Not Every Theory About the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Avengers Movies Panned Out
While the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has always been known for its intricate storylines and elaborate plots, not every theory about the franchise has panned out. Many of these theories, while intriguing, have been proven false over time, while others have been mostly forgotten.
Here, we’ll take a look at 10 of the most notable and humorous theories from the early days of the MCU, keeping in mind that they’ve all been disproven, debunked, or have evolved over time.
1. The Soul Stone was contained within the Vibranium meteorite.
Fans believed that the Soul Stone was linked to Wakanda’s Vibranium supplies, possibly explaining its connection to the ancestral plane shared by Wakandan royalty. However, the reality proved to be different, with the Soul Stone being stored elsewhere.
2. Hela would serve as Thanos’ death motivation.
Some thought that Hela, the Goddess of Death, would be Thanos’ motivation for erasing half of all life. This motivation didn’t appear in the actual MCU movies.
3. The Scepter was making Loki evil.
Fans speculated that the Mind Stone was responsible for Loki’s actions in the first Avengers movie, citing a brief scene where the Avengers’ hostility increases after the staff’s presence. However, the Mind Stone was later revealed to be benevolent and didn’t control Loki’s actions.
4. Thanos had fought Wolverine prior to Infinity War.
A detail on Thanos’ character model was believed to be evidence of an encounter with Wolverine. However, this never materialized in the actual movies.
5. The T.H.A.N.O.S. theory.
Fans attempted to link the Infinity Stones to Thanos’ name, with each letter corresponding to a stone. However, this theory didn’t come to fruition, as the Soul Stone’s location was ultimately revealed to be different.
6. Ant-Man would defeat Thanos by getting inside his body.
A humorous theory suggested that Ant-Man would use his size-changing abilities to infiltrate Thanos’ body and then re-expand to giant size, causing Thanos to explode. This idea was quickly debunked, and Ant-Man played no such role in defeating Thanos.
7. Bruce Banner was actually Loki in disguise.
Fans hypothesized that Loki might be impersonating Bruce Banner, citing the God of Mischief’s ability to disguise himself. However, this theory was proven false, as Loki did eventually die in the MCU.
8. The Skrulls would be the main villains in Avengers 4.
Fans predicted that the Skrulls, who were featured in Captain Marvel, would be the main villains in Avengers 4. Instead, Avengers: Endgame revealed a different plot twist, and the Skrulls were featured in a separate Disney+ series.
9. The Snap victims were stored in the Soul Stone.
Fans believed that the victims of the Snap were stored within the Soul Stone, a theory disproven by the actual MCU movies, which showed the Snap and the Hulk’s snap as a single, continuous experience.
10. Agent Coulson was Vision all along.
Fans speculated that Agent Coulson might be an android, citing his ability to arrive quickly and Tony Stark’s comment about his girlfriend being a cellist, a hobby shared with the Scarlet Witch. However, Coulson’s survival and identity were later revealed in the ABC show Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
While these theories may have been entertaining and creative, they ultimately proved to be inaccurate, demonstrating that even the most devoted fans are not always correct in their predictions.