The Mind-Blowing Multiverse Twist in the MCU that Will Leave Fans Speechless!

Beware: This post contains spoilers for episode 2, "Promises," of Secret Invasion.

A significant twist in the Multiverse Saga has been unveiled in Secret Invasion, potentially altering the MCU's course forever. Released on June 28, 2023, episode 2 of Secret Invasion continues after the tragic demise of Maria Hill in the series opener. Marvel Studios takes a noteworthy deviation with Secret Invasion, shifting away from superhero action to explore espionage and spy-thriller themes. As a result, along with other factors, Secret Invasion has garnered comparatively fewer viewers on Disney+, meaning that MCU fans might be overlooking significant revelations.

"Promises," the second episode of Secret Invasion, made significant progress in expanding the overarching storyline of the series. It delved deeper into Nick Fury's personal life, introducing his Skrull wife and showcasing Gravik's initial encounter with Fury in 1997. Furthermore, it hinted at the creation of the Super Skrull in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Additionally, Talos disclosed pivotal information to Fury, revealing that a million Skrulls had migrated to Earth following the devastating Kree-Skrull War, which ravaged their home planet known as Skrullos. This revelation caused an immediate rift between Fury and Talos and has the potential to forever alter the landscape of the MCU's Multiverse Saga.

Secret Invasion's Skrull Reveal Totally Changes The MCU (But Many Will Miss It)

With the global population surpassing eight billion, Talos' revelation indicating the existence of a million Skrulls on Earth implies that one in every eight thousand individuals is potentially a disguised Skrull. This revelation carries immense significance, suggesting that the Skrull presence on Earth may be more extensive than initially believed, permeating every aspect of human society. The fact that political leaders, journalists, and high-ranking officials have already been exposed as Skrulls during the Secret Invasion further underscores the uncertainty surrounding the identity of those yet to be revealed.

What Secret Invasion's Million Skrull Reveal Means For The MCU's Future

However, despite its potential to significantly impact the future of the MCU, it is likely that this revelation will go unnoticed by a portion of MCU fans. This can be attributed to the disappointing viewership figures recorded for Secret Invasion. According to Samba TV, a technology company, only 994,000 viewers tuned in to the premiere of Secret Invasion within its first five days of release. This places Secret Invasion as the second least-watched MCU series on Disney+, just surpassing Ms. Marvel with its 775,000 viewers. While there may be various factors contributing to this underwhelming viewership, it suggests that many MCU viewers may not fully comprehend the urgency of the Skrull situation on Earth until well after Secret Invasion concludes.

If it's indeed accurate that a million Skrulls have been residing on Earth since the 1990s, it becomes a possibility for any character within the franchise to be a Skrull without audience knowledge. This potential inclusion of high-profile heroes is particularly intriguing, given that Marvel Comics' Secret Invasion event saw Earth's Mightiest Heroes being replaced by villainous Skrulls. The differences in the Skrulls' motives in the MCU versus the comics diminishes the concern of their quiet infiltration into human society on a large scale. However, the significance of Secret Invasion lies in its exploration of themes like paranoia, trust, and deception, which should be addressed in the future of the MCU.