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What’s ‘Canon’ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

What’s ‘Canon’ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Defining Canon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

by Muhammad Abdullah
January 26, 2024
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  • The Core Films
  • Marvel Studios TV – The Disney+ Shows
  • The Upcoming Phases
  • Non-MCU Marvel Films
  • The TV Grey Area
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has expanded dramatically since its inception in 2008, leaving fans to wonder – what is actually considered Canon?

The MCU Canon refers to the films and TV shows that are officially part of the shared Marvel universe created by Marvel Studios. This includes all of the films and shows produced by Marvel Studios starting with Iron ManIron Man is a fictional superhero created by Marvel Comics. ... in 2008 up to the present.

Let’s break down what counts:

The Core Films

The central canon is the 23 films of the Infinity Saga, from 2008’s “Iron Man” to 2019’s “Spider-Man: Far From Home.” These core films introduced major characters like Iron ManIron Man is a fictional superhero created by Marvel Comics. ..., Captain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional superhero created by Marvel C..., ThorThor Odinson is a fictional superhero from Marvel Comics and..., HulkHulk is a fictional superhero created by Marvel Comics. He f..., Black WidowBlack Widow is a fictional character from Marvel Comics and ..., and HawkeyeHawkeye is a superhero from Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cin..., while featuring recurring cross-over appearances. For example, Iron ManIron Man is a fictional superhero created by Marvel Comics. ... appears in “Thor” or HulkHulk is a fictional superhero created by Marvel Comics. He f... joining the Avengers. This interconnectivity is crucial to understanding these 23 films as the backbone of the MCU canon.

Marvel Studios TV – The Disney+ Shows

With Disney’s streaming service came TV shows directly produced by Marvel Studios, fully ingrained in the MCU. “WandaVision” picks up after “Avengers: Endgame” with Wanda Maximoff. “Falcon and The Winter Soldier” continues the story of Sam Wilson after Steve RogersCaptain America is a fictional superhero created by Marvel C... handed him the Captain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional superhero created by Marvel C... mantle. “Loki” follows the Asgardian trickster after he escaped with the Tesseract in “Endgame.” These shows seamlessly continue the MCU canon.

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The Upcoming Phases

Future MCU movies and shows produced by Marvel Studios, like the upcoming “Avengers: KangKang the Conqueror is one rad supervillain with a passion fo... Dynasty,” are also guaranteed to be canon as they involve new characters like KangKang the Conqueror is one rad supervillain with a passion fo..., who was revealed in Antman Quantumania. As long as Marvel Studios produces it, it contributes to the ever-expanding MCU canon.

Non-MCU Marvel Films

However, Marvel films made prior to the MCU by other studios are not canon, like the Tobey Maguire “Spider-Man” movies produced by Sony. They feature characters like Spider-Man, but are unconnected to the MCU timeline and stories, standing alone as non-canon. The “X-Men” and “Fantastic Four” films made by 20th Century Fox also fall into this non-canon category.

However, there’s some technicality here. After the last Spiderman movie titled, Spider-Man: No Way Home, it’s clear that Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man is also part of the MCU, particularly Spider-Verse, however, it’s not from the MCU’s sacred timeline. The timeline remains different however, the characters can trespass, depending on the writer’s mood.

Similarly, the upcoming DeadpoolDeadpool is a fictional character from Marvel Comics who is ... 3 is set to make previous X-Men movies relevant in the MCU. With the appearance of mutants, such as WolverineWolverine is a popular character from Marvel Comics and the ..., and other characters from The X-Men, the movie is already telling us more about the future of the MCU. However, one must note that these characters are not from the MCU’s sacred timeline.

The TV Grey Area

Pre-Disney+ Marvel TV shows have a questionable canon status. “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” references the films but minimally crosses over. The Netflix Marvel shows like “Daredevil” and “Jessica Jones” have strong creative ties but zero direct crossover. While popular, their canon status remains murky.

In summary, the bedrock of MCU canon will always be theInfinity Saga films and current Marvel Studios projects. Outside media could potentially enter canon if directly referenced in future MCU installments. But for now, the parameters of the canon are clear – if Marvel Studios produces it, it’s canon.

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Muhammad Abdullah, also known as abdugeek, is a lifelong fan of both Marvel and DC comics. From a young age, he was deeply immersed in the world of comics, animated and live-action movies, and continues to enjoy analyzing and writing about them. As a tech enthusiast and movie lover, he also shares his thoughts and experiences on his blog, marvelism.com. Follow his journey and connect with him at @abdugeek on various social media platforms.

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