The Most Absurd Theories in the MCU

TLDRA humorous look back at some of the most ridiculous fan theories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Key insights

Fans theorized that Thanos's wrinkles in Infinity War hinted at a fight with Wolverine, which turned out to be baseless.

Speculation that Mephisto was the mastermind behind everything in WandaVision, despite the showrunner's denial.

The belief that an aerospace engineer cameo in WandaVision would introduce a major new character, which turned out to be anticlimactic.

The theory that Black Widow was pregnant with Captain America's child in Infinity War, which was debunked by established movie canon.

The anticipation of Venom appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 due to a misinterpretation of a trailer shot.

Q&A

What was the most absurd theory in the MCU?

The theory that Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) was pregnant with Steve Rogers' child in Infinity War, which was unfounded and contradicted by previous movies.

Did any of the absurd theories turn out to be true?

No, all of the theories mentioned in the video turned out to be false or baseless.

Did the showrunner confirm Mephisto's involvement in WandaVision?

No, the showrunner explicitly stated that Mephisto was not part of the show's storyline.

Was the aerospace engineer cameo in WandaVision significant?

No, the cameo turned out to be a minor character and did not have a major impact on the story.

Why do fans come up with these absurd theories?

Fans often speculate and come up with theories as a way to engage with the story and make predictions, even if those theories are unlikely or far-fetched.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the topic of absurd fan theories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

02:37Discussion of the hype and speculation surrounding the character Mephisto in WandaVision.

06:31Recollection of the belief that Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) was pregnant with Steve Rogers' child in Infinity War.

07:01A humorous look back at the misinterpretation of a trailer shot that led fans to believe Venom would appear in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.