The Marvel Cinematic Universe just turned the tables on us. Not only have they dropped the biggest bombshell of the year with Avengers: Infinity War, but they seem to have even completely blown away their audiences with the twists and turns. The film not only exceeded expectations but also lived up to all its hype albeit at a very heavy cost.
Avengers: Infinity War is the 19th film of the MCU and third Avenger movie. The film is the most ambitious crossover in MCU history as it unites the Avengers with the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Wakandian army. The superheroes united to fight the evil alien overlord Thanos which wants to do away with half of the earthly population. But defeating Thanos is not any random feat and the battle claimed the lives of many Avengers. That's right, many Avengers had to surrender their lives at the end of Infinity War. Find out who:
The neighbourhood crime fighter had just begun his MCU roll with Spider-Man: Homecoming when Tom Holland took up the mantle of the teenage Spidey. Not only was the superhero a huge favourite among the millennial fans but he was steadily gaining cred as the most successful Cinematic Spider-Man ever. Fans are still coping with the loss of Spidey as he was still a teenager and perhaps the most promising young Avenger.
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Spidey had to be sacrificed as a part of Doctor Strange's plan to defeat Thanos. Not only did his passing disturb the young fans but also brought out some very real emotions as fans can't accept that young Spidey is no more. Especially since his last dialogue with Iron Man reveals that he was definitely not ready for this.
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Fans know that Spider-Man Homecoming sequel is in the works. So does spidey's passing mean the film is canned? Not at all. Spider-Man is coming back as he is going to get revived in Avengers 4. In fact, Spider-Man Homecoming 2 is set to be timed only minutes after Avengers 4.
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Probably the only loss fans saw coming. Loki played by the beloved British actor Tom Hiddleston is also done away with in Infinity War. Thanos takes his life during a transaction of the Tesseract. Though Loki is known for his shifting loyalties and treason, Hiddleston's portrayal of Loki was widely loved by fans and they can't process that he won't be back.
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Loki, who was Thor’s adopted brother and despite their endless differences they have always had a bond. Thor loved Loki and did his best to save him from his fate. Loki’s passing has left him devastated, and Infinity War has the Asgardian god lamenting his brother’s fate.
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Gamora, the beautiful green alien guardian who's the love interest of Star-Lord Peter Quill also meets her doom at the hands of Thanos. In fact, Gamora is Thanos's adopted daughter but when it comes to sacrificing a loved one to get the Soul Stone Thanos never thinks twice before sacrificing her.
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Vision the humanoid superhero met the most brutal end MCU has ever seen. His life is first claimed by the love of his life Scarlet Witch who does it to protect the Avengers so that she could get the stone from his head. He is then brought back to life only to surrender his life to Thanos.
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The passing of the king of Wakanda by disintegration is perhaps the most shocking moment of Infinity War. As King T'Challa disintegrates his General Okoye cries out in grief as do the audiences. The fact that Black Panther could meet such a gruesome fate after being such a successful money-maker for the MCU is a total shock.
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Yes if Doctor Strange and the Marvel comics storyline are believed, T’Challa will be back in Avengers 4. As the disintegrations of some of the superheroes will be undone to set up the background for Avengers 4 T'Challa will also be brought back to life.
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You might not know this but Black Panther 2 is already in the works and will reunite almost every key player of Black Panther 1 and of course, will feature T'Challa too. Chances are Black Panther 2 will release post-2019.
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The super sorcerer played by Benedict Cumberbatch also had to sacrifice his own life to make way for a safer future. It's important to note that Strange is a key player in the Avenger storyline and he allowed that many disintegrations as he could envision that they are necessary in alternate dimensions.
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It is important to remember that Dr Strange can see through time and space which makes time travel an important aspect of Infinity War. Strange saw that the only way to defeat Thanos is if some of the Avengers disintegrated only to be brought back eventually.
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After a beautiful reunion with Captain America, Bucky Barnes also meets his end, much you his fans' disappointment. It has been assumed that Bucky will one day take up the mantle of Captain America. Only time will tell if he will ever be back.
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All the Guardians including the Star-Lord have disintegrated into nothingness in Avengers Infinity War. Now, it’s very unlikely that they’ll be forever be gone and will most probably be back in time for Avengers 4, especially since more Guardian movies are still to come.
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The S.H.I.E.L.D director Nick Fury who had launched the Avengers initiative also disintegrates in air, at the very ending of Avengers: Infinity War. But before that, he leaves a message for Captain Marvel, who is going to be a major part of Avengers 4. Fans also think Fury will be back especially since his arc with Captain Marvel is still unexplored.
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