Doctor Strange is no one without the Ancient One. The character is now known for Tilda Swinton's gender-swapped portrayal in the MCU, but he has decades of comic-book history that predate her offbeat incarnation.
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After a ton of hype about Captain Marvel's powers, the chance that she could take down Thanos and save the universe, and her upcoming meeting with the Avengers teased at the end of her solo movie, why did she have such a tiny role in Avengers: Endgame? The film's writers reveal the real reason.
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Avengers: Endgame brings a new version of the Hulk to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — but one whose greater intellect should be fairly familiar to comics fans. From surface similarities to their many differences, here's a look at the untold truth of the big green genius known as Professor Hulk.
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Since so much of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been built around Tony Stark and his armor-clad alter ego, his absence leaves a pretty big vacuum that's bound to be filled, one way or another. Here's how Iron Man just might return after the events of Endgame.
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Before Avengers: Endgame opened in theaters, fans were frothing at the mouth to find out what happened in the film. Now that the movie is two weeks into its theatrical run, Marvelites want to know what's up next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We've got the answer thanks to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
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Stan Lee is far from the only person to make a Marvel cameo. In fact, many of the most interesting cameos come from people you know but might not recognize.
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Hulk was most absent as the Avengers struggled to stop Thanos in Infinity War. But the big guy almost certainly won't be out of action for long — in fact, here's why his storyline in Avengers: Endgame will be more important than you might think.
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Joker has moved from point A to point B in the casting process — literally. Warner Bros. has selected Brett Cullen to replace Alec Baldwin in writer-director Todd Phillips' upcoming Joker movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Clown Prince of Crime. Cullen will play Thomas Wayne, Batman's father.
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Avengers: Endgame gives us some sad moments, but it also gives us one of the happiest endings in the MCU. Fans have a lot of questions about Steve Rogers' new life, and a revelation from the filmmakers shortly after the movie's release has led to even more speculation.
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Who's more likely to be in the middle of the final battle against Thanos than the man who launched the entire MCU? Of course we're talking about Tony Stark. His ego is as big as his ability to save the day (most of the time), and they'll both undoubtedly have a central role in Avengers 4.
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While we wait for official Avengers 4 news from the notoriously tight-lipped crew at Marvel, here's a look at why Captain America is crucial to the outcome of the war against Thanos — and whether he'll still be standing when those end credits roll.
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Tony Stark's erstwhile assistant Pepper Potts has become one of the most recognizable figures in the MCU. But Pepper Potts is a pretty unlikely pick for that honor. Here's the long and winding history of Pepper Potts.
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Bringing the comics to life has always been a big part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's appeal, but the movies have never been completely faithful to their source material — and Avengers: Endgame takes that to a whole new level with a whole bunch of plot developments that are unique to the MCU.
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So Captain America gives up his shield at the end of Avengers: Endgame. But why didn't he give it to Bucky Barnes? The Winter Soldier is a great candidate to take up the mantle of Captain America, but Steve Rogers picked someone else. Here's why Bucky didn't get Captain America's shield.
Read MoreSwamp Thing lives! DC Universe dropped a terrifying first teaser for Swamp Thing, the upcoming live-action series scheduled for release on the new streaming platform, on Wednesday, confirming that the bog monster has surfaced... and just might scare the daylights out of you.
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For the iconic role of the Joker in Suicide Squad, Leto got into incredible shape and focused on building serious muscle definition. Now, he's hitting the gym again to get ready to star as the title character in the upcoming Spider-Man spinoff film, Morbius.
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There are Marvel die-hards, and then there is Steve Ruppel. The Wisconsin man recently shattered a world record by verifiably attending no fewer than 116 screenings of Captain Marvel. He only needed 104 to break the record, but apparently tacked on the extra dozen viewings just for good measure.
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Marvel Studios is continuing to build up its roster for The Eternals, now tapping South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok to star in the ensemble film. Known for his role in the zombie apocalypse action-thriller Train to Busan, Ma Dong-seok joins Angelina Jolie and Kumail Nanjiani on the cast list.
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After The Incredible Hulk, why was this classic character sidelined until Avengers rolled around four years later, only to follow that up with little more than a long series of cameos and supporting roles? Why did we never get to see The Incredible Hulk 2? Let's break it down.
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Pretty much any comic book character who's been around for awhile has "died" at least once, and with decades of superhero adventures, Captain America is no exception. In fact, unlike a lot of characters who've been through that revolving door of resurrection, death is one of Cap's defining features.
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Tom Holland's version of Marvel's marquee webslinger is coming back in a big way, trotting the globe like you've never seen him before. How's the wall-crawler going to handle being so out of his element? Let's break it down with the details you missed in Spider-Man: Far From Home's first trailer.
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Avengers: Infinity War left a lot of dangling questions. Among the most important: where was the Hulk? The big green guy all but abandoned Bruce Banner in the battle against Thanos. Was his absence just build-up for an Endgame triumph?
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Thanos and death are inexorably linked, but the question of whether he'll meet his demise in Avengers: Endgame isn't as clear as it may seem. There are plenty of reasons we could see his nihilistic life come to an end in Endgame, but there are also some good arguments that we probably won't.
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Only one thing is certain: this isn't going to be any old superhero film. Joker has ideas and ambitions that are totally new and untested, and we're willing to bet they'll impress. Here are all the reasons to get hyped about this brand new take on the Dark Knight's greatest nemesis.
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We're already asking the question that's going to be on everyone's mind once the credits roll on Endgame: what's next? Only time will tell, but like Doctor Strange, we've looked through 14,000,000 possible futures for the MCU, and have a few ideas on what we might see in Phase Four.
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Don't judge this Shazam! character by his adorable appearance — he might look like a little worm, but he's one of the greatest villains in comic book history, even if his most diabolical plot won't be reprinted any time soon. As for why that is, here's the untold truth behind Mr. Mind.
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Whether they were Cobra Kai bullies or Daniel's inner circle, each member of the Karate Kid cast gave something to the production that helped make it a classic. Here's a look at what the stars of the film have been up to over the years, and what they look like today.
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