Marvel Cleverly Closed The Multiverse Loophole That Could Kill The MCU
WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Amidst the thrilling chaos of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Marvel cleverly closed a loophole that could have killed the entire MCU. An increasingly significant part of MCU Phase 4, the Multiverse concept was first properly explored in the Disney+ series Loki and What If…, before playing a central role in Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, Doctor Strange 2 represents Marvel’s boldest and broadest foray into the Multiverse to date, with the movie providing some much-needed answers as to how the concept works within the MCU. These answers are ultimately more significant than even the apparent death of Scarlet Witch in the movie's closing stages and affect every Marvel story past, present, and future.
One key development in Doctor Strange 2 is the confirmation that the main MCU continuity takes place on Earth-616 – mirroring the main setting of the Marvel comic series. Despite the Marvel Cinematic Universe hitting screens as far back as 2008, this represents the first explicit clarification of where the franchise’s events take place and gives viewers a clear way to anchor themselves as an increasing number of universes come into play. The movie also provides a clearer picture of the Multiverse’s incredible scope, with America Chavez’s powers leading her and Strange through a dizzying array of alternative realities, from an "animate cube universe" to a "living paint universe." However, one key Multiversal revelation overshadows all others in the movie – and could end up saving the MCU.
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