Dear Marvel fans, today we are going to talk about an exciting topic - the opening logo of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has undergone major changes! This change not only breaks the 16-year tradition, but also marks the official addition of the X-Men characters to the MCU family.
Let us explore the significance of this important moment!
The first X-Men character to add a logo
In the opening credits of " Deadpool and Wolverine ", we saw a surprising change: Deadpool appeared in the logo animation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This seemingly simple change to is actually of great significance. It marks that Deadpool has officially become an integral part of the MCU.
Interestingly, although the movie is called "Deadpool and Wolverine", only Deadpool appears in the opening logo, and Wolverine does not. This has sparked speculation among fans: Is Marvel saying goodbye to Wolverine? However, the addition of Deadpool undoubtedly indicates that Wade Wilson will play an important role in the future of the MCU.
Looking back at history, we know that this moment was hard-won. In the 1990s, Marvel sold the film rights to many popular characters due to financial difficulties, including the X-Men, which was acquired by Fox.
Although the X-Men movie series produced by Fox is also very successful, fans have always regretted that they could not see the X-Men and the Avengers in the same frame. It wasn't until 2019 that Disney acquired Fox, finally paving the way for the X-Men to return to the MCU. Why is
so significant?
Marvel has always showcased the greatest superheroes in its logo animations. Although the ending of "Deadpool and Wolverine" did not directly bring Deadpool into the main universe of MCU (Earth-616), but returned him to his own universe (Earth-10005), Deadpool was added to the opening mark Animation means he has become part of the MCU story.
This decision shows that no matter which universe Deadpool is in, he is already a member of the MCU family and will likely appear again in future movies. This integration method not only maintains the uniqueness of Deadpool's character, but also leaves room for him to play a role on the larger MCU stage.
Who else will add the logo?
With Fantastic Four scheduled for release in 2025, we'll likely see characters like Reed Richards and Sue Storm added to the opening credits. While these characters won't be Fox's version of the Fantastic Four, they will undoubtedly become an important part of the MCU's future story development.
It is worth mentioning that although modern superhero movies are building shared universes, Fox's X-Men and Fantastic Four have never truly crossed over until the Illuminati scene in "Doctor Strange 2" was realized for the first time. This makes the MCU's process of integrating these characters even more compelling.
While the change to the opening logo may seem like a small detail, it actually reflects the direction the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe is taking. The unification of Fox and Disney is symbolically completed by integrating the X-Men heroes into the Marvel logo.
With the MCU planning to reboot the mutant series, the future of the X-Men is full of hope. Deadpool may be the first X-Men hero to truly become a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he certainly won't be the last. This small change indicates that more exciting content is coming. Let us look forward to the bright future of MCU!
