Mind-Blowing Twists: How Secret Invasion's Epic Finale Launches a Staggering Line-up of 8 MCU Movies & TV Shows!

Summary

Secret Invasion episode 6 lays the groundwork for an astonishing lineup of 8 upcoming MCU movies and TV shows. These include Secret Invasion Season 2, The Marvels, Armor Wars, Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, Thor 5, Black Panther 3, and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

G'iah surpasses the power of all the Avengers after obtaining the Harvest DNA. In Secret Invasion season 2, the focus could shift towards her collaboration with Sonya Falsworth as they strive to safeguard the Skrulls residing on Earth.

The invasion by the Skrulls leads the President of the United States to label all extraterrestrial beings as hostile fighters. Consequently, conflicts arise in Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, Thor 5, and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

The Secret Invasion series on Disney+ has concluded, with its final episode establishing connections to 8 upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and TV shows. Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury finally takes center stage after more than a decade in the MCU. The storyline of Secret Invasion revolves around Fury's personal struggle to find a new home for the Skrulls, who have been stranded for 30 years. This leads to the radicalization of a group of infiltrating Skrulls, led by Kingsley Ben-Adir's character Gravik, who plot to take over Earth. Throughout the series, the Skrulls prove to be formidable adversaries due to their shape-shifting abilities.

Nevertheless, Earth's heroes manage to thwart the Skrull uprising without the aid of the Avengers. Fury, along with Olivia Colman's Sonya Falsworth and Emilia Clarke's G'iah, gain the upper hand and prevent the planet's takeover. Secret Invasion concludes with the President of the United States making it clear that aliens, including Skrulls, are unwelcome on Earth. Fury's storyline leads to an intriguing connection with his upcoming appearance in The Marvels. Although there are no post-credits scenes in Secret Invasion, the conclusion of the show lays the groundwork for 8 future MCU movies and TV shows.

8 Secret Invasion Season 2

Secret Invasion's final installment witnessed an unprecedented display of power as G'iah surpassed the abilities of any Avenger. Through the utilization of the Harvest, a concoction of genetic material taken from various heroes and villains within the MCU, Gravik inadvertently granted himself extraordinary capabilities while unintentionally bestowing the same powers upon G'iah. Following Gravik's demise, G'iah concluded her involvement in Secret Invasion by striking a pact with Sonya Falsworth. As Colman's character aptly states, "I will utilize your strengths, and in turn, you shall employ mine, thus ensuring the safety of our people on this planet." In the potential second season of Secret Invasion, this newfound alliance between G'iah and Falsworth could take center stage, as G'iah undertakes missions assigned by Falsworth to safeguard the Skrulls residing on Earth from those who seek to hunt them down.

7 The Marvels

Fury's next adventure in the MCU, which will be showcased in The Marvels releasing in November, is foreshadowed in the conclusion of Secret Invasion. The finale reveals Fury's decision to venture into space alongside his wife, Varra. Embracing her true Skrull form and leaving behind her insecurities, Varra joins Fury in an act of love and commitment. This heartfelt moment solidifies their relationship and establishes them as a permanent fixture in the MCU. In The Marvels, their joint mission revolves around brokering peace between the Skrulls and the Kree, who have finally opened themselves up to negotiations. With Varra being a skilled diplomat, her expertise proves invaluable in achieving this ambitious goal.

6 Armor Wars

5 Captain America: Brave New World

The final episode of Secret Invasion suggests that Rhodey has actually been a Skrull since the events of Captain America: Civil War. In addition to Don Cheadle's portrayal of Rhodey being revealed as a Skrull within the MCU show, it is also implied that the character had been kidnapped by the Skrulls nine years prior to the events of the show. This is indicated by Rhodey wearing the same hospital attire from Civil War and his struggles with walking, which can be attributed partially to his injury from Captain America: Civil War. In Armor Wars, the focus can be on Rhodey's journey of reclaiming his life after such a lengthy absence, as well as his efforts to come to terms with Tony Stark's passing and his absence during that time.

The finale of Secret Invasion established a direct connection between the show and next year's Captain America: Brave New World. In the last episode of the series, President Ritson responded to the Skrull invasion by introducing an emergency bill that classifies all "off-world born species as enemy combatants." However, Fury views this move as an excessive reaction, likening it to the behavior of a one-term president. It has been officially announced that Thunderbolt Ross, portrayed by Harrison Ford, assumes the role of President in Captain America: Brave New World. This film can explore the consequences of Ritson's decision backfiring and depict Ross winning the subsequent election.

4 Thunderbolts

Marvel's Thunderbolts can potentially delve into one of the most shocking moments from the climax of Secret Invasion. Following President Ritson's declaration of all aliens as enemies, a gripping sequence unfolds where numerous human hunters embark on a mission to annihilate or perish while attempting to eliminate Skrulls across the entire planet. This zealous pursuit even culminates in the unintended demise of some innocent humans who, tragically mistaken for Skrulls by the hunters, meet their untimely end. Considering Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine's role as the Director of the CIA, there exists a significant likelihood that the Thunderbolts serve as the government's clandestine squad assigned to track down extraterrestrials on Earth. With the team members being well-versed in the art of killing, the movie could skillfully explore the novel quandary they now face, given the considerable number of benign aliens living among us.

3 Thor 5

The Secret Invasion storyline presents an intriguing possibility for a future Thor installment, possibly Thor 5. Ritson's emergency legislation not only designates the Skrulls as public enemies but also classifies all extraterrestrial beings as such. This classification includes the Asgardians, who now reside on Earth in the colony of New Asgard following their home planet's destruction in Thor: Ragnarok. With human hunters actively pursuing the extermination of aliens, the Asgardians might require Thor's assistance to defend against potential attacks. This narrative potential sets the stage for Thor 5 to potentially explore an adaptation of the Marvel Comics Siege event, which features Asgard coming under intense assault from various adversaries.

2 Black Panther 3

1 Avengers: The Kang Dynasty

Shuri, the newly appointed Black Panther, is set to make a return in the highly anticipated Black Panther 3, following the immense success of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This upcoming movie may provide an opportunity to delve into the recent MCU history of Martin Freeman's character, Everett Ross. The first episode of Secret Invasion revealed that Ross had been taken captive by the Skrulls, resulting in his transformation from Ross to a Skrull as a rogue agent perished. In the finale of the show, Ross awakened from stasis at the Skrulls' facility after G'iah eliminated Gravik. Whether Ross assumed his true identity during the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever remains uncertain, but Black Panther 3 may finally shed light on this lingering question.

Given the plot lines surrounding Secret Invasion, it is highly likely that its ending will have a significant impact on a future Avengers film. Among the potential candidates, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty in 2026 seems to be the most probable choice. In this movie, the consequences of Secret Invasion's revelation, specifically the Harvest, which consists of a combination of the Avengers' DNA collected on Fury's command following the final battle of Avengers: Endgame, will be explored. This leads to the transformation of Gravik and G'iah into Super-Skrulls. It is only natural that the remaining Avengers who were present in that battle will have something to say to Fury once they uncover his actions. Considering the focus of the show on Jackson's character accepting responsibility for his deeds, it is reasonable to expect that the next Avengers film will further delve into the theme of Secret Invasion.