THE MCUs The Multiverse Saga has had a wide range of successes and failures since its inception, and I have some bad news for anyone who is tired of seeing the multiverse play out on the big screen. The Multiverse Saga was the next major story arc in the MCU timeline following the huge success of the Infinity Saga universe. It promised to explore the concept of the multiverse, leading to a grand finale, but there were many dissenters along the way.
Despite being the Multiverse Saga, the MCU hasn't really done much with the concept, which makes it all the more baffling that some fans are tired of it. There are still a number of Marvel films to be released in 2025 and beyond, giving the MCU a chance to push the multiverse further before closing this chapter of the universe. Sorry for anyone who might not like it, but the multiverse is here to stay for a little while longer.
The success of Deadpool and Wolverine proves that MCU fans are more excited about crossovers
Deadpool and Wolverine had tremendous success upon release, becoming one of the highest-grossing MCU films of all time. The return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine starring alongside Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, finally being part of the MCU, proved to be a recipe for success. It was the highest-grossing MCU film since Spider-Man: No Way Homeand showed that fan favorites like Wolverine and Deadpool still have huge box office potential.
Deadpool and Wolverine took the multiverse concept the furthest of all the MCU projects that have dealt with it. The sheer number of characters, cameos, and Easter eggs from previous Fox Marvel films was one of the film's main selling points. This shows that fans can fondly look back on what happened before, while also hoping to see more of these same characters popping up in the future thanks to the multiverse.
No Way Home, Deadpool and Wolverine prove exactly what fans want
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MCU films focusing on the multiverse |
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Film |
Gross Box Office |
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Spider-Man: No Way Home |
US$1,921,206,586 |
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness |
US$952,224,986 |
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Deadpool and Wolverine |
US$1,336,289,736 |
The resounding success of Spider-Man: No Way Home and Deadpool and Wolverine show that the multiverse as a concept is not as bad as some people might think. In fact, it seems that the general public responds very well to the idea, given the right circumstances. Based on how things turned out, The biggest draw to the multiverse is the MCU's ability to bring in beloved actors to reprise their Marvel roles in some capacity. These crossovers between generations are one of the driving forces behind the success of these films.
In fact, the MCU hasn't even fully embraced the concept, despite them currently being in the Multiverse Saga. The only films that really delve into the multiverse are Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Spider-Man: No Way Home and Deadpool and Wolverine. They are also three of the four highest-grossing films post-MCU.Avengers: Endgame. When the MCU uses the multiverse to present past iterations of characters and actors, that's where it really finds success.
How the MCU's Crossover Hype Is Seriously Helpful for One of Its Biggest Movies Yet
No MCU saga is complete without bringing the Avengers together in style, and Avengers: Secret Wars promises to end the Multiverse Saga in a massive way. In truth, Avengers: Secret Wars will probably take the idea of ​​crossovers to the next level, and could include characters from previous iterations of Marvel characters that fans have wanted to see interact with for decades. The idea that Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man could interact with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine is enough for fans of these characters.
Avengers: Secret Wars could finally deliver on what was promised and perhaps help the multiverse's detractors change their minds.
As some films have already demonstrated, the potential for Avengers: Secret Wars It's off the charts. Avengers: Endgame is one of the most successful films of all time, ranking second on the worldwide box office charts, and there is a possibility that Avengers: Secret Wars I could go up there too. The Multiverse Saga may not have gone as well as many expected, but Avengers: Secret Wars could finally deliver on what was promised and perhaps help the multiverse's detractors change their minds.
The Multiverse Saga doesn't seem to have gone exactly how fans, and even Marvel Studios, wanted it to go. THE UCM after Avengers: Endgame It's been largely hit or miss with the universe's lowest points but also some incredible highs. One thing is certain, however. The best-performing films in the Multiverse Saga were those that heavily used the concept in their respective films, and with several films still to come, the multiverse is here to stay for at least a little longer.
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February 14, 2025
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July 25, 2025
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July 24, 2026
Source: The Numbers