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Here are 10 interesting facts about the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU):

1. Started with an independent risk: The MCU began with Iron Man in 2008, a risky project for Marvel Studios, as they independently funded the film without outside studio backing. It became a huge success and launched the MCU.


2. The Hulk rights are unique: While Marvel Studios has creative control over Hulk, Universal Pictures retains distribution rights for standalone Hulk films. This is why Hulk appears in team-up movies instead of solo films in the MCU.


3. Stan Lee’s iconic cameos: Stan Lee, Marvel’s legendary co-creator, made cameo appearances in almost every MCU film until his passing in 2018. These cameos became a beloved Easter egg for fans.


4. An interconnected universe: The MCU was the first film franchise to successfully create an interconnected universe where characters, stories, and plotlines overlap across multiple movies, making each film a piece of a larger puzzle.


5. Highest-grossing film franchise: As of 2023, the MCU is the highest-grossing film franchise globally, with over $28 billion in box office revenue across its films.


6. Casting transformations: Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, and Chris Hemsworth as Thor have become iconic. Many fans can’t imagine these roles played by anyone else, though all three actors were initially considered risky choices.


7. Multiple phases and sagas: The MCU is divided into phases, each telling a cohesive story arc. Phases 1-3 made up the “Infinity Saga,” and Phases 4 and beyond are part of the “Multiverse Saga,” expanding the MCU into alternate realities.


8. Guardians of the Galaxy’s unexpected success: When Guardians of the Galaxy was released in 2014, the team was relatively unknown. It became a massive hit, and characters like Groot and Rocket Raccoon quickly became fan favorites.


9. The power of post-credit scenes: The MCU popularized the use of post-credit scenes to tease upcoming storylines. Fans now expect these scenes in Marvel films and often stay until the very end of the credits.


10. A record-breaking ensemble cast: Avengers: Endgame brought together the largest ensemble of MCU characters in one film, featuring dozens of superheroes and villains, making it one of the most ambitious crossover events in cinematic history.