Regardless of the occasion, the Avengers consistently clash heads. This tension dates back to 2012’s “The Avengers”, where Tony Stark and Steve Rogers disagreed on S.H.I.E.L.D.’s strategies for global defense. They argued, but physical fights didn’t break out until “Captain America: Civil War”, when a split occurred after the United Nations asked Earth’s strongest heroes to sign the Sokovia Accords as a means of control. The divide created by “Civil War” has consequences that echo throughout the Infinity Saga and contributes, in part, to their defeat in “Avengers: Infinity War”. Sadly, the team assembled in “Thunderbolts*” doesn’t seem to be heeding past lessons as they’re already squabbling with another group.
*Note: Thunderbolts is not an actual movie title but a hypothetical one for the purpose of this explanation.
In the final moments of Thunderbolts, it’s shown that the New Avengers are facing significant backlash from the public, a mere year into their existence. The main cause for this negative sentiment is Sam Wilson and his team’s decision to copyright the name “Avengers.” This tense situation paves the way for a confrontation between the two factions in Avengers: Doomsday. However, it’s crucial for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to manage this conflict effectively.
The MCU Always Delivers on Interpersonal Conflict
Watching heroes arrest villains may initially be thrilling, but it eventually becomes repetitive. Instead, exploring complex moral dilemmas that challenge heroes to make tough choices is far more engaging. Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films like Civil War exemplify this concept beautifully, and numerous other instances exist within the franchise. For example, Doctor Strange loses an ally in Baron Mordo due to his frequent rule-bending, while the Eternals debate whether to permit a Celestial to shatter Earth into fragments. However, so far, Phase 5 has not delved deeply into personal conflicts, and it suffers as a result.
In the Phase 5 collection of films, such as “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Deadpool & Wolverine”, the main characters often engage in disagreements, but they end up content by the film’s conclusion. Regrettably, the villains from Phase 5, excluding the High Evolutionary, are not particularly impressive, possessing weak or confusing motivations. However, the movie “Thunderbolts” helps steer the MCU back on course with its hint of a central conflict between two Avengers teams, which is anticipated to play a significant role in the upcoming film titled “Doomsday”.
*Note: The correct title for the team in this context is actually “Thunderbolts”, not “Thunderbolt”.
Doctor Doom Can’t Be the Only Threat the Avengers Face in Doomsday
When the apocalypse begins, it’s likely that Doctor Doom won’t waste much time stepping into the limelight. However, before that happens, Sam Wilson and his team need to sort out their disagreement with the New Avengers. As Bucky hinted in the post-credits scene of Thunderbolts*, Sam isn’t thrilled about the formation of the New Avengers, and it has created a rift between the two heroes. It took Sam years to feel deserving of the Captain America title, only for his friend to form a team with ex-criminals in the background, including John Walker, who tarnished the shield. This isn’t just a matter that bothers Captain America; Thor and Bruce Banner are still active and might have some strong opinions about this situation, given that they feel their name, the Avengers, is being misused.
The struggle to determine who truly embodies the Avengers can kick off the film “Doomsday” in an engaging manner, by referencing the opening scene of “Infinity War,” where the team disbands and the heroes are caught off guard while facing Thanos. Regardless of Doctor Doom’s immense power, if all Earth’s mightiest heroes unite at the outset of “Doomsday,” the villain likely won’t stand a chance for long. It is crucial that Marvel Studios align their storylines and resolve their disagreements in “Avengers: Secret Wars” when the situation becomes gravest. Although it seems like Marvel Studios is merely rehashing the Infinity Saga, the truth is that this approach is essential to maintain coherence as both Avengers groups have limited time for development.
Thunderbolts* is in theaters now.
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