10 Years Later, Is The MCU Setting Up A Brand-New Civil War?

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Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Marvel’s Wonder Man

Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, which fractured the Avengers a decade ago, the Marvel Cinematic Universe seems to be facing a similar situation. In recent years, there’s been increasing government control, growing public anxiety, and a tendency to label heroes as either helpful resources or potential dangers – a trend that’s become apparent in Marvel Studios’ latest films.

I’ve been following the MCU closely, and honestly, the way Wonder Man ended has me thinking something big is brewing. It feels like everything is starting to connect with other recent shows and movies, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re heading towards another huge conflict – maybe even a new take on Civil War. It seems like a really unlikely thing to kick it off, but that ending definitely feels like a turning point.

Will Wonder Man Work For The DODC In The MCU? (How It Connects To Civil War)

At the end of Wonder Man, Agent Cleary from the Department of Damage Control explicitly points out that Simon’s powers could be incredibly dangerous or very helpful to the DODC. This comment seems like a deliberate hint about what Wonder Man’s role might be in the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

If Simon makes an agreement with the DODC, it would mirror his storyline from the original Marvel Comics’ Civil War, where his character, Wonder Man, officially worked with and was authorized by SHIELD.

It’s definitely possible we’ll see Simon working with the government to control other people with special abilities, as they might be seen as dangerous. But that’s not the only direction the Marvel Cinematic Universe could be heading – another large-scale conflict similar to Civil War also seems likely.

The MCU Feels Primed For New Civil War-Type Conflict

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Over the last few years, the MCU has steadily reintroduced various anti-superhero tensions.

Recently, the show Wonder Man included a clause explicitly forbidding people with superpowers from working in Hollywood. Similarly, Daredevil: Born Again featured New York City’s Mayor Wilson Fisk establishing a task force to combat vigilantes, which immediately created problems for heroes like Matt Murdock. And in Secret Invasion, the series built up a climate of fear and distrust towards aliens.

As a huge MCU fan, it’s fascinating to see how things have shifted since the Sokovia Accords were tossed out. It’s not like the world just forgot about powered individuals; instead, we’re seeing a new wave of policies aimed at keeping them in check. The DODC isn’t just cleaning up messes anymore, either. They’ve really stepped up their game and become a proper organization dedicated to monitoring – and containing – anyone with powers, complete with their own high-security prison for super-powered individuals. It feels like a much more organized and proactive approach than before.

With mutants and the X-Men expected to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe soon, the conflicts we’re already seeing are likely to escalate. This makes it seem very possible that heroes will have to pick sides or even fight against the government, similar to what happened in Captain America: Civil War, but a decade later.

All episodes of Marvel’s Wonder Man are now streaming on Disney+.

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2026-02-05 06:29