The Game-Changing Revelation of Marvel's Phase 5 Will Leave Fans Astonished

Summary

Secret Invasion reveals a problematic secret project overseen by Nick Fury that may lead governments to be reluctant to rely on superheroes in Phase 5.

The aftermath of Secret Invasion and the continued Skrull threat may give rise to the formation of the Thunderbolts, a team endorsed by the government with restricted superhuman abilities. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the Thunderbolts team is comprised of both American and Russian agents working together to combat the repercussions orchestrated by the Skrulls during Secret Invasion.

Phase 5's latest bombshell in Secret Invasion sheds light on the future replacements for the Avengers in Phase 5. After the shocking revelation of a problematic secret project supervised by Nick Fury (played by Samuel L. Jackson), it is not surprising that world governments might be hesitant to depend on superheroes as much as they have in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Therefore, Secret Invasion could potentially act as another crucial step toward the upcoming introduction of Marvel's Thunderbolts.

As a consequence of a major infiltration by aliens in influential positions of power and various institutions (including the White House), the existence of Skrulls as a threat became public knowledge, thanks to the current US President Ritson declaring war on all extraterrestrials residing on Earth. The Skrull threat brought the United States and Russia to the brink of nuclear conflict. Considering the aftermath of Secret Invasion and the revelation of Fury's secret DNA project, it is likely that the Thunderbolts will be formed.

The Thunderbolts' Limited Power Level Makes Sense After The Harvest

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In the final episodes of Secret Invasion, it was revealed that Nick Fury gave orders to the Skrulls to collect the DNA of almost every powered Avenger who participated in the final battle of Endgame. This covert project, known as The Harvest, raised ethical questions and motivated Skrull General Gravik (played by Kingsley Ben-Adir) to conduct experiments to gain new powers as a Super-Skrull. His goal was to claim Earth for the Skrull people, as they were no longer willing to rely on Fury's broken promises of finding them a new home after 30 years. Currently, Fury's controversial project remains a secret, although its unveiling could have significant consequences.

If word about Fury's Harvest were to become public knowledge in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), governments may become more cautious and skeptical of superhumans and their abilities in general. This could explain why the confirmed members of the Thunderbolts team have limited superpowers in comparison to the original Avengers. With some members already recruited by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine of the CIA, and more to follow, it is implied that the Thunderbolts will be a government-endorsed team, regardless of how much they are publicly acknowledged.

Secret Invasion Made A US And Russia Team-Up More Likely

The Thunderbolts' lineup in the MCU consists of American and Russian operatives. Bucky Barnes, formerly an American Howling Commando in WWII, was transformed into a weapon under Hydra's control within the Soviet Armed Forces. Ghost carried out covert missions for SHIELD. U.S.Agent, the government's replacement for Captain America, was recruited by Val after his public dismissal. Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, and Taskmaster all have ties to Russia's General Dreykov through the Red Room program.

This selection of agents could be a result of the Skrulls' actions in Secret Invasion. As Russia and the US were heavily manipulated, it is possible that the Thunderbolts' roster includes many American and Russian agents, with fewer superpowers. Val could assemble the Thunderbolts as a collaborative response between the two nations in the MCU, with the events of Secret Invasion further contributing to the ongoing geopolitical tensions seen in recent MCU projects.