<em>Avengers: Doomsday</em>‘s early story setup demonstrates that the movie is already achieving what Avengers: Endgame arguably overlooked, which is essential for the MCU’s future. The upcoming release schedule for the MCU features multiple films poised to be significant, including the fifth and sixth Avengers movies and the fourth Spider-Man film.
Despite facing challenges due to its intricate position in the MCU timeline, Avengers: Doomsday shows promise as a film that could revitalize the franchise after the impactful conclusion of the last Avengers movie, especially by addressing aspects that Avengers: Endgame did not fully explore.
Avengers: Doomsday’s Early Set Up Is Already Establishing The Next Generation Via Their Links To The MCU’s Oldest Heroes
While recent years have introduced several new heroes, the MCU has struggled with a lack of connections between these characters and the franchise’s original protagonists, which is often a staple in comic narratives.
This disconnect can largely be attributed to Avengers: Endgame, which prioritized resolving existing story arcs over developing new mentor relationships. Although Iron Man and Spider-Man had a significant mentor storyline, their final farewell was brief, and Steve Rogers’ decision to pass the Captain America mantle to Sam Wilson could have benefitted from more narrative focus.
Avengers: Doomsday, on the other hand, appears to be intentionally centered on introducing the next generation and transitioning the MCU’s narrative more directly from its inception.
The three teaser trailers released for Avengers: Doomsday emphasize this theme, particularly through depictions of Steve Rogers alongside what seems to be his child, and Thor seeking guidance for his adopted daughter Love. Additionally, the X-Men Doomsday teaser also aligns with this approach by establishing the titular team as a fundamental part of the MCU moving forward.
Avengers: Endgame Was A Stellar Superhero Movie, But The MCU Has Needed Avengers: Doomsday’s Connections For Years
The trajectory of the MCU following Avengers: Endgame has been complex. While Avengers: Endgame was highly acclaimed and genre-defining due to its focus on concluding an era both within the story and in reality for the MCU, its choice to resolve many narratives without emphasizing future directions may have adversely affected subsequent releases, leading audiences to feel less connected to later projects.
Avengers: Doomsday‘s emphasis on revitalizing the interconnected nature of the franchise through its flagship film series is a necessary step, even if it might have been beneficial earlier in the MCU’s timeline.
The current series of teaser trailers for Avengers: Doomsday illustrates various ways in which the MCU is looking toward its future with this fifth Avengers film. This gives fans hope that the franchise can reinforce its status as a broad narrative tapestry that has captivated viewers for years while addressing one unfortunate consequence of one of the best superhero films ever made.
