Phase Four Of The MCU Presents The Most Devastating Themes

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The 3rd phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ended in a great loss, with fans having to say farewell to many beloved characters like Iron Man / Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr)and Captain America / Steve Rogers (played by Chris Evans). Following the hard goodbyes that came in the aftermath of the high-stakes battle that was Avengers: Endgame, all those who «blipped» during the five years after Thanos used the infinity stones to destroy half of human life are back.

Now, life is really different — and these changes are showing within phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This phase is one of the most heartbreaking compared to the ones that came before it, leaning heavily on themes that leave audiences with teary eyes and aching hearts.

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This new era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is like no other. A collection of miniseries are included within the phase, working into the main story that will ultimately lead up to a new big bad. The first Disney+ series released was WandaVision, which tells one of the saddest tales within the phase so far. A grief-stricken Wanda Maximoff (played by Elizabeth Olsen), still reeling from the loss of her love Vision (played by Paul Bettany), uses her powers to turn a small town into a home for herself and a version of Vision she creates with magic. During their time in this town, Wanda even creates children, who she and Vision raise together. By the end, Wanda seemingly comes to terms with her mistakes and takes accountability for letting her grief affect innocent lives.

This heart-shattering storyline also makes its way to the big screen in Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse Of Madness, where Wanda sets out to steal