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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.
WandaVision: Why Kathryn Hahn Could Be the Key To Scarlet Witch's MCU Future
'Step Brothers' star Kathryn Hahn has spoken wonderful things about her role in the upcoming 'WandaVision' series, and it seems her character 'Agnes' is going to play a much bigger role than expected.
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.
WandaVision Star Teases Mysterious Private Life of Neighbor Agnes
Kathryn Hahn spoke a bit more to her role in 'WandaVision' as Agnes, but it's the details she isn't sharing that raise even more questions about her significance to the Disney+ series.
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.
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!
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.
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: 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.
WandaVision: Marvel Prevented Showrunner From Using Certain MCU Characters
The head writer for 'WandaVision' was apparently limited as to who she was allowed to use in her show, hinting that the Disney+ series has a very specific direction in how it relates to the MCU.
Marvel Gives Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman Wakanda Tribute In Avengers Comic
'Avengers #41' just dropped, and it carries a special tribute to 'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman that will tug at your heartstrings.
MCU's Shang-Chi Star Claims Hero Could Beat Iron Man & Hulk In Battle
Simu Liu, who plays the Master of Kung Fu himself in 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,' has stated that his MCU character can beat half the Avengers roster in a fight!
Marvel CCO Is Sad Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man Won't Meet Fantastic Four's Mister Fantastic
Marvel Studios CCO Kevin Feige was asked how he felt about the MCU's Fantastic Four not getting to meet Tony Stark, and he said that he tries to "spend more time thinking about being excited."
WandaVision Star Teases Big Battles In Final Episodes
'WandaVision' actor Paul Bettany spoke on what the show's most thrilling moments will be, as well as the whacky ride that fans will enjoy along the way to the Disney+ series' biggest payoffs.
Marvel's Avengers Endgame: Stan Lee's 1970s Cameo Receives Own Funko Pop
The Funko Shop has released yet another Stan Lee figure in 2020, this time commemorating the Marvel giant's final MCU cameo appearance in 2019's Avengers: Endgame.
Thor: Love and Thunder Star Teases Appearances of Marvel Characters From Other MCU Franchises
Valkyrie actress Tessa Thompson recently confirmed that she'll appear in Thor: Love and Thunder, as well as other characters both new and familiar from multiple MCU franchises!
Avengers: Endgame Actress Breaks Silence on Being Recast in Marvel's Ant-Man 3
The MCU has cast a new Cassie Lang in actress Kathryn Newton, and 'Avengers: Endgame' actress Emma Fuhrmann has shared her thoughts on finding out she'll no longer play the part.
Marvel's Ant-Man 3 Actress Teases New Size-Shifting Superhero Coming To the MCU
Kathryn Newton, the new actress for Cassie Lang in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," has teased multiple times via Instagram that her character will become the MCU's Stature!
Tom Hiddleston's Loki Disney+ Show Receives Trailer, New Release Date
Loki will start streaming on Disney+ in May 2021 per Disney's 2020 Investor Day event, and the first official trailer for the show has been released.
Black Panther 2: Letitia Wright Could Reportedly Have Bigger Role In MCU Sequel
Black Panther 2 is bringing back many of the first film's main stars, including the likes of Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke and Angela Bassett, and possibly giving Wright a big role!
Spider-Man: Miles Morales Developer Explains Ending, Talks Miles’ Bodega Cat Suit
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales has the perfect sequel story to its 2018 predecessor.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Gives Chadwick Boseman Another In-Game Tribute
Get your tissues ready: The developers of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales have found another subtle yet creative way to pay tribute to the late MCU star Chadwick Boseman one more time.
PS5: Why the New Spider-Man Game Is Good News for Miles Morales' MCU Future
Miles Morales is making his way to another appearance on a huge new platform, so why hasn't he been incorporated into the MCU yet? The Direct analyzes how "Spider-Man: Miles Morales" can change that.
Marvel Teases Ant-Man's Time in Quantum Realm During Avengers: Endgame Could Be Explored in Future
A new feature recapping the well known story of how Ava Starr fit into Ant-Man and the Wasp hints at a key detail from the end of the film that could have major implications for the MCU's future.
The Rock's Black Adam: Reveals & Details from DC FanDome
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and co-star Noah Centineo take a quick dive into what fans can expect from 2021's Black Adam at DC FanDome.
Mark Ruffalo Still Thinks He'll Get Thrown Out of the MCU
Mark Ruffalo discusses how he feels like his role with Marvel Studios is too good for him, and how he appreciates playing the Hulk while on set.
Marvel's Eternals Leak Teases Global Threat Plot in the MCU
The backside of Kro's Marvel Legends packaging has been revealed after the toy's initial leak, offering a first look at just how big of a threat Kro will pose for the Eternals.