I can’t believe I was enlightened by so many Avengers Tower theories, but I know why Marvel chose the “worst” answer

I’m ready to admit that I’ve been impressed by the various theories about Avengers Tower in the MCU now that Rays* is providing answers. The history of the MCU Rays* revolves around the starting team being made up of a group of misfits from the franchise. Naturally, the cast assembled for Rays* is causing a lot of excitement, mainly because it consists of fan-favorite actors and their characters like Bucky Barnes and Yelena Belova.

Furthermore, Rays* is causing excitement due to the MCU mysteries the film will answer. From the inclusion of the mysterious Bob in the next Marvel film to Val’s true motivations, Rays* It’s expected to answer several lingering questions the franchise has had for some time. Interestingly, one of these mysteries was answered in the latest trailer for Rays*although I admit the answer was a disappointment to me. Somehow, though, I understand why Marvel made this choice, as it makes more sense than the alternative, raising an interesting point about theoretical culture in modern Hollywood.

Who bought Avengers Tower has been a mystery since Spider-Man: Homecoming

The theory in question is who bought Avengers Tower in the MCU. Avengers Tower was initially known as Stark Tower and was first introduced in 2012. The Avengers. After the climactic battle with Loki in The Avengers ending, Stark Tower became Avengers Tower, the center of the team of the same name in the MCU. Avengers Tower remained as such for the history of Avengers: Age of Ultronbefore the team’s focus shifted to the Avengers Complex, located in upstate New York.

After the establishment of the Avengers Complex, it was revealed that Avengers Tower was being sold. This revelation came in 2017 Spider-Man: Homecoming, with Happy Hogan telling the titular hero that Tony had found a buyer for the building. Since then, eight years of theories have been concocted about who now owns Avengers Tower, based on the idea that superhero fans – myself included – will theorize about absolutely anything to the point of absurdity (see WandaVisionthe MCU’s endless Mephisto theories as proof).

Marvel’s 2025 projects had three potential answers to the mystery of Avengers Tower

A turning point for the mystery of Avengers Tower

Eight years after these theories began, 2025 has offered Marvel Studios three different options as answers to the lingering question: who bought Avengers Tower? The first, and perhaps most popular, was that Daredevil: Born AgainWilson Fisk purchased the building. Fisk returned to the MCU in Hawkeye, with the upcoming Marvel TV show Daredevil: Born Again based on this, its appearance in Echoand three seasons on Netflix Reckless. Given that he’s running for mayor of New York in the upcoming show and is known by the nickname Kingpin, Fisk buying Avengers Tower to solidify his power made sense.

Another theory was that Avengers Tower would become the Baxter Building. In Marvel Comics, the Baxter Building is the base of the Fantastic Four, a team that has long been preparing to be introduced to the franchise. 2025 will see this finally happen with The Fantastic Four: Getting Startedand it could have been revealed that the former Avengers building would become the hub of Marvel’s First Family following their integration into Earth-616. The final theory turned out to be the true answer to the question of who bought Avengers Tower, tied to 2025 Rays*.

Why the reveal of Val’s purchase of Avengers Tower is the weakest choice (but actually makes sense)

Rays* The most recent trailer revealed that Valentina Allegra de Fontaine was the person who purchased Avengers Tower in the MCU. After eight long years of theorizing and three potential options, it could be argued that Marvel made the weakest choice in providing this answer. After all, it’s unclear how Val fits into the future of the MCU beyond Rays*but Fisk is set to be a great villain and the Baxter Building could have been a mainstay for the future Fantastic Four stories.

That said, despite being the weakest choice, Val being the buyer of Avengers Tower makes more sense. As of 2025, The Fantastic Four still does not exist in the MCU due to First steps taking place in another universe, and Fisk’s illicit activities have him operating mostly in the shadows. As such, either of the other two choices for this theory makes little sense. Therefore, I have been truly enlightened by the endless fan theories about Avengers Tower.

I was convinced that Fisk buying the tower was the best choice and I didn’t stop to think if it made sense within the universe or stories in question. The same can be said about the possibility of connecting the tower to The Fantastic Four. Overall, this raises the interesting argument that fan theorizing can reach immense heights regardless of the logic behind it. Rays* proves this by having Val, a rich and influential character in the MCU, buy Avengers Tower. While it may not be as flashy or sophisticated a revelation, it is certainly logical.