Summary

Avengers: Secret Warswas rumored to reboot the MCU, and Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige reportedly confirmed those plans.

Avengers: Endgamewas the perfect conclusion for the Infinity Saga. The MCU lost popular superheroes and had to start anew, resulting in a hit-or-miss new saga. However, according to a book detailing Marvel Studios' success, Feige is reportedly prepared tosteer the MCU in a fresh direction.

In an interview given toThe Watchpodcast, Joanna Robinson, the author of the recently written book titledMCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, shared a quote from Feige suggestingAvengers: Secret Warsmight act as a soft MCU rebootRobinson said, “We have a quote from Kevin Feige sort of implying that, like,Secret Warswill serve as a soft reboot in which they can prune everything… That’s not to use a Loki-ism. [They’ll] prune everything that’s not working and just keep what is [working], or bring back people you thought were gone forever.” This revelation hints at a fresh direction for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, providing an opportunity to refine the universe while keeping fans excited and engaged.

The reboot presents an opportunity to seamlessly fix continuity issues and integrate theX-Menwithout confusing explanations. Feige’s revelation suggestsAvengers: Secret Warswill bring back classic versions of characters, potentially without actors likeRobert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans, while maintaining fan excitement and engagement.Lokiseason 2 clues suggest thatAvengers: Secret Warscould reboot the MCU timeline, bringing together different storylines and refreshing characters.

Taking inspiration from the comics, Feige may utilizeAvengers: Secret Warsas a logical point of reset, similar to the comic arc’s multiverse destruction and the emergence of new narratives.Avengers: Secret Warshas become a much-anticipatedmega-crossover event. Fans are already excited forAvengers: Secret Warsand this latest piece of information has only taken their excitement to a whole new level.

Avengers: Secret Warsis scheduled to hit theatres on July 11, 2025.