The MCU Can't Avoid Changing Infinity War's Ending For Secret Invasion
The MCU's set-up for Secret Invasion is inevitably going to have to change Avengers: InfinityWar's ending, potentially causing some problems for the project. Infinity War's finale is rightly remembered as one of the MCU's most seminal moments, featuring the shocking «deaths» of several prominent MCU characters, including the likes of Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Nick Fury. Although these figures returned thanks to the Avengers' daring time-heist, the impact of their passing and Thanos' snap continues to be felt throughout the franchise. This makes any change problematic.
The key moment, as far as Secret Invasion is concerned, is the death of Nick Fury. In a crucial Infinity War post-credits scene, the SHIELD director is seen traveling with Agent Maria Hill through New York. Although nothing initially seems amiss, the pair is nearly struck by a seemingly driverless vehicle. Suddenly, Agent Hill vanishes without warning. As Fury beings to understand the gravity of what's happening, he rushes to activate a pager, contacting Captain Marvel and calling for aid, before he too is reduced to dust. It's a vital moment that effectively introduces one of Marvel's most powerful heroes. Yet, ahead of Secret Invasion, this interaction could pose some serious problems.
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The main issue for Secret Invasion concerns the wider MCU timeline. According to a report by The Hollywood Handle [via Twitter], the show is set to take place following the Snap when the world was in upheaval after Thanos' devastating Infinity War actions. However, the fact that Samuel L. Jackson is reprising his role as Nick Fury poses a significant problem, as the character was
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