]<ref name="CardelliniRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Theil |first=Michele |date=October 14, 2021 |title=Marvel's Hawkeye trailer confirms MCU character's return |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a37963901/marvel-hawkeye-trailer-laura-barton-return/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118015343/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a37963901/marvel-hawkeye-trailer-laura-barton-return/ |archive-date=November 18, 2021 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=[[Digital Spy]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Yelena Belova (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Yelena Belova]] | colspan="2" | [[Florence Pugh]]<ref name="DoomsdayXMenCast" /> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Florence Pugh<ref name="MarvelZombiesCast">{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Kai |date=September 24, 2025 |title=Every MCU Recast In Marvel Zombies (& All 18 Who Return) |url=https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/every-mcu-recast-in-marvel-zombies-all-18-who-return/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250926071712/https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/every-mcu-recast-in-marvel-zombies-all-18-who-return/ |archive-date=September 26, 2025 |access-date=October 8, 2025 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | [[Kate Bishop (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Kate Bishop]] | colspan="2" | [[Hailee Steinfeld]]<ref name="SteinfeldRecurring">{{Cite magazine |last=Stainforth |first=Nick |date=August 31, 2025 |title=Marvel fans are shocked that one of the most exciting new MCU characters has only had two appearances |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/marvel-movies/marvel-fans-are-shocked-that-one-of-the-most-exciting-new-mcu-characters-has-only-had-two-appearances/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250831110924/https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/marvel-movies/marvel-fans-are-shocked-that-one-of-the-most-exciting-new-mcu-characters-has-only-had-two-appearances/ |archive-date=August 31, 2025 |access-date=October 7, 2025 |magazine=[[Total Film]] |publisher=[[GamesRadar+]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Hailee Steinfeld<ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Emil Blonsky (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Emil Blonsky<br/ >{{small|Abomination}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Tim Roth]]<ref name="RothRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Knight |first=Rosie |date=October 13, 2022 |title=Abomination's final She-Hulk scene makes Marvel's least loved film weirdly relevant |url=https://www.polygon.com/23381028/she-hulks-post-credits-abomination-incredible-hulk |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030195133/https://www.polygon.com/23381028/she-hulks-post-credits-abomination-incredible-hulk |archive-date=October 30, 2022 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Luke Cage (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Luke Cage]] | {{cEmpty}} | [[Mike Colter]]<ref name="NetflixRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Leite |first=Marcelo |date=March 16, 2022 |title=Daredevil & All Marvel Crossovers: Every Character In Multiple Shows |url=https://screenrant.com/daredevil-marvel-netflix-defenders-shows-characters-crossovers-connections/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705113309/https://screenrant.com/daredevil-marvel-netflix-defenders-shows-characters-crossovers-connections/ |archive-date=July 5, 2022 |access-date=July 29, 2022 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Peggy Carter (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Peggy Carter]] | colspan="3" | [[Hayley Atwell]]<ref name="AtwellRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Cripe |first=Michael |date=December 13, 2024 |title=Avengers: Doomsday Will Feature Hayley Atwell as Agent Carter – Report |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/avengers-doomsday-will-feature-hayley-atwell-as-agent-carter-report |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220042519/https://www.ign.com/articles/avengers-doomsday-will-feature-hayley-atwell-as-agent-carter-report |archive-date=December 20, 2024 |access-date=October 7, 2025 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> | {{cEmpty}} | Hayley Atwell<ref name="AtwellRecurring" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Sharon Carter (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Sharon Carter<br />{{small|Agent 13 / Power Broker}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Emily VanCamp]]<ref name="VanCampRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Olivia |date=April 27, 2021 |title='The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' star Emily VanCamp says the big reveal about her character 'made perfect sense' |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-emily-vancamp-sharon-carter-reaction-2021-4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417005525/https://www.businessinsider.com/falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-emily-vancamp-sharon-carter-reaction-2021-4 |archive-date=April 17, 2024 |access-date=February 25, 2026 |website=[[Business Insider]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Emily VanCamp<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Frank Castle (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Frank Castle<br />{{small|Punisher}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Jon Bernthal]]<ref name="BernthalRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=June 20, 2025 |title=Jon Bernthal Joins Tom Holland in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-jon-bernthal-1236296073/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250620224954/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-jon-bernthal-1236296073/ |archive-date=June 20, 2025 |access-date=June 20, 2025 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[P. Cleary]] | colspan="2" | [[Arian Moayed]]<ref name="MoayedRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=July 17, 2025 |title=Arian Moayed Reprising As Agent Cleary In Marvel Television's 'Wonder Man' |url=https://deadline.com/2025/07/wonder-man-arian-moayed-reprising-agent-cleary-1236460963/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250717162032/https://deadline.com/2025/07/wonder-man-arian-moayed-reprising-agent-cleary-1236460963/ |archive-date=July 17, 2025 |access-date=January 28, 2026 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Phil Coulson]] | colspan="5" | [[Clark Gregg]]<ref name="GreggRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Laverde |first=Jake |date=August 10, 2020 |title=Agents of SHIELD's Agent Coulson Has One Last Message for His Fans |url=https://gamerant.com/agent-coulson-message-for-fans-agents-of-shield/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125054906/https://gamerant.com/agent-coulson-message-for-fans-agents-of-shield/ |archive-date=November 25, 2022 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=[[Game Rant]]}}</ref><ref name="SlingshotCast">{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2016 |title=Watch Marvel's Agents of SHIELD: Slingshot in Full! |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/trailers/794811-watch-marvels-agents-of-shield-slingshot-in-full |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215155957/https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/trailers/794811-watch-marvels-agents-of-shield-slingshot-in-full |archive-date=December 15, 2016 |access-date=December 14, 2016 |website=[[ComingSoon.net]]}}</ref><ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Carol Danvers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Carol Danvers<br />{{small|Captain Marvel}}]] | colspan="2" |[[Brie Larson]]<ref name="LarsonRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Sarkisian |first=Jacob |date=September 12, 2022 |title=Brie Larson addresses MCU future after The Marvels |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a41168451/brie-larson-marvel-future/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005000244/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a41168451/brie-larson-marvel-future/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=[[Digital Spy]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Alexandra Daniels<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Drax (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Drax the Destroyer]] | colspan="2" | [[Dave Bautista]]<ref name="BautistaRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Abhishek |date=May 21, 2021 |title=Shirtless Drax Scenes Are a Big Reason Why Dave Bautista Is Retiring from the MCU |url=https://movieweb.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-why-dave-bautista-retiring/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926235216/https://movieweb.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-why-dave-bautista-retiring/ |archive-date=September 26, 2022 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=[[MovieWeb]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | [[Fred Tatasciore]]<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Hope van Dyne|Hope van Dyne<br />{{small|Wasp}}]] | [[Evangeline Lilly]]<ref name="LillyRecurring">{{Cite magazine |last=Travis |first=Emlyn |date=June 4, 2024 |title=Evangeline Lilly is 'stepping away' from acting: 'This is where I belong' |url=https://ew.com/evangeline-lilly-is-stepping-away-from-acting-8657877 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604163202/https://ew.com/evangeline-lilly-is-stepping-away-from-acting-8657877 |archive-date=June 4, 2024 |access-date=June 4, 2024 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | Evangeline Lilly<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Wilson Fisk (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Wilson Fisk<br />{{small|Kingpin}}]] | {{cEmpty}} | [[Vincent D'Onofrio]]<ref name="D'OnofrioRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Warner |first=Sam |date=September 2, 2022 |title=Daredevil: Born Again's Vincent D'Onofrio shares strange Kingpin tease |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a41067045/daredevil-born-again-vincent-donofrio-kingpin-tease/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926143130/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a41067045/daredevil-born-again-vincent-donofrio-kingpin-tease/ |archive-date=September 26, 2022 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=[[Digital Spy]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Valentina Allegra de Fontaine]] | colspan="2" | [[Julia Louis-Dreyfus]]<ref name="LouisDreyfusRecurring">{{Cite magazine |last=Dockterman |first=Eliana |date=November 11, 2022 |title=How a Major Reveal About Valentina in ''Wakanda Forever'' Sets Up ''The Thunderbolts'' |url=https://time.com/6230414/black-panther-wakanda-forever-valentina-thunderbolts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124082131/https://time.com/6230414/black-panther-wakanda-forever-valentina-thunderbolts/ |archive-date=November 24, 2022 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Nick Fury (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Nick Fury]] | colspan="2" | [[Samuel L. Jackson]]<ref name="JacksonRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=September 25, 2020 |title=Samuel L. Jackson to Play Nick Fury in New Marvel Disney Plus Series (Exclusive) |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/nick-fury-series-samuel-l-jackson-disney-plus-1234782313/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925180006/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/nick-fury-series-samuel-l-jackson-disney-plus-1234782313/ |archive-date=September 25, 2020 |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Samuel L. Jackson<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Gamora (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Gamora]] | [[Zoë Saldaña]]<ref name="SaldañaRecurring">{{Cite web |last=West |first=Amy |date=February 15, 2022 |title=Zoe Saldaña teases Guardians of the Galaxy 3's emotional story |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39089168/zoe-saldana-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-emotional/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202214604/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39089168/zoe-saldana-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-emotional/ |archive-date=December 2, 2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=[[Digital Spy]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | [[Cynthia McWilliams]]<ref name="WhatIfS109Cast">{{Cite web |last1=Ortiz |first1=Andi |last2=Chitwood |first2=Adam |date=October 6, 2021 |title=Here's the Full Voice Cast for 'Marvel's What If...?' Episode 9 |url=https://www.thewrap.com/marvel-what-if-episode-9-voice-cast-list/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006174154/https://www.thewrap.com/marvel-what-if-episode-9-voice-cast-list/ |archive-date=October 6, 2021 |access-date=October 8, 2025 |website=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | [[Ben Grimm (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ben Grimm<br />{{small|The Thing}}]] | [[Ebon Moss-Bachrach]]<ref name="FantasticFourRecurring">{{Cite web |last1=Grobar |first1=Matt |last2=D'Alessandro |first2=Anthony |date=July 28, 2024 |title='The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Unveiled As Official Title Of Marvel Pic; Core Four Will Appear In Next Two 'Avengers' Movies – Comic-Con |url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-marvel-comic-con-1236021939/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728023326/https://deadline.com/2024/07/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-marvel-comic-con-1236021939/ |archive-date=July 28, 2024 |access-date=July 28, 2025 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> | colspan="4" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Groot (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Groot]] | colspan="3" | [[Vin Diesel]]{{ref|voice|V}}<ref name="DieselRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Dick |first=Jeremy |date=June 5, 2022 |title=I Am Groot Poster Reveals August Premiere Date |url=https://movieweb.com/i-am-groot-poster/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605183947/https://movieweb.com/i-am-groot-poster/ |archive-date=June 5, 2022 |access-date=June 5, 2022 |website=[[MovieWeb]]}}</ref> | {{cEmpty}} | Fred Tatasciore<ref name="WhatIfS2Cast">{{Cite web |last=Nolan |first=Liam |date=January 3, 2024 |title=All Major Actors & Voice Cast List for What If... Season 2 |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/all-major-actors-voice-cast-list-for-what-if-season-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222181402/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/all-major-actors-voice-cast-list-for-what-if-season-2/ |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |access-date=October 8, 2025 |website=[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]]}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | [[Justin Hammer (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Justin Hammer]] | [[Sam Rockwell]]<ref name="RockwellRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Hein |first=Michael |date=July 22, 2025 |title=Marvel Star Sam Rockwell Addresses His 11-Year Absence From the MCU |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-sam-rockwell-addresses-11-year-absence-from-mcu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250723040047/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-sam-rockwell-addresses-11-year-absence-from-mcu/ |archive-date=July 23, 2025 |access-date=October 7, 2025 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref> | {{cEmpty}} | Sam Rockwell<ref name="RockwellRecurring" /> | {{cEmpty}} | Sam Rockwell<ref name="RockwellRecurring" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Agatha Harkness (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Agatha Harkness]] | {{cEmpty}} | [[Kathryn Hahn]]<ref name="HahnRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=October 7, 2021 |title=Kathryn Hahn To Headline 'WandaVision' Spinoff In Works At Disney+ As Part Of Marvel Deal |url=https://deadline.com/2021/10/kathryn-hahn-wandavision-spinoff-disney-plus-deal-marvel-1234851541/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007215036/https://deadline.com/2021/10/kathryn-hahn-wandavision-spinoff-disney-plus-deal-marvel-1234851541/ |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Kathryn Hahn<ref name="WhatIfS3Cast">{{Cite web |last=Ortiz |first=Andi |date=December 22, 2024 |title='What If...?' Season 3 Cast and Character Guide: Who Returns to the MCU and Who's New? |url=https://www.thewrap.com/what-if-season-3-voice-cast-characters-episode-list/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250101041122/https://www.thewrap.com/what-if-season-3-voice-cast-characters-episode-list/ |archive-date=January 1, 2025 |access-date=October 8, 2025 |website=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | [[Heimdall (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Heimdall]] | [[Idris Elba]]<ref name="ElbaRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Nolan |first=Liam |date=August 19, 2022 |title=Idris Elba Suggests Heimdall May Return to the MCU |url=https://www.cbr.com/idris-elba-heimdall-may-return-mcu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004190600/https://www.cbr.com/idris-elba-heimdall-may-return-mcu/ |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | Idris Elba<ref name="WhatIfS2Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Maria Hill (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Maria Hill]] | colspan="2" | [[Cobie Smulders]]<ref name="SmuldersRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Davids |first=Brian |date=June 24, 2023 |title='Secret Invasion' Star Cobie Smulders Is Shocked That the Series Premiere's Ending Didn't Leak |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/secret-invasion-cobie-smulders-maria-hill-fate-1235523229/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630003814/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/secret-invasion-cobie-smulders-maria-hill-fate-1235523229/ |archive-date=June 30, 2023 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Cobie Smulders<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Happy Hogan (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Happy Hogan]] | [[Jon Favreau]]<ref name="FavreauRecurring">{{Cite web |date=February 13, 2023 |title=Jon Favreau receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/jon-favreau-receives-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217153239/https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/jon-favreau-receives-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/ |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |publisher=[[CBS News]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | Jon Favreau<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[J.A.R.V.I.S.]]<br />[[Edwin Jarvis (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Edwin Jarvis]] | [[Paul Bettany]]<ref name="BettanyRecurring" /><br />[[James D'Arcy]]<ref name="D'ArcyEndgame">{{Cite web |last=Baysinger |first=Tim |date=April 26, 2019 |title=It's Finally All Connected: How ''Avengers: Endgame'' Finally Acknowledged the MCU's TV Universe |url=https://www.thewrap.com/avengers-endgame-mcu-tv-agent-carter-edwin-jarvis/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427002019/https://www.thewrap.com/avengers-endgame-mcu-tv-agent-carter-edwin-jarvis/ |archive-date=April 27, 2019 |access-date=April 28, 2019 |website=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref> | James D'Arcy<ref name="D'ArcyEndgame" /><ref name="VisionNYCC2025">{{Cite web |last=Shammah |first=William |date=October 11, 2025 |title=NYCC 2025: Marvel Television's 'VisionQuest' Concludes the Trilogy That Started with 'WandaVision' |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/marvel-television-visionquest-concludes-wandavision-trilogy-new-york-comic-con-2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251012015939/https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/marvel-television-visionquest-concludes-wandavision-trilogy-new-york-comic-con-2025 |archive-date=October 12, 2025 |access-date=October 12, 2025 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | James D'Arcy<ref name="WhatIfS3Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Jessica Jones (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Jessica Jones]] | {{cEmpty}} | [[Krysten Ritter]]<ref name="RitterRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=May 13, 2025 |title=Krysten Ritter Officially Returning as Jessica Jones for 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 |url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/krysten-ritter-jessica-jones-return-marvel-1236396594/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250513211611/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/krysten-ritter-jessica-jones-return-marvel-1236396594/ |archive-date=May 13, 2025 |access-date=May 13, 2025 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Kamala Khan (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Kamala Khan<br />{{small|Ms. Marvel}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Iman Vellani]]<ref name="VellaniRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Polo |first=Susana |date=March 1, 2024 |title=Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani has 'been assured' by Marvel she'll return to the MCU |url=https://www.polygon.com/24087888/iman-vellani-ms-marvel-young-avengers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301215646/https://www.polygon.com/24087888/iman-vellani-ms-marvel-young-avengers/ |archive-date=March 1, 2024 |access-date=October 7, 2025 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Iman Vellani<ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Muneeba Khan]] | colspan="2" | [[Zenobia Shroff]]<ref name="ShroffRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Hussaini |first=Syed Fahadullah |date=June 22, 2021 |title=Ms. Marvel Star Reveals Show Characters Return In Captain Marvel 2 |url=https://screenrant.com/captain-marvel-2-characters-show-return-khan-family/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908002117/https://screenrant.com/captain-marvel-2-characters-show-return-khan-family/ |archive-date=September 8, 2021 |access-date=April 27, 2026 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Zenobia Shroff<ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Yusuf Khan (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Yusuf Khan]] | colspan="2" | [[Mohan Kapur]]<ref name="KapurRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Ortiz |first=Andi |date=March 25, 2025 |title='Daredevil: Born Again' Just Properly Crossed Over With the MCU — Here's How |url=https://www.thewrap.com/daredevil-born-again-episode-5-cameo-bank-manager-ms-marvel-explained/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250326020514/https://www.thewrap.com/daredevil-born-again-episode-5-cameo-bank-manager-ms-marvel-explained/ |archive-date=March 26, 2025 |access-date=October 7, 2025 |website=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Misty Knight (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Misty Knight]] | {{cEmpty}} | [[Simone Missick]]<ref name="NetflixRecurring" /> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Korath the Pursuer (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Korath]] | [[Djimon Hounsou]]<ref name="HounsouRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Schaeffer |first=Sandy |date=December 14, 2021 |title=Guardians Of The Galaxy Villain Djimon Hounsou Would Like To Return To The MCU |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/706868/guardians-of-the-galaxy-villain-djimon-hounsou-would-like-to-return-to-the-mcu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523111111/https://www.slashfilm.com/706868/guardians-of-the-galaxy-villain-djimon-hounsou-would-like-to-return-to-the-mcu/ |archive-date=May 23, 2022 |access-date=July 29, 2022 |website=[[/Film]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | Djimon Hounsou<ref name="HounsouRecurring" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Scott Lang (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Scott Lang<br />{{small|Ant-Man}}]] | [[Paul Rudd]]<ref name="DoomsdayXMenCast" /> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | colspan="2" | Paul Rudd<ref name="WHIHEasterEggs">{{Cite web |last1=Fischer |first1=Russ |last2=Sciretta |first2=Peter |date=July 16, 2015 |title='Ant-Man' Viral: Interviews With Scott Lang and Pym Technologies CEO Darren Cross |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/538684/ant-man-viral-backstory/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824082336/https://www.slashfilm.com/538684/ant-man-viral-backstory/ |archive-date=August 24, 2021 |access-date=August 24, 2021 |website=[[/Film]]}}</ref><ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Darcy Lewis]] | colspan="2" | [[Kat Dennings]]<ref name="DenningsSkarsgårdRecurring">{{Cite magazine |last=Dockterman |first=Eliana |date=July 8, 2022 |title=All the Cameos in ''Thor: Love and Thunder'' |url=https://time.com/6193989/thor-love-and-thunder-cameos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221230218/https://time.com/6193989/thor-love-and-thunder-cameos/ |archive-date=December 21, 2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Kat Dennings<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Loki (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Loki]] | colspan="2" | [[Tom Hiddleston]]<ref name="HiddlestonRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Keane |first=Sean |date=June 9, 2021 |title=What to know about Loki's timeline before the Disney Plus series |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/what-to-know-about-lokis-timeline-before-the-disney-plus-series/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221118122019/https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/what-to-know-about-lokis-timeline-before-the-disney-plus-series/ |archive-date=November 18, 2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |publisher=[[CNET]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Tom Hiddleston<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Mantis (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Mantis]] | colspan="2" | [[Pom Klementieff]]<ref name="KlementieffRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Adshead |first=Travis |date=November 25, 2022 |title=James Gunn Shares Behind the Scenes Image of Pom Klementieff in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' |url=https://collider.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-pom-klementieff-image/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125055546/https://collider.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-pom-klementieff-image/ |archive-date=November 25, 2022 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Wanda Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Wanda Maximoff<br />{{small|Scarlet Witch}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Elizabeth Olsen]]<ref name="OlsenRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Aurthur |first=Kate |date=September 27, 2022 |title=Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Teases Elizabeth Olsen's MCU Return: 'Anything's Possible in the Multiverse' |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/elizabeth-olsen-wanda-return-marvel-alive-marvel-kevin-feige-1235384359/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028233716/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/elizabeth-olsen-wanda-return-marvel-alive-marvel-kevin-feige-1235384359/ |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Elizabeth Olsen<ref name="WhatIfS2Cast" /><ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[M'Baku (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|M'Baku]] | [[Winston Duke]]<ref name="DukeRecurring">{{Cite magazine |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |date=July 13, 2017 |title=How Black Panther solves the problem of M'Baku |url=https://ew.com/movies/2017/07/13/black-panther-mbaku-man-ape-issue/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715110041/http://ew.com/movies/2017/07/13/black-panther-mbaku-man-ape-issue/ |archive-date=July 15, 2017 |access-date=March 26, 2025 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref> | colspan="4" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Matt Murdock (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Matt Murdock<br />{{small|Daredevil}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Charlie Cox]]<ref name="D'OnofrioCoxReprise">{{Cite magazine |last=Romano |first=Nick |date=December 18, 2021 |title=Spider-Man: No Way Home cameo hints at a major Marvel comeback |url=https://ew.com/movies/spider-man-no-way-home-marvel-cameo-spoilers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218181507/https://ew.com/movies/spider-man-no-way-home-marvel-cameo-spoilers/ |archive-date=December 18, 2021 |access-date=December 18, 2021 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Charlie Cox<ref name="YFNSMCast">{{Cite web |last=Bonomolo |first=Cameron |date=January 27, 2025 |title=Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: Everything to Know About the Marvel Studios Series |url=https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/your-friendly-neighborhood-spider-man-release-date-time-schedule-how-to-watch/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250201150128/https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/your-friendly-neighborhood-spider-man-release-date-time-schedule-how-to-watch/ |archive-date=February 1, 2025 |access-date=February 12, 2025 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | [[Nebula (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Nebula]] | colspan="2" | [[Karen Gillan]]<ref name="GillanRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Abbate |first=Jake |date=May 4, 2022 |title=Karen Gillan Celebrates Her Last Day on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 |url=https://www.superherohype.com/movies/514047-karen-gillan-celebrates-her-last-day-on-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208123324/https://www.superherohype.com/movies/514047-karen-gillan-celebrates-her-last-day-on-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3 |archive-date=December 8, 2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=[[SuperHeroHype]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Karen Gillan<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Foggy Nelson (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Foggy Nelson]] | {{cEmpty}} | [[Elden Henson]]<ref name="NetflixRecurring" /> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Okoye (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Okoye]] | [[Danai Gurira]]<ref name="GuriraRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Bonomolo |first=Cameron |date=July 26, 2019 |title=Black Panther 2: Danai Gurira Confirms Return as Okoye |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/26/marvel-black-panther-2-danai-gurira-confirms-return-okoye/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726074054/https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/07/26/marvel-black-panther-2-danai-gurira-confirms-return-okoye/ |archive-date=July 26, 2019 |access-date=April 17, 2025 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | Danai Gurira<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /><hr />Kenna Ramsey<ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Karen Page (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Karen Page]] | {{cEmpty}} | [[Deborah Ann Woll]]<ref name="NetflixRecurring" /> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! [[May Parker (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|May Parker]] | [[Marisa Tomei]]<ref name="TomeiRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Mallenbaum |first=Carly |date=April 13, 2016 |title='Captain America: Civil War' premiere: 5 things we learned |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/04/13/captain-america-civil-war-premiere/82970758/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415223849/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/04/13/captain-america-civil-war-premiere/82970758/ |archive-date=April 15, 2016 |access-date=January 29, 2025 |website=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | [[Kari Wahlgren]]<ref name="YFNSMCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Peter Parker (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Peter Parker<br />{{small|Spider-Man}}]] | [[Tom Holland]]<ref name="HollandRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Fashingbauer Cooper |first=Gael |date=February 15, 2023 |title=Tom Holland Will Return as Spider-Man, Kevin Feige Says |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/tom-holland-will-return-as-spider-man-kevin-feige-says/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217025354/https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/tom-holland-will-return-as-spider-man-kevin-feige-says/ |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |publisher=[[CNET]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Tom Holland<ref name="HollandDailyBugle">{{Cite web |last=Dominguez |first=Noah |date=December 24, 2021 |title=Spider-Man Sits Down for Tense Daily Bugle Interview in New No Way Home Video |url=https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-no-way-home-daily-bugle-betty-brant-interview-tiktok/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225215313/https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-no-way-home-daily-bugle-betty-brant-interview-tiktok/ |archive-date=December 25, 2021 |access-date=March 15, 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref> | Hudson Thames<ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Pepper Potts (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Pepper Potts]] | [[Gwyneth Paltrow]]<ref name="PaltrowRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Stolworthy |first=Jacob |date=August 10, 2019 |title=Gwyneth Paltrow had no idea Avengers: Endgame co-star Samuel L Jackson was in MCU, Marvel boss reveals |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/gwyneth-paltrow-samuel-l-jackson-nick-fury-avengers-endgame-spiderman-pepper-potts-a9051041.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727144259/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/gwyneth-paltrow-samuel-l-jackson-nick-fury-avengers-endgame-spiderman-pepper-potts-a9051041.html |archive-date=July 27, 2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=[[The Independent]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | Beth Hoyt<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Hank Pym (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Hank Pym]] | [[Michael Douglas]]<ref name="DouglasRecurring">{{Cite magazine |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |date=April 16, 2024 |title=Michael Douglas reveals 'fantastic way' he wanted Hank Pym to die in ''Ant-Man'' sequel |url=https://ew.com/michael-douglas-reveals-how-he-wants-hank-pym-death-scene-ant-man-8634184 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416225400/https://ew.com/michael-douglas-reveals-how-he-wants-hank-pym-death-scene-ant-man-8634184 |archive-date=April 16, 2024 |access-date=April 16, 2024 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | Michael Douglas<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Peter Quill (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Peter Quill<br />{{small|Star-Lord}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Chris Pratt]]<ref name="PrattRecurring">{{Cite web |last=George |first=Joe |date=April 19, 2022 |title=Thor: Love and Thunder Cast – Who's Back and New Characters |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/thor-love-and-thunder-cast-new-characters/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204052338/https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/thor-love-and-thunder-cast-new-characters/ |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=[[Den of Geek]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | [[Brian T. Delaney]]<ref name="WhatIfS109Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Monica Rambeau (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Monica Rambeau]] | Akira Akbar<ref name="ParrisRecurring" /><hr />[[Teyonah Parris]]<ref name="ParrisRecurring">{{Cite magazine |last=Hiatt |first=Brian |date=November 12, 2023 |title='The Marvels' Star Teyonah Parris Cried When She Learned She Was an MCU Superhero |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/the-marvels-teyonah-parris-interview-monica-rambeau-mcu-wandavision-1234876027/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113011624/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/the-marvels-teyonah-parris-interview-monica-rambeau-mcu-wandavision-1234876027/ |archive-date=November 13, 2023 |access-date=October 7, 2025 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> | Teyonah Parris<ref name="ParrisRecurring" /> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Teyonah Parris<ref name="WhatIfS3Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Ramonda (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ramonda]] | [[Angela Bassett]]<ref name="BassettRecurring">{{Cite web |last1=Vary |first1=Adam B. |last2=Murphy |first2=Kim |date=January 10, 2023 |title=Angela Bassett Wins Golden Globe for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' as First Actor to Earn Major Award for Marvel Movie |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/angela-bassett-wins-golden-globe-black-panther-wakanda-forever-1235483430/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111015440/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/angela-bassett-wins-golden-globe-black-panther-wakanda-forever-1235483430/ |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |access-date=January 12, 2023 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | Angela Bassett<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Danny Rand (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Danny Rand<br />{{small|Iron Fist}}]] | {{cEmpty}} | [[Finn Jones]]<ref name="NetflixRecurring" /> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[James Rhodes (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|James Rhodes<br />{{small|War Machine / Iron Patriot}}]] | [[Terrence Howard]]<ref name="HowardIM">{{Cite web |last=McMillan |first=Graeme |date=November 15, 2013 |title=Terrence Howard Accuses Robert Downey Jr. of 'Iron Man' Sabotage |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/terrence-howard-accuses-robert-downey-656521/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327071353/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/terrence-howard-accuses-robert-downey-656521/ |archive-date=March 27, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref><hr />[[Don Cheadle]]<ref name="CheadleRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=July 26, 2023 |title=Secret Invasion Finale Strongly Hints at for How Long Rhodey Has Been a Skrull |url=https://tvline.com/recaps/secret-invasion-finale-rhodey-skrull-since-captain-america-civil-war-1235019190/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726200331/https://tvline.com/recaps/secret-invasion-finale-rhodey-skrull-since-captain-america-civil-war-1235019190/ |archive-date=July 26, 2023 |access-date=July 27, 2023 |website=[[TVLine]]}}</ref> | Don Cheadle<ref name="CheadleRecurring" /> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Don Cheadle<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Reed Richards (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Reed Richards<br />{{small|Mister Fantastic}}]] | [[Pedro Pascal]]<ref name="FantasticFourRecurring" /> | colspan="4" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Rocket (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Rocket]] | colspan="3" | [[Bradley Cooper]]{{ref|voice|V}}<ref name="BCooperRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=Maxance |date=July 22, 2022 |title=Bradley Cooper Returning As Rocket Before Guardians of the Galaxy 3 |url=https://screenrant.com/rocket-racoon-bradley-cooper-return-i-am-groot-show/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205192859/https://screenrant.com/rocket-racoon-bradley-cooper-return-i-am-groot-show/ |archive-date=December 5, 2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Steve Rogers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Steve Rogers<br />{{small|Captain America}}]] | [[Chris Evans (actor)|Chris Evans]]<ref name="EvansRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Carson |first=Lexi |date=December 23, 2025 |title=Chris Evans Returns as Steve Rogers (and Is Now a Dad) in First Official 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/chris-evans-returns-avengers-doomsday-trailer-1236454382/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251223202641/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/chris-evans-returns-avengers-doomsday-trailer-1236454382/ |archive-date=December 23, 2025 |access-date=December 23, 2025 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | [[Josh Keaton]]<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Natasha Romanoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Natasha Romanoff<br />{{small|Black Widow}}]] | [[Scarlett Johansson]]<ref name="JohannsonRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Travis |first=Emlyn |date=July 9, 2021 |title=Scarlett Johansson's 'Black Widow' Story Is Right On Time, Even If It Took A Decade |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/8rmusm/black-widow-scarlett-johansson-interview |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205192858/https://www.mtv.com/news/8rmusm/black-widow-scarlett-johansson-interview |archive-date=December 5, 2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |publisher=[[MTV News]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | [[Lake Bell]]<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Everett K. Ross (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Everett K. Ross]] | colspan="2" | [[Martin Freeman]]<ref name="FreemanRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Bonomolo |first=Cameron |date=March 12, 2022 |title=Black Panther Star Martin Freeman Returns in Marvel's Secret Invasion |url=https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/black-panther-star-martin-freeman-agent-everett-ross-return-marvel-secret-invasion-samuel-l-jackson/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312210958/https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/black-panther-star-martin-freeman-agent-everett-ross-return-marvel-secret-invasion-samuel-l-jackson/ |archive-date=March 12, 2022 |access-date=September 11, 2022 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Thaddeus Ross (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Thaddeus Ross<br />{{small|Red Hulk}}]] | [[William Hurt]]<ref name="HurtRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Zogbi |first=Emily |date=March 13, 2022 |title=William Hurt – the MCU's Thunderbolt Ross – Dies at 71 |url=https://www.cbr.com/william-hurt-mcu-thunderbolt-ross-obituary/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313221459/https://www.cbr.com/william-hurt-mcu-thunderbolt-ross-obituary/ |archive-date=March 13, 2022 |access-date=August 29, 2023 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref><hr />[[Harrison Ford]]<ref name="FordRoss">{{Cite web |last=Galuppo |first=Mia |date=October 17, 2022 |title=Harrison Ford Joining 'Captain America 4' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/harrison-ford-joining-captain-america-4-marvel-1235241621/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017163352/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/harrison-ford-joining-captain-america-4-marvel-1235241621/ |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |access-date=October 17, 2022 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | [[Michael Patrick McGill|Mike McGill]]<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /><hr />[[Travis Willingham]]<ref name="YFNSMCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Erik Selvig]] | [[Stellan Skarsgård]]<ref name="DenningsSkarsgårdRecurring" /> | colspan="4" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Alexei Shostakov (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Alexei Shostakov<br />{{small|Red Guardian}}]] | [[David Harbour]]<ref name="DoomsdayXMenCast" /> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | David Harbour<ref name="WhatIfS3Cast" /><ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Shuri (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Shuri<br />{{small|Black Panther}}]] | [[Letitia Wright]]<ref name="DoomsdayXMenCast" /> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | [[Ozioma Akagha]]<ref name="WhatIfS109Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Trevor Slattery]] | colspan="3" | [[Ben Kingsley]]<ref name="KingsleyRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Ben Kingsley to Reprise Trevor Slattery Role in Marvel Studios' Wonder Man Series at Disney+ (Exclusive) |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/ben-kingsley-trevor-slattery-wonder-man-marvel-disney-plus-1235338010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830180920/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/ben-kingsley-trevor-slattery-wonder-man-marvel-disney-plus-1235338010/ |archive-date=August 30, 2022 |access-date=August 30, 2022 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Howard Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Howard Stark]] | Gerard Sanders{{ref|photo|P}}<ref name="HowardStarkRecurring" /><hr />[[John Slattery]]<ref name="HowardStarkRecurring" /><hr />[[Dominic Cooper]]<ref name="HowardStarkRecurring" /> | colspan="2" | Dominic Cooper<ref name="HowardStarkRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Kai |date=September 26, 2025 |title=Everyone Missed This Avengers: Age of Ultron Trick That Explained 1 Major MCU Recast |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/everyone-missed-avengers-age-of-ultron-trick-explained-major-mcu-recast-howard-stark-john-slattery-dominic-cooper/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251008204453/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/everyone-missed-avengers-age-of-ultron-trick-explained-major-mcu-recast-howard-stark-john-slattery-dominic-cooper/ |archive-date=October 8, 2025 |access-date=October 8, 2025 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref> | {{cEmpty}} | Dominic Cooper<ref name="HowardStarkRecurring" /><hr />John Slattery<ref name="HowardStarkRecurring" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Tony Stark<br />{{small|Iron Man}}]] | [[Robert Downey Jr.]]<ref name="DowneyInfinitySaga">{{Cite web |date=July 30, 2024 |title=Marvel reboots ''Avengers'' with Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/marvel-reboots-avengers-with-robert-downey-jr-as-dr-doom-1503326337.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730165320/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/marvel-reboots-avengers-with-robert-downey-jr-as-dr-doom-1503326337.html |archive-date=July 30, 2024 |access-date=August 4, 2024 |website=[[Austin American-Statesman]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | [[Mick Wingert]]<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Ava Starr|Ava Starr<br />{{small|Ghost}}]] | [[Hannah John-Kamen]]<ref name="DoomsdayXMenCast" /> | colspan="4" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Johnny Storm (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Johnny Storm<br />{{small|Human Torch}}]] | [[Joseph Quinn]]<ref name="FantasticFourRecurring" /> | colspan="4" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Sue Storm (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Susan Storm<br />{{small|Invisible Woman}}]] | [[Vanessa Kirby]]<ref name="FantasticFourRecurring" /> | colspan="4" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Stephen Strange (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Dr. Stephen Strange]] | [[Benedict Cumberbatch]]<ref name="CumberbatchRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Olivia |date=May 7, 2022 |title=Benedict Cumberbatch says it's 'mortifying' acting out Doctor Strange's magic movements: 'I don't find it funny anymore' |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/benedict-cumberbatch-acting-out-magic-movements-hands-mortifying-2022-5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222051509/https://www.businessinsider.com/benedict-cumberbatch-acting-out-magic-movements-hands-mortifying-2022-5 |archive-date=February 22, 2026 |access-date=February 25, 2026 |website=[[Business Insider]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | Benedict Cumberbatch<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /><hr />[[Robin Atkin Downes]]<ref name="YFNSMCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Talos (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Talos]] | colspan="2" | [[Ben Mendelsohn]]<ref name="MendelsohnRecurring">{{Cite web |last1=Trenholm |first1=Richard |last2=Keane |first2=Sean |date=September 11, 2022 |title='Secret Invasion' Trailer Brings Back Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/secret-invasion-trailer-brings-back-samuel-l-jackson-as-nick-fury/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922103601/https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/secret-invasion-trailer-brings-back-samuel-l-jackson-as-nick-fury/ |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |publisher=[[CNET]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[T'Challa (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|T'Challa<br />{{small|Black Panther}}]] | [[Chadwick Boseman]]<ref name="BosemanRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Whitten |first=Sarah |date=November 18, 2022 |title=Marvel didn't recast Chadwick Boseman in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' — and it was the right move |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/18/this-is-why-marvel-didnt-recast-chadwick-boseman-in-wakanda-forever.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211220930/https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/18/this-is-why-marvel-didnt-recast-chadwick-boseman-in-wakanda-forever.html |archive-date=December 11, 2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |publisher=[[CNBC]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | Chadwick Boseman<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Claire Temple (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Claire Temple]] | {{cEmpty}} | [[Rosario Dawson]]<ref name="NetflixRecurring" /> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Thor (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Thor]] | [[Chris Hemsworth]]<ref name="DoomsdayXMenCast" /> | {{cEmpty}} | Chris Hemsworth<ref name="TeamThorCast" /> | {{cEmpty}} | Chris Hemsworth<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /><hr />Greg Furman<ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Joaquin Torres (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Joaquin Torres<br />{{small|Falcon}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Danny Ramirez]]<ref name="RamirezRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Cannito |first=Nicholas |date=September 10, 2022 |title=Captain America 4 Introduces a New Falcon to the MCU |url=https://www.cbr.com/captain-america-4-danny-ramirez-falcon-mcu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912233516/https://www.cbr.com/captain-america-4-danny-ramirez-falcon-mcu/ |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |access-date=March 26, 2025 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Ultron (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ultron]] | [[James Spader]]<ref name="SpaderRecurring">{{Cite web |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |last2=Couch |first2=Aaron |date=August 23, 2024 |title=James Spader Returning as Ultron for Marvel's Vision Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/marvel-sets-james-spader-ultron-vision-quest-1235982271/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823171948/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/marvel-sets-james-spader-ultron-vision-quest-1235982271/ |archive-date=August 23, 2024 |access-date=September 23, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref><hr />[[Ross Marquand]]{{ref|voice|V}}<ref name="MarquandVC">{{Cite web |last=Erdmann |first=Kevin |date=May 6, 2022 |title=Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Easter Eggs & MCU References |url=https://screenrant.com/doctor-strange-multiverse-madness-easter-eggs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506234822/https://screenrant.com/doctor-strange-multiverse-madness-easter-eggs/ |archive-date=May 6, 2022 |access-date=September 23, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref> | James Spader<ref name="SpaderRecurring" /> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Ross Marquand<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Valkyrie (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Valkyrie]] | [[Tessa Thompson]]<ref name="ValkyrieRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Bacon |first=Jess |date=June 28, 2022 |title=Thor: Love and Thunder's Tessa Thompson explains Valkyrie's big change |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a40442183/thor-love-thunder-tessa-thompson-valkyrie/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709175320/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a40442183/thor-love-thunder-tessa-thompson-valkyrie/ |archive-date=July 9, 2022 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=[[Digital Spy]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | Tessa Thompson<ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Vision (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Vision]] | colspan="2" | [[Paul Bettany]]<ref name="BettanyRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Jasper |first=Gavin |date=January 16, 2021 |title=Marvel's WandaVision: Vision's Avengers and MCU History Recap |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/marvel-wandavision-vision-avengers-and-mcu-history-recap/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121045540/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/marvel-wandavision-vision-avengers-and-mcu-history-recap/ |archive-date=January 21, 2023 |access-date=February 28, 2023 |website=[[Den of Geek]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Paul Bettany<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[John Walker (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|John Walker<br />{{small|Captain America / U.S. Agent}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Wyatt Russell]]<ref name="DoomsdayXMenCast" /> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Wyatt Russell<ref name="WhatIfS3Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Riri Williams (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Riri Williams<br />{{small|Ironheart}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Dominique Thorne]]<ref name="ThorneRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Brandon |date=August 19, 2021 |title=Dominique Thorne's Riri Williams to Debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Exclusive) |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/black-panther-riri-williams-ironheart-mcu-debut-dominique-thorne/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819195244/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/black-panther-riri-williams-ironheart-mcu-debut-dominique-thorne/ |archive-date=August 19, 2021 |access-date=August 19, 2021 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Dominique Thorne<ref name="WhatIfS3Cast" /><ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Sam Wilson (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Sam Wilson<br />{{small|Falcon / Captain America}}]] | colspan="2" | [[Anthony Mackie]]<ref name="MackieRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Langmann |first=Brady |date=January 30, 2025 |title=Anthony Mackie Is Captain America Now. How About That? |url=https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a63544860/anthony-mackie-captain-america-brave-new-world-interview-2025/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250130164044/https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a63544860/anthony-mackie-captain-america-brave-new-world-interview-2025/ |archive-date=January 30, 2025 |access-date=January 30, 2025 |website=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Anthony Mackie<ref name="WhatIfS3Cast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Colleen Wing (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Colleen Wing]] | {{cEmpty}} | [[Jessica Henwick]]<ref name="NetflixRecurring" /> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} |- ! scope="row" | [[Wong (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Wong]] | colspan="2" | [[Benedict Wong]]<ref name="WongRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Odman |first=Sydney |date=September 14, 2022 |title='She-Hulk' Actor Benedict Wong Talks Living in the "Wong Cinematic Universe" |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/she-hulk-benedict-wong-talks-wong-cinematic-universe-1235220121/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117212305/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/she-hulk-benedict-wong-talks-wong-cinematic-universe-1235220121/ |archive-date=January 17, 2023 |access-date=February 28, 2023 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Benedict Wong<ref name="WhatIfS1Cast" /><hr />[[David Chen]]<ref name="ChenWhatIfS3">{{Cite web |last=Flook |first=Ray |date=December 25, 2024 |title=What If...? S03E05 Sneak Peek: The Vision vs. Ironheart & Dora Milaje |url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/what-if-s03e05-sneak-peek-the-vision-vs-ironheart-dora-milaje/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250108140659/https://bleedingcool.com/tv/what-if-s03e05-sneak-peek-the-vision-vs-ironheart-dora-milaje/ |archive-date=January 8, 2025 |access-date=October 8, 2025 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]]}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | [[Jimmy Woo (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Jimmy Woo]] | colspan="2" | [[Randall Park]]<ref name="ParkRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Newby |first=Richard |date=February 18, 2023 |title=7 ''Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'' Easter Eggs |url=https://www.vulture.com/2023/02/7-ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-easter-eggs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219164608/https://www.vulture.com/2023/02/7-ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-easter-eggs.html |archive-date=February 19, 2023 |access-date=February 28, 2023 |website=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Randall Park<ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Shang-Chi (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Xu Shang-Chi]] | [[Simu Liu]]<ref name="LiuRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Speakman |first=Kimberly |date=January 4, 2026 |title=Simu Liu Teases Role in Avengers: Secret Wars and Shares What's Next for Shang-Chi (Exclusive) |url=https://people.com/simu-liu-teases-role-avengers-secret-wars-shang-chi-2-exclusive-11834138 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260104230341/https://people.com/simu-liu-teases-role-avengers-secret-wars-shang-chi-2-exclusive-11834138 |archive-date=January 4, 2026 |access-date=February 24, 2026 |website=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> | colspan="3" {{cEmpty}} | Simu Liu<ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |- ! scope="row" | [[Helmut Zemo (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Helmut Zemo]] | colspan="2" | [[Daniel Brühl]]<ref name="BrühlRecurring">{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Brandon |date=March 17, 2021 |title=The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Will Feature Baron Zemo's Origin Story (Exclusive) |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/the-falcon-winter-soldier-baron-zemo-villain-story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318045334/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/the-falcon-winter-soldier-baron-zemo-villain-story/ |archive-date=March 18, 2021 |access-date=January 29, 2026 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref> | colspan="2" {{cEmpty}} | Rama Vallury<ref name="MarvelZombiesCast" /> |}<section end="Cast" />
Additionally, Paul Bettany was the first actor to portray two main characters within the universe, voicing Tony Stark's [[artificial intelligence]] J.A.R.V.I.S. and portraying Vision.<ref name="BettanyRoles" /><ref name="BettanyRecurring" /> James D'Arcy was the first actor to reprise their role as a character introduced in an MCU television series in an MCU film, portraying Edwin Jarvis—the human inspiration for J.A.R.V.I.S.—in the series ''[[Agent Carter (TV series)|Agent Carter]]'' (2015–16) and ''Avengers: Endgame''.<ref name="D'ArcyEndgame" /> [[J. K. Simmons]] became the first actor to reprise a non-MCU role in the MCU when he appeared as [[J. Jonah Jameson (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|J. Jonah Jameson]] (a role he played in Sam Raimi's ''Spider-Man'' trilogy from 2002 to 2007) in ''Spider-Man: Far From Home''.<ref name="SimmonsFFH" />
Prior to his death in 2018, Stan Lee, the creator or co-creator of many of the characters adapted in the MCU, made cameo appearances in [[The Watchers' Informant|all of the feature films and television series]] except ''Inhumans''. In ''Iron Fist'', it is revealed his on-set photograph cameo in the Marvel Netflix series is as [[NYPD]] Captain [[Irving Forbush]].<ref name="LeeForbush" /> His cameo in ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' sees Lee appearing as an informant to the [[Watcher (comics)|Watchers]], discussing previous adventures that include Lee's cameos in other MCU films; he specifically mentions his time as a [[FedEx]] delivery man, referring to Lee's cameo in ''Captain America: Civil War''.<ref name="LeeCameo3" /> This acknowledged the fan theory that Lee may be portraying the same character in all his cameos,<ref name="LeeCameo2" /> with writer and director James Gunn noting that commentators believed Lee was portraying the character [[Uatu the Watcher]] and "that all of these cameos are part of him being a [[Watcher (comics)|Watcher]]. So, Stan Lee as a guy who is working for the Watchers was something that I thought was fun for the MCU."<ref name="LeeCameo3" /><ref name="LeeCameo2" /> Feige added that Lee "clearly exists, you know, above and apart from the reality of all the films. So the notion that he could be sitting there on a cosmic pit stop during the jump gate sequence in ''Guardians''...really says, so wait a minute, he's this same character who's popped up in all these films?"<ref name="LeeCameo" /> Following Lee's death, Marvel Studios chose not to create any new Lee cameos in future projects.<ref name="StanLeeCameoPolicy" /> [[NY1]] news anchor [[Pat Kiernan]] has also appeared in multiple MCU films and television series as himself.<ref name="Kiernan" />
== Reception == {{Main|Reception of the Marvel Cinematic Universe}} Early on, the shared universe element of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was criticized by some journalists. Around the release of ''The Avengers'' in 2012, Jim Vorel of ''[[Herald & Review]]'' called the Marvel Cinematic Universe "complicated" and "impressive", but said, "As more and more heroes get their own film adaptations, the overall universe becomes increasingly confusing."<ref name="Herald&Review" /> Kofi Outlaw of ''Screen Rant'' stated that while ''The Avengers'' was a success, "Marvel Studios still has room to improve their approach to building a shared movie universe".<ref name="ScreenRant_2013-06-27" /> Some reviewers criticized the fact that the desire to create a shared universe led to films that did not hold as well on their own. In his review of ''Thor: The Dark World'', ''[[Forbes]]'' critic Scott Mendelson likened the MCU to "a glorified television series", with ''The Dark World'' being a "'stand-alone' episode that contains little long-range mythology".<ref name="ForbesMCUReception" /> Collider's Matt Goldberg considered that while ''Iron Man 2'', ''Thor'' and ''Captain America: The First Avenger'' were quality productions, "they have never really been their own movies", feeling that the plot detours to S.H.I.E.L.D. or lead-ups to ''The Avengers'' dragged down the films' narratives.<ref name="ColliderMCUReception" />
The metaphor of the MCU as "the world's biggest TV show" was discussed again, after the release of ''Captain America: Civil War'', by [[Emily St. James]] of ''[[Vox (website)|Vox]]'', who felt that film in particular highlighted Marvel's success with the model, saying, "Viewed in complete isolation, the plot of ''Captain America: Civil War'' makes little to no sense ... [but] when you think about where [Captain America] has been in earlier Marvel films ... his leeriness about being subject to oversight makes a lot more sense." St. James continued that when thinking about the MCU as a television series, many "common criticisms people tend to level at it take on a new context" such as complaints that the films are formulaic, lack "visual spark", or "shoehorn in story elements" that "are necessary to set up future films", all characteristics that "are fairly typical on television, where a director's influence is much lower than that of the showrunner", in this case, Feige. Comparing the films to the series ''Game of Thrones'' specifically, St. James noted that each solo film checks "in on various characters and their individual side stories, before bringing everyone together in the finale (or, rather, an Avengers film)", with ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' being equivalent to the character [[Daenerys Targaryen]]—"both separated by long distances from everybody else". She noted that this format was an extension of early "TV-like" film franchises such as ''[[Star Wars]]'', as well as the format of the comics upon which the films are based. "I say all of this not to suggest that film franchises resembling TV series is necessarily a good trend", St. James concluded, "For as much as I generally enjoy the Marvel movies, I'm disheartened by the possibility that their particular form might take over the film industry ... But I also don't think it's the end of the world if Marvel continues on ... there's a reason TV has stolen so much of the cultural conversation over the past few decades. There's something legitimately exciting about the way the medium tells stories when it's good, and if nothing else, Marvel's success shows the film world could learn from that."<ref name="VoxCivilWarTV" />
Following the conclusion of season one of ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'', Mary McNamara at the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' praised the connections between that series and the films, stating that "never before has television been literally married to film, charged with filling in the back story and creating the connective tissue of an ongoing film franchise ... [''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.''] is now not only a very good show in its own right, it's part of Marvel's multiplatform city-state. It faces a future of perpetual re-invention, and that puts it in the exhilarating first car of television's roller-coaster ride toward possible world domination."<ref name="LATimesSHIELDReview" /> Terri Schwartz of Zap2it agreed with this sentiment, stating that "the fact that [''Captain America: The Winter Soldier''] so influenced the show is game-changing in terms of how the mediums of film and television can be interwoven", though "the fault there seems to be that ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' had to bide time until ''The Winter Soldier''{{'s}} release", which led to much criticism.<ref name="Zap2itSHIELDReview" />
In January 2015, Michael Doran of [[Newsarama]] and Graeme McMillian of ''The Hollywood Reporter'' had a "point-counterpoint" debate in response to the first ''Ant-Man'' trailer. Doran stated, "Marvel has raised the bar {{em|sooo}} high that as opposed to just allowing another film to finish under the [MCU] bar, we're all overly and perhaps even eager to overreact to the first thing that doesn't clear it". McMillian responded, "at this point, Marvel's brand is such that I'm not sure it can offer up something like [the trailer] {{em|without}} it seeming like a crushing disappointment ... part of Marvel's brand is that it {{em|doesn't}} offer the kind of run-of-the-mill superhero movie that you're talking about, that it's ... at least different enough to tweak and play with the genre somehow ... The fact that there's such upset about this trailer being ... well, okay ... suggests to me that the audience {{em|is}} expecting something to knock their socks off." Doran concluded, "That does seem to be the point here—the expectations fans now have for everything Marvel Studios ... [and] Marvel {{em|is}} going to eventually falter."<ref name="NewsaramaDiscussionJan2015" />
After seeing the portrayal of [[Darren Cross (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Yellowjacket]] in ''Ant-Man'', the antagonist of the film, McMillian noted, {{Blockquote|It's hardly a secret that Marvel Studios has a bit of a problem when it comes to offering up exciting characters for their heroes to fight against ... [their] villains generally fall into one of two camps. There's the Unstoppable Monster ... or there's the Professional White Guy in a Suit with an Ego ... No matter which of the groups the above villains fall into, they share one common purpose: {{em|evil}}. The motivations for evil likely differ—although, invariably, they fall under the umbrella of 'misguided belief in a greater good that doesn't exist'—but that really doesn't matter, because without fail, there will be so little time in the movie to actually properly explore those motivations, meaning that to all intents and purposes, the villain is being evil for reasons of plot necessity and little else ... The strange thing about this is that Marvel's comic books offer a number of wonderful, colorful bad guys who could step outside the above parameters and offer an alternative to the formulaic villains audiences have gotten used to (and arguably bored with) ... In future movies, we can only hope [they are] treated in such a way that their freak flags are allowed to fly free.<ref name="THRVillians" />}}
Following the release of ''Jessica Jones'', David Priest at ''[[CNET]]'' wrote about how the series rescues "Marvel from itself ... ''Jessica Jones'' takes big steps forward in terms of theme, craft and diversity. It's a good story first, and a superhero show second. And for the first time, the MCU seems like it matters. Our culture needs stories like this. Here's hoping Marvel keeps them coming."<ref name="CNETJJ" /> For Paul Tassi and Erik Kain of ''Forbes'', watching the series made them question the MCU, with Kain feeling that the "morally complex, violent, dark world of ''Jessica Jones'' has no place in the MCU ... right now, the MCU is holding back shows like ''Jessica Jones'' and ''Daredevil'', while those shows are contributing absolutely nothing to the MCU."<ref name="KainForbesJJ" /> Tassi went so far as to wonder what "the point of the Marvel Cinematic Universe" is, lamenting the lack of major crossovers in the franchise since the ''Winter Soldier'' reveal on ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'', and saying that ''Jessica Jones'' is "so far removed from the world of ''The Avengers'', it might as well not be in the same universe at all ... [I] really don't understand the point of [the MCU] if they're going to keep everything within it separated off in these little boxes".<ref name="TassiForbesJJ" /> Conversely, Eric Francisco of Inverse called ''Jessica Jones''{{'s}} lack of overt connections to the MCU "the show's chief advantage. Besides demonstrating how physically wide open the MCU's scope really is, ''Jessica Jones'' also proves the MCU's thematic durability."<ref name="InverseJJ" />
In April 2016, Marvel Studios revealed that [[Alfre Woodard]] would appear in ''Captain America: Civil War'', having already been cast as [[Mariah Dillard (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Mariah Dillard]] in ''Luke Cage'' the previous year.<ref name="WoodardSC" /> This "raised hopes that Marvel could be uniting its film and Netflix universes",<ref name="WoodardIGN" /> with "one of the first and strongest connections" between the two.<ref name="WoodardSC" /> ''Civil War'' writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely revealed that Woodard would instead be portraying [[Miriam Sharpe (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Miriam Sharpe]] in the film, explaining that she had been cast on the suggestion of Robert Downey Jr., and they had not learned of her casting in ''Luke Cage'' until afterwards.<ref name="WoodardSC" /> This was not the first instance of actors being cast in multiple roles in the MCU, but this casting was called more "significant", and seen by many as a "disappointing" indication of "the growing divide" and "lack of more satisfying cooperation" between Marvel Studios and Marvel Television following the September 2015 corporate reshuffling of Marvel Entertainment.<ref name="WoodardSC" /><ref name="WoodardSF" />
Speaking to the 1990s setting of ''[[Captain Marvel (film)|Captain Marvel]]'', "the MCU's first full period piece since [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One|Phase One]]'s ''Captain America: The First Avenger'' in 2011", Richard Newby of ''The Hollywood Reporter'' felt the return of younger versions of some characters introduced and killed in earlier films "open[ed] up the MCU in a whole new way and broaden[ed] the franchise's mantra of 'it's all connected{{'"}}. Speaking specifically to [[Clark Gregg]]'s appearance as Agent Phil Coulson in the film, Newby noted the appearance "doesn't exactly mend fences between Marvel's film and TV divisions, [but] it does strengthen the connective tissue and the sense that these characters still matter in the grand scheme of Marvel's film plans". He also hoped that continuity from ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' would be maintained in ''Captain Marvel'', especially since Coulson has dealt with the Kree in the series. Newby also added that shifting to different time periods would help Marvel Studios "sustain this cinematic universe for the next 10 years" by allowing them to repeat some of the genres previously used, as they could then feel "fresh" and have "different rules and different restraints", as well as allow them to build upon material established in the television series such as ''Agent Carter''. He concluded, {{Blockquote|Marvel Studios has an entire sandbox to play in, but, for necessary reasons, has largely chosen to remain in a small corner in order to ground audiences in these concepts. Now that the basis has been laid, the opportunity for exploration in both film and television lies ahead, with ''Captain Marvel'' leading the way. Wherever Marvel Studios plans to take the MCU in the future, it's refreshing to know that its past is expansive and filled with infinite possibilities.<ref name="THRMar2018CaptainMarvel" />}}
Likewise, in his review of ''Avengers: Endgame'', [[Joe Morgenstern]] of ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' acknowledged the unique achievement that the Marvel Cinematic Universe had accomplished: {{Blockquote|These are difficult times for big-screen entertainment. As the medium declines and TV grows ascendant, authentic spectacles—as opposed to lavish embellishments of smallish ideas—threaten to become a thing of the fabled past. All the more reason, then, to cherish what Marvel has achieved, even though befuddling stumbles have occurred along the way. The studio has kept the faith by smartening up most of its films, not dumbing them down, by banking on, and raking in profits from, the audience's appetite for surprise, its capacity for complexity. When the final battle comes at the end of ''Avengers: Endgame'', it's inevitably unwieldy—every Marvel character you can think of from the past decade shows up for one more assault on cosmic evil—but thrilling all the same, and followed by a delicate [[wikt:coda|coda]]. So many stories. So many adventures. So much to sort out before the next cycle starts.<ref name="MorgensternEndgame" />}}
Many famous filmmakers expressed different views both on the success and quality of MCU. In October 2019, filmmaker [[Martin Scorsese]] openly criticized Marvel films in an interview and during a [[David Lean]] lecture in London, later expanded in an [[op-ed]] in ''[[The New York Times]]'', asserting that these films are not cinema, but are instead the equivalent of theme park rides that lack "mystery, revelation or genuine emotional danger".<ref name="ScorseseNotCinema" /><ref name="ScorseseNYTimes" /><ref name="ScorseseTalks" /> He also stated that such films are corporation products that have been "market-researched, audience-tested, vetted, modified, revetted and remodified until they're ready for consumption", and that the invasion of such "theme park" films in theaters crowded out films by other directors.<ref name="ScorseseIndieWire" /> Scorsese's remarks were dismissed by directors of MCU films such as Joss Whedon and James Gunn,<ref name="ScorseseNotCinema" /> while they were defended by [[Francis Ford Coppola]], who described the potential effect of Marvel films in the film industry as "despicable".<ref name="CoppolaResponse" /> In September 2021, director [[Denis Villeneuve]] noted that Marvel films "are nothing more than a 'cut and paste' of others" that have "turned us into zombies a bit".<ref name="VilleneuveSep2021" /> In February 2022, director [[Roland Emmerich]] felt large blockbuster films such as the MCU and ''Star Wars'' films were "ruining our industry a little", since "nobody does anything original anymore".<ref name="EmmerichFeb2022" /> Conversely, [[George Miller (filmmaker)|George Miller]] stated, "To me, it's all cinema. I don't think you can ghettoize it and say, oh this is cinema or that is cinema. It applies to all the arts, to literature, the performing arts, painting and music, in all its form. It's such a broad spectrum, a wide range and to say that anyone is more significant or more important than the other, is missing the point. It's one big mosaic and each bit of work fits into it."<ref name="MillerResponse" />
Marvel's American audience was studied by [[Morning Consult]] in 2021, which found that 9% of Marvel's fan base is [[Generation Z]], 64% of fans are [[White people|White]] adults, and 42% of fans live in [[suburb]]an areas.<ref name="AudienceBreakdown" /> In 2023, critics began describing the volume of interconnected storylines as a "homework assignment".<ref name="Homework" />
== Cultural impact == === Other studios === After the release of ''The Avengers'' in May 2012, Tom Russo of ''[[Boston.com]]'' noted that aside from the occasional "novelty" such as ''[[Alien vs. Predator (film)|Alien vs. Predator]]'' (2004), the idea of a shared universe was virtually unheard of in Hollywood.<ref name="BostonApril2012" /> Since that time, the shared universe model created by Marvel Studios has begun to be replicated by other film studios that held rights to other comic book characters. In April 2014, Tuna Amobi, a media analyst for [[Standard & Poor's]] Equity Research Services, stated that over the previous three to five years, Hollywood studios had begun planning "megafranchises" for years to come, rather than working on one blockbuster at a time. Amobi added, "A lot of these superhero characters were just being left there to gather dust. Disney has proved that this [approach and genre] can be a gold mine."<ref name="ASM2EW" /> With more studios now "playing the megafranchise game", Doug Creutz, media analyst for [[Cowen and Company]], feels the allure will eventually die for audiences: "If Marvel's going to make two or three films a year, and Warner Brothers is going to do at least a film every year, and Sony's going to do a film every year, and Fox [is] going to do a film every year, can everyone do well in that scenario? I'm not sure they can."<ref name="ASM2EW" />
In March 2018, Patrick Shanley of ''The Hollywood Reporter'' opined that "the key differences between a regular franchise, such as ''[[The Fast and the Furious]]'' or [[Pitch Perfect (film series)|''Pitch Perfect'' films]], and a shared universe is the amount of planning and interweaving that goes into each individual film. Its all too easy to make a film that exists solely for the purpose of setting up future installments and expanding a world, rather than a film that stands on its own merits while deftly hinting or winking at its place in the larger mythos. In that, the MCU has flourished." He felt that ''Iron Man'' "itself was aimed at being an enjoyable stand-alone experience, not as an overall advertisement for 17 subsequent movies. That mentality has persisted through most of the MCU films over the past decade, which is all the more impressive as its roster of heroes now exceeds the two-dozen mark."<ref name="THRMarch2018SharedUniverses" />
==== DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, and DC Studios ==== {{Main|DC Extended Universe|Arrowverse|DC Universe (franchise)}} In October 2012, following its legal victory over [[Joe Shuster]]'s estate for the rights to [[Superman]], [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] announced that it planned to move ahead with its long-awaited [[Justice League]] [[Justice League in other media#Film|film]], uniting such [[DC Comics]] superheroes as [[Batman]], Superman, and [[Wonder Woman]]. The company was expected to take the opposite approach to Marvel, releasing individual films for the characters after they have appeared in a [[team-up]] film.<ref name="LATimesOct2012" /> The release of ''[[Man of Steel (film)|Man of Steel]]'' in 2013 was intended to be the start of a new shared universe for DC, "laying the groundwork for the future slate of films based on DC Comics".<ref name="ManofSteel" /> In 2014, Warner Bros. announced that slate of films, similarly to Disney and Marvel claiming dates for films years in advance.<ref name="DCUntitledFilms" /> That year, DC chief creative officer [[Geoff Johns]] stated that the television series ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'' and ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'' were set in a separate universe from the new film one,<ref name="DCSeparateUniverses" /> later clarifying that "We look at it as the [[multiverse]]. We have our TV universe and our film universe, but they all co-exist. For us, creatively, it's about allowing everyone to make the best possible product, to tell the best story, to do the best world. Everyone has a vision and you really want to let the visions shine through ... It's just a different approach [from Marvel's]."<ref name="DCMultiverse" />
Discussing the apparent failure of the cinematic universe's first team-up film, ''[[Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice]]'' (2016), to establish a successful equivalent to the MCU, Emily St. James noted that where the MCU has a television-like "showrunner" in Feige, "the visionary behind Marvel's entire slate", the DCEU has director [[Zack Snyder]], whose DC films "seemingly start from the assumption that people have come not to see an individual story but a long series of teases for other ones. It's like he knows what he needs to do but can't focus on the task at hand. TV certainly isn't immune to that problem, but shows that get caught up in high-concept premises and big-picture thinking before doing the necessary legwork to establish characters and their relationships tend to be canceled."<ref name="VoxCivilWarTV" /> Subsequently, in May 2016, Warner Bros. gave oversight of the DCEU to Johns and executive Jon Berg in an attempt to "unify the disparate elements of the DC movies" and emulate Marvel's success. The two were made producers on the ''Justice League'' films, on top of Johns' involvement in several "solo" films, such as the post-production process of ''[[Suicide Squad (2016 film)|Suicide Squad]]'' (2016) or the writing process of a standalone Batman film.<ref name="DCEUShakeUp" /> After the successful release of ''[[Wonder Woman (2017 film)|Wonder Woman]]'' in June 2017, DC decided to begin deemphasizing the shared nature of their films, with DC Entertainment president [[Diane Nelson (businesswoman)|Diane Nelson]] stating, "Our intention, certainly, moving forward is using the continuity to help make sure nothing is diverging in a way that doesn't make sense, but there's no insistence upon an overall story line or interconnectivity in that universe... Moving forward, you'll see the DC movie universe being a universe, but one that comes from the heart of the filmmaker who's creating them." Additionally, DC began focusing on films "completely separate from everything else, set entirely outside" the DCEU as part of a new label, with [[Joker (2019 film)|the first film]] centered on the [[Joker (character)|Joker]].<ref name="VultureDCFilmsSep2017" /> Following the commercial failure of ''[[Justice League (film)|Justice League]]'' (2017), which ended the DCEU approach spearheaded by Snyder, Warner Bros. executives reportedly reached out to Feige to have him lead the development of DC films but the talks "fizzled".<ref name="WSJDCUniverseJul2025" />
In August 2022, [[Warner Bros. Discovery]] CEO [[David Zaslav]] announced a 10-year plan for the DC Extended Universe similar to the one that Horn and Iger employed with Feige for the MCU,<ref name="DCEU10YearPlan" /> with James Gunn and [[Peter Safran]] appointed in October 2022 to serve as the co-chairmen and co-CEOs of the newly formed [[DC Studios]] to develop a new shared universe, the [[DC Universe (franchise)|DC Universe]],<ref name="GunnSafranDCStudios" /> the first content for which was announced in January 2023.<ref name="DCStudiosSlate" /> By July 2024, both Feige and Gunn had expressed interest in one day creating a crossover between the two franchises, though both noted it was not something actively being discussed or considered.<ref name="FeigeGunnMarvelDCCrossover2024" /> Gunn revealed following the [[Full Nelson|second-season finale]] of ''[[Peacemaker (TV series)|Peacemaker]]'' in October 2025, that he had wanted to show [[Wade Wilson (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Wade Wilson / Deadpool]] behind one of the alternate universe doors in the [[Pocket universe|Quantum Unfolding Chamber]] and had reached out to Deadpool actor [[Ryan Reynolds]] about it, who was interested in appearing. However, Gunn noted there would have been "some pretty, pretty big [legal] hoops" to go through to accomplish this, and ultimately moved on from the idea.<ref name="PlannedDeadpoolPeacemakerCameo" />
==== 20th Century Fox ==== {{Main|X-Men (film series)|Fantastic Four in film}} In November 2012, 20th Century Fox announced plans to create its own shared universe of Marvel properties it held the rights to, including the Fantastic Four and X-Men, with the hiring of [[Mark Millar]] as supervising producer. Millar said, "Fox are thinking, 'We're sitting on some really awesome things here. There is another side of the Marvel Universe. Let's try and get some cohesiveness going.' So they brought me in to oversee that really. To meet with the writers and directors to suggest new ways we could take this stuff and new properties that could spin out of it."<ref name="SlashFilmNov2012" /> ''[[X-Men: Days of Future Past]]'', released in 2014, was Fox's first step towards expanding their stable of Marvel properties and creating this universe,<ref name="IGNFoxSony" /> ahead of the release of a [[Fantastic Four (2015 film)|''Fantastic Four'' reboot film]] the next year.<ref name="FantasticFour" /> In May 2014, ''Days of Future Past'' and ''Fantastic Four'' screenwriter [[Simon Kinberg]] stated that the latter film would not take place in the same universe as the ''X-Men'' films, explaining that "none of the ''X-Men'' movies have acknowledged the notion of a sort of superhero team—the Fantastic Four. And the Fantastic Four acquire powers, so for them to live in a world where mutants are prevalent is kind of complicated, because you're like, 'Oh, you're just a mutant.' Like, 'What's so fantastic about you?' ... they live in discrete universes."<ref name="FantasticFour" /> In July 2015, ''X-Men'' director [[Bryan Singer]] said that there was still potential for a crossover between the ''X-Men'' and ''Fantastic Four'' franchises, if reactions to ''Fantastic Four'' and ''[[X-Men: Apocalypse]]'' (2016) warranted it.<ref name="SingerCrossover" />
Feeling that Singer's efforts in ''Apocalypse'' to establish a larger world, similar to the MCU, did not meet the standards established by Marvel, St. James noted that unlike Feige's ability to serve as "pseudo-showrunner", Singer is instead "steeped in film and the way movie stories have always been told", so "when it comes time to have ''Apocalypse'' dovetail with story threads from the earlier ''[[X-Men: First Class]]''", which was directed by [[Matthew Vaughn]], "both Singer's direction and Simon Kinberg's script rely on hackneyed devices and clumsy storytelling", indicating a lack of "the kind of big-picture thinking this sort of mega franchise requires".<ref name="VoxCivilWarTV" /> In his review of ''[[Dark Phoenix (film)|Dark Phoenix]]'', Joe Morgenstern of ''The Wall Street Journal'' characterized the entire X-Men film series as being a "notoriously erratic franchise".<ref name="MorgensternDarkPhoenix" /> In March 2019, the film rights of Deadpool, the X-Men characters, and the Fantastic Four characters returned to Marvel Studios following the [[acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney]].<ref name="FoxDisneyPressRelease" /><ref name="DisneyFoxDealClose" />
==== Sony Pictures ==== {{Main|Spider-Man in film|Sony's Spider-Man Universe}} {{See also|List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films#Connections with other Spider-Man franchises}} In November 2013, Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chairman [[Amy Pascal]] announced that the studio intended to expand their universe created within director [[Marc Webb]]'s [[The Amazing Spider-Man (2012 film series)|''The Amazing Spider-Man'' films]] (2012–14), with spin-off adventures for supporting characters, in an attempt to replicate Marvel and Disney's model.<ref name="IGNFoxSony" /> The next month, Sony announced [[Venom (character)|Venom]] and [[Sinister Six]] films, both set in the ''Amazing Spider-Man'' universe. With this announcement, ''[[IGN]]'' stated that the spin-offs are "the latest example of what we can refer to as "the ''Avengers'' effect" in Hollywood, as studios work to build interlocking movie universes."<ref name="VenomSinisterSixIGN" /> Sony chose not to replicate the Marvel Studios model of introducing individual characters first before bringing them together in a team-up film, instead making the Spider-Man adversaries the stars of future films.<ref name="ASM2EW" /> In February 2015, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios announced that the ''Spider-Man'' franchise would be retooled, with a new film co-produced by Feige and Pascal being released in July 2017, and the character being integrated into the MCU. Sony Pictures would continue to finance, distribute, own, and have final creative control of the ''Spider-Man'' films.<ref name="SpideyMCU" /> With this announcement, sequels to ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man 2]]'' (2014) were canceled,<ref name="VarietySpidey" /> and by November 2015 the Venom and Sinister Six films, as well as spin-offs based on female characters in the Spider-Man universe, were no longer moving forward.<ref name="VarietySpidey" /><ref name="SpideySpinoffs" /> By March 2016, the Venom film had itself been retooled, to start its own franchise unrelated to the MCU Spider-Man.<ref name="VenomMar2016" /> A year later, Sony officially announced the Venom film to be in development, for an October 5, 2018, release,<ref name="VenomMar2017" /> along with a film centered on the characters [[Silver Sable]] and [[Black Cat (Marvel Comics)|Black Cat]] known as ''[[Silver & Black (unproduced film)|Silver & Black]]''.<ref name="SilverSableBlackCat" /> Both projects were not intended to be a part of the MCU nor spin-offs to ''Spider-Man: Homecoming'', but rather part of an intended separate shared universe known as the [[Sony's Spider-Man Universe]] (SSU).<ref name="SilverSableBlackCat" /><ref name="VenomNotMCU" /><ref name="SSU" /> The [[mid-credits scene]] of ''[[Venom: Let There Be Carnage]]'' (2021) hinted at [[Venom (Sony's Spider-Man Universe)|Eddie Brock / Venom]] joining the MCU,<ref name="LetThereBeCarnagePostCreditsScene" /> which was confirmed with the release of ''[[Spider-Man: No Way Home]]'' (2021) through an uncredited [[cameo appearance]] in its mid-credits scene.<ref name="PostCreditsVenom" /> ''Spider-Man: No Way Home'' also featured the [[Spider-Man in film|Spider-Man iterations]] from [[Sam Raimi]] and Webb's ''Spider-Man'' films, respectively reprised by [[Tobey Maguire]] and [[Andrew Garfield]].<ref name="MaguireGarfieldSpiderManReprise" />
After Sony canceled its shared universe plans and began sharing the Spider-Man character with Marvel Studios, multiple critics discussed its failure to replicate the MCU. Scott Meslow of ''[[The Week]]'' noted the perceived flaws of the first ''Amazing Spider-Man'' film, outside of its lead performances, and how the sequel "doubles down on all the missteps of the original while adding a few of its own. ...We now have a textbook example of how not to reboot a superhero franchise, and if Sony and Marvel are wise, they'll take virtually all those lessons to heart as they chart Spider-Man's next course."<ref name="ASMWeek" /> Scott Mendelson noted that ''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'' "was sold as less a sequel to ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man (2012 film)|The Amazing Spider-Man]]'' than a backdoor pilot for ''Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Six''. ...Had Sony stuck with the original plan of a scaled-down superhero franchise, one that really was rooted in romantic drama, they would have at least stuck out in a crowded field of superhero franchises. When every superhero film is now going bigger, ''Amazing Spider-Man'' could have distinguished itself by going small and intimate." This would have saved Sony "a boatload of money", and potentially reversed the film's relative financial failure.<ref name="ASMForbes" />
=== Academia === In September 2014, the [[University of Baltimore]] announced a course beginning in the 2015 [[academic term|spring semester]] revolving around the Marvel Cinematic Universe, to be taught by Arnold T. Blumberg. "Media Genres: Media Marvels" examines "how Marvel's series of interconnected films and television shows, plus related media and comic book sources and [[Joseph Campbell]]'s [[monomyth|monomyth of the 'hero's journey']], offer important insights into modern culture" as well as Marvel's efforts "to establish a viable universe of plotlines, characters, and backstories."<ref name="UBaltCourse" /><ref name="UBaltCourse2" />
== Outside media == === Avengers Campus === {{Main|Avengers Campus}} After the acquisition by Disney in 2009, Marvel films began to be marketed at the [[Innoventions (Disneyland)|Innoventions]] attraction in [[Tomorrowland (Disney Parks)|Tomorrowland]] at [[Disneyland]]. For ''Iron Man 3'', the exhibit, entitled "Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries", featured the same armor display that was shown at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con, with the Marks I-VII and the new Mark XLII. In addition, there was a simulator game, titled "Become Iron Man", that used [[Kinect]]-like technology to allow the viewer to be encased in an animated Mark XLII armor and take part in a series of "tests", in which you fire repulsor rays and fly through Tony Stark's workshop. The game was guided by J.A.R.V.I.S., who is voiced again by Paul Bettany. The exhibit also had smaller displays that included helmets and chest pieces from the earlier films and the gauntlet and boot from an action sequence in ''Iron Man 3''.<ref name="IM3Disneyland" /> The exhibit for ''Thor: The Dark World'' was called "Thor: Treasures of Asgard", and featured displays of [[Asgard (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Asgardian]] relics and transports guests to [[Odin (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Odin]]'s throne room, where they were greeted by Thor.<ref name="ThorTDWDisneyland" /> ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier''{{'s}} exhibit, "Captain America: The Living Legend and Symbol of Courage", featured a meet and greet experience.<ref name="CapTWSDisneyland" />
From May to September 2017, Disneyland Resort featured the "Summer of Heroes", which features members of the Guardians and Avengers appearing throughout the Disneyland Resort. Additionally, the Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off event was featured, which involved [[Peter Quill (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Peter Quill / Star-Lord]] blasting music from his boombox, along with the Avengers Training Initiative, a limited experience where [[Natasha Romanoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Black Widow]] and [[Clint Barton (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Hawkeye]] "assemble a group of young recruits to see if they have what it takes to be an Avenger." Marvel-related food and merchandise was also available throughout [[Hollywood Land]] at [[Disney California Adventure]] during the "Summer of Heroes".<ref name="GotGBreakoutOpening" />
In March 2018, the Walt Disney Company announced three new Marvel-themed areas inspired by the MCU to Disney California Adventure, [[Walt Disney Studios Paris]], and [[Hong Kong Disneyland]]. The developments were designed by [[Walt Disney Imagineering]] in collaboration with Marvel Studios and Marvel Themed Entertainment.<ref name="VarietyDisneyParks" /> As was established with [[Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!|''Guardians of the Galaxy'' – Mission: Breakout!]], Avengers Campus exists in its own theme park universe that is inspired by the MCU.<ref name="GotGBreakoutMCUConnection" /><ref name="AvengersCampusMultiverse" /> Being in the MCU multiverse, Avengers Campus has a shared history with the MCU proper, with a few notable exceptions being [[the Blip]] from ''Avengers: Infinity War'' did not occur, and some characters who died, such as Tony Stark, are still alive.<ref name="AvengersCampusMultiverse" />
==== Hong Kong Disneyland ==== In October 2013, the [[Iron Man Experience]] attraction was announced for Hong Kong Disneyland.<ref name="IronManExperience" /> It is set in the [[Tomorrowland (Disney Parks)|Tomorrowland]] section of the park,<ref name="IMExpDS" /> with the area built to look like a new Stark Expo created by Tony Stark after the 2010 one, as seen in ''Iron Man 2'',<ref name="IMExpStarkExpo" /> with various exhibit halls that include the Mark III armor from the films.<ref name="IMExpDS" /><ref name="IMExpMKIII" /> The area also has Iron Man and Marvel-themed merchandise items and memorabilia, plus an interactive game where guests can have the chance to try on Iron Man's armor.<ref name="IMExpReleaseDate" /> Iron Man Experience sees guests assist Iron Man in defeating Hydra throughout Hong Kong,<ref name="IMExpDS" /> and opened on January 11, 2017.<ref name="IMExpReleaseDate" />
In March 2018, the Walt Disney Company announced a new Marvel-themed area inspired by the MCU to Hong Kong Disneyland and a new attraction where guests team up with Ant-Man and the Wasp, to join Iron Man Experience.<ref name="VarietyDisneyParks" /><ref name="DisneyParksMar2018" /> Inspired by ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'',<ref name="AMWaspRide" /> [[Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!]] is an enclosed interactive dark ride that sees guests use laser-powered weapons to team up with Ant-Man and the Wasp to defeat [[Arnim Zola (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Arnim Zola]] and his army of Hydra swarm bots.<ref name="AMWaspRide" /><ref name="AMWaspRideName" /> Ant Man and the Wasp: Nano Battle! replaces the [[Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters]] ride,<ref name="AMWaspRide" /> and opened on March 31, 2019.<ref name="AMWaspRideOpen" />
==== Disney California Adventure ==== By San Diego Comic-Con 2016, the [[The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror|Tower of Terror]] at Disney California Adventure was set to be replaced by a new attraction, ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' – Mission: Breakout!. [[Chris Pratt]], [[Zoë Saldaña]], [[Dave Bautista]] and [[Benicio del Toro]] all filmed exclusive footage for the attraction, reprising their roles as [[Peter Quill (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Peter Quill / Star-Lord]], [[Gamora (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Gamora]], [[Drax (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Drax]] and [[Collector (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Taneleer Tivan / The Collector]], respectively.<ref name="GotGBreakout" /><ref name="GotGBreakout2" /> James Gunn, director of ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' and its sequel, directed footage for the attraction and consulted on all aspects of it.<ref name="GotGBreakoutGunn" /> ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' – Mission: Breakout! sees visitors assisting Rocket in rescuing the other Guardians from the Collector's fortress, while the attraction features randomized events throughout the experience and music inspired by the ''[[Awesome Mix Vol. 1]]'' soundtrack. The attraction opened on May 27, 2017.<ref name="GotGBreakoutOpening" />
In March 2018, the Walt Disney Company announced a new Marvel-themed area inspired by the MCU at Disney California Adventure, anchored by Mission: Breakout!, that features characters from the MCU, such as Iron Man and Spider-Man, joining the Guardians of the Galaxy in a "completely immersive superhero universe". The area replaced "[[A Bug's Land]]", which closed in mid-2018 to begin construction of the Marvel area.<ref name="VarietyDisneyParks" /><ref name="DisneyParksMar2018" /> [[Tom Holland]] reprises his role as [[Peter Parker (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Peter Parker / Spider-Man]] in the attraction [[Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure]], in which Parker has set up W.E.B. (the Worldwide Engineers Brigade) to inspire a new generation to use technology to save the world. Riders are recruited by Spider-Man into the initiative to stop his malfunctioning Spider-Bots.<ref name="HollandWebSlingers" /> Web Slingers was directed by ''Spider-Man'' director Jon Watts along with Brett Strong, and was written by Steven Spiegel and featured visual effects by [[Framestore]].<ref name="WaittWebSlingers" /> A one-act version of ''[[Rogers: The Musical]]'' premiered at the [[Hyperion Theater]] on June 30, 2023, and ran for a limited time until August 31.<ref name="RogersMusicalDCA" />
==== Walt Disney Studios Park ==== In March 2018, the Walt Disney Company announced a new Marvel-themed area inspired by the MCU to [[Disneyland Paris]]' Walt Disney Studios Park. The area includes a reimagined attraction where riders team up with Iron Man and other Avengers on a "hyper-kinetic adventure" on July 20, 2022.<ref name="VarietyDisneyParks" /><ref name="DisneyParisJuly2022" /> The park also hosted the "Summer of Super Heroes" live-action stage show from June–September 2018.<ref name="VarietyDisneyParks" /><ref name="DisneyParksMar2018" />
=== Disney cruises === {{Main|Disney Wish|Disney Treasure}} In July 2021, the immersive family dining experience "'''Avengers: Quantum Encounter'''" at the Worlds of Marvel restaurant on the ''Disney Wish'' cruise ship was announced, which debuted when the cruise began voyages on July 14, 2022.<ref name="DisneyWish" /><ref name="DisneyWishDelay" /> The experience takes place during dinner with interactive elements and a full CGI recreation of the ''Wish''{{'s}} upper decks.<ref name="QuantumEncounterPolygon" /> [[Paul Rudd]], [[Evangeline Lilly]], [[Anthony Mackie]], [[Brie Larson]], [[Kerry Condon]], and [[Iman Vellani]] reprised their MCU roles,<ref name="QuantumEncounter" /><ref name="VellaniQuantumEncounter" /> while [[Ross Marquand]] voiced [[Ultron (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ultron]] after previously doing so in ''[[What If...? (TV series)|What If...?]]'', in which he replaced [[James Spader]].<ref name="QuantumEncounter" /> [[Chris Waitt]] directed Rudd and Lilly's content, which was written by Steven Spiegel and featured visual effects by Framestore.<ref name="WaittQuantumEncounter" /><ref name="WaittWebsite" /> ''The Marvels'' director [[Nia DaCosta]] filmed Vellani and Larson's content in London ahead of principal photography for the film.<ref name="DaCostaQuantumEncounter" />
In September 2023, the ''Wish''{{'}}s [[sister ship]] the ''[[Disney Treasure]]'' was announced to also include the Worlds of Marvel restaurant with two nights of distinct shows and menus, featuring an appearance by Spider-Man. The Marvel Super Hero Academy is also included on the cruise, where young kids can train to be superheroes with Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Ant-Man. These were available on the ''Treasure'' when it began voyages on December 21, 2024.<ref name="DisneyTreasure" />
=== Other live attractions === ==== ''Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.'' ==== In May 2014, the ''Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.'' (Scientific Training and Tactical Intelligence Operative Network) exhibit opened at the [[Discovery Times Square]] center. The exhibit features replica set pieces and props from the films, mixed with interactive technology and information, crafted through a partnership with [[NASA]] and other scientists. [[Titus Welliver]] also provides a "debrief" to visitors, reprising his role as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent [[Felix Blake]]. Created by Victory Hill Exhibits, ''Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.'' cost $7.5 million to create,<ref name="AvengersSTATIONDailyNews" /><ref name="AvengersSTATIONEW" /> and ran through early September 2015.<ref name="AvengersSTATIONClosing" />
The exhibit also opened in [[South Korea]] at the [[War Memorial of Korea]] in April 2015,<ref name="STATIONKorea" /><ref name="STATIONLasVegas" /> in Paris, France, at [[Esplanade de La Défense]] a year later, and in Las Vegas at the [[Treasure Island Hotel and Casino]] in June 2016.<ref name="STATIONLasVegas" /> The Las Vegas version of the exhibit featured updated character details and corresponding science to incorporate the Marvel films that were released since the original exhibit in New York. Additionally, the Las Vegas version features Cobie Smulders reprising her role as Maria Hill to "debrief" visitors, replacing Welliver.<ref name="STATIONLasVegas2" />
==== GOMA exhibit ==== An art exhibit, titled ''Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe'', was displayed exclusively at the [[Queensland Gallery of Modern Art]] (GOMA) in Brisbane, Australia, in 2017. The exhibit, which included "300 plus objects, films, costumes, drawings and other ephemera", featured content "from the collection of Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment and private collections" with "significant focus [given] to the creative artists who translate the drawn narrative to the screen through production design and storyboarding, costume and prop design, and special effects and post-production". ''Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe'' was also extended to GOMA's Australian Cinémathèque with a retrospective of the MCU films.<ref name="GOMA" /><ref name="GOMASMH" />
==== ''Avengers: Damage Control'' ==== In October 2019, Marvel Studios and [[ILMxLAB]] announced the [[virtual reality]] experience ''Avengers: Damage Control''. The experience was available for a limited time starting in mid-October 2019 at select [[The Void (virtual reality)|Void VR]] locations. ''Avengers: Damage Control'' sees players taking control of one of Shuri's Emergency Response Suits–which combine Wakandan and Stark Industries technologies–to defeat a threat alongside Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, and the Wasp. [[Letitia Wright]], [[Benedict Cumberbatch]], [[Paul Rudd]], and [[Evangeline Lilly]] all reprise their MCU roles,<ref name="VRDamageControl" /> while Ross Marquand voices Ultron, replacing James Spader.<ref name="MarquandDC" /> The experience was extended to the end of 2019.<ref name="VRDamageControlExtended" />
=== Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience === In May 2024, the Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience was announced by Disney Concerts, Marvel Studios, and the [[Los Angeles Philharmonic]], to premiere on August 30 and 31, 2024, at the [[Hollywood Bowl]]. The concert, conducted by the Philharmonic's Music and Artistic director [[Gustavo Dudamel]], features the Philharmonic performing a "specially created score" of music from the Infinity Saga films, such as ''The Avengers'' theme and "[[Avengers assemble scene#Music|Portals]]" from ''Avengers: Endgame'', live to picture.<ref name="ConcertExperience" /> The first half of the concert focused on individual characters from the films, while the second half centered on ''Avengers: Infinity War'' and ''Avengers: Endgame''. A "post-credits scene" saw the Philharmonic play [[Michael Giacchino]]'s theme from ''[[The Fantastic Four: First Steps]]'' (2025).<ref name="ConcertExperienceTour" /> The performance also used [[projection mapping]] on the proscenium of the Hollywood Bowl while audiences members wore [[PixMob]] light-up wrist bands.<ref name="ConcertExperience" /><ref name="ConcertExperienceTour2" /> The concert is set to go on tour globally in 2025.<ref name="ConcertExperienceTour" /><ref name="ConcertExperienceTour2" />
=== Live-action specials === ==== ''Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe'' (2014) ==== On March 18, 2014, ABC aired a one-hour [[television special]] titled ''Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe'', which documented the history of Marvel Studios and the development of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and included exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the films, One-Shots, and ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'', and sneak peeks of ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'', ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier'', ''Guardians of the Galaxy'', unaired episodes of ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'',<ref name="TVSpecial" /> and ''Ant-Man''.<ref name="TVSpecialAntMan" /> Brian Lowry of ''Variety'' felt the special, "contains a pretty interesting business and creative story. While it might all make sense in hindsight, there was appreciable audacity in Marvel's plan to release five loosely connected movies from the same hero-filled world, beginning with the cinematically unproven ''Iron Man'' and culminating with superhero team ''The Avengers''. As such, this fast-moving hour qualifies as more than just a cut-and-paste job from electronic press kits, although there's an element of that, certainly."<ref name="VarietySpecialReview" /> The special was released on September 9, 2014, on the home media for ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' season 1.<ref name="SHIELDS1HomeMedia" />
==== ''Marvel 75 Years: From Pulp to Pop!'' (2014) ==== In September 2014, ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' executive producer Jeffrey Bell stated that to meet production demands and avoid having to air repeat episodes, ABC would likely air a Marvel special in place of a regular installment at some point during the first ten episodes of ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.''{{'s}} second season.<ref name="BellSep2014" /> In October, the special was revealed to be ''Marvel 75 Years: From Pulp to Pop!'', which was hosted by [[Emily VanCamp]], who portrays [[Sharon Carter (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Agent 13]] in ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier'', and aired on November 4, 2014.<ref name="PulptoPop" /> The special features behind the scenes footage from ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'' and ''Ant-Man'', as well as footage from the ''Agent Carter'' television series previously screened at [[New York Comic Con]].<ref name="IGNSpecial2Review" /> Brian Lowry of ''Variety'' felt an hour for the special did not "do the topic justice" adding, "For anyone who has seen more than one Marvel movie but would shrug perplexedly at the mention of Jack Kirby or [[Steve Ditko]], ''Marvel 75 Years: From Pulp To Pop!'' should probably be required viewing. Fun, fast-paced and encompassing many of the company's highlights along with a few lowlights, it's a solid primer on Marvel's history, while weaving in inevitable self-promotion and synergistic plugs."<ref name="VarietySpecial2Review" /> Eric Goldman of IGN also wished the special had been longer, adding, "Understandably, the more you already know about Marvel, the less you'll be surprised by ''Marvel 75 Years: From Pulp to Pop!'', but it's important to remember who this special is really made for – a mainstream audience who have embraced the Marvel characters, via the hugely successful movies, in a way no one could have imagined."<ref name="IGNSpecial2Review" />
==== ''Marvel Studios: Expanding the Universe'' (2019) ==== The special ''Expanding the Universe'' was released on Disney+ on November 12, 2019. It features a look at the original MCU TV series for Disney+, with interviews and concept art.<ref name="ExpandingTheUniverse" />
==== Bilibili New Year's Gala (2020) ==== A Marvel-themed orchestra performance of an extended version of [[Brian Tyler]]'s Marvel Studios theme and [[Alan Silvestri]]'s theme from ''The Avengers'' took place during China's Bilibili New Year's Gala on December 31, 2020, to promote the 2021 Marvel Studios film releases.<ref name="BilibiliPerformance" /><ref name="BilibiliPerformance2" />
==== ''Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special'' (2021) ==== A special titled ''Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special'', which looked at the future of the MCU on Disney+, was released on the service on November 12, 2021, as part of its "[[Disney+ Day]]" celebration.<ref name="Disney+DaySpecial" /><ref name="Disney+Day" />
=== Documentary series === ==== ''Marvel Studios: Legends'' (2021–present) ==== {{Main|Marvel Studios: Legends{{!}}''Marvel Studios: Legends''}} Announced in December 2020, this series examines individual heroes, villains, moments, and objects from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and how they connect, in anticipation of the upcoming stories that will feature them in Phase Four.<ref name="Legends" /><ref name="LokiLegends" /> ''Marvel Studios: Legends'' premiered on Disney+ on January 8, 2021, with the release of the first two episodes.<ref name="Legends" /> Additional episodes were released ahead of a character and objects' appearances in Disney+ series and films.<ref name="Legends" /><ref name="BWLegendsLokiAssembled" />
==== ''Marvel Studios: Assembled'' (2021–present) ==== {{Main|Marvel Studios: Assembled{{!}}''Marvel Studios: Assembled''}} Announced in February 2021, each special of the documentary series goes behind the scenes of the making of the MCU films and television series with cast members and additional creatives. ''Marvel Studios: Assembled'' premiered on Disney+ on March 12, 2021, with the release of the first special, followed by additional specials.<ref name="Assembled" />
==== ''Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever'' (2023) ==== {{further|Black Panther: Wakanda Forever#Music{{!}}''Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'' § Music}} ''Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever'' is a three-part documentary series detailing the creation process of ''Black Panther: Wakanda Forever''{{'s}} soundtrack. It premiered on Disney+ on February 28, 2023.<ref name="VoicesRisingMarvel" /> The documentary series was originally scheduled to be removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023, as part of Disney's efforts to reduce content costs, but ultimately was decided to remain on the service at that time.<ref name="DocsPlannedD+Removal" />
==== ''MPower'' (2023) ==== In June 2021, Marvel Studios released a casting call for fans of "Marvel's strong women" to be a part of an unscripted Disney+ documentary series showcasing the women who create the MCU in front of and behind the camera, including actors and creatives, and the fans who applied to participate in the series.<ref name="SuperWomenCasting" /> The series was titled ''MPower'' by February 2023 and premiered in its entirety on March 8, 2023,<ref name="MPower" /> consisting of four episodes titled "The Women of Black Panther", "Captain Marvel", "Scarlet Witch", and "Gamora",<ref name="MPowerComicBookDetails" /> which were directed by Quinn Wilson and used [[archival footage]] and animation.<ref name="MPowerComicBookDetails" /><ref name="MPowerMarvelDetails" /> Its release coincided with [[International Women's Day]].<ref name="MPowerSRBWInsult" /> Several MCU actresses were interviewed to discuss what makes their characters compelling to audiences, including [[Danai Gurira]], [[Lupita Nyong'o]], [[Florence Kasumba]], and Letitia Wright; Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and [[Teyonah Parris]]; [[Elizabeth Olsen]], [[Kathryn Hahn]], and [[Kat Dennings]]; and Zoë Saldaña,<ref name="MPowerComicBookDetails" /> who executive produced the series alongside Victoria Alonso. Saldaña said the series was a tribute to the representation and empowerment of women with the intent to "ignite meaningful conversations and drive real change towards a more equal and inclusive world."<ref name="MPowerComicBookDetails" /><ref name="MPowerMarvelInterview" /><ref name="MPowerMarvelDetails" /> Other creatives who were interviewed for episodes include Marvel Studios executive [[Trinh Tran]], ''Black Panther'' costume designer [[Ruth E. Carter]], production designer [[Hannah Beachler]], and editor [[Debbie Berman]].<ref name="MPower/FilmDetails" /> The documentary series was originally scheduled to be removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023, as part of Disney's efforts to reduce content costs, but ultimately was decided to remain on the service at that time.<ref name="DocsPlannedD+Removal" /> The series was produced by [[Herzog & Co.]], Saldaña's production company [[Cinestar Pictures]], and [[Just Entertainment]].<ref name="MPowerMarvelDetails" /><ref name="MPowerMarvelInterview" />
Aaron Perine at ''[[ComicBook.com]]'' believed that the series would have "something for all fans to enjoy" with each character's entry because of the fan appreciation,<ref name="MPowerComicBookDetails" /> while BJ Conagelo of ''[[/Film]]'' stated it was "fantastic to see a thoughtful and in-depth spotlight" of the work by diverse groups of women in the MCU, and found it was "equally as impressive" how much the series analyzed their impact as a "sincere assessment" of the importance of the stories beyond [[gender representation]].<ref name="MPower/FilmDetails" /> Philip Watson at ''CGMagazine'' said that while the series seemed focused on "add[ing] depth" to the backstories of the females behind Marvel, a secondary focus was to honor the title and empower women, quoting Kasumba: "You could watch it and think 'people that look like me, we can be Super Heroes too{{' "}}.<ref name="MPowerCGMagazineDetails" /> Kai Young of ''Screen Rant'' felt that the series' exclusion of an episode focused on [[Scarlett Johansson]]'s MCU character Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow was another "insult against" the character as she was "pivotal to the MCU", and had wanted such an episode to focus on developing Romanoff as an individual beyond her relationships with male characters and alongside her family.<ref name="MPowerSRBWInsult" />
=== Literary material === In September 2015, Marvel announced the ''Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe'', named as a nod to the ''[[Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe]]''. Each guidebook is compiled by Mike O'Sullivan and the ''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' team, with cover art from [[Mike del Mundo]] and Pascal Campion, and features facts about the MCU films, film-to-comic comparisons, and production stills. The guidebooks released each month from October 2015 to January 2016 were ''Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel's Iron Man'', ''Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel's Incredible Hulk / Marvel's Iron Man 2'',<ref name="Guidebook" /> ''Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel's Thor'',<ref name="GuidebookThor" /> and ''Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel's Captain America: The First Avenger''.<ref name="GuidebookCapTFA" />
In November 2018, Marvel and [[Titan Publishing Group]] released ''Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years'' to celebrate the first ten years of the MCU. It features cast interviews, in-depth sections on each film, and an Easter egg guide.<ref name="TitanFirstTenYears" /> In October 2021, a two-volume book ''The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe'' was released, written by Tara Bennett and Paul Terry. This collection features a look at the evolution of Marvel Studios, personal stories from the 23-film "Infinity Saga", and interviews with cast and crew members.<ref name="MakingOfMCU" />
In April 2023, [[W. W. Norton & Company]] announced ''MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios'' by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and [[Gavin Edwards (writer)|Gavin Edwards]],<ref name="MCUReignOfMarvelStudios" /> for release on October 10, 2023.<ref name="MCUReign/Film" /> The book presents an unauthorized look at "the rise and uncertain reign of the MCU, analyzing Marvel Studios' place as a major player in Hollywood and global pop culture" from Marvel Studios' inception, through events in early 2023, conducted through numerous interviews with those closely associated with the MCU. Norton approached the writers in 2019 to work on a book centered on the MCU. Robinson explained that the book was originally meant to be an oral history, until Disney was no longer enthused about the book's publication despite initially being open to it, and told current employees and former stars not to talk to the writers. The writers were able to supplement the interviews they were able to get with those from "cultural critics and comics experts" in addition to years of research. Robinson added that because of the long work put into the book, it was able to cover the studio's expansion to television on Disney+, as well as "this current state of what I like to call a 'wobble' in Marvel's long reign", and provide "a lot of answers about how we got here". Additionally, the book was not deterred by the then-recent firings of Alonso and Marvel Entertainment CEO [[Ike Perlmutter]], needing only "a few cosmetic tweaks to weave the whole story together" with Robinson explaining those firings "actually reinforced our sense that we really had captured the story of Marvel in both its triumphs and its stumbling blocks".<ref name="MCUReignOfMarvelStudios" /> Robinson was able to interview many of the subjects while Gonazles did the majority of the book's research, with Edwards compiling it all to give the book a "flow".<ref name="MCUReign/Film" />
In February 2024, [[Abrams Books]] announced ''Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding'', written by Bennett and Terry. The book includes over 500 of Meinerding's illustrations, from work-in-progress to completed pieces, along with interview material in which Meinerding discusses his process and his work in Marvel Studios' visual development department. It was released on October 1, 2024.<ref name="MeinerdingBook" />
=== Video game tie-ins === <section begin="Games" />{{Table alignment}} {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders defaultcenter col2left" style="width: 99%;" |+ {{Screen reader-only|Video games of the Marvel Cinematic Universe}} ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | U.S. release date ! scope="col" | Publisher ! scope="col" | Developer ! scope="col" | Platforms |-<section begin="Phase1" /> ! scope="row" | ''[[Iron Man (video game)|Iron Man]]'' | {{Start date|2008|5|2}} | rowspan="3" | [[Sega]]<ref name="IMVGIGN">{{Cite web |last=Geddes |first=Ryan |date=March 20, 2008 |title=Iron Man Film Cast To Voice Game |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/20/iron-man-film-cast-to-voice-game |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802084413/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/20/iron-man-film-cast-to-voice-game |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref><ref name="TIHVGVoices" /><ref name="IM2VGReleaseDate" /> | [[Secret Level, Inc.|Secret Level]]<ref name="IMVGPolygon" />{{hr}}[[Artificial Mind and Movement]]<ref name="IMVGPolygon">{{Cite web |date=February 25, 2013 |title=Iron Man |url=https://www.polygon.com/game/iron-man/10274 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802001228/https://www.polygon.com/game/iron-man/10274 |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref>{{hr}}[[Hands-On Mobile]]<ref name="IMVGMobile">{{Cite web |last=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=April 30, 2008 |title=Hands-On Mobile And Marvel Entertainment Bring Iron Man To Mobile |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/04/30/hands-on-mobile-and-marvel-entertainment-bring-iron-man-to-mobile |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403054934/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/04/30/hands-on-mobile-and-marvel-entertainment-bring-iron-man-to-mobile |archive-date=April 3, 2013 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> | [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]]{{hr}}[[PlayStation 2]], [[Wii]], [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Nintendo DS]], and [[PlayStation Portable]]{{hr}}Various mobile devices |- ! scope="row" | ''[[The Incredible Hulk (2008 video game)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' | {{Start date|2008|6|5}} | [[Edge of Reality]]<ref name="TIHVGGamesRadar">{{Cite web |last=Provo |first=Frank |date=June 11, 2008 |title=The Incredible Hulk Review |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-incredible-hulk-15/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802040551/https://www.gamesradar.com/the-incredible-hulk-15/ |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[GamesRadar]]}}</ref><ref name="TIHVGVoices">{{Cite web |last=Burg |first=Dustin |date=April 9, 2008 |title=The Incredible Hulk features incredible voice talent |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/04/09/the-incredible-hulk-features-incredible-voice-talent/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802000650/https://www.engadget.com/2008/04/09/the-incredible-hulk-features-incredible-voice-talent/ |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[Engadget]]}}</ref>{{hr}}[[Amaze Entertainment]]<ref name="TIHVGDS">{{Cite web |title=The Incredible Hulk Nintendo DS |url=https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/lGywkCVxX_VkO8-68xtGvs83M61bEnQW |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801234213/https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/lGywkCVxX_VkO8-68xtGvs83M61bEnQW |archive-date=August 1, 2017 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |publisher=[[Nintendo]]}}</ref>{{hr}}Hands-On Mobile<ref name="TIHVGMobile">{{Cite web |last=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=June 13, 2008 |title=The Incredible Hulk Smashes onto Mobile Phone Worldwide |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/13/the-incredible-hulk-smashes-onto-mobile-phones-worldwide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802000932/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/13/the-incredible-hulk-smashes-onto-mobile-phones-worldwide |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> | PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, and Wii{{hr}}Nintendo DS ([[The Incredible Hulk (Nintendo DS video game)|version]]){{hr}}Various mobile devices |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | ''[[Iron Man 2 (video game)|Iron Man 2]]'' | rowspan="2" | {{Start date|2010|5|4}} | [[Sega Studios San Francisco]]<ref name="IM2VGReleaseDate">{{Cite magazine |title=Iron Man 2 |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/iron_man_2/b/ps3/default.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100509224948/https://gameinformer.com/games/iron_man_2/b/ps3/default.aspx |archive-date=May 9, 2010 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |magazine=[[Game Informer]]}}</ref>{{hr}}[[High Voltage Software]]<ref name="IM2VGHighVoltage">{{Cite web |last=Devries |first=Jack |date=May 21, 2010 |title=Iron Man 2 Review (Wii) |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/22/iron-man-2-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104194312/https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/22/iron-man-2-review |archive-date=November 4, 2012 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>{{hr}}[[Griptonite Games]]<ref name="IM2VGGriptonite">{{Cite web |title=Iron Man 2 |url=https://www.ign.com/games/iron-man-2/nds-14319905 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701051835/https://www.ign.com/games/iron-man-2/nds-14319905 |archive-date=July 1, 2012 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> | PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360{{hr}}Wii and PlayStation Portable{{hr}}Nintendo DS |- | colspan="2" | [[Gameloft]]<ref name="IM2VGiPad">{{Cite web |last=Buchanan |first=Levi |date=May 10, 2010 |title=Iron Man 2 iPad Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/10/iron-man-2-ipad-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127010118/https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/10/iron-man-2-ipad-review |archive-date=January 27, 2013 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref><ref name="IM2VGBlackBerry">{{Cite web |title=Iron Man 2 – Release Details |url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/blackberry/609285-iron-man-2/data |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407173229/https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/blackberry/609285-iron-man-2/data |archive-date=April 7, 2019 |access-date=February 25, 2026 |website=[[GameFAQS]] |publisher=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref> | style="text-align: center;" | [[iOS]] and [[BlackBerry]] |- ! scope="row" | ''[[Thor: God of Thunder]]'' | {{Start date|2011|5|3}} | rowspan="2" | Sega<ref name="GodofThunder">{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2012 |title=Thor: God of Thunder |url=https://www.polygon.com/game/thor-god-of-thunder/5248 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826112354/https://www.polygon.com/game/thor-god-of-thunder/5248 |archive-date=August 26, 2017 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref><ref name="SuperSoldier">{{Cite web |date=September 7, 2012 |title=Captain America: Super Soldier |url=https://www.polygon.com/game/captain-america-super-soldier/1468 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801234430/https://www.polygon.com/game/captain-america-super-soldier/1468 |archive-date=August 1, 2017 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref> | [[Liquid Entertainment]]{{hr}}Red Fly Studio{{hr}}[[WayForward Technologies]] | PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360{{hr}}Wii and [[Nintendo 3DS]]{{hr}}Nintendo DS |- ! scope="row" | ''[[Captain America: Super Soldier]]'' | {{Start date|2011|7|19}} | [[Next Level Games]]{{hr}}High Voltage Software{{hr}}Graphite Games | PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360{{hr}}Wii and Nintendo 3DS{{hr}}Nintendo DS |- ! scope="row" id="The Avengers: The Mobile Game" | ''The Avengers: The Mobile Game'' | {{Start date|2012|5|2}} | colspan="2" | Gameloft<ref name="TheAvengersGame">{{Cite web |last=Nouch |first=James |date=May 15, 2012 |title=The Avengers |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/040942/the-avengers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930150902/https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/040942/the-avengers/ |archive-date=September 30, 2019 |access-date=June 28, 2020 |website=[[Pocket Gamer]]}}</ref> | iOS, [[Android (operating system)|Android]], and Blackberry<section end="Phase1" /> |-<section begin="Phase2" /> ! scope="row" | ''[[Iron Man 3: The Official Game]]'' | {{Start date|2013|4|25}} | rowspan="3" colspan="2" | [[Gameloft]]<ref name="IM3VG">{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Justin |date=April 30, 2013 |title=Iron Man 3 – The Official Game Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/30/iron-man-3-the-official-game-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501222135/https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/30/iron-man-3-the-official-game-review |archive-date=May 1, 2013 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref><ref name="ThorTDWVG">{{Cite web |date=November 2013 |title=Thor: The Dark World – The Official Game |url=https://www.polygon.com/game/thor-the-dark-world-the-official-game/15639 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806022323/https://www.polygon.com/game/thor-the-dark-world-the-official-game/15639 |archive-date=August 6, 2017 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref><ref name="CapTWSVGIGN">{{Cite web |title=Captain America: The Winter Soldier – The Official Game |url=https://www.ign.com/games/captain-america-the-winter-soldier-the-official-game/iphone-20012653 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310095140/https://www.ign.com/games/captain-america-the-winter-soldier-the-official-game/iphone-20012653 |archive-date=March 10, 2014 |access-date=August 25, 2017 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> | rowspan="2" | [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] |- ! scope="row" id="Thor: The Dark World – The Official Game" | ''Thor: The Dark World – The Official Game'' | {{Start date|2013|10|31}} |- ! scope="row" id="Captain America: The Winter Soldier – The Official Game" | ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier – The Official Game'' | {{Start date|2014|3|27}} | iOS, Android, and [[Windows Phone]]<section end="Phase2" /> |-<section begin="LEGOMarvelAvengers" /> ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | ''[[Lego Marvel's Avengers]]'' | {{Start date|2016|1|26}} | [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment|Warner Bros. Interactive<br />Entertainment]]<ref name="LegoGame2">{{Cite magazine |last=Dornbush |first=Jonathon |date=October 12, 2015 |title=Lego Marvel's Avengers to include Phase 2, Agent Carter, more content |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/12/lego-marvels-avengers-nycc-trailer |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151129180135/https://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/12/lego-marvels-avengers-nycc-trailer |archive-date=November 29, 2015 |access-date=December 14, 2015 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref> | rowspan="2" | [[TT Games]] | [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], [[Microsoft Windows]],<br />[[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Wii U]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[PlayStation Vita]] |- | style="text-align: left;" | {{Start date|2016|3|10}} | style="text-align: center;" | [[Feral Interactive]]<ref name="LEGOMarvelAvengers">{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2016 |title=LEGO Marvel's Avengers: A brand new action-packed, Super Hero adventure out now for Mac! |url=https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/577/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402100423/https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/577/ |archive-date=April 2, 2016 |access-date=March 10, 2016 |publisher=[[Feral Interactive]]}}</ref> | [[macOS]]<section end="LEGOMarvelAvengers" /> |-<section begin="Phase3" /> ! scope="row" id="Spider-Man: Homecoming – Virtual Reality Experience" | ''Spider-Man: Homecoming – Virtual Reality Experience'' | {{Start date|2017|6|30}} | rowspan="2" | Sony Pictures<br />Virtual Reality<ref name="SM:HVR">{{Cite web |date=June 16, 2017 |title=Sony Pictures Virtual Reality Launches 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Experience |url=https://www.sonypictures.com/corp/press_releases/2017/06_17/061617_spidermanhomecomingvr.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623175946/https://www.sonypictures.com/corp/press_releases/2017/06_17/061617_spidermanhomecomingvr.html |archive-date=June 23, 2017 |access-date=February 6, 2020 |publisher=[[Sony Pictures]]}}</ref><ref name="SM:FFHVR">{{Cite web |date=June 25, 2019 |title=Sony Pictures Launches Spider-Man: Far From Home, Virtual Reality |url=https://www.sonypictures.com/corp/press_releases/2019/0701/sonypictureslaunchesspidermantmfarfromhomevirtualreality |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702062637/https://www.sonypictures.com/corp/press_releases/2019/0701/sonypictureslaunchesspidermantmfarfromhomevirtualreality |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=February 6, 2020 |publisher=[[Sony Pictures]]}}</ref> | rowspan="2" | CreateVR | rowspan="2" | [[PlayStation VR]], [[HTC Vive]], and [[Oculus Rift]] |- ! scope="row" id="Spider-Man: Far From Home – Virtual Reality Experience" | ''Spider-Man: Far From Home – Virtual Reality Experience'' | {{Start date|2019|6|25}}<section end="Phase3" /> |-<section begin="WhatIfImmersive" /> ! scope="row" | ''[[What If...? – An Immersive Story]]'' | {{Start date|2024|5|30}} | [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] | [[ILM Immersive]]<ref name="ImmersiveStoryAnnounce">{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2024 |title=Marvel Studios and ILM Immersive Announce 'What If...? – An Immersive Story' Coming Exclusively to Apple Vision Pro |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/marvel-studios-ilm-immersive-what-if-an-immersive-story-apple-vision-pro-exclusive |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508171424/https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/marvel-studios-ilm-immersive-what-if-an-immersive-story-apple-vision-pro-exclusive |archive-date=May 8, 2024 |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> | [[Apple Vision Pro]]<ref name="ImmersiveStoryTrailer">{{Cite web |last=Ankers-Range |first=Adele |date=May 22, 2024 |title=Marvel's ''What If...? – An Immersive Story'' for Apple Vision Pro Gets Release Date and Trailer |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-what-if-an-immersive-story-apple-vision-pro-release-date-trailer |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522194048/https://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-what-if-an-immersive-story-apple-vision-pro-release-date-trailer |archive-date=May 22, 2024 |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref><section end="WhatIfImmersive" /> |}<section end="Games" />
=== ''A Mini Marvel'' === In February 2016, a commercial for [[Coca-Cola]] mini cans aired during [[Super Bowl 50]]. ''A Mini Marvel'' was created by [[Wieden+Kennedy]] for Coca-Cola through a partnership with Marvel, and was directed by the Russo brothers.<ref name="SuperBowl50Coke" /><ref name="SuperBowl50Coke2" /> In the ad, Ant-Man (voiced by Paul Rudd, reprising his role) and the Hulk first fight, and then bond, over a Coke mini can.<ref name="SuperBowl50Coke" /> [[Luma Pictures]] provided visual effects for the spot, having worked previously with the two characters in MCU films. For the Hulk, Luma redefined its previous muscular system and simulation process to create and render the character, while Ant-Man received new motion capture.<ref name="SuperBowl50Coke2" /> The Super Bowl campaign extended to "limited-edition Coke mini cans [six packs] that are emblazoned with images of Marvel characters, including Hulk, Ant-Man, Black Widow, [Falcon, Iron Man] and Captain America." Consumers had the opportunity to purchase the cans by finding hidden clues in the commercial, though "if the program goes well, Coke will consider making the cans available in stores."<ref name="SuperBowl50Coke" /> The ad had the third most social media activity of all the film-related trailers that aired during the game,<ref name="DeadlineCoke" /> and was nominated for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Commercial at the [[15th Visual Effects Society Awards]].<ref name="MiniMarvelVESA" />
=== ''The Good, the Bart, and the Loki'' === {{Main|The Good, the Bart, and the Loki}} In June 2021, ''[[The Simpsons]]'' short film ''The Good, the Bart, and the Loki'' was announced, which was released alongside "[[Journey into Mystery (Loki)|Journey into Mystery]]", the fifth episode of ''Loki'' on Disney+. The short sees Loki teaming up with [[Bart Simpson]] in a crossover that pays homage to the heroes and villains of the MCU. Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki in the short.<ref name="SimpsonsShort" />
== See also == * [[Marvel Universe]] – original Marvel Comics shared universe ** [[Ultimate Marvel]] – Marvel Comics imprint similar to the MCU * ''[[Marvel Animated Features]]'' – series of animated films originated by Marvel Studios * [[Features of the Marvel Cinematic Universe]]
== Notes == {{Notelist}}
== References == {{Reflist|refs=
<!-- DEVELOPMENT --> <!-- MARVEL STUDIOS FILMS AND SERIES --> <!--- THE INFINITY SAGA FILMS --->
<ref name="FeigeQuote">{{Cite web |last=Philbrick |first=Jami |date=April 26, 2010 |title=Kevin Fiege Talks Iron Man 2, The Avengers and More |url=https://www.movieweb.com/news/exclusive-kevin-fiege-talks-iron-man-2-the-avengers-and-more |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930073757/https://www.movieweb.com/news/exclusive-kevin-fiege-talks-iron-man-2-the-avengers-and-more |archive-date=September 30, 2012 |access-date=May 10, 2010 |website=[[MovieWeb]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="Variety2006">{{Cite journal |last=Benezra |first=Karen |date=July 8, 1996 |title=Marvel wants to be a movie mogul |journal=[[MediaWeek]] |publisher=[[Verenigde Nederlandse Uitgeverijen|VNU eMedia, Inc]] |volume=6 |issue=28}}</ref>
<ref name="June2007NYTimes">{{Cite news |last=Waxman |first=Sharon |date=June 18, 2007 |title=Marvel Wants to Flex Its Own Heroic Muscles as a Moviemaker |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/18/business/media/18marvel.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221141815/https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/18/business/media/18marvel.html?_r=0 |archive-date=December 21, 2013 |access-date=February 1, 2009 |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |page=[https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/18/business/media/18marvel.html?pagewanted=2 2]}}</ref>
<ref name="BloombergPg3">{{Cite web |last=Leonard |first=Devin |date=April 3, 2014 |title=The Pow! Bang! Bam! Plan to Save Marvel, Starring B-List Heroes |url=https://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-04-03/kevin-feige-marvels-superhero-at-running-movie-franchises |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403155911/https://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-04-03/kevin-feige-marvels-superhero-at-running-movie-franchises |archive-date=April 3, 2014 |access-date=April 3, 2014 |website=[[Bloomberg Businessweek]] |publisher=[[Bloomberg L.P.]]}}</ref>
<ref name="DailyMarsMay2014">{{Cite web |last=Guedj |first=Philippe |date=May 2, 2014 |title=Avi Arad : 'J'ai pardonné à Kevin Feige, il suivait des ordres' (Exclu Daily Mars) |url=https://www.dailymars.net/avi-arad-jai-pardonne-a-kevin-feige-il-suivait-des-ordres-exclu-daily-mars/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723230757/https://www.dailymars.net/avi-arad-jai-pardonne-a-kevin-feige-il-suivait-des-ordres-exclu-daily-mars/ |archive-date=July 23, 2015 |access-date=July 23, 2015 |website=Daily Mars}}</ref>
<ref name="CinematicalCrossover">{{Cite web |last=Beall |first=Mark |date=September 14, 2006 |title=Marvel Avengers Update |url=https://www.cinematical.com/2006/09/14/marvel-avengers-update |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914070019/https://www.cinematical.com/2006/09/14/marvel-avengers-update/ |archive-date=September 14, 2010 |access-date=August 2, 2010 |website=Cinematical}}</ref>
<ref name="FeigeCinemaUniverse">{{Cite web |last=Orange |first=B. Alan |date=June 5, 2009 |title=Marvel's Kevin Feige on the Future of The Avengers, Thor, Ant Man, Doctor Strange, and Captain America! |url=https://www.movieweb.com/news/NE9YdebdOtt9cb |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926115158/https://www.movieweb.com/news/marvels-kevin-feige-on-the-future-of-the-avengers-thor-ant-man-doctor-strange-and-captain-america |archive-date=September 26, 2012 |access-date=October 19, 2010 |website=[[MovieWeb]]}}</ref>
<ref name="FeigeCinematicUniverse">{{Cite web |last=Douglas |first=Edward |date=April 25, 2010 |title=Exclusive: Marvel Studios Production Head Kevin Feige |url=https://www.superherohype.com/features/articles/100681-exclusive-marvel-studios-production-head-kevin-feige |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403200404/https://www.superherohype.com/features/articles/100681-exclusive-marvel-studios-production-head-kevin-feige |archive-date=April 3, 2013 |website=[[SuperHeroHype]]}}</ref>
<ref name="BostonApril2012">{{Cite web |last=Russo |first=Tom |date=April 25, 2012 |title=Super Group |url=http://archive.boston.com/ae/movies/articles/2012/04/29/the_avengers_collects_all_your_favorite_marvel_characters_in_one_handy_wannabe_blockbustersuper_groupthe_avengers_assembles_all_your_favorite_marvel_characters_in_one_handy_wannabe_blockbuster/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028215218/http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/articles/2012/04/29/the_avengers_collects_all_your_favorite_marvel_characters_in_one_handy_wannabe_blockbustersuper_groupthe_avengers_assembles_all_your_favorite_marvel_characters_in_one_handy_wannabe_blockbuster/?page=2 |archive-date=October 28, 2014 |website=[[Boston.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="Oct2014Event">{{Cite web |last=Siegel |first=Lucas |date=October 28, 2014 |title=Marvel Announces Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Inhumans, Avengers: Infinity War Films, Cap & Thor 3 Subtitles |url=https://www.newsarama.com/22573-marvel-announces-black-panther-captain-marvel-inhumans-avengers-infinity-war-films-cap-thor-3-subtitles.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028211803/https://www.newsarama.com/22573-marvel-announces-black-panther-captain-marvel-inhumans-avengers-infinity-war-films-cap-thor-3-subtitles.html |archive-date=October 28, 2014 |access-date=October 28, 2014 |website=[[Newsarama]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MarvelDisneyAug2015">{{Cite web |last1=Masters |first1=Kim |last2=Belloni |first2=Matthew |date=August 31, 2015 |title=Marvel Shake-Up: Film Chief Kevin Feige Breaks Free of CEO Ike Perlmutter (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/marvel-shake-up-film-chief-819205 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150903181746/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/marvel-shake-up-film-chief-819205 |archive-date=September 3, 2015 |access-date=August 31, 2015 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
<ref name="CreativeCommitteeEnd">{{Cite web |last=Faraci |first=Drew |date=September 2, 2015 |title=The Marvel Creative Committee Is Over |url=https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2015/09/02/the-marvel-creative-committee-is-over |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905181726/https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2015/09/02/the-marvel-creative-committee-is-over |archive-date=September 5, 2015 |access-date=September 2, 2015 |website=[[Birth. Movies. Death.]]}}</ref>
<ref name="CreativeCommittee2">{{Cite web |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |last2=Masters |first2=Kim |date=September 3, 2015 |title=Marvel's Civil War: Why Kevin Feige Demanded Emancipation from CEO Ike Perlmutter |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/marvels-civil-war-why-kevin-820147 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904225510/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/marvels-civil-war-why-kevin-820147 |archive-date=September 4, 2015 |access-date=September 3, 2015 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
<ref name="VanityFairNov2017">{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Joanna |date=November 27, 2017 |title=Secrets of the Marvel Universe |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/11/marvel-cover-story |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171130084113/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/11/marvel-cover-story |archive-date=November 30, 2017 |access-date=November 30, 2017 |website=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MCUFilmsOnly">{{Cite web |last=Foutch |first=Haleigh |date=November 29, 2018 |title=Marvel's Netflix Heroes Were Considered for 'Infinity War', Confirm Russo Brothers |url=https://collider.com/avengers-infinity-war-netflix-marvel-characters/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109110856/https://collider.com/avengers-infinity-war-netflix-marvel-characters |archive-date=January 9, 2019 |access-date=January 12, 2019 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>
<ref name="FFHInfinitySaga">{{Cite web |last=Ridgely |first=Charlie |date=June 24, 2019 |title=Kevin Feige Confirms Spider-Man: Far From Home Is the Conclusion to Marvel's Infinity Saga |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/06/24/spider-man-far-from-home-infinity-saga-ending-marvel-kevin-feige/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626035532/https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/06/24/spider-man-far-from-home-infinity-saga-ending-marvel-kevin-feige/ |archive-date=June 26, 2019 |access-date=June 25, 2019 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
<!--- THE MULTIVERSE SAGA FILMS AND SERIES --->
<ref name="DisneyFoxDealClose">{{Cite web |last=Szalai |first=Georg |date=March 19, 2019 |title=Disney Closes $71.3 Billion Fox Deal, Creating Global Content Powerhouse |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-closes-fox-deal-creating-global-content-powerhouse-1174498 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321011513/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-closes-fox-deal-creating-global-content-powerhouse-1174498 |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |access-date=March 21, 2019 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
<ref name="THRPhase4SDCC">{{Cite web |last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |last2=Kit |first2=Borys |date=July 20, 2019 |title=Marvel Unveils Post-'Endgame' Slate with 'Eternals', 'Shang-Chi' and Multiple Sequels |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/marvel-unveils-post-avengers-endgame-plans-at-comic-con-1225869 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721025858/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/marvel-unveils-post-avengers-endgame-plans-at-comic-con-1225869 |archive-date=July 21, 2019 |access-date=July 20, 2019 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
<ref name="Oct2019Restructure">{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=October 15, 2019 |title=Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Adds Marvel Chief Creative Officer Title; He'll Oversee All Creative & Story Initiatives |url=https://deadline.com/2019/10/kevin-feige-marvel-studios-president-adds-chief-creative-officer-marvel-title-oversees-all-creative-1202760382/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016142804/https://deadline.com/2019/10/kevin-feige-marvel-studios-president-adds-chief-creative-officer-marvel-title-oversees-all-creative-1202760382/ |archive-date=October 16, 2019 |access-date=October 15, 2019 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
<ref name="DisneyInvestorDayVerge">{{Cite web |last1=Peters |first1=Jay |last2=Gartenberg |first2=Chaim |last3=Alexander |first3=Julia |date=December 10, 2020 |title=Here are all the new Marvel, Star Wars, and other projects Disney announced at its investor day |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/10/22167976/disney-investor-day-2020-biggest-announcements-plus-marvel-star-wars-pixar-animation |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211081613/https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/10/22167976/disney-investor-day-2020-biggest-announcements-plus-marvel-star-wars-pixar-animation |archive-date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=December 11, 2020 |website=[[The Verge]]}}</ref>
<ref name="FoxElements">{{Cite web |last=White |first=Brett |date=March 19, 2021 |title='Falcon and Winter Soldier' Easter Eggs: 5 Things You May Have Missed in Episode 1 |url=https://decider.com/2021/03/19/falcon-and-winter-soldier-episode-1-easter-eggs-new-world-order/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319222446/https://decider.com/2021/03/19/falcon-and-winter-soldier-episode-1-easter-eggs-new-world-order/ |archive-date=March 19, 2021 |access-date=March 19, 2021 |website=[[Decider (website)|Decider]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="AnimationBranch">{{Cite web |last=Shanfeld |first=Ethan |date=July 20, 2021 |title=Marvel's Victoria Alonso Teases 'Mini Studio' for Animation and Discusses Representation in Superhero Stories at NALIP Summit |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/marvel-victoria-alonso-new-series-representation-1235023739/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720195617/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/marvel-victoria-alonso-new-series-representation-1235023739/ |archive-date=July 20, 2021 |access-date=July 20, 2021 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
<ref name="Alonso31Projects">{{Cite web |last=Graff |first=Nicholas |date=September 29, 2021 |title=Marvel Studios Has 31 Projects In Development Confirms Executive |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-studios-mcu-upcoming-projects-development/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929204941/https://screenrant.com/marvel-studios-mcu-upcoming-projects-development/ |archive-date=September 29, 2021 |access-date=April 10, 2023 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="StewartMoM">{{Cite web |last=Garbutt |first=Emily |date=May 5, 2022 |title=The Illuminati members in Doctor Strange 2, listed and explained |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/illuminati-doctor-strange-2-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505133231/https://www.gamesradar.com/illuminati-doctor-strange-2-list/ |archive-date=May 5, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2022 |website=[[Total Film]] |publisher=[[GamesRadar+]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MsMarvelMutation">{{Cite web |last=Kleinman |first=Jake |date=July 13, 2022 |title=Ms. Marvel Ending Explained: Is Kamala Khan a [Spoilers]? |url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/ms-marvel-ending-explained-kamala-khan-mutant-x-men |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713170914/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/ms-marvel-ending-explained-kamala-khan-mutant-x-men |archive-date=July 13, 2022 |access-date=July 13, 2022 |website=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="DeadlineTVNov2013">{{Cite web |last=Lieberman |first=David |date=November 7, 2013 |title=Disney To Provide Netflix With Four Series Based on Marvel Characters |url=https://deadline.com/2013/11/disney-netflix-marvel-series-629696/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140414000453/https://www.deadline.com/2013/11/disney-netflix-marvel-series/ |archive-date=April 14, 2014 |access-date=November 7, 2013 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="InhumansAnnouncement">{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2016 |title='Marvel's The Inhumans' Coming To IMAX & ABC in 2017 |url=https://marvel.com/news/tv/26993/marvels_the_inhumans_coming_to_imax_abc_in_2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170607010056/https://marvel.com/news/tv/26993/marvels_the_inhumans_coming_to_imax_abc_in_2017 |archive-date=June 7, 2017 |access-date=November 14, 2016 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="DeadlineFeigeJan2021">{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=January 10, 2021 |title=Marvel Boss Kevin Feige On 'Black Panther 2' Post Boseman, 'Black Widow' Release & Why Streaming Plans Won't Burn MCU At The B.O. |url=https://deadline.com/2021/01/marvel-kevin-feige-interview-wandavision-black-panther-2-chadwick-boseman-black-widow-disney-1234670774/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111021809/https://deadline.com/2021/01/marvel-kevin-feige-interview-wandavision-black-panther-2-chadwick-boseman-black-widow-disney-1234670774/ |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="QuesadaComicBooks">{{Cite web |last=Wigler |first=Josh |date=November 1, 2010 |title=Joe Quesada Outlines Plans For 'Marvel Cinematic Universe' Comics With Movie Creators |url=https://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/11/01/joe-quesada-marvel-movies-comics |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026123851/https://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/11/01/joe-quesada-marvel-movies-comics/ |archive-date=October 26, 2014 |access-date=November 1, 2010 |publisher=[[MTV]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="DailyBugle2">{{Cite web |last=Welk |first=Brian |date=September 26, 2019 |title=JK Simmons' J Jonah Jameson Labels Spider-Man a 'Miscreant' on New Daily Bugle Website (Video) |url=https://www.thewrap.com/jk-simmons-j-jonah-jameson-labels-spider-man-a-miscreant-on-new-daily-bugle-website-video/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928230511/https://www.thewrap.com/jk-simmons-j-jonah-jameson-labels-spider-man-a-miscreant-on-new-daily-bugle-website-video/ |archive-date=September 28, 2019 |access-date=September 29, 2019 |website=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="DigitalSpyPhases">{{Cite web |last1=Sandwell |first1=Ian |last2=Longridge |first2=Chris |date=January 28, 2026 |title=Marvel's 'Phases' explained: What is Phase 6? What happened in Phase 3? |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a871567/marvel-phase-4-3-2-1-mcu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260403185912/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a871567/marvel-phase-4-3-2-1-mcu/ |archive-date=April 3, 2026 |access-date=April 19, 2026 |website=[[Digital Spy]]}}</ref>
<ref name="TotalFilmPhases">{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=Bradley |date=March 25, 2026 |title=How to watch the Marvel movies in order (release and chronological order) |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/how-to-watch-marvel-movies-in-order-mcu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260411115701/https://www.gamesradar.com/how-to-watch-marvel-movies-in-order-mcu/ |archive-date=April 11, 2026 |access-date=April 19, 2026 |website=[[Total Film]] |publisher=[[GamesRadar+]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="LoebAug2019">{{Cite web |last=Patten |first=Dominic |date=August 12, 2019 |title=Marvel TV Boss Jeph Loeb On Secret ABC Series, Disney+, 'Legion' End, More Crossovers, 'Ghost Rider' & Hulu Plans |url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/marvel-jeph-loeb-interview-disney-legion-netflix-runaways-ghost-rider-howard-the-duck-hulu-1202666578/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812231407/https://deadline.com/2019/08/marvel-jeph-loeb-interview-disney-legion-netflix-runaways-ghost-rider-howard-the-duck-hulu-1202666578/ |archive-date=August 12, 2019 |access-date=August 13, 2019 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
<ref name="HelstromNoMCU">{{Cite web |last=Barnhardt |first=Andrew |date=October 18, 2020 |title=Here's How Helstrom Connects to Marvel World |url=https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/helstrom-is-it-connected-to-the-marvel-cinematic-universe/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018083610/https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/helstrom-is-it-connected-to-the-marvel-cinematic-universe/ |archive-date=October 18, 2020 |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
<!-- MARVEL STUDIOS SERIES -->
<ref name="DDBAS3Release">{{Cite web |last=Rastogi |first=Apoorv |date=September 26, 2025 |title=Fan-Favorite Marvel Series Will Return Every March |url=https://www.superherohype.com/news/630641-marvel-daredevil-born-again-mcu-march-release-date |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250926130731/https://www.superherohype.com/news/630641-marvel-daredevil-born-again-mcu-march-release-date |archive-date=September 26, 2025 |access-date=September 30, 2025 |website=[[SuperHeroHype]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="OneShotsD+Release">{{Cite web |last=Zogbi |first=Emily |date=January 21, 2022 |title=Disney+'s MCU Hub Adds Every Marvel One-Shot |url=https://www.cbr.com/disney-plus-mcu-marvel-one-shots-all/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122033538/https://www.cbr.com/disney-plus-mcu-marvel-one-shots-all/ |archive-date=January 22, 2022 |access-date=January 21, 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>
<ref name="TeamThorOneShots">{{Cite web |last=Perine |first=Aaron |date=January 21, 2022 |title=5 Marvel One-Shots Just Got Added to Disney+ |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/disney-plus-5-marvel-one-shots-added/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121165303/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/disney-plus-5-marvel-one-shots-added/ |archive-date=January 21, 2022 |access-date=January 21, 2022 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="TeamThorPart2">{{Cite web |last=Couch |first=Aaron |date=February 14, 2017 |title='Thor' Mockumentary Gets the Sequel Darryl Deserves |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/thor-mockumentary-part-2-darryl-returns-chris-hemsworth-976025/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609230919/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/thor-mockumentary-part-2-darryl-returns-chris-hemsworth-976025/ |archive-date=June 9, 2021 |access-date=June 8, 2021 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
<ref name="TeamDarryl">{{Cite web |last=Lussier |first=Germain |date=January 10, 2018 |title=Thor's Pal Darryl Is Back for the Ragnarok Blu-ray With a New Roommate You'll Love |url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/thors-pal-darryl-is-back-for-the-ragnarok-blu-ray-with-1821959568 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117020309/https://io9.gizmodo.com/thors-pal-darryl-is-back-for-the-ragnarok-blu-ray-with-1821959568 |archive-date=January 17, 2019 |access-date=November 23, 2020 |website=[[io9]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="IAmGroot">{{Cite web |last=Anderton |first=Ethan |date=December 10, 2020 |title='Guardians of the Galaxy' is Getting a Live-Action Holiday Special in 2022 Before Vol. 3 Arrives in 2023 |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-arrives-in-2022-before-vol-3/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211034407/https://www.slashfilm.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-arrives-in-2022-before-vol-3/ |archive-date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=December 10, 2020 |website=[[/Film]]}}</ref>
<ref name="IAmGrootPhotoreal">{{Cite web |last=Vary |first=Adam B. |date=August 11, 2021 |title=Marvel Studios Planning 'Multiple' New Animated Series Following Debut of 'What If...?' |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/marvel-what-if-animation-dave-bautista-1235039699/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811233135/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/marvel-what-if-animation-dave-bautista-1235039699/ |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=August 12, 2021 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
<ref name="IAmGrootRelease">{{Cite web |last=Lerner |first=Jessica |date=June 6, 2022 |title=Disney+ Adds I Am Groot to Summer Lineup |url=https://www.adweek.com/lostremote/disney-add-i-am-groot-summer-lineup/62146 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606204803/https://www.adweek.com/lostremote/disney-add-i-am-groot-summer-lineup/62146 |archive-date=June 6, 2022 |access-date=June 6, 2022 |website=[[Adweek]]}}</ref>
<ref name="IAmGrootS2Release">{{Cite web |date=August 6, 2023 |title='I Am Groot': First Trailer for Season 2 Reveals New Mischief |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/i-am-groot-season-2-trailer |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806181410/https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/i-am-groot-season-2-trailer |archive-date=August 6, 2023 |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="WHIHPromo">{{Cite web |last=Gallagher |first=Brian |date=July 2, 2015 |title=Ant-Man Viral Video Brings Back an Iron Man Character |url=https://movieweb.com/ant-man-movie-leslie-bibb-christine-everhart/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703211206/https://movieweb.com/ant-man-movie-leslie-bibb-christine-everhart/ |archive-date=July 3, 2015 |access-date=February 25, 2026 |website=[[MovieWeb]]}}</ref>
<ref name="WHIHWorldNews">{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Alanna |date=July 19, 2015 |title=WHiH Newsfront is a Real Marvel Cinematic Universe News Channel |url=https://www.geekchicelite.com/whih-newsfront-is-a-real-marvel-cinematic-universe-news-channel/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420100842/https://www.geekchicelite.com/whih-newsfront-is-a-real-marvel-cinematic-universe-news-channel/ |archive-date=April 20, 2016 |access-date=April 23, 2016 |website=Geek Chic Elite}}</ref>
<ref name="Slingshot">{{Cite web |last=Fitzpatrick |first=Kevin |date=December 7, 2016 |title='Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Sets 'Slingshot' Digital Series for December Hiatus |url=https://screencrush.com/agents-of-shield-slingshot-digital-series/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207151928/https://screencrush.com/agents-of-shield-slingshot-digital-series/ |archive-date=December 7, 2016 |access-date=December 7, 2016 |website=[[ScreenCrush]]}}</ref>
<ref name="DailyBugleTikTok">{{Cite web |last=Al-Heeti |first=Abrar |date=November 24, 2021 |title=Spider-Man: No Way Home joins TikTok with an account for The Daily Bugle |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/spider-man-no-way-home-joins-tiktok-with-an-account-for-the-daily-bugle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125005720/https://www.cnet.com/news/spider-man-no-way-home-joins-tiktok-with-an-account-for-the-daily-bugle/ |archive-date=November 25, 2021 |access-date=November 24, 2021 |publisher=[[CNET]]}}</ref>
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<!-- BOOKS -->
<ref name="WakandaFiles">{{Cite web |last=Dinh |first=Christine |date=September 24, 2020 |title=Unlock Shuri's Knowledge of the Avengers and Beyond |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/unlock-shuris-knowledge-wakanda-files |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925015957/https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/unlock-shuris-knowledge-wakanda-files |archive-date=September 25, 2020 |access-date=September 24, 2020 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="LookOutForTheLittleGuy">{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachel |date=February 2, 2023 |title=Scott Lang Announces New Memoir 'Look Out for The Little Guy' Coming this Fall |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/scott-lang-memoir-look-out-for-the-little-guy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202181405/https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/scott-lang-memoir-look-out-for-the-little-guy |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=February 2, 2023 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="LoftLGAuthors">{{Cite web |last=Davids |first=Brian |date=February 24, 2023 |title='Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Writer Jeff Loveness Talks Deleted Hope Story, Jennifer Coolidge's Potential Role and 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-deleted-scene-avengers-1235333106/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224183739/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-deleted-scene-avengers-1235333106/ |archive-date=February 24, 2023 |access-date=March 6, 2023 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
<!-- MUSIC -->
<ref name="FanfareTyler">{{Cite web |last=Strom |first=Marc |date=November 12, 2013 |title=Introducing the New Marvel Studios Logo |url=https://marvel.com/news/story/21508/introducing_the_new_marvel_studios_logo |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113054759/https://marvel.com/news/story/21508/introducing_the_new_marvel_studios_logo |archive-date=November 13, 2013 |access-date=November 12, 2013 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
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<!-- TIMELINE -->
<ref name="LokiTimeline">{{Cite web |last=Hunt |first=James |date=June 8, 2021 |title=Where Loki Fits Into The MCU Timeline |url=https://screenrant.com/loki-mcu-timeline-set-place-when-after-endgame/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610012012/https://screenrant.com/loki-mcu-timeline-set-place-when-after-endgame/ |archive-date=June 10, 2021 |access-date=June 9, 2021 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>
<ref name="WhatIfTimeline">{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=August 1, 2021 |title='What If...?' Actor Jeffrey Wright On Chadwick Boseman's Final "Mythic" Turn As T'Challa In MCU |url=https://deadline.com/2021/08/chadwick-boseman-what-if-jeffrey-wright-creators-disney-series-1234807268/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210801202517/https://deadline.com/2021/08/chadwick-boseman-what-if-jeffrey-wright-creators-disney-series-1234807268/ |archive-date=August 1, 2021 |access-date=August 1, 2021 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="Earth-199999">{{Cite web |last=Kleinman |first=Jake |date=May 5, 2022 |title=The Marvel Multiverse Explained: Earth-616 vs. Earth-838 vs. Earth-199999 |url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/marvel-earth-616-earth-838-doctor-strange-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511134852/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/marvel-earth-616-earth-838-doctor-strange-2 |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |access-date=May 12, 2022 |website=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MoMUniverses">{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=Bradley |date=May 5, 2022 |title=Why that number in Doctor Strange 2 got cheers in the cinema |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/616-doctor-strange-2-universe-meaning/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505140024/https://www.gamesradar.com/616-doctor-strange-2-universe-meaning/ |archive-date=May 5, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2022 |website=[[Total Film]] |publisher=[[GamesRadar+]]}}</ref>
<ref name="NWHSMTASM">{{Cite web |last=Debruge |first=Peter |date=December 13, 2021 |title='Spider-Man: No Way Home' Review: Tom Holland Cleans Out the Cobwebs of Sprawling Franchise With Multiverse Super-Battle |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/reviews/spider-man-no-way-home-review-tom-holland-1235132550/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211214115857/https://variety.com/2021/film/reviews/spider-man-no-way-home-review-tom-holland-1235132550/ |archive-date=December 14, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2021 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="FeigeTimelineBookQuote">{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Dais |date=October 23, 2023 |title=Kevin Feige Just Shattered MCU TV Canon |url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/kevin-feige-marvel-tv-sacred-timeline-defenders-agents-of-shield-canon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030140345/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/kevin-feige-marvel-tv-sacred-timeline-defenders-agents-of-shield-canon |archive-date=October 30, 2023 |access-date=November 21, 2023 |website=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="BellSep2014">{{Cite web |last=Connelly |first=Brendon |date=September 11, 2014 |title=Exclusive! Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Showrunner Talks Interconnection With Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Agent Carter, & Marvel Cinematic Universe |url=https://comicbook.com/2014/09/11/exclusive-agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-s-showrunner-jeffrey-bell/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915003747/https://comicbook.com/2014/09/11/exclusive-agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-s-showrunner-jeffrey-bell/ |archive-date=September 15, 2014 |access-date=September 14, 2014 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="PulptoPop">{{Cite web |last=Cavanaugh |first=Patrick |date=October 9, 2014 |title=Marvel to Celebrate 75 Years With 1-Hour Primetime Special on ABC |url=https://marvel.com/news/tv/23433/marvel_to_celebrate_75_years_with_1-hour_primetime_special_on_abc |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011133027/https://marvel.com/news/tv/23433/marvel_to_celebrate_75_years_with_1-hour_primetime_special_on_abc |archive-date=October 11, 2014 |access-date=October 9, 2014 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="VarietySpecial2Review">{{Cite web |last=Lowry |first=Brian |date=November 4, 2014 |title=TV Review: 'Marvel, 75 Years: From Pulp to Pop!' |url=https://variety.com/2014/tv/reviews/tv-review-marvel-75-years-from-pulp-to-pop-1201346145/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104232919/https://variety.com/interstitial/ |archive-date=November 4, 2014 |access-date=November 4, 2014 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
<ref name="IGNSpecial2Review">{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Eric |date=November 4, 2014 |title=Looking Back at How The Marvel Age Began |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/04/marvel-75-years-from-pulp-to-pop-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105040748/https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/04/marvel-75-years-from-pulp-to-pop-review |archive-date=November 5, 2014 |access-date=November 4, 2014 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="ExpandingTheUniverse">{{Cite web |last=Gelman |first=Samuel |date=November 11, 2019 |title=Expanding the Universe: Disney+ Offering New Look at Marvel Original Series |url=https://www.cbr.com/expanding-the-universe-disney-marvel-original-series/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112012313/https://www.cbr.com/expanding-the-universe-disney-marvel-original-series/ |archive-date=November 12, 2019 |access-date=November 15, 2019 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>
<!-- BILIBILI NEW YEARS GALA -->
<ref name="BilibiliPerformance">{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Brandon |date=December 23, 2020 |title=Marvel Studios Announces New Year's 2021 Musical Show |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-studios-musical-channel-new-years-special/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201224004925/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-studios-musical-channel-new-years-special/ |archive-date=December 24, 2020 |access-date=December 24, 2020 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="BilibiliPerformance2">{{Cite web |last=Marnell |first=Blair |date=December 31, 2020 |title=Watch Marvel Studios' New Year's Eve Musical Medley |url=https://www.superherohype.com/movies/491214-watch-marvel-studios-new-years-eve-musical-medley |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101082334/https://www.superherohype.com/movies/491214-watch-marvel-studios-new-years-eve-musical-medley |archive-date=January 1, 2021 |access-date=January 10, 2021 |website=[[SuperHeroHype]]}}</ref>
<!-- DISNEY+ DAY SPECIAL -->
<ref name="Disney+DaySpecial">{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=September 21, 2021 |title='Shang-Chi' Heading Into Homes On November 12, Which Bob Chapek Announces As "Disney+ Day"; Here's Lineup Of Content |url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/shang-chi-disney-day-bob-chapek-theatrical-exhibition-1234841512/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921200605/https://deadline.com/2021/09/shang-chi-disney-day-bob-chapek-theatrical-exhibition-1234841512/ |archive-date=September 21, 2021 |access-date=September 21, 2021 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
<ref name="Disney+Day">{{Cite web |last=Spangler |first=Todd |date=November 8, 2021 |title=Disney Plus Priced at $1.99 for First Month as Part of Company-Wide 'Disney Plus Day' Promotions |url=https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/disney-plus-day-2021-price-discount-1235106404/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108183553/https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/disney-plus-day-2021-price-discount-1235106404/ |archive-date=November 8, 2021 |access-date=November 8, 2021 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
<!-- MARVEL STUDIOS LEGENDS -->
<ref name="Legends">{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachel |date=December 15, 2020 |title=Marvel Studios Announces New Series Debuting Exclusively on Disney+ |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/marvel-studios-legends-new-series-disney-plus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215151931/https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/marvel-studios-legends-new-series-disney-plus |archive-date=December 15, 2020 |access-date=December 15, 2020 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="LokiLegends">{{Cite web |last=Dela Paz |first=Maggie |date=May 18, 2021 |title=Disney+ June 2021 Schedule: Movies and TV Titles Revealed |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1174328-disney-june-2021-schedule-movies-and-tv-titles-revealed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518172426/https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1174328-disney-june-2021-schedule-movies-and-tv-titles-revealed |archive-date=May 18, 2021 |access-date=May 18, 2021 |website=[[ComingSoon.net]]}}</ref>
<ref name="BWLegendsLokiAssembled">{{Cite web |last=Ridgely |first=Charlie |date=June 16, 2021 |title=Disney+: Every Movie and TV Show Arriving in July 2021 |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/disney-plus-july-2021-movies-tv-new-originals/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616191848/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/disney-plus-july-2021-movies-tv-new-originals/ |archive-date=June 16, 2021 |access-date=June 16, 2021 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
<!-- MARVEL STUDIOS ASSEMBLED -->
<ref name="Assembled">{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachel |date=February 16, 2021 |title=Marvel Studios Announces Assembled, a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/marvel-studios-assembled-behind-the-scenes-mcu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216155303/https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/marvel-studios-assembled-behind-the-scenes-mcu |archive-date=February 16, 2021 |access-date=February 16, 2021 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<!-- VOICES RISING -->
<ref name="VoicesRisingMarvel">{{Cite web |date=February 28, 2023 |title=Now Streaming on Disney+: 'Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever' |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/now-streaming-on-disney-voices-rising-the-music-of-wakanda-forever |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228190212/https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/now-streaming-on-disney-voices-rising-the-music-of-wakanda-forever |archive-date=February 28, 2023 |access-date=February 28, 2023 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="DocsPlannedD+Removal">{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=May 18, 2023 |title=Disney Removes Dozens Of Series From Disney+ & Hulu, Including 'Big Shot', 'Willow', 'Y' & 'Dollface' |url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/disney-remove-series-streaming-disney-plus-hulu-big-shot-willow-y-dollface-turner-hooch-pistol-1235372512/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521163859/https://deadline.com/2023/05/disney-remove-series-streaming-disney-plus-hulu-big-shot-willow-y-dollface-turner-hooch-pistol-1235372512/ |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |access-date=May 21, 2023 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
<!-- MPOWER -->
<ref name="SuperWomenCasting">{{Cite web |date=June 10, 2021 |title=Marvel Studios Casting Call: Super Women of the MCU |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/marvel-studios-casting-call-super-women-of-the-mcu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611000938/https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/marvel-studios-casting-call-super-women-of-the-mcu |archive-date=June 11, 2021 |access-date=June 10, 2021 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MPower">{{Cite web |date=February 16, 2023 |title=Everything New You Can Stream on Disney+ in March 2023 |url=https://d23.com/everything-new-you-can-stream-on-disney-in-march-2023/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219022645/https://d23.com/everything-new-you-can-stream-on-disney-in-march-2023/ |archive-date=February 19, 2023 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=[[D23 (Disney)|D23]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MPowerComicBookDetails">{{Cite web |last=Perine |first=Aaron |date=March 8, 2023 |title=Marvel Releases MPower Disney+ Documentary Series Trailer |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-mpower-disney-plus-documentary-trailer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308165513/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-mpower-disney-plus-documentary-trailer/ |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MPowerMarvelDetails">{{Cite web |date=March 8, 2023 |title=Original Series 'MPower' is Now Streaming on Disney+ |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/mpower-now-streaming-disney-plus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308145145/https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/mpower-now-streaming-disney-plus |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MPower/FilmDetails">{{Cite web |last=Conagelo |first=BJ |date=March 8, 2023 |title=The Women Of The MCU Deserve Your Attention In MPower, Now On Disney+ |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1221976/the-women-of-the-mcu-deserve-your-attention-in-mpower-now-on-disney/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308220716/https://www.slashfilm.com/1221976/the-women-of-the-mcu-deserve-your-attention-in-mpower-now-on-disney/ |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |access-date=March 18, 2023 |website=[[/Film]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MPowerCGMagazineDetails">{{Cite web |last=Watson |first=Philip |date=March 8, 2023 |title=MPower A New Disney+ Series Debuts Today, Highlighting The Mightiest Women In Marvel |url=https://www.cgmagonline.com/news/mpower-debuts-today-on-disney/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311110156/https://www.cgmagonline.com/news/mpower-debuts-today-on-disney/ |archive-date=March 11, 2023 |access-date=March 18, 2023 |website=CGMagazine}}</ref>
<ref name="MPowerMarvelInterview">{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachel |date=March 16, 2023 |title=MPower: Mariel and Cisely Saldaña Talk Their Behind-the-Scenes Work on the Series |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/mpower-mariel-cisely-saldana-behind-the-scenes-interview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318182945/https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/mpower-mariel-cisely-saldana-behind-the-scenes-interview |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |access-date=March 18, 2023 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MPowerSRBWInsult">{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Kai |date=March 16, 2023 |title=The MCU's Latest Streaming Series Is An Insult To An Original Avenger |url=https://screenrant.com/mcu-mpower-insult-black-widow-legacy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318183126/https://screenrant.com/mcu-mpower-insult-black-widow-legacy/ |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |access-date=March 18, 2023 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>
<!-- LIVE ATTRACTIONS -->
<ref name="IM3Disneyland">{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Eric |date=April 12, 2013 |title=Disneyland Introduces Their First Marvel Exhibit with Iron Man Tech |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/13/disneyland-introduces-their-first-marvel-exhibit-with-iron-man-tech |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220132855/https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/13/disneyland-introduces-their-first-marvel-exhibit-with-iron-man-tech |archive-date=February 20, 2014 |access-date=April 13, 2013 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>
<ref name="ThorTDWDisneyland">{{Cite web |last=Lesnick |first=Silas |date=October 25, 2013 |title=CS Explores Disneyland's Thor: The Dark World Attraction, Treasures of Asgard |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=110668 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203170006/https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=110668 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |access-date=October 26, 2013 |website=[[ComingSoon.net]]}}</ref>
<ref name="CapTWSDisneyland">{{Cite web |last=Slater |first=Shawn |date=February 10, 2014 |title=Captain America Arrives at Disneyland Park in Anaheim March 7 |url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/captain-america-arrives-at-disneyland-park-in-anaheim-march-7/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715024302/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/captain-america-arrives-at-disneyland-park-in-anaheim-march-7/ |archive-date=July 15, 2014 |access-date=February 10, 2014 |website=[[Disney Parks|Disney Parks Blog]]}}</ref>
<ref name="GOMA">{{Cite web |date=October 31, 2016 |title='Marvel: Creating The Cinematic Universe' Comes To GOMA |url=https://blog.qagoma.qld.gov.au/marvel-creating-the-cinematic-universe-comes-to-goma/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105223608/https://blog.qagoma.qld.gov.au/marvel-creating-the-cinematic-universe-comes-to-goma/ |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |publisher=[[Queensland Gallery of Modern Art]]}}</ref>
<ref name="GOMASMH">{{Cite web |last=Stafford |first=Andrew |date=May 16, 2017 |title=Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe at GOMA sets the superheroes among us |url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/marvel-creating-the-cinematic-universe-at-goma-sets-the-superheroes-among-us-20170522-gwa1cc.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318180534/https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/marvel-creating-the-cinematic-universe-at-goma-sets-the-superheroes-among-us-20170522-gwa1cc.html |archive-date=March 18, 2024 |access-date=March 28, 2024 |website=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]}}</ref>
<ref name="VRDamageControl">{{Cite web |last=Whitbrook |first=James |date=October 3, 2019 |title=Test Out Shuri's Latest Gadgets in ILM's New Marvel VR Experience, Avengers: Damage Control |url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/test-out-shuris-latest-gadgets-in-ilms-new-marvel-vr-ex-1838741351 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003174402/https://io9.gizmodo.com/test-out-shuris-latest-gadgets-in-ilms-new-marvel-vr-ex-1838741351 |archive-date=October 3, 2019 |access-date=October 3, 2019 |website=[[io9]]}}</ref>
<ref name="VRDamageControlExtended">{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachel |date=November 18, 2019 |title='Avengers: Damage Control' Extended: Team Up to Fight Alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/avengers-damage-control-extended-dates |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191118233833/https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/avengers-damage-control-extended-dates |archive-date=November 18, 2019 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MarquandDC">{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Brandon |date=October 15, 2019 |title=Avengers: Damage Control Recasts James Spader's Ultron |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/avengers-damage-control-recasts-james-spaders-ultron/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302032936/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/avengers-damage-control-recasts-james-spaders-ultron/ |archive-date=March 2, 2021 |access-date=October 28, 2021 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="AvengersSTATIONEW">{{Cite magazine |last=Towers |first=Andrea |date=May 30, 2014 |title=Marvel's 'Avengers' S.T.A.T.I.O.N. exhibit: We took the tour (and chatted with Stan Lee) |url=https://popwatch.ew.com/2014/05/30/the-avengers-exhibit-new-york/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022103551/https://popwatch.ew.com/2014/05/30/the-avengers-exhibit-new-york/ |archive-date=October 22, 2014 |access-date=September 20, 2014 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>
<ref name="AvengersSTATIONClosing">{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=Craig |date=October 6, 2015 |title=10 Essential Exhibits at Marvel's Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. |url=https://www.newyork.com/articles/attractions/10-essential-exhibits-at-marvels-avengers-s-t-a-t-i-o-n-86371/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150327025217/https://www.newyork.com/articles/attractions/10-essential-exhibits-at-marvels-avengers-s-t-a-t-i-o-n-86371/ |archive-date=March 27, 2015 |access-date=August 24, 2015 |website=NewYork.com}}</ref>
<ref name="STATIONKorea">{{Cite web |last=Hyo-won |first=Lee |date=April 17, 2015 |title=South Korea Hypes Up for 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/south-korea-hypes-up-avengers-789522 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006091553/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/south-korea-hypes-up-avengers-789522 |archive-date=October 6, 2016 |access-date=June 25, 2016 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
<ref name="STATIONLasVegas">{{Cite web |last=Victory Hill Exhibitions |date=June 25, 2016 |title=Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Immersive Attraction Opens in Las Vegas |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/avengers-t-t-o-n-140000262.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813205257/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/avengers-t-t-o-n-140000262.html |archive-date=August 13, 2016 |access-date=June 25, 2016 |publisher=[[Yahoo]]}}</ref>
<ref name="STATIONLasVegas2">{{Cite web |last=Ouellette |first=Jennifer |date=June 24, 2016 |title=Explore the Science of The Avengers with This Sneak Peek into a New Vegas Exhibit |url=https://gizmodo.com/explore-the-science-of-the-avengers-with-this-sneak-pee-1782300625 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160626140933/https://gizmodo.com/explore-the-science-of-the-avengers-with-this-sneak-pee-1782300625 |archive-date=June 26, 2016 |access-date=June 25, 2016 |website=[[Gizmodo]]}}</ref>
<ref name="AvengersSTATIONDailyNews">{{Cite web |last=Sacks |first=Ethan |date=May 25, 2014 |title=Exclusive: Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N exhibit fan-tastic blend of props, high-tech |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/exclusive-avengers-s-t-t-o-n-exhibit-fan-tastic-article-1.1804244 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925104435/https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/exclusive-avengers-s-t-t-o-n-exhibit-fan-tastic-article-1.1804244 |archive-date=September 25, 2014 |access-date=September 20, 2014 |website=[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]] |location=New York}}</ref>
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<ref name="DisneyParksMar2018">{{Cite web |last=Glover |first=Erin |date=March 20, 2018 |title=Avengers and Other Super Heroes to Assemble in New Themed Areas at Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland |url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/03/avengers-and-other-super-heroes-to-assemble-in-new-themed-areas-at-disneyland-resort-disneyland-paris-and-hong-kong-disneyland/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321063239/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/03/avengers-and-other-super-heroes-to-assemble-in-new-themed-areas-at-disneyland-resort-disneyland-paris-and-hong-kong-disneyland/ |archive-date=March 21, 2018 |access-date=March 20, 2018 |website=[[Disney Parks|Disney Parks Blog]]}}</ref>
<ref name="VarietyDisneyParks">{{Cite web |last=McNary |first=Dave |author-link=Dave McNary |date=March 20, 2018 |title=Marvel-Themed Lands Coming to Three Disney Parks |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/marvel-land-disneyland-california-paris-hong-kong-1202731764/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322210056/https://variety.com/2018/film/news/marvel-land-disneyland-california-paris-hong-kong-1202731764/ |archive-date=March 22, 2018 |access-date=March 21, 2018 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
<ref name="AvengersCampusMultiverse">{{Cite web |last=Bonomolo |first=Cameron |date=April 3, 2020 |title=Avengers Campus: Thanos Snap Never Happened in Disney Parks Version of the Marvel Cinematic Universe |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/avengers-campus-thanos-snap-never-happened-disney-parks-version-marvel-cinematic-universe/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119212547/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/avengers-campus-thanos-snap-never-happened-disney-parks-version-marvel-cinematic-universe/ |archive-date=January 19, 2021 |access-date=February 14, 2021 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="DisneyParisJuly2022">{{Cite web |last=Perine |first=Aaron |date=November 20, 2021 |title=Disney Announces New Avengers Campus Opening Date |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/disney-new-avengers-campus-opening-date/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120153316/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/disney-new-avengers-campus-opening-date/ |archive-date=November 20, 2021 |access-date=July 1, 2022 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="GotGBreakout">{{Cite web |last=Ching |first=Albert |date=July 23, 2016 |title=SDCC: Marvel Studios Reveals Latest Phase 3 Secrets |url=https://www.cbr.com/sdcc-marvel-studios-reveals-latest-phase-3-secrets/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725143033/https://www.comicbookresources.com/article/sdcc-marvel-studios-reveals-latest-phase-3-secrets |archive-date=July 25, 2016 |access-date=July 24, 2016 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>
<ref name="GotGBreakout2">{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=July 23, 2016 |title=Star-Lord's Father Revealed ... James Gunn Explains in Detail |url=https://www.newsarama.com/30349-star-lord-s-father-confirmed.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160724053349/https://www.newsarama.com/30349-star-lord-s-father-confirmed.html |archive-date=July 24, 2016 |access-date=July 24, 2016 |website=[[Newsarama]]}}</ref>
<ref name="GotGBreakoutGunn">{{Cite web |last=Dolloff |first=Matt |date=May 28, 2017 |title=James Gunn Reflects on Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout Experience |url=https://screenrant.com/james-gunn-guardians-galaxy-mission-breakout-ride-experience/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531044332/https://screenrant.com/james-gunn-guardians-galaxy-mission-breakout-ride-experience/ |archive-date=May 31, 2017 |access-date=July 5, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>
<ref name="GotGBreakoutOpening">{{Cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Tracy |last2=Martens |first2=Todd |date=February 15, 2017 |title=Disney sets opening date for Guardians of the Galaxy attraction at California Adventure |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/herocomplex/la-et-hc-disney-guardians-galaxy-ride-california-adventure-20170215-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217022208/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/herocomplex/la-et-hc-disney-guardians-galaxy-ride-california-adventure-20170215-story.html |archive-date=February 17, 2017 |access-date=February 15, 2017 |website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref>
<ref name="GotGBreakoutMCUConnection">{{Cite web |last=Lussier |first=Germain |date=May 25, 2017 |title=The New Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Exists in Its Own Unique Marvel Universe |url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-ride-exists-in-its-own-1795437971 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528101348/https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-ride-exists-in-its-own-1795437971 |archive-date=May 28, 2017 |access-date=May 29, 2017 |website=[[io9]]}}</ref>
<ref name="HollandWebSlingers">{{Cite web |last=Whitbrook |first=James |date=January 19, 2021 |title=Watch Tom Holland Thwip Around Disneyland's New Spider-Man Ride |url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/watch-tom-holland-thwip-around-disneylands-new-spider-m-1846086546 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120020338/https://io9.gizmodo.com/watch-tom-holland-thwip-around-disneylands-new-spider-m-1846086546 |archive-date=January 20, 2021 |access-date=January 19, 2021 |website=[[io9]]}}</ref>
<ref name="WaittWebSlingers">{{Cite web |title=Chris Waitt Portfolio – Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure |url=https://www.chriswaitt.com/portfolio/web-slingers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408225703/https://www.chriswaitt.com/portfolio/web-slingers |archive-date=April 8, 2022 |access-date=April 8, 2022 |website=ChrisWaitt.com}}</ref>
<ref name="RogersMusicalDCA">{{Cite web |last=Graves |first=Sabina |date=June 20, 2023 |title=Get in Line for Marvel Studios' Rogers: The Musical at Disney Parks |url=https://gizmodo.com/rogers-the-musical-disney-parks-marvel-studios-mcu-dca-1850557616 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230621084210/https://gizmodo.com/rogers-the-musical-disney-parks-marvel-studios-mcu-dca-1850557616 |archive-date=June 21, 2023 |access-date=June 21, 2023 |website=[[Gizmodo]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="IronManExperience">{{Cite web |last=Chu |first=Karen |date=October 8, 2013 |title=Hong Kong Disneyland to Open 'Iron Man' Experience in 2016 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hong-kong-disneyland-open-iron-644562 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322082418/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hong-kong-disneyland-open-iron-644562 |archive-date=March 22, 2018 |access-date=March 21, 2018 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
<ref name="IMExpDS">{{Cite web |last=Read-Dominguez |first=Jennifer |date=January 16, 2017 |title=First look: Iron Man Experience opens in Disneyland Hong Kong – complete with Iron Girls |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/iron-man/news/a819131/first-look-iron-man-experience-disneyland-hong-kong-marvel-ride/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322084948/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/iron-man/news/a819131/first-look-iron-man-experience-disneyland-hong-kong-marvel-ride/ |archive-date=March 22, 2018 |access-date=March 21, 2018 |website=[[Digital Spy]]}}</ref>
<ref name="IMExpStarkExpo">{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Brandon |date=November 8, 2018 |title=A Look Inside of Hong Kong Disney's Iron Man Experience Ride |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/2016/11/08/a-look-inside-of-hong-kong-disneys-iron-man-experience-ride/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325044219/https://comicbook.com/marvel/2016/11/08/a-look-inside-of-hong-kong-disneys-iron-man-experience-ride |archive-date=March 25, 2018 |access-date=March 21, 2018 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="IMExpMKIII">{{Cite web |title=Iron Man Experience – Presented by AIA |url=https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/attractions/iron-man-experience/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322081939/https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/attractions/iron-man-experience/ |archive-date=March 22, 2018 |access-date=March 21, 2018 |website=[[Hong Kong Disneyland]]}}</ref>
<ref name="IMExpReleaseDate">{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Thomas |date=November 11, 2016 |title=Opening Date Set for Iron Man Experience, Hong Kong Disneyland's Marvel-Themed Ride |url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/11/opening-date-set-for-iron-man-experience-hong-kong-disneylands-marvel-themed-ride/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802125338/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/11/opening-date-set-for-iron-man-experience-hong-kong-disneylands-marvel-themed-ride/ |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=March 21, 2018 |website=[[Disney Parks|Disney Parks Blog]]}}</ref>
<ref name="AMWaspRide">{{Cite magazine |last=Nolfi |first=Joel |date=February 14, 2018 |title=Disney unveils new Ant-Man and the Wasp ride images |url=https://ew.com/movies/2018/02/14/hong-kong-disneyland-ant-man-and-the-wasp-ride-images/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321130731/https://ew.com/movies/2018/02/14/hong-kong-disneyland-ant-man-and-the-wasp-ride-images/ |archive-date=March 21, 2018 |access-date=March 20, 2018 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>
<ref name="AMWaspRideName">{{Cite web |last=Frater |first=Patrick |date=July 25, 2018 |title='Ant-Man and the Wasp' Theme Park Ride Heads to Hong Kong Disneyland |url=https://variety.com/2018/biz/asia/ant-man-and-the-wasp-nano-battle-hong-kong-disneyland-1202883832/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726234141/https://variety.com/2018/biz/asia/ant-man-and-the-wasp-nano-battle-hong-kong-disneyland-1202883832/ |archive-date=July 26, 2018 |access-date=July 26, 2018 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
<ref name="AMWaspRideOpen">{{Cite news |date=January 8, 2019 |title=Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! set to open on March 31, 2019 |url=https://news-en.hongkongdisneyland.com/PressReleases/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?AssetId=e8f6d4b7-847d-4797-99a7-9f1a970c05a7 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104094408/http://news-en.hongkongdisneyland.com/PressReleases/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?AssetId=e8f6d4b7-847d-4797-99a7-9f1a970c05a7 |archive-date=November 4, 2019 |access-date=January 8, 2019 |publisher=[[Hong Kong Disneyland]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="DisneyWish">{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachel |date=July 8, 2021 |title=Science and Cuisine Collide with 'Avengers: Quantum Encounter' Dining Experience Aboard the Disney Wish |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/avengers-quantum-encounter-dining-experience-disney-wish |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210708151056/https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/avengers-quantum-encounter-dining-experience-disney-wish |archive-date=July 8, 2021 |access-date=July 8, 2021 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="DisneyWishDelay">{{Cite web |last=Tribou |first=Richard |date=February 3, 2022 |title=Disney Cruise Line delays debut of Disney Wish at Port Canaveral |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-bz-disney-cruise-line-disney-wish-delay-20220203-zzuva27445ea7h6ksmrjueqy4q-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217194427/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-bz-disney-cruise-line-disney-wish-delay-20220203-zzuva27445ea7h6ksmrjueqy4q-story.html |archive-date=February 17, 2022 |access-date=April 9, 2022 |website=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref>
<ref name="QuantumEncounter">{{Cite web |last=Sternberg |first=Sabrina |date=October 26, 2021 |title=Brie Larson, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie and More to Star in Marvel Dining Adventure on Disney Wish Cruise Ship |url=https://collider.com/brie-larson-paul-rudd-anthony-mackie-avengers-quantum-encounter-disney-wish/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026230737/https://collider.com/brie-larson-paul-rudd-anthony-mackie-avengers-quantum-encounter-disney-wish/ |archive-date=October 26, 2021 |access-date=October 26, 2021 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>
<ref name="QuantumEncounterPolygon">{{Cite web |last=Goslin |first=Austen |date=October 26, 2021 |title=Disney made a new Avengers show but you'll have to take a cruise to see it |url=https://www.polygon.com/22746704/disney-wish-avengers-quantom-encounter |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026202421/https://www.polygon.com/22746704/disney-wish-avengers-quantom-encounter |archive-date=October 26, 2021 |access-date=October 28, 2021 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref>
<ref name="WaittQuantumEncounter">{{Cite web |last=Jirak |first=Jamie |date=April 7, 2022 |title=Ant-Man Star Paul Rudd Appears in New Photo for Avengers: Quantum Encounter |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/ant-man-star-paul-rudd-appears-in-new-photo-for-avengers-quantum-encounter/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408225051/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/ant-man-star-paul-rudd-appears-in-new-photo-for-avengers-quantum-encounter/ |archive-date=April 8, 2022 |access-date=April 8, 2022 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="WaittWebsite">{{Cite web |title=Chris Waitt Portfolio – Avengers: Quantum Encounter |url=https://www.chriswaitt.com/portfolio/avengers-quantum-encounter |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408225339/https://www.chriswaitt.com/portfolio/avengers-quantum-encounter |archive-date=April 8, 2022 |access-date=April 8, 2022 |website=ChrisWaitt.com}}</ref>
<ref name="VellaniQuantumEncounter">{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachel |date=June 16, 2022 |title=Ms. Marvel Boards the Disney Wish and Joins 'Avengers: Quantum Encounter' |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/ms-marvel-disney-wish-avengers-quantum-encounter |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616162609/https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/ms-marvel-disney-wish-avengers-quantum-encounter |archive-date=June 16, 2022 |access-date=June 16, 2022 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="DaCostaQuantumEncounter">{{Cite web |last=Libbey |first=Dirk |date=July 2, 2022 |title=The Marvels' Director Actually Teamed Up With Brie Larson For A Disney Project Ahead Of Her MCU Debut |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/the-marvels-director-actually-teamed-up-with-brie-larson-for-a-disney-project-ahead-of-her-mcu-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112224647/https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/the-marvels-director-actually-teamed-up-with-brie-larson-for-a-disney-project-ahead-of-her-mcu-debut |archive-date=January 12, 2023 |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=[[CinemaBlend]]}}</ref>
<ref name="DisneyTreasure">{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2023 |title=Disney Treasure Sets Sail with Worlds of Marvel Restaurant |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/disney-cruise-line-treasure-worlds-of-marvel-restaurant |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230916141326/https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/disney-cruise-line-treasure-worlds-of-marvel-restaurant |archive-date=September 16, 2023 |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<!-- SIMPSONS SHORT -->
<ref name="SimpsonsShort">{{Cite web |last=Ferme |first=Antonio |date=June 30, 2021 |title=Loki and Bart Simpson Team Up in Marvel-'Simpsons' Crossover Short on Disney Plus |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/loki-simpsons-marvel-disney-plus-1235008558/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630180725/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/loki-simpsons-marvel-disney-plus-1235008558/ |archive-date=June 30, 2021 |access-date=June 30, 2021 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
<!-- LITERARY MATERIAL -->
<ref name="Guidebook">{{Cite web |last=Cowen |first=Trace William |date=September 9, 2015 |title=Earn a PhD in Marvel With the Official 'Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe' Series |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2015/09/marvel-announces-guidebook-to-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-series |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911224555/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2015/09/marvel-announces-guidebook-to-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-series |archive-date=September 11, 2015 |access-date=September 9, 2015 |website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]}}</ref>
<ref name="GuidebookThor">{{Cite web |date=December 17, 2015 |title=Preview: Guidebook To The Marvel Cinematic Universe – Marvel's Thor #1 |url=https://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/guidebook-to-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-marvels-thor-1-marvel-comics-2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202005909/https://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/guidebook-to-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-marvels-thor-1-marvel-comics-2015 |archive-date=February 2, 2016 |access-date=January 25, 2016 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>
<ref name="GuidebookCapTFA">{{Cite web |date=January 21, 2016 |title=Preview: Guidebook To The Marvel Cinematic Universe – Marvel's Captain America: The First Avenger #1 |url=https://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/guidebook-marvel-cinematic-universe-marvels-captain-america-first-avenger-1-marvel-comics-2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126080027/https://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/guidebook-marvel-cinematic-universe-marvels-captain-america-first-avenger-1-marvel-comics-2016 |archive-date=January 26, 2016 |access-date=January 25, 2016 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>
<ref name="TitanFirstTenYears">{{Cite web |last=Mueller |first=Matthew |date=November 6, 2018 |title=Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige Talks 'The First Ten Years' In New Collectors Hardcover |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/11/06/marvel-studios-first-ten-years-collectors-hardcover-excerpt-kevi/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116163901/https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/11/06/marvel-studios-first-ten-years-collectors-hardcover-excerpt-kevi/ |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=November 24, 2018 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MakingOfMCU">{{Cite web |last=Dinh |first=Christine |date=May 17, 2021 |title=The Definitive Story of How Marvel Studios Created the Marvel Cinematic Universe |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/marvel-studios-making-of-marvel-cinematic-universe |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518023327/https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/marvel-studios-making-of-marvel-cinematic-universe |archive-date=May 18, 2021 |access-date=May 18, 2021 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MCUReignOfMarvelStudios">{{Cite magazine |last=Lenker |first=Maureen Lee |date=April 26, 2023 |title=MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios takes you behind the scenes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe — see the cover |url=https://ew.com/books/mcu-the-reign-of-marvel-book-cover-reveal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426171344/https://ew.com/books/mcu-the-reign-of-marvel-book-cover-reveal/ |archive-date=April 26, 2023 |access-date=April 26, 2023 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MCUReign/Film">{{Cite web |last=Pearson |first=Ben |date=September 18, 2023 |title=MCU Authors On Crafting The Definitive Marvel Studios History And How The MCU Can Bounce Back [Exclusive Interview] |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1342506/mcu-authors-marvel-studios-history-exclusive-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920115931/https://www.slashfilm.com/1342506/mcu-authors-marvel-studios-history-exclusive-interview/ |archive-date=September 20, 2023 |access-date=October 10, 2023 |website=[[/Film]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MeinerdingBook">{{Cite web |last=Perine |first=Aaron |date=February 16, 2024 |title=Marvel Studios Announces MCU Concept Art Book |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-studios-mcu-concept-art-book-kevin-feige/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217172300/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-studios-mcu-concept-art-book-kevin-feige/ |archive-date=February 17, 2024 |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
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<!-- COMMERCIALS -->
<ref name="SuperBowl50Coke">{{Cite web |last=Schultz |first=E.J. |date=February 7, 2016 |title=The Strategy Behind Coke's Marvel Super Bowl Ad |url=https://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/coke-s-marvel-super-bowl-ad/302574 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160209014736/https://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/coke-s-marvel-super-bowl-ad/302574/ |archive-date=February 9, 2016 |access-date=February 8, 2016 |website=[[Advertising Age]]}}</ref>
<ref name="SuperBowl50Coke2">{{Cite web |title=A Mini Marvel |url=https://www.lumapictures.com/portfolio/a-mini-marvel/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408204648/https://www.lumapictures.com/portfolio/a-mini-marvel/ |archive-date=April 8, 2016 |access-date=February 8, 2016 |publisher=[[Luma Pictures]]}}</ref>
<ref name="DeadlineCoke">{{Cite web |last=Busch |first=Anita |date=February 9, 2016 |title=Super Bowl: 'Bourne' Explodes On Social Media But Isn't The 'Captain' |url=https://deadline.com/2016/02/superbowl-2016-social-media-activity-movie-ads-jason-bourne-captain-america-civil-war-1201699258/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160211091400/https://deadline.com/2016/02/superbowl-2016-social-media-activity-movie-ads-jason-bourne-captain-america-civil-war-1201699258/ |archive-date=February 11, 2016 |access-date=February 9, 2016 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
<ref name="MiniMarvelVESA">{{Cite web |last=Giardina |first=Carolyn |date=February 7, 2017 |title=''The Jungle Book'' Takes Top Visual Effects Society Honors |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2017-visual-effects-society-winners-ves-society-honors-winners-complete-list-966478/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208072404/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2017-visual-effects-society-winners-ves-society-honors-winners-complete-list-966478/ |archive-date=February 8, 2017 |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="ConcertExperience">{{Cite web |date=May 1, 2024 |title='Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience' Premieres at the Hollywood Bowl |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/marvel-studios-infinity-saga-concert-experience-hollywood-bowl-tickets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822131920/https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/marvel-studios-infinity-saga-concert-experience-hollywood-bowl-tickets |archive-date=August 22, 2024 |access-date=August 29, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="ConcertExperienceTour">{{Cite web |last=Roe |first=Mike |date=August 31, 2024 |title='The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Score Debuts as Hollywood Bowl Post-Credits Scene {{!}} Video |url=https://www.thewrap.com/fantastic-four-first-steps-score-theme-hollywood-bowl-marvel-concert/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831230711/https://www.thewrap.com/fantastic-four-first-steps-score-theme-hollywood-bowl-marvel-concert/ |archive-date=August 31, 2024 |access-date=September 2, 2024 |website=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref>
<ref name="ConcertExperienceTour2">{{Cite web |last=Drum |first=Nicole |date=August 31, 2024 |title=Fantastic Four: First Steps Score Debuts at Infinity Saga Concert Experience |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/fantastic-four-first-steps-score-debuts-at-infinity-saga-concert-experience/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902013515/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/fantastic-four-first-steps-score-debuts-at-infinity-saga-concert-experience/ |archive-date=September 2, 2024 |access-date=September 3, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref>
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== Further reading == {{refbegin}} * {{Cite magazine |last=Schulman |first=Michael |date=June 5, 2023 |title=How the Marvel Cinematic Universe Swallowed Hollywood |url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/06/12/how-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-swallowed-hollywood |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605133656/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/06/12/how-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-swallowed-hollywood |archive-date=June 5, 2023 |magazine=[[The New Yorker]]}} * {{Cite web |last=Sandwell |first=Ian |date=November 5, 2025 |title=MCU in order: How to watch Marvel movies in chronological and release order |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a825774/marvel-cinematic-universe-in-chronological-order/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251114160854/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a825774/marvel-cinematic-universe-in-chronological-order/ |archive-date=November 14, 2025 |access-date=November 14, 2025 |website=[[Digital Spy]] |ref=none}} {{refend}}
== External links == * {{Official website|name=Movies}} on ''[[Marvel.com]]'' * [https://www.marvel.com/tv-shows TV shows] on ''Marvel.com'' * {{MCU Wiki}} * {{Marveldatabase}}
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