Since the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the connection between the films and their narrative has been a fundamental pillar in the fans’ experience. However, in recent years, the perception has grown that the quality of the productions has significantly decreased since the culmination of the Infinity Saga. This decline seems to have affected not only the cohesion of the stories but also the depth of the characters and the plots.
A narrative element that has been there from the beginning
A revealing example can be found in Iron Man 2, where Tony Stark is shown reviewing his father Howard Stark’s research notes. This scene, which takes place at minute 1:13:55, may seem trivial to those unfamiliar with the physics and science behind the Tesseract, but it is key to understanding the subsequent events in Infinity War and Endgame. Howard’s notes reflect his attempt to unravel the complexity of the Tesseract, an artifact that plays a crucial role in the MCU saga.
Howard Stark, in his quest to understand the Tesseract —later known as the Space Gem— realized that his knowledge was insufficient and decided to delegate his research to his son. This legacy became the foundation for many technological advancements that Tony would apply, not only in his suits but also in other scientific developments that would impact the world. However, despite this rich history, the contemporary narrative in the MCU seems to lack the subtlety and attention to detail that characterized the Infinity Era.
With the new titles, many fans express their nostalgia for an era when the connections within the universe were meticulously mapped out. As the MCU progresses, the question arises: can the upcoming installments recapture the magic and complexity that defined its beginnings?
