Marvel Cinematic Universe Timeline Overview

Aug 4, 2024

Marvel Cinematic Universe Timeline Notes

The Beginning of the Universe

  • The Celestials: Cosmic entities created the first sun and the Infinity Stones during the Big Bang.
  • Infinity Stones: Six stones concentrated from singularities representing space, mind, reality, power, soul, and time.
  • Emergence: Arishem, the prime Celestial, populates the universe by planting seeds on host planets that eventually grow into new Celestials.
  • Creation of Deviants and Eternals: To protect intelligent life, Arishem creates Deviants, which later evolve into a threat. He then creates Eternals, synthetic beings designed to protect life.
  • The Eternals' Purpose: Eternals protect life while unknowingly shepherding it toward destruction for the emergence of a new Celestial.

The Celestial Tiamat

  • Tiamat's seed will be placed on Earth, which can lead to its destruction.

Ego and the Birth of the Black Panther

  • Ego: A Celestial who creates avatars and manipulates matter; learns to expand himself by eradicating life.
  • Wakanda's Origins: Vibranium meteorite crash leads to the rise of the Black Panther, with a warrior shaman consuming the heart-shaped herb, gaining superhuman abilities.

The Dark Elves and Reality Stone

  • Asgard vs. Dark Elves: Asgardians fight against the Dark Elves, who wield the Reality Stone (the Ether).
  • King Bor: Asgard's king who hides the Ether at the end of the battle.

Talocan and the Great Protector

  • Talocan: A peaceful realm attacked by a darkness; protected by the Great Protector.

Eternals and Their Connection to Humanity

  • Eternals protect civilizations but face challenges as they grow attached to humans.
  • Ajac: A leader who learns of the Eternals' true purpose and struggles with it.

The Fate of Eternals

  • Eternals confront their purpose leading to a split in their beliefs regarding humanity's survival.

Rise of Asgardians and the Dark Elves

  • Thor's Transformation: Thor learns the consequences of his violent past but strives for peace.
  • The Dark Elves' Attack: Asgardians learn to fight back against the Dark Elves and defend their realm.

The Avengers Initiative

  • Nick Fury creates the Avengers Initiative in response to the growing threats in the universe.

The Rise of Heroes and Villains

  • Captain America: Steve Rogers wakes up after 70 years, confronts modern threats, and unites with the Avengers.
  • Iron Man's Legacy: Tony Stark grapples with his past and seeks redemption through his superhero persona.

The Multiverse and Its Consequences

  • Loki's Variants: Loki's actions and their consequences lead to the creation of various timelines and multiverse threats.

Marvel's Young Heroes

  • Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel): A Pakistani-American teen who gains her powers and navigates her identity as a superhero.
  • Shang-Chi: A skilled martial artist grapples with his legacy, the Ten Rings, and his family's past.

The Next Generation of Heroes

  • Young Avengers: The new generation of heroes forms, including characters inspired by older heroes.
  • Eternals vs. Deviants: The Eternals face off against their creations, the Deviants, as they learn to understand their purpose.

The Future of the MCU

  • Kang the Conqueror: Introduced as a major antagonist with ties to the multiverse and time travel.
  • Thor and Guardians of the Galaxy: Thor finds new adventures with the Guardians while dealing with personal losses.

Final Thoughts

  • The MCU is a complex tapestry of characters, timelines, and themes exploring heroism, legacy, and identity, always leading to new adventures and challenges ahead.