Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fans may have to brace themselves for a reboot after the Multiverse Saga comes to a close. This theory has been gaining traction among MCU enthusiasts, and here’s why.

Unsustainability Of MCU

The MCU is a decade-spanning story that requires hundreds of hours of content to understand fully. With each passing year, it becomes increasingly challenging for people to get into the MCU’s story. Eventually, this trend will lead to a loss of more fans than new ones. To keep the franchise financially viable, things need to be streamlined and fast.

Disney, as a corporation, is above all else, profit-driven. Hence, it would be surprising if they did not realize the unsustainability of the current model.

Access To Marvel’s Most Important Characters

After the Fox merger, Marvel finally has access to some of its most important characters such as X-Men and Fantastic Four. Universal’s rights over Namor and Hulk is soon to dissolve. The only character that remains with another studio is Spider-Man with Sony. However, Marvel has been playing nice lately, and the character might soon return to the MCU.

A New Shared Universe

With access to these characters, Marvel can finally have the shared universe that they have in the comics. Starting this shared universe with a dead Tony Stark does not make sense. If Marvel intends to pursue the Mutant Saga, that would involve making several X-Men films over a few years. Then, what? A reboot of the universe and a third X-Men franchise? It’s more practical to recast characters such as Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Bruce Banner, and T’Challa.

Fiscal Impracticality Of Continuing The MCU

Continuing the MCU past the Multiverse Saga from a fiscal standpoint makes no sense. Marvel needs a fresh universe and a new way of doing things. The big team-up films should not have massive effects on the individual franchises. The idea of watching the second Spider-Man movie should not require watching Endgame and everything leading up to it. Marvel should realize this before milking the universe dry and leaving a bad taste in fans’ mouths.

Possible Reboot After Multiverse Saga

There is no confirmation yet on the MCU reboot, but it’s highly likely. A fresh start would allow Marvel to introduce new characters and build a new universe without having to rely heavily on the previous storylines. It would also allow them to start from scratch with the actors playing iconic characters such as Tony Stark and Steve Rogers.

Conclusion

The MCU reboot theory is gaining momentum, and it’s not hard to see why. The franchise has reached a point where it’s becoming difficult for new fans to catch up. With access to some of Marvel’s most important characters, a reboot would enable Marvel to create a new shared universe and recast some of its iconic characters. From a fiscal standpoint, continuing the MCU past the Multiverse Saga does not make sense. While there is no official word on the reboot yet, it’s highly likely that it will happen.