The MCU is arguably the most successful franchise in history.
However, the MCU had a long path to becoming the juggernaut it is today.
Despite this,the MCU has continued to put out incredible hit films that exceed all expectations.
At the point this movie released, Marvel Studios wasn’t a thing.
So, whenThor: Ragnarokwas due to be released, hopes were at an all-time low.
And it didn’t hurt that the movie featured Hulk prominently too.
6Avengers: Endgame
Directed By Anthony Russo & Joe Russo
Hear me out.
I get thatAvengers: Infinity Warwas a huge hit.
Over 17 years and 35 movies, the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies have redefined blockbuster cinema.
But how do all the films stack up?
However,Simu Liu absolutely nailed it as Shang-Chi.
4The Marvels
Directed By Nia DaCosta
The Marvelsserves as asequel toCaptain Marvel,Ms.
Custom image by Simone Ashmoore
Marvel, andWandaVision, with a crossover between three female heroes.
3Eternals
Directed By Chloe Zhao
Eternalsis a slightly more complicated case.
In all honesty,expectations surrounding the film were extremely highahead of its theatrical release.
However, just like Captain Marvel, people did not give this movie a fair chance.
The movie does have incredible visuals.The cast excel in their roles.
The narrative is compelling, and it adds to the larger tapestry of the MCU.
Today, the movie has a 77% on Rotten Tomatoes from audiences.
However, that also means that he quickly became one of the most widely adapted.
As a result, it was hard to know what to expect.
People enjoyed Andrew Garfield, and despite some flaws, he became Spidey for a generation.
And now, he was being replaced.