We’re in the Endgame now. So, before we launch into our lengthy, spoiler-filled conversation about Avengers: Endgame, Rob briefly runs through his thoughts on the previous 21 films (!) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From the original Iron Man to the groundbreaking success of this year’s Captain Marvel, the folks over at Marvel Studios have created a cinematic achievement like no other. Eleven years ago, no one thought that it was possible to create an interconnected web of narratives, wrapping in dozens of iconic characters.

Yet, against all odds, the MCU has emerged as the highest-grossing film series of all time, earning praise from fans and critics alike. Avengers: Endgame promises to be the culmination of all that’s come before, providing a conclusive ending to the ongoing saga of Thanos and the Infinity Stones as well as a poignant farewell to some fan-favorite characters. So we’ll do “whatever it takes” to honor what Marvel has accomplished. Stay tuned next week for our epic-length review of Avengers: Endgame, but for now, let’s bask in the sheer scope of what the MCU has given us so far.

SHOW NOTES

Previous Marvel Cinematic Universe coverage:

Thor: The Dark World written review: https://www.crookedtable.com/review-thor-the-dark-world/

Captain America: The Winter Soldier podcast with Zach Mathews: https://www.crookedtable.com/podcast-zach-mathews-captain-america-the-winter-soldier/

Guardians of the Galaxy written and podcast reviews:

https://www.crookedtable.com/review-guardians-of-the-galaxy/

https://www.crookedtable.com/crooked-table-podcast-episode-1-the-fandom-menace/

Avengers: Age of Ultron written review: https://www.crookedtable.com/review-avengers-age-of-ultron/

Ant-Man written review: https://www.crookedtable.com/review-ant-man/

Doctor Strange podcast mini-review: https://www.crookedtable.com/rogue-one-star-wars-podcast/

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 podcast review: https://www.crookedtable.com/podcast-guardians-of-the-galaxy-2-marvel-sequels/

Spider-Man: Homecoming podcast review: https://www.crookedtable.com/podcast-spider-man-homecoming-marvel/

Thor: Ragnarok podcast review: https://www.crookedtable.com/thor-ragnarok-marvel-florida-project-podcast/

Black Panther podcast review: https://www.crookedtable.com/black-panther-marvel-podcast-review/

Avengers: Infinity War podcast review: https://www.crookedtable.com/avengers-infinity-war-podcast-review/

Captain Marvel podcast: review: https://www.crookedtable.com/podcast-captain-marvel-spoiler-free-review-with-kerri-jones/