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Why Black Widow’s Taskmaster Is Such a Disappointment
Many were surprised to learn that Taskmaster was not at all what they expected in Black Widow, which caused more disappointment than Marvel Studios may have expected.
Loki Theory: WandaVision’s Magic Runes Connect To TVA's Secret
Loki may have magic from WandaVision incorporated throughout the Disney+ show.
Doctor Strange, Gamora & More MCU Characters Receive New Funkos From Marvel's What If...?
Funko announces a new line of Pops! for Marvel Studios' What If...?, including T'Challa Star-Lord, Captain Carter, and The Hydra Stomper.
Alligator Loki, Classic Loki, and More Lokis Receive New Funkos From Latest Disney+ Episode
Marvel has revealed new merchandise for Disney+'s Loki, featuring several new Funko Pops! including President Loki and Alligator Loki.
MCU: Funko Leak Reveals Killmonger vs. Ultron Battle In Disney+'s What If...? Show
A new Funko Pop! for What If..? shows Erik Killmonger as King of Wakanda, and he's holding the severed head of an Ultron bot.
Thor 4 Star Chris Pratt Explains Why Director Taika Waititi Is a 'Madman' & 'Genius'
Star-Lord actor Chris Pratt called director Taika Waititi "vibrant" after shooting Thor: Love and Thunder.
Spider-Man 3: Zendaya's MJ, Doctor Strange & More Receive New Funkos For No Way Home Promotion
Marvel officially revealed its first line of Funko Pops! for Spider-Man: No Way Home, and it includes several new looks for the web-slinger as well as an interesting look at Doctor Strange.
The Suicide Squad: Leak Reveals Funkos For R-Rated Harley Quinn, King Shark & More
Several images on Twitter revealed the first look at The Suicide Squad's Funko Pop! collection, highlighting key characters like Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn and Idris Elba's Bloodsport.
Incredible Hulk Villain The Abomination Returns To MCU In New Shang-Chi Trailer
Hulk-villain Abomination makes his first MCU appearance since 2008 in a new trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Marvel Celebrates Black Panther's King T'Chaka With New Funko Pop
Images of a new Funko Pop! honoring Black Panther's King T'Chaka have leaked.
Loki Disney+: How Sylvie Differs From Her Comic Counterparts
Sophia Di Martino showed up wearing the golden horns and now everyone thinks she’s Loki (even though she said not to call her that)
Loki's Miss Minutes Receives Her Own Specially-Sized Funko Pop
Marvel Studios is building up their Funko collection for Loki with the addition of Hunter B-15, Judge Ravonna Renslayer, and even a mini Miss Minutes!
Avengers: Endgame: Don Cheadle's Iron Patriot Armor Receives Own Funko Pop
Funko continues to add to its Avengers: Endgame lineup with a Pop! designed for Rhodey’s Iron Patriot armor used in the film’s final battle.
Marvel Gives Kevin Feige an Unexpected Cameo In X-Men Comic
Marvel CCO Kevin Feige made a surprise cameo appearance in an upcoming issue of Marvel Comics X-Men, teasing that the Marvel boss could be looking for mutant recruits for the MCU.
Loki: Owen Wilson and Tom Hiddleston's Marvel Characters Receive New Funko Pops
Official new Loki Funko Pop! figures for Loki & Mobius have been revealed.
Marvel Celebrates Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man 2 With New Stark Expo Funko
An official new Iron Man Funko Pop! figure highlights the MCU's Mark IV armor & suit-up gantry.
Pedro Pascal's Last of Us Series: HBO Bringing Major Actress Back From Game
HBO's live-action adaptation of the hit game 'The Last of Us' adds original voice-actor Merle Dandridge to reprise her role as Marlene!
Elizabeth Olsen Wishes She Knew About Marvel’s Plan For Doctor Strange 2 Sooner
Elizabeth Olsen has expressed that she wishes she knew about the extent of her role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness sooner than when she was told.
Avengers: Endgame: Leak Reveals Unreleased Wanda Maximoff Funko Pop
A leaked photo shows an Avengers: Endgame-inspired Wanda Maximoff Funko Pop! may be on the way!
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Is a Dark Avengers vs. Zemo Showdown On the Way?
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier may have just put a big storyline into play in Episode 5 that can once again bring Baron Zemo into the MCU forefront.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Post-Credits Scene Teases Captain America Conflict
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' just gave fans its first post-credits scene in the series, focused solely on John Walker. Here's what it could mean for the failed Captain America's MCU journey.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: What's Next For John Walker's Captain America After Shock Ending?
Fans finally got to see John Walker's true colors in "Episode 4" of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.' What can audiences expect from the new Captain America now that there's no way back?
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Why 'Black Captain America' Could Lead To Sam Taking Back Cap's Shield
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' just introduced Isaiah Bradley to audiences — the unknown super soldier from the 50s that followed Captain America. Here's what this means for the greater MCU.
WandaVision's Post-Credits Scene Gets Scarlet Witch Funko Pop
WandaVision’s final Funko has been officially revealed, completing the collection with the moment where Scarlet Witch studies the Darkhold!
WandaVision Leak Reveals Elizabeth Olsen's New Scarlet Witch Funko Pop
An internet leak has unveiled the final addition to the 'WandaVision' Funko collection that perfectly encapsulates the show's final moments.
WandaVision Mid-Credits Scene: Captain Marvel & SWORD Connections Explained
The first post-credits sequence in 'WandaVision''s final episode gives audiences the answers they need about Monica Rambeau's future, and makes some big implications about the MCU's future.
WandaVision: White Vision & Witch Agatha Get Their Own Funko Pops
Funko has unveiled two new Pops! following WandaVision’s eighth episode, this time focusing on Agatha Harkness and SWORD’s new Vision!
WandaVision Fans Spot Continuity Change From Captain America: Civil War Scene
'WandaVision''s most recent episode included an interesting callback to 2016's 'Captain America: Civil War,' but fans have noticed that some key details between the two scenes don't match up.
WandaVision: Monica Rambeau Gets Funko Pop From Latest Marvel Episode
A new Funko figure for WandaVision’s Monica Rambeau has been unveiled.
WandaVision's Agatha Harkness: What Fans Should Know About Kathryn Hahn's 'Surprise' Character
Following the events of 'WandaVision''s latest episode, The Direct takes a closer look at the newly-revealed Agatha Harkness and just how much control she has over Wanda's new hometown of Westview.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier Iconic Moment Receives Its Own Funko Pop
Funko announced a new line of Pops! under the name “Year of the Shield,” presumably to honor Captain America’s time in the MCU over the past decade.
WandaVision Merchandise Hints Evan Peters Isn't Really Playing Pietro Maximoff
Some new 'WandaVision' merch dropped for Evan Peters' Pietro, but the packaging for the new promo material raises some questions about the presence of Wanda Maximoff's twin brother.
WandaVision's Superpowered Twins Receive Their Own Funko Pops
Funko has officially unveiled the Pops! for Billy and Tommy Maximoff in their full Halloween getup.
WandaVision: Evan Peters' Quicksilver Funko Pop Revealed
Funko unveiled a new Pop! for Pietro Maximoff, and it begs the question of just how important Westview's Halloween Spooktacular is to WandaVision's plot.
WandaVision Intro Hints at True Intentions of Evan Peters' Quicksilver
The intro sequence of 'WandaVision''s most recent episode shed some more light on how Pietro Maximoff might be trying a bit too hard to fit his role in Wanda's world of Westview.
WandaVision: New Poster Shows Family Photos of Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany's Characters
Marvel Studios has released a new graphic featuring many of Wanda and Vision’s family photos shown in the intro to ‘WandaVision’’s fifth episode!
WandaVision: Disney Reveals ESPN SportsCenter Tie-In Commercial
A new 'WandaVision' promo commercial takes ESPN through its history of broadcasting over the decades that coincide with the new Disney+ show, possibly hinting at the series' direction to come.
WandaVision Helps Explain Mysterio's Plan From Spider-Man: Far From Home
'WandaVision's' recently-revealed place on the MCU timeline offers an explanation as to why Spider-Man was the only one available to deal with the events of 'Far From Home.'
WandaVision: New Footage Shows Wanda Being Spied On By SWORD
A new 'WandaVision' trailer dropped and it's jam-packed with new footage from the upcoming episodes in the Disney+ series.
WandaVision Showrunner Promises More Quicksilver References
The head writer of Disney+'s first MCU show is going deep into Wanda's past, and she might just pull her speedy twin-brother back into the spotlight.