The 10 Biggest Questions For The MCU In 2024
Heading into 2024, several big questions ideally need to be answered in or about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its future over the course of the year. The movies and TV shows of the MCU have established the franchise as one of the most successful and influential in the world. The continued popularity of Marvel’s flagship franchise cannot be understated, with plenty of anticipation for the next chapter in the MCU. 2023 saw multiple releases in the franchise, furthering its story significantly, but there are still many unanswered questions as the MCU movies into another year.
How Did Kingpin Survive Echo’s Bullet?
Marvel villain Wilson Fisk – A.K.A. the Kingpin – was formally introduced into the MCU in Hawkeye, acting as a largely unseen villain ahead of a shocking reveal in the latter stages of the show’s run. However, the ending of Hawkeye saw Kingpin confronted and shot by Echo, who was seeking revenge for the murder of her father. It has long been confirmed that Kingpin would return in Echo, which means that the 2024 TV show will need to answer the simple question of how the villain survived being shot at close range.
Maya points a gun at the Kingpin in Hawkeye
The survival of Kingpin after being shot by Echo in Hawkeye has left fans in suspense, eagerly awaiting the explanation for this seemingly miraculous event. As the character's return is anticipated in the upcoming TV show, the revelation of how he survived will undoubtedly captivate audiences and set the stage for a thrilling narrative in the MCU.
Alaqua Cox As Echo
Are The Defenders Shows MCU Canon?
As Netflix’s Marvel shows were released outside the MCU’s Disney umbrella, there has long been a debate about their status in the franchise’s continuity. Though they were once denounced as a separate entity, the MCU has embraced popular castings by bringing back Charlie Cox’s Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin. Both characters will appear in Echo, which means that the upcoming TV show could finally clear up the messy continuity mystery of whether Netflix’s shows are MCU canon.
Daredevil single-handedly taking on members of the dangerous foot clan in Netflix's Daredevil
The potential resolution of the Defenders shows' status as MCU canon in the upcoming Echo series holds significant implications for the broader Marvel universe. By addressing this continuity mystery, the MCU has the opportunity to integrate and validate beloved characters from the Netflix shows, providing closure and clarity for fans of the franchise.
Mike Colter as Luke Cage in Luke Cage
When Will Loki & Monica Rambeau Return To The MCU?
Two of the characters featured in these stories were given apparent endings in 2023, with Loki sacrificing himself to become the guardian of the timelines in Loki season 2, and Monica Rambeau becoming trapped in another universe after sealing a rift in The Marvels. Though Loki’s popularity and the specifics of Monica Rambeau’s story make their respective returns likely, 2024 will need to answer how, when, or if they will reappear in the MCU.
Loki looking sad at the end of Loki season 2
The anticipation surrounding the return of Loki and Monica Rambeau to the MCU has sparked fervent speculation among fans. As the franchise seeks to address the fates of these beloved characters, the revelations in 2024 are sure to generate excitement and curiosity about the future of the Marvel universe.
Loki (Tom Hiddleston) looking defeated in Loki season 2
Is Darkhold Diaries’ Wiccan Wanda’s Son?
Agatha: Darkhold Diaries is set to introduce many characters into the MCU, but few are as interesting as Billy Kaplan. Though specific details on the Disney+ series have yet to be officially announced, the character of Billy Kaplan in the comics is the Young Avenger Wiccan, who has already seemingly been introduced as Wanda Maximoff’s son. Wiccan’s appearance in Darkhold Diaries will need to clear up how Billy is connected to Wanda or the previous Wiccan character, or whether he’s an unrelated MCU variant of the character from its home universe timeline.
Tommy and Billy Maximoff in WandaVision
The revelation of Wiccan’s origins and connection to Wanda Maximoff in Agatha: Darkhold Diaries promises to shed light on a pivotal narrative thread within the MCU. As the series delves into Wiccan’s backstory, it holds the potential to reshape the understanding of Wanda Maximoff’s character and her relationships, adding depth and intrigue to the Marvel universe.
elizabeth olsen as wanda maximoff aka scarlet witch in doctor strange in the multiverse of madness
Is Wanda Maximoff Really Dead?
One of the biggest shocks in the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ending was the apparent death of the Scarlet Witch, as it seemed an abrupt end to the character’s arc after only a brief villain turn. Agatha: Darkhold Diaries’ status as a spin-off of WandaVision and various other connections to Wanda may actually offer more insight into her fate: as Wanda Maximoff’s story is already inherently linked with Agatha’s, the show can clear up whether the former Avenger is really gone for good.
America Chavez in a cage in Earth-838 in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
The unresolved fate of Wanda Maximoff in the MCU has left fans speculating about the true nature of her character's journey. As Agatha: Darkhold Diaries delves into the connections between Wanda and Agatha, it holds the potential to provide closure and clarity on the fate of the Scarlet Witch, offering a compelling narrative that will captivate audiences.
Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) points an arrow in Hawkeye.
