The Mind-Blowing Truth About Nick Fury's Time Away from Earth!

Marvel's Secret Invasion has unveiled the extended absence of the real Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) from Earth in the MCU. In Spider-Man: Far From Home, it was revealed that the former SHIELD director was actually the shape-shifting Skrull Talos (Ben Mendelsohn), with the real Fury confirmed to be off-world. The new MCU series, Secret Invasion, sheds light on Fury's whereabouts as he returns to Earth to confront a significant conspiracy that poses a threat to humanity. During his absence, Fury embarked on a new mission following the events of Avengers: Endgame and the Blip, which explains the extended period he was away and the reason behind Talos impersonating him on Earth.

Nick Fury Has Been Gone From Earth Close To 2 Years

Fury's disappearance, as confirmed by Talos and Maria Hill in Secret Invasion episode 1, had a profound impact on him. After being snapped out of existence by Thanos, Fury returned five years later thanks to the efforts of the Avengers in Avengers: Endgame. However, both Talos and Maria Hill agree that he was never the same after the experience. Despite being warned multiple times that he may not be ready for the upcoming fight, Fury has chosen to take on the Skrull invasion. After the events of Avengers: Endgame, Fury left Earth and has been absent for approximately 2 years. It is believed that he departed shortly after attending Tony Stark's funeral, as depicted in the film. Talos then assumed Fury's identity, as shown in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Secret Invasion takes place in the most recent timeline of the MCU, either in 2025 or early 2026 (considering that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is set in 2025).

What Has Nick Fury Been Doing Since Avengers: Endgame?

During his two-year absence from Earth, Nick Fury has dedicated his efforts to the development of S.A.B.E.R, an extraordinary aerospace defense system hailed as the most remarkable in human history. This endeavor stems from the urgent need to counter the immense extraterrestrial danger posed by Thanos. However, with the emergence of the hidden Skrull threat, Fury's attention has shifted towards addressing this covert menace, prompting his return to Earth during the events of Secret Invasion. Nevertheless, the trajectory of Fury's involvement with S.A.B.E.R has already been confirmed, evidenced by the revealing trailer of The Marvels, unless, of course, the enigmatic Talos is once again assuming Fury's identity.