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Like all MCU properties right now, iron heart It has a post-credits scene that previews what is to come.
In iron heartIn the post-credits sequence, Parker Robbins (Anthony Ramos), now losing his magic hood, teams up with sorceress-in-training Zelma Stanton (Regan Aliyah) for magical help. After his battle with Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) and its fallout with the newly introduced Mephisto (Sacha Baron Cohen), he says he needs “supreme help,” hinting that the pair are off to find Sorcerer Supreme Wong (Benedict Wong).
‘Ironheart’ finally brings Mephisto to the MCU. But is it too late?
There’s only one problem here, and it’s a problem Marvel has been grappling with for a while now: will this scene really mean anything in the MCU?
The MCU has a post-credits problem.
Although iron heart is uneven in some spots, it’s still a show I’d like to see continue into a season 2, where we’d presumably see what Parker and Zelma do in addition to Riri’s next steps. However, since Loki and Daredevil: Born Again are the only two live-action Marvel Studios shows to have received season two orders, and the way Disney rushed iron heartAfter launching in two weeks, my hopes are not high. Based on the release alone, it doesn’t seem like Marvel is confident in how Riri’s story fits into the future of the MCU. That’s a shame, as the series touches on fascinating topics like wealth disparity and the ethics of AI, as well as bringing a lot more representation to the MCU, from its mostly black cast to its queer and non-binary characters like Slug (Shea Couleé) and Jeri (Zoe Terakes).
Mixable main stories
Yeah iron heart doesn’t have a chance for a season 2, will join the ranks of Moon Knight and She-Hulk: lawyer as discarded shows with definite potential for future seasons. (While Ms. Marvel technically it has a sequel in the wondersI would also consider it in this field). More than that, it joins a long list of MCU projects whose post-credits scenes go nowhere. Remember Moon Knight Is he making fun of Marc Spector’s (Oscar Isaac) third character, Jake Lockley? EITHER She-Hulk Revealing that Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) has a son named Skaar (Wil Deusner)? I’m still waiting to see where any of those stories will go in a few years.
But these teases don’t stop at the MCU’s television offerings. They also extend to his films. Charlize Theron appeared as the sorceress Clea in the final moments of Doctor Strange in the multiverse of madnessBrett Goldstein appeared as Hercules in Thor: love and thunderThe post-credits scene, and Harry Styles made his MCU debut as Eros in Eternals. But have any of these characters returned? No!
On the other hand, post-Avengers: Endgamethe MCU has been throwing everything it can against the wall, pointing out storylines that will likely never see the light of day rather than reliably hinting at the next one. confirmed project. And while it’s fascinating to watch the franchise as an ever-evolving living document that adapts in real time to current events (see: Disney’s acquisition of Fox that brings in the could occupying space in future stories, but never having the concrete opportunity to do so.
I would love to see more of Riri, Parker, Zelma and the rest of iron heart‘screw. But given Marvel’s track record, I’m not hopeful, just frustrated.
iron heart Season 1 is now streaming on Disney+.
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