This Brilliant MCU Reset Theory Is Exactly What We Want After Avengers: Secret Wars

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According to Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios, “Avengers: Secret Wars” will mark a significant shift or reboot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Following the release of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” a new theory suggests that this alternate reality of Earth 828 may play a crucial role in the conclusion of “Secret Wars.” While several Marvel Studios projects have delved into the multiverse, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” stands out as one of the most prominent explorations of this concept.

Before the release of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” on July 25, 2025, a theory was put forth on Reddit. This theory might still contain clues about the Multiverse of Characters Universe’s (MCU) impending reset. The upcoming movies, “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Secret Wars,” are expected to involve incursions that devastate multiple realities. These could potentially affect the MCU’s Earth 616, Fox’s Earth 10005, home of the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four’s Earth 828. The theory proposes that Earth 828 might be restored – possibly by Franklin Richards – which could allow future MCU narratives to unfold in this 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic universe.

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In the comic book series Marvel Comics, The Fantastic Four acquired their extraordinary abilities on planet Earth 828 in 1961, which coincides with their initial appearance. Most of the events depicted in the story “First Steps” occur four years later. An intriguing scene during the end credits of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is set another four years ahead, making it approximately 1969. This timeframe could serve as a starting point for further adventures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) of the ’60s and ’70s era, enabling classic Marvel characters to be reintroduced with new actors, while some established MCU figures might transition to the revitalized universe.

In a fresh narrative twist, heroes hailing from the MCU’s Earth 616, like Thor (portrayed by Chris Hemsworth), Spider-Man (Tom Holland), Hulk (Bruce Banner, played by Mark Ruffalo), and others who have nothing left to lose, might step into a new continuity, acclimating themselves to their roles in the past. Characters such as Iron Man (Tony Stark), Captain America (Steve Rogers), and Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff) could see new actors bringing them to life in this 1960s-styled universe. This move allows these characters to draw more from their comic book origins, while also offering an opportunity to shed light on the pressing enigmas that the MCU’s newly formed X-Men team is currently grappling with.

As a die-hard Marvel fan, I’ve always been intrigued by the age conundrum surrounding the X-Men in the MCU. Characters like Professor X and Magneto have rich histories intertwined with real-life events such as World War II and the Holocaust. To keep these mutant heroes fresh and lively, it would make sense to set future X-Men films in the swinging ’60s or groovy ’70s. However, at this moment, Earth 828 lacks any other superheroes. But who knows what could happen during the Avengers: Secret Wars, a reality restoration could bring a new wave of heroes to the table! The newly-introduced Franklin Richards possesses such power, and it could pave the way for an electrifying, retro-futuristic era in the MCU.

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2025-07-28 18:10