Moon Knight's New Villain Tease Confirms His Avengers Problem
Warning! SPOILERS for Moon Knight episode 2.
After teasing a new villain in Moon Knight episode 2, Marvel Studios has already confirmed the character's Avengers problem. Oscar Isaac's Marc Spector/Steven Grant is the newest superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although the Disney+ series doesn't feature many references to the larger franchise, that doesn't change the fact that Moon Knight does exist in a world where the Avengers exist. The result of this connection even raises some questions about the Moon Knightcharacter's MCU future, and now Marvel has already indicated why he needs to become involved in the overall story.
The state of the Avengers team after Avengers: Endgame is one of the great mysteries lingering over Phase 4. Iron Man and Black Widow's deaths, Captain America's older age, Hulk's weakened state, Thor's decision to leave Earth, and Hawkeye's retirement left the team's status in doubt. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings teased that Wong, Captain Marvel, and Bruce Banner are still united in some sense, while Marvel Studios called Shang-Chi a new Avenger. Other heroes like Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Sam Wilson, and Spider-Man could also be considered members of the team going forward. There is already talk of how Moon Knight's MCU future could include a spot on the Avengers team.
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Prior to potentially working with Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Moon Knight shows Marc/Steven working to stop their first real villain. The fight against Arthur Harrow and his plans to release Ammit should go a long way in proving why Moon Knight belongs with the MCU's biggest heroes. However, Moon Knight episode 2's tease for his next villain
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