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How Spider-Man: No Way Home Explains Doctor Strange's Absence From WandaVision
Spider-Man: No Way Home finally answers the question of why Doctor Strange didn’t get involved in the events of WandaVision.
Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch Receives Special New WandaVision Funko Pop
A new, special-edition WandaVision Funko Pop! was released to celebrate Wanda Maximoff becoming the Scarlet Witch.
How Spider-Man: No Way Home Sets Up Iron Man's Disney+ Spin-off, Armor Wars
Spider-Man: No Way Home included an early indication of just how far the Armor Wars Disney+ series will reach.
17 Best Spider-Man Funko Pops Ranked
The Direct has compiled a ranked list of the best-looking Funko Pops celebrating Marvel’s Spider-Man!
Spider-Man: No Way Home Blu-ray Release Window Revealed
An Amazon leak has revealed the expected release date of the Blu-ray copy of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man Star Tom Holland Reveals 2 Female Spin-offs He Wants to See
Spider-Man: No Way Home Stars Tom Holland and Zendaya talk about the spin-offs they want to see most from their MCU franchise.
6 New Spider-Man: No Way Home Teasers Reveal Tons of New Footage
New footage from half-a-dozen TV spots feature better looks at the characters in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Connects Miles Morales' Spider-Verse to the MCU (Theory)
The new trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home cracked open the multiverse and it looks oddly familiar.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Now Exists In the MCU - Theory Explained
Eternals director Chloe Zhao's comments on Superman in the Marvel film have led some fans to believe that Zack Snyder's DC movies might exist in the MCU.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Poster: Why Lizard and Other Sinister Six Villains Are Missing (Theory)
A new poster for Spider-Man: No Way Home teases the appearance of several villains, but it leaves one out that was featured in the film's trailer.
MCU: New Funkos for Blue Loki, Killmonger's Ultron Armor & More Revealed From Marvel's What If
Following the finale of Marvel Studios' What If...?, new Funko Pops! have been revealed featuring new versions of Loki, Captain Carter, Gamora, and Erik Killmonger as seen in the series.
Did Marvel Just Reveal How Spider-Man: No Way Home Solves Its Villain Problem?
The season finale for What If…? may have just teased Doctor Strange’s solution to the multiversal problems he’ll face in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
How Marvel's What If Post-Credits Scene Teases a Tragic Captain America: Winter Soldier Twist
The post-credits scene following the finale of Marvel Studios’ What If…? provided major implications for Season 2.
Avengers Endgame: New Funko Celebrates Chris Evans’ Old Captain America
A new Funko Pop! for Avengers: Endgame displays Old Man Steve Rogers sitting with his Captain America shield.
Spider-Man, Captain America & More MCU Zombies Receive New Funkos From Marvel's What If
New additions to the What If…? Funko collection include zombified Avengers and Zombie Hunter Spidey.
Marvel Gives Dark Twist to WandaVision's Plot In the New Zombie Episode of What If
The latest episode of What If…? makes a dark parallel to WandaVision.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Theory Explains Loki & Kang's Connection to Doctor Strange Disaster
The first teaser trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home might imply that the events of Loki will directly affect Doctor Strange’s involvement in the film.
Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Receives New Funko for MCU What If Show
Funko has unveiled a new Pop! for Chris Hemsworth’s Party Thor that will be included in Marvel Studios’ What If…?
MCU Leak Reveals New Black Widow & The Collector Funkos For Disney+'s What If
A new Funko Pop! leak hints at a post-apocalyptic storyline in What If...?
Avengers: Endgame's Russo Brothers Receive Their Own Official Funko Pops
Funko has made a new two-pack of Pops! celebrating MCU directors Joe and Anthony Russo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
MCU: Sharon Carter Reportedly Became Captain Britain in The Falcon & The Winter Soldier Early Draft
Sharon Carter, aka Agent 13, last seen in Captain America: Civil War, was apparently considered to take on the role of the MCU's Captain Britain to honor her late aunt, Peggy Carter.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Leak Reveals Funkos For Sebastian Stan's & Anthony Mackie's Heroes
A new Funko leak offers a clear look at the details in the costumes of Falcon, Winter Soldier, and Zemo for the upcoming Disney+ series.
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?