#avengers theory

[icalledhimpietro]

Me busting into every Avenger's house demanding to know what their excuse is for not being there for Wanda

Then proceeding to slam open the doors of a nursing home and catch that star spangled son of bitch's eye

Steve's old ass just eating his jello:

[crankynewt]

MCU Phase 5 & 6 Predictions and Theories

Clearly I’ve had too much time on my hands lately, but please feel free to reply with your thoughts and own predictions! Links to sources have been provided in cases where tweets, articles, or interviews are referenced!

**Quick disclaimer that these are merely my own theories and predictions, not necessarily what I want or hope to happen, but are based on patterns and predicted storylines.**

Regé-Jean Page as Reed Richards/Mr.Fantastic.

I am pretty sure that Secret Invasion tweet error was a copy/paste issue from a cast list provided to social media reps of cast members so he has likely been cast in something. However, I doubt it is Secret Invasion and it would not be a minor role, and he would be a perfect choice for the smartest man alive.

Cillian Murphy will not play Doctor Doom, but he will be cast in a non-F4 project.

Although he has been fancast by many as Doctor Doom and would do a great job playing the villain, I really doubt we see him take up that mantle. However, I do believe we may see him take on another anti-hero or grey character as that he would do just as great a job as. 

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau cast as Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom.

This rumour has been circulating a while and seems the most likely scenario in my opinion, more so than other popular choices among fans such as Murphy and Cavill. Marvel has successfully cashed in on the Game of Thrones appeal of many actors in the past and they are sure to again. 

**Although Coster-Waldau is a phenomenal actor and would play a MCU villain very well, it must be noted that Victor von Doom is a Romani character and should in fact be played by a Romani actor. Yet as Marvel has unfortunately not been competent in their appropriately cast Romani or Jewish characters of actors of a shared heritage, I find it difficult to believe that this behaviour will be amended in time for this casting (which may have already taken place).**

Laura Dern in New Asgard.

We saw Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill in Thor: Ragnarok, giving us 2/3 of the original Jurassic Park trio, and both were set to be in Thor: Love and Thunder (but only Neill did as Goldblum’s scene was cut), I NEED DR. GRANT AND DR. SATTLER TOGETHER IN THE MCU. Possibly as actress Frigga in an Asgardian play? Maybe the Grandmaster could be in the audience?? I don’t care how this would happen as I don’t see Thor 5 happening, but it is very important to me personally that it does. (This is the only personal indulgence prediction I promise). 

Sylvie will die in Loki Season 2, Loki returns to New Asgard. 

Both of them won’t make it out of the next season, yet I see Loki being a more likely option to survive in this case as he would return to New Asgard as a whistleblower about how dangerous Kang has become. However, none of the Avengers would believe him until Scott Lang confirms following the events of Quantumania.

Valkyrie adopting a much larger role in the MCU, dates Carol Danvers.

As we are nearing the end of our time with Thor and Loki, Valkyrie will likely be our link to Asgard. It’s also about time they give our King a girlfriend, and it being Carol Danvers would make them the ultimate power couple. 

Nova announcement for Phase 6. 

It’s overdue that Nova be introduced into the MCU, and with the Guardians making their exit in May it is the perfect timing to introduce a new connection to the galactic aspect of the MCU. It would also possibly be something hinted towards or appear in a post-credit scene in GotG vol. 3, and be connected to Adam Warlock’s future in the MCU. 

Midnight Sons announcement for Phase 6 or 7. 

This one feels pretty obvious given the introduction of Moon Knight & Mr. Knight, Blade, Werewolf by Knight, Man-Thing (Ted!!!) and Elsa Bloodstone, we’re seeing much more characters falling into the darker and monster-related side of the MCU who are all tied to the Midnight Sons. In addition to the fact that other affiliates are likely being introduced soon, including Wolverine and Ghost Rider, and others including Doctor Strange, Wong, and Mordo already present, it is certainly in Marvel’s plans for the future.

Antony Starr cast as Dracula in Blade.

Another highly rumoured casting, this time based upon Starr tweeting about being busy with little explanation and other alleged leaks. He is amazing as Homelander in The Boys, so him undertaking a villain such as Dracula would be great.

“Ralph Bohner” revealed as Peter Maximoff, explains Deadpool and the X-Men’s introduction to the MCU. 

Given the possibility that Ralph Bohner is the member of WITSEC that Jimmy Woo was going to Westview to visit, a theory I explain more in depth here as WITSEC is not typically FBI jurisdiction, it would make sense that he will be connected to Deadpool and the X-Men entering the MCU, albeit with a different cast. Peter and Wade would be from the same universe, with the new X-Men being from another, thus explaining the discrepancy of having seen the first reboot of the franchise in Deadpool 2.

Daniel Brühl’s “surprise” return as Helmut Zemo in the Thunderbolts.

We were all expecting that Zemo was going to be in the Thunderbolts given that he plays a significant role in the comics, and Brül addresses this by reminding fan’s that Zemo is “not dead” and “even if he could [explain], he couldn’t” tell fans if he will return. Yeah, he’s definitely coming back. Marvel’s probably just waiting until the trailer drops or even hiding it until the film’s release to generate hype closer to it’s release. 

Okoye returns in Thunderbolts and Wakanda plays a large role in the plot.

Given Bucky’s history with Hydra, it’s difficult to see Bucky joining Valentina given her ties with the organization, leaving two scenarios plausible: he is not aware of them, or is a double agent. If the possible rumours that it involves a heist in Wakanda, especially considering how Valentina likely has a vendetta against them for aiding Ross in escaping, it is surely the latter as I cannot see Bucky so blatantly defying Wakanda after all they did for him unless there is a more pressing threat at hand (ie. in TFATWS/CAATWS). And, if this is true, a large threat such as the Hydra under the guise of the U.S. Government classifies it as that. 

Andrew Garfield appearance in Venom 3.

This is pretty popular, but considering his line in Spider-Man: No Way Home that he “want[s] to fight an alien,” it feels foreshadowing. That, plus the fan reception of his return and performance as Peter Parker, makes it natural that Sony would want to continue featuring him in their non-MCU universe, and have him face off with Venom or join forces against a common foe.

Milly Alcock cast as Gwen Stacy.

Another GOT/HOTD related casting prediction, Milly Alcock as Gwen Stacy is something I have seen discussed as a fan cast rapidly growing in popularity. And, as mentioned before, Marvel has historically favoured actors who featured in GOT, including Richard Madden, Kit Harrington, and Emilia Clarke in the MCU, with Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams in the XCU. Not only has she proved herself a great actress and bears a striking resemblance to the comic and Into the Spiderverse depictions of the character, but Gwen Stacy needs to be played as independent, strong and proactive in her behaviour. In her portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen, she has proved herself capable of portraying these traits as a strong female lead tenfold. 

Donald Glover Returns as Aaron Davis/Prowler along with Miles Morales.

Again, another pretty obvious development, but I do not think Glover’s role of producing and starring as the titular character of Hypno-Hustler, a Sony film about another Spiderverse villain, will impact his role as Prowler unless we explicitly hear him confirm that he will be handing the reins of the role over to another actor. And, of course, it is incredibly likely we see Miles Morales introduced within the next few Spider-Man films. 

Scott Lang is the one Avenger who remembers Peter Parker.

We know that there has been some exploration of the possibility that one Avenger remembers Peter Parker, and the one possible option is Scott Lang. It is through the Quantum realm that we know time travel is possible, and it may have been something being experimented with by Scott, Hope, Hank, Janet, and possibly Cassie, at the time of the spell being cast. We also don’t know what other kind of characteristics the Quantum realm may possess with regard to impacting how the spell may effect someone in it and/or absent at the time it was cast. However, this is just one of many possibilities. 

Hank Pym dies in Ant-Man: Quantumania.

Pretty self explanatory, but I think as this is most likely the final Ant-Man movie, especially with Paul Rudd, that one of their main characters will die and, since they just got Janet back, Hank seems like the most emotional loss for the other characters. 

Druig will adopt a more villainous role by the end of Phase 6.

I love Druig and Makkari so much, but in the comics, Druig is a villain that the Eternals fight against as well as being related to them. I don’t see them killing off Makkari and would be devastated if they do, but I think she may be injured or have something happen that would send Druig on a spiral. We would probably not see this until after Eternals 2 or the next Avengers films, but I fully expect Druig to have a character arc quite similar to Wanda’s.

Richard Madden returns as Ikaris in Eternals 2.

Arishem has the power to recreate any of the Eternals he wishes and, given that Ikaris was his most loyal follower and would be difficult both emotionally and physically for many of the Eternals to fight again, it would be in his best interest to bring him back.

Upcoming Avengers movie(s) death predictions:

Stephen Strange, Thor Odinson, Bucky Barnes, Scott Lang, Bruce Banner, Nick Fury.

Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 death predictions:

Rocket, Nebula, Drax, and Peter Quill.

Henry Cavill cast as any character.

He needs to be petty and go to DC’s competition lmao.

[moon-sang]

…..You guys I just made a discovery

about WandaVision

⚠️WandaVision spoilers⚠️

at the beginning of the show it shows Wanda getting married to vision….. since he didn’t have a proper human name she made vision her last name??? Hence why the show is called WANDAVISION???!!!

[marvell96]

so i was thinking about avengers endgame

so like dr starnge could have teleported the stones somehwere safe and he then he can come back and fight. i mean after a while thanos would have been overpowered cause he was getting overpowered up until he got the stones. so the avengers would have won eventually and thanos could have been killed by the avenegrs (wanda, carol, anyone actually) and he wouldnt have gotten the stones and tony wouldnt have had to die...

this is just me overthinking on a tuesday

[incorrectquotesmcu]

Pietro: You kissed Wanda!?!

Y/N: I didn't know what else to do! She had those big sad eyes!

Natasha: Well, sure, you had no choice.

[georgie3116]

Tony: At my age, do you know how I’m statistically most likely to die?

Natasha: At the hands of your team mate?

Tony: An accident!!!

Natasha: That’s how I’m gonna make it look.

[muchmossymess]

So we know how the previous winners had a theme of not playing the game "correctly" and winning, right?

Joel and bdubs purposefully guessing pearls tasks wrong so she's safe around them and etho making half the server fail their joint task because he won't let anyone hurt his allies

[natashasnoodle]

Wanda: Are you upset you don’t get to be on the same team as Yelena?

Natasha: Have you ever played a game with Yelena?

Wanda: No…

Natasha: Have you ever been trapped in a cage with a wolverine?

Yelena, chasing Y/n across the compound: I SAID FASTER! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE WORD “FASTER” MEANS? IT MEANS MORE FAST!

Wanda, staring wide-eyed: Are you gonna help your girlfriend?

Natasha, shrugging: She'll be fine

[fotibrit]

it would be funny as fuck if Tony had been preparing for a while to rebrand Iron Man colours from red and gold to the shiny blue that Tonys holograms are in. Because if that were the case, Tony may have had serious reservations about bringing Spider-Man onto the Avengers for the simple fact of dammit i wanted to be red and blue but the kid already claimed those colours

[itsagentromanoff]

Bucky: Hey, Sam.

Sam: Hey, Bucky. What are you doing here?

Bucky: Oh, I'm living here again.

Sam: Do, uh, Steve and Tony know? Or is it like a possum in the walls kind of thing?

[celluloidbroomcloset]

I saw a few folks talking about how they can’t write meta/analyze media and I have a suggestion—read some film theory. Not criticism—theory. Consider angles, philosophies, contexts, ways of analyzing media that's not about whether the media is Good or Bad, but how it works.

(Please note: I'm not saying you have to do this in order to write meta or analysis, but theory is an excellent starting point for close reading texts and a lot of the writing within film and TV especially is very accessible.)

A few recs:

Film Theory and Criticism, eds. Leo Braudy and Marshall Cohen. This collects a massive amount of work, important essays, and important perspectives on various aspects of theory and critique. Really a foundational text that keeps on being updated.

From Caligari to Hitler. I believe literally everyone should read this book (or even just the introduction) to understand how film reflects and affects national character. This is specifically about Germany between the wars, but it is frightening how applicable a lot of it is to our current moment.

The Celluloid Closet. One of the seminal texts in studying queerness in film. There's also an accompanying documentary that is excellent.

Monsters in the Closet. This is specifically about horror film, but is one of the first to explore how queerness in particular is typed and exploited in horror.

Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema. Laura Mulvey defined the male gaze for an entire generation of feminist film scholars and critics. Her essay is slightly dated but still essential and applicable.

The Dread of Difference. Collects a group of important feminist essays specifically about horror films. Again, a lot of the work is quite applicable overall.

The Monstrous Feminine. Barbara Creed's work is essential feminist film theory.

The Women Who Knew Too Much. Modleski is a Hitchcock scholar and her work is expansive and entertaining.

From Reverence to Rape. Very much a companion to Mulvey, addressing the way that Hollywood itself distorts female roles. Again, some datedness, but important and easy to read.

Reel to Real: Race, Sex, and Class at the Movies. bell hooks. Don't need to say more.

Any other film folks can add more, but these are the ones that I think are the most interesting and accessible as starting points.

[icalledhimpietro]

Not so fun fact

Steve went back to a time when Bucky was still on track to be the Winter Soldier

Steve still had the super soldier serum and absolutely could have saved him

But he didn't

I do believe Steve deserved a happy ending to his story, but if I had the opportunity to save my best friend from being tortured, brainwashed, and made into a terrorist

I certainly wouldn't be wasting my time with an old flame I kissed one time. (I know their relationship is different in the comics but Im going off of the story the mcu presented us with) I can't have a truly happy ending until I know my best friend is happy too. And it's SO incredibly out of character for Steve in so many ways.

They had the opportunity to preface Steve's ending with a conversation with Bucky where a lot of things could have been explained but no. We are supposed to "assume" that conversation happened which is not only bad storytelling, but incredibly lazy and sloppy writing.

Steve did not act like a friend to Bucky in the end, he just left and didn't really do anything for him. That's what pisses me off about his ending. Make whatever excuse you want, friends who truly are friends communicate about that kinda stuff and the film's unwillingness to show that communication tells me they didn't care at all about these characters. Then for someone to go back in time enough to stop their friend from being tortured, brainwashed, and commit violent and unspeakable acts? Yeah no. Steve Rogers cared so much about not only true justice but Bucky Barnes himself, he never would have been content knowing his friend was going through a literal hell while he got to play house with Peggy (or whoever he married)

[mamaspidershit]

Peter: Don’t worry, I’ve done this plenty of times. 9 times out of 10, no problem. Natasha: What happens the 10th time? Peter: Problem.

[westannatasharomanoff]

Bruce: Nat, may I have a few of your fries?

Natasha: Yes, of course.

Bruce: *takes fries*

Natasha: May I have a bite of your burger?

Bruce: Absolutely not. 

Tony: Some “perfect couple!” You won’t even let her try your food!

Natasha: A few fries is hardly equal to a bite of a burger.

Bruce: That’s not why. This burger has avocado on it. She’s allergic to avocado. Are you so jealous of our relationship that you want Natasha to die?

[literaryavenger]

Y/N: I'm a little short on cash this year, so I thought for Christmas I'd give you...

Y/N, putting a ribbon on her head and gesturing to her whole body: this.

Bucky: I love it, but it is what you gave me last year.

Y/N, laughing: yeah.

Bucky, smirking: and last night. And this morning.

Y/N, winking: and if you behave, again tonight.

Steve, sitting next to them reading the paper: do you have to do this in the common room?

Sam, sitting next to him watching the exchange with popcorn: shh, I'm watching something.

[incorrectquotesmcu]

Clint: How do you feel about children?

Yelena: They’re okay, I guess. I mean if I saw one, I wouldn’t throw a rock at it.

Clint: Why would you throw a rock at a child??

Yelena: I just said I wouldn’t??