MCU Phase 5 Reveals Shocking Twist: Why Thanos Was Actually Right, 5 Years After Infinity War
Marvel's Phase 5 continues to explore the compelling 'Thanos was Right' ideology, five years post-Endgame, with a captivating Secret Invasion storyline that mirrors Thanos' motivations Discover how the MCU brilliantly proves Thanos' point in every way
Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Secret Invasion episode 1.
Marvel's new Secret Invasion show unveils a compelling reason behind Thanos' infamous claim, "Thanos Was Right." Five years after the defeat of the Mad Titan in Avengers: Endgame, the MCU presents a fresh perspective on his mission to balance the universe. Thanos sought to address overpopulation and the impending extinction he believed was inevitable. By collecting the Infinity Stones, he aimed to randomly erase half of all life in the universe, believing he was safeguarding the remaining half. Although the Avengers successfully traveled through time and obtained their own Infinity Stones to reverse Thanos' victory, the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame continues to reverberate in Marvel's Phase 5, showing undeniable repercussions.
Gravik's Secret Invasion Plan Mirrors Thanos' Villain Motivation
The recurring and contentious notion of "Thanos Was Right" is a fundamental belief in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This concept, initially introduced through graffiti in Marvel's Hawkeye series and portrayed on a printed mug, has made its appearance in various Marvel projects. Marvel's newest show, Secret Invasion, also contributes to the ongoing debate. By examining the actions of Gravik, the primary antagonist and leader of the Skrulls, it becomes apparent that his mission may not have been necessary if the Avengers had not reversed Thanos' Snap.
In the premiere episode of Secret Invasion, it becomes apparent that some Skrulls living on Earth are no longer satisfied with the unfulfilled promises made by Nick Fury and Carol Danvers. These promises, initially made in 1995 as depicted in Captain Marvel, revolved around helping the Skrulls secure their own homeland. However, thirty years later, a Skrull rebellion led by Gravik emerges in 2015 when Talos, Fury's main Skrull ally, is banished from the Skrull Council.
Operating out of Russia and its abandoned nuclear power plants, the radiation-immune Skrulls have orchestrated terrorist attacks. Their ultimate goal is to incite a nuclear war between the United States and Russia, benefiting only the Skrulls by causing global radiation that harms humans and allows the Skrulls to dominate Earth. This motive seems connected to the belief that limited resources on planets necessitate the Skrulls' decision to irradiate and render Earth uninhabitable for humans.
The concept of limited resources and overcrowding leading to conflict is evident in both Avengers: Endgame with Thanos and now in Secret Invasion with Gravik. It is likely the reason why the Skrulls do not possess their own world. It follows that any Skrulls who survived Thanos' Snap would have thrived by swiftly finding a new planet to call home.
Every Way The MCU Proved Thanos Right After Endgame
Secret Invasion is not the first Marvel project to support the "Thanos Was Right" argument. Avengers: Endgame showcased the decrease in global pollution during the Blip, as mentioned by Captain America, who observed whales swimming in New York's Hudson River. Furthermore, Falcon and the Winter Soldier focused on the Flag-Smashers, a radical group defending refugees who lost their homes and jobs when the snapped individuals returned after a 5-year absence.
Continued disputes over resources and the pursuit of greater power are evident in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Now, the Skrulls are determined to secure a new home by any means necessary in Secret Invasion. Despite the horrifying nature of Thanos' solution in the MCU, it becomes evident that he had a valid point.
