By Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

Whether it’s too many new films and shows, underdeveloped new characters or too many out-of-place jokes, its latest wave of movies may be bringing down the MCU.

By Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

The Disney+ series reveals an underlying issue with the cinematic universe’s treatment of its antagonists — they are killed off much too quickly.

By Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

Despite a few flubs in the first episode, she’s still a witty addition to Marvel’s mean, green money-making machine

By Emily Sweeney, Quinnipiac University

But wait, there’s more.

By Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

It’s time to step away from the universe that’s expanded too much for its own good.

By Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

Who is the new Black Panther? This burning question presented at the end of the teaser has fans theorizing like crazy.

By Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

With its jokes, quirky characters and wondrous adventures, the series is fun to watch. However, some aspects are dull and worse — confusing.

By Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

Director Taika Waititi delivers a colorful movie with powerful female characters but still falls short of true representation.

By Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Critics may not be falling head over heels for the latest ‘Marvel movie, but sometimes you need to ignore the bad reviews and just have some good old-fashioned entertainment.

By Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

The show brings a new liveliness to the franchise, but will fans take it as seriously as the others?

By Virginia Beall, Elon University

The latest entry in the MCU may be science fiction, but it isn’t entirely out of the realm of possibility.

By Myles Allan, University of New Haven

As Marvel tries to keep its current fanbase, it leaves new fans behind.

By Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The latest MCU film mixes genres and creates something moving in the process.

By Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Dissociative identity disorder is often misinterpreted in media, but the MCU’s newest Disney+ show challenges the stigma in a positive way.

By Kim Becker, Aquinas College

The MCU explored the multiverse before, and they are soon to do it again with the character Miles Morales.

By Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

While the Marvel Cinematic Universe tells beautiful tales of its many characters, there is one superhero whose character arc has been a tad underwhelming.

By Joy Young, Chapman University

Marvel’s response to honoring a beloved superhero makes fans question if it really is ‘Wakanda Forever.’

By Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

One of the MCU’s most underrated heroes finally got his turn in the spotlight and pleasantly surprised fans all over the world.

By Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

With an influx of new Disney+ series dominating the media, people are overlooking perhaps the most interesting superhero character of them all.

By Joy Young, Chapman University

By Becky Hardin, University of Arizona Global Campus

The Disney+ documentary series takes the Marvel superhero to new heights, but are they too steep for the actor to conquer?

By Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

The newest Phase Four Marvel movie is excellent in some areas, but leaves fans disappointed in others.

By Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

After a journalist tweeted that the English singer would be joining the MCU just hours after the latest installment’s world premiere, many discussed whether or not he should have done so.

By Fatima Sani, Rollins College

The similarities between the two iconic MCU superheroes reflect the depth and emotional richness to be found in stories told by oft-overlooked voices.

By Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Upcoming releases and updates to old games mean that fans have a lot to be happy about.

By Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Marvel’s latest release saved box offices and set a precedent for the future of the blockbuster during the pandemic.

By Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

With promises of the return of two fan-favorite villains and teasing the long-speculated appearance of Tobey Maguire, let’s take a look at what makes the OG web-slinger so unforgettable. 

By Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The long wait is finally over.

By Ian Linn, Oberlin College

What the newest Marvel fare lacks in substance it mostly makes up for in style. But is that enough to differentiate it from the franchise’s previous works?

By Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

This famous MCU actress is fighting for the money she earned as the titular hero of ‘Black Widow.’

By Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

Marvel’s new alternate universe series may not be a masterpiece of thought-provoking fiction, but it’s a breath of fresh air, brimming with unexpected answers to unexpected questions.

By Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

James Gunn’s new R-rated action film brings its gore and greatness to the superhero film universe, earning well-deserved praise from both fans and critics alike.

By Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The show’s finale left the Marvel Cinematic Universe wide open for speculation. The multiverse contains infinite possibilities.

By Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Here is a look at the character’s complicated and sometimes controversial history in the MCU, and how her solo film finally allows her to shine.

By Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Is this R-rated trend the evolution of the genre and will the MCU ever transform to follow it?

By Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

Marvel’s cinema franchise confirming this character’s sexual identity demonstrates the importance of increasing diversity and representation in popular media.

By Fatima Sani, Rollins College

From box office hits like ‘Avengers: Endgame’ to game-changers like ‘Avatar,’ it would seem everything the actress touches turns to gold.

By Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

As the MCU continues with new Disney+ shows like ‘WandaVision’ and ‘Loki,’ speculation and theorizing runs rampant and adds to the excitement. Mephisto was just the beginning.

By Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

While the majority of the first episode seems to follow many of the familiar cliches associated with the superhero genre, it’s merely a facade meant to lure the viewer into a false sense of security.

By Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Has Wanda Maximoff managed to create her own reality in Marvel’s new show? Or is it something more sinister?

By Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

If there’s a franchise that has its fair share of remakes, it’s this one. Let’s revisit some of the most epic moments of the movies.

By Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

While Marvel has recently dominated the film industry, Warner Bros. can take these steps to up its game and face its rivals head-on.

By Emily Davies, Solent University

From the latest Thor installment to Loki’s own show, here are some of the biggest future offerings from the MCU.

By Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Someone has to fill the void left by Iron Man, Captain America and Black Widow. Who will step up?

By Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

From new heroes to new threats, the upcoming comic book film has the potential to begin a new and exciting phase in the MCU.

By Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

The genre is quickly approaching the point of over-saturation.

By Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

With great intellectual property comes great responsibility.

By Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

The next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe promises to fill the next two years with our favorite superheroes and some new contenders.

By Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

The latest addition to the MCU is full of laughs, action and plenty of heart, but the post-credits scene is a true revelation.

By Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Although ‘Avengers: Endgame’ ended an era, Marvel is still going.

By Ben Garcia, Hope International University

Evil Superman hits the big screen.

By Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

She even has a thing or two on Wonder Woman.

By Ben Garcia, Hope International University

To stay ahead of the competition, the MCU needs to keep experimenting.

By Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

You’re not going to want to miss this one.

By Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Rumors are swirling about two of the MCU’s best anti-heroes finally getting their time in the spotlight.

By Kate Maxwell, NC State University

The upcoming film will be the first time a woman has led a solo movie in a Marvel Studios film.

By Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

The ‘Avengers’ actress revealed that the Marvel women are ready for an all-female film.

By Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

By treating gender as a variable, cosplayers get to think about what really, actually makes their characters tick.

By Isabelle Mencia, University of Florida

If you don’t want to read back decades of origin story, these comic series might be a good substitute.

By Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

Why is this the first time someone let Thor be funny?