New MCU Reveal Confirms Civil War Never Really Ended, Just as The Avengers Return

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe surprised fans with the conflict between Captain America and Iron Man in Captain America: Civil War. This happened because the public became afraid of people with superpowers after the events in Sokovia, leading the government to try and require all heroes to register – or face legal consequences. While the heroes ultimately united to save the world in Avengers: Endgame, the divisions caused by the Civil War appeared to be resolved, mirroring the outcome of the comic books. However, the most recent Marvel movie suggests that the government’s restrictions on superheroes are still in place.

I just watched the full trailer for Wonder Man, coming to Disney+ on January 27th, and it seems like the crackdown on unregistered superheroes is still very much happening. The Department of Damage Control – that government agency dealing with powered individuals – is clearly still active, and they’re not just going after villains. They’re even targeting people with powers who aren’t actively trying to be heroes, which sets up a really interesting conflict.

Initially, the movie Wonder Man seemed to be about an actor preparing to play the superhero, directed by a filmmaker looking to shake up the typical superhero genre. But the full trailer reveals a more complex story. The film actually focuses on Simon Williams, the character from the comics, who does have superpowers. However, in this version, he’s trying to live a normal life as an actor and avoids using his abilities.

Despite the Sokovia Accords being repealed as shown in She-Hulk, the government, specifically Damage Control, still views powered individuals as a threat and is actively pursuing them. This is evidenced by the trailer, and the fact that Simon was required to deny having powers, indicating continued superhero segregation. This situation is particularly noteworthy as we approach Avengers: Doomsday, with new heroes like the Fantastic Four and the X-Men arriving on Earth.

Damage Control Could Play Into Upcoming X-Men Saga

This situation isn’t a surprise. We saw in Ms. Marvel that Damage Control and government agencies were still actively pursuing people with superpowers, even going after children at schools who were suspected of having abilities. What was compelling about Ms. Marvel was how the community rallied together and challenged Damage Control, damaging the organization’s reputation. But Wonder Man demonstrates that the hunt continues, now focusing on Simon Williams.

With the Marvel Cinematic Universe expected to reboot after Avengers: Secret Wars, this could be a great way to introduce the X-Men. While the previous Fox X-Men films didn’t fully capture the public’s imagination about mutants – Days of Future Past came the closest – the plot of the upcoming Wonder Man suggests the government is still focused on controlling people with superpowers. This sets up a scenario where an entire generation born with powers would become the central focus of future stories.

The most compelling X-Men stories, like God Loves, Man Kills, often depict a world where the public fears and distrusts mutants, and the government exploits those feelings. Damage Control has become the prime example of the government capitalizing on fear surrounding superheroes, starting with Spider-Man: Homecoming. Reimagining Damage Control as a mutant-hunting group would be a natural fit, and recent developments with Wonder Man suggest they remain a powerful and potentially dangerous force.

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2026-01-03 23:17