Summary
Given the size of the story, Marvel’s Avengers movies often involve a lot of juggling. That is going to be the case withAvengers: Doomsday. The fact that Marvel Studios recently delayed the release of the movie is proof of that, as they’re dealing with a lot of moving parts to ensure that it meets people’s expectations.
Avengers: Doomsdaywill have a huge cast filled with some of the biggest names in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That is why some people are worried that the New Avengers might end up being given the same treatment that the Guardians of the Galaxy were duringAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame, which is a mistake that Marvel shouldn’t repeat.
How Marvel Got Things Wrong With The Guardians Of The Galaxy
They Were Severely Underutilized In Avengers: Infinity War & Avengers: Endgame
The Guardians of the Galaxyhave been a popular group within the MCU since they first appeared in 2014; therefore, putting them into an Avengers movie was exciting for most people. They were part ofAvengers: Infinity War,and considering they have the longest history with Thanos, people were excited about what they could add to that movie. However, the way the Guardians were treated ended up being disappointing as they had limited screen time and even fewer opportunities to interact with the other Avengers, which is what people wanted. They didn’t get the level of character development that many others did, with the team feeling more like an afterthought in comparison to some of the other heroes in the movie. They were underutilized in both of the previous Avengers films and now they’re at the point where the group is splintered and weaker and won’t be at the same level ever again. This is why Marvel must get things right with the New Avengers this time around.
The New Avengers Will Also Be Seen As The Outsiders In Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel’s Latest Group Has The Potential To Offer Something Different From The Rest
The Guardians felt like outsiderswhen they were part ofAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame,and that was a missed opportunity by Marvel Studios to make them feel as if they were on the same level as others. The New Avengers now head intoAvengers: Endgameas the outsiders because they’re the relatively unknown team, even though they’re more established within this particular franchise than the X-Men. They’re ultimately a brand-new group to most people, which will be reflected in how casual audiences view them. That’s why it’s crucial that Marvel put them in scenes to look as impressive as possible, as it will make people take them seriously. Plus, it would continue their storyline of starting to learn about teamwork and the need to trust other people.
The New Avengers might not be the most powerful group inAvengers: Doomsdayin terms of their powers. Still,they can offer something totally different to the likes of the Fantastic Four or the X-Men.Their personalities shine, and the tough times that they have gone through make them feel unique. That’simportant for a movie likeAvengers: Doomsday, as there are a lot of characters involved; therefore, having some that don’t just blend in among the rest will be crucial. The New Avengers aren’t the stereotypical team where everyone is friends and likes each other all of the time, and that can be an interesting perspective within a larger ensemble film.
Avengers: Doomsday Should Establish The New Avengers In The MCU
The New Avengers Must Look Strong For The Long-Term Future Of The Team
Avengers: Doomsdayis one of the biggest movies on Marvel’s current slate, and while the New Avengers might get their own separate standalone film afterward, this movie will get far more viewers. It’s going to be a blockbuster success for Marvel due to the popularity of the Avengers brand, and that’s why Marvel needs to establish them as a significant force to be reckoned with. Given that several different teams are involved in this movie, it will be even more important toestablish what the New Avengers are capable of. The clue lies in the name of this group, in the fact that they’re fresh to the MCU, and anytime that happens, the characters and their relationships must be built up to the point where audiences will care about them in the long term.
The big difference between the New Avengers and the Guardians is that Star Lord’s team was already established within this world when the battle against Thanos rolled around. Fans loved the team and their movies, which meant that them being made to look relatively weak didn’t hurt them in the long term. People were still interested in the team afterward, which remains the case to this day, even though their future is unclear. However, the same cannot be said for the New Avengers. At the same time, many of the characters are liked individually, especially those who have made multiple appearances, such as Bucky Barnes. But when it comes to them as a team, they’re still relatively new. They’ve only had one movie as a unit, and given that it was filled witha confusing name change after its release, they still have a lot of people yet to be won over by them.Avengers: Doomsdaywill serve as Marvel’s most significant opportunity to make fans see the New Avengers as a top-level team; therefore, it has to be taken seriously.
