Unveiling the Mind-Boggling Thanos Enigma: A Game-Changing Skrull Revelation in the MCU

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Secret Invasion. Disney+'s Secret Invasion unveils a shocking Skrull revelation that raises questions about the aftermath of Thanos' snap. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has moved beyond the Infinity Saga, a 10-year journey that climaxed with the Avengers battling the powerful Titan. Caught off guard by Thanos' arrival, the Avengers and their allies failed to protect Earth and the entire universe from his devastating snap, which caused a random genocide. After grappling with the consequences of their biggest failure for five years, the Avengers discovered a way to reverse the Decimation in Avengers: Endgame.

Marvel Studios has been busy laying the groundwork for the Multiverse Saga. Many recent projects are directly tied to the expanding multiverse. However, Phase 5 marks a change in direction with the introduction of Secret Invasion, the first small screen project in the MCU. Presenting a more grounded storyline, it sees Nick Fury and the Skrull, Talos, joining forces to thwart Gravik and his followers as they attempt to seize control of Earth. In the Easter egg-filled second episode of Secret Invasion, we get a glimpse of the progress made in their mission. Given its extended duration, this operation has an unknown impact on the events of the Infinity Saga.

MCU's Million Skrull Twist Raises A Big Snap Question

In Avengers: Infinity War, it is estimated that there were around a million Skrulls on Earth when Thanos used the snap. While this number may not seem particularly large, it was still enough to be noticeable when Smart Hulk reversed the Decimation in Avengers: Endgame. The Skrulls' unique ability to shape-shift has made them formidable adversaries in the MCU. So far, there has been no foolproof method to distinguish a real human from a Skrull impersonator. However, it has been shown in Secret Invasion that Skrulls revert to their original form upon death.

Given that Thanos' snap wiped beings from existence without leaving any remains, it raises curiosity about how the Skrulls were restored in Avengers: Endgame. Since the snap happened abruptly and quickly, those around the Skrulls may not have noticed them returning to their true form just before disappearing. However, if the Skrulls did indeed reappear in their original green-skinned state, it is likely that many people would have spotted them, considering the substantial number of Skrulls present on Earth.

How Secret Invasion Could Answer This Skrull Question

Taking place in the present-day MCU, Secret Invasion delves into the aftermath of Thanos' defeat, utilizing flashbacks to provide context for the series. This allows the show to explore the events during Thanos' snap and Smart Hulk's subsequent reverse snap from the Skrulls' perspective. The Disney+ series highlights the significant changes that have occurred for the Skrulls since their initial arrival on Earth, offering insight into their evolving lives over the years, thus contributing to the overall story of Secret Invasion. New episodes of Secret Invasion premiere on Disney+ every Wednesday.