The Marvel Cinematic Universe is among the most successful franchises in history. The MCU, which was introduced by Iron Man in 2008, seems to have become a global sensation after just a decade. And their fans base has all kinds of people from across the globe. We literally could not go on a week without ever seeing or hearing something about Marvel and their iconic superheroes. The influence they have on pop culture is just as strong as Star Wars did back in the 80s and 90s, well not technically the same, but you know what we mean.
As the MCU quickly grew in popularity and enthusiasts continuously discussed them, outlandish theories began spreading the internet beforehand to a film’s arrival. Although this majority of them sank into history, a handful unexpectedly rose to reality. We’ve created a list of the strangest MCU theories that really turned out to be true.
#1 Captain America Says ‘Hail Hydra’
According to a Twitter user called Roger Wardell, Endgame will include Captain America screaming “Hail Hydra.” One of the most bizarre MCU rumors to date, this became reality when Steve Rogers cleverly eluded HYDRA agents by delivering the line.
#2 Spider-Man In The MCU
Audiences of Andrew Garfield‘s Spider-Man were shocked by the Sony e-mail leak. But, the whispers of Spider-Man joining the MCU became one of the most frequently discussed MCU theories, and when it became real, it rocked people’s minds.
#3 Time Travel In Avengers: Endgame
The publication of set images showing Ant-Man stood with the Avengers in the Battle of New York summed this up fairly well. A clean-shaven Captain America also added fuel to the fire.
#4 Thor Wields The Stormbreaker
A few products featuring Thor carrying the Stormbreaker were produced before the release of Avengers: Infinity War. And the next thing we realized; Thor wasn’t going for Thanos‘ head.
#5 Death of Vision and Loki
During Infinity War, audiences were left stunned by the tragic deaths of Loki and Vision. Nevertheless, as a component of the confirmed MCU theories, Bustle compiled a list of reasons why Vision will die in the film. Furthermore, Screen Crush warned that Loki’s demise would indeed be final.
#6 Hawkeye Being Left Out In Avengers: Infinity War
Among the most bizarre MCU theories, the lack of Hawkeye from any marketing posters or ads led to suspicion that he will be absent from Infinity War. Interestingly, the archer did not make an appearance.
#7 Professor Hulk’s Debut In The MCU
During all the Avengers: Endgame promotional tours, Mark Ruffalo was featured in several interviews without his Hulk character. This hypothesis sparked the assumption about Professor Hulk‘s MCU debut.
#8 Odin Comes To Earth
This theory was started by Geek in 2016, twenty-two months before the launch of Thor: Ragnarok. They also anticipated that Anthony Hopkins will continue his role in the film.
#9 Spider-Man: Homecoming To Have Vulture Using Chitauri’s Technology
Devin Faraci’s terrifyingly precise report about Adrian Toomes (The Vulture) participating Spider-Man: Homecoming and employing sophisticated Chitauri devices for his armor and weapons sounded insane. It eventually became one of the most bizarre MCU predictions to come true.
#10 Hulk Rides The Hulkbuster
The iconic Hulkbuster makes a reappearance in the first teaser for Avengers: Infinity War. Nevertheless, suspicions quickly arose that the Hulk is actually controlling the armor rather than Tony Stark. What a surprise!
