10 Biggest Changes Marvel Made To The MCU Since Endgame
Four years since its release, Marvel Studios has made big changes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Avengers: Endgame. The culminating film of the Infinity Saga brought the original Avengers team together one last time for a time-traveling mission to defeat Thanos and undo the losses caused by his snap. Avengers: Endgame is a turning point for the MCU in many ways, as it said goodbyes to major characters, set up additional storylines for Phase 4, and more. It is quite literally the biggest movie Marvel Studios has ever made, which is evident by its massive cast and the record-setting box office haul.
Marvel Studios has spent the years after Avengers: Endgame attempting to move the MCU forward and make strides in various areas. The movie's events mark the end of a specific part of the overall narrative involving Thanos and the Infinity Saga, and that has allowed the franchise to grow and evolve. Marvel Studios has not slowed down its output during the years that followed, either, meaning the MCU is in a very different place rather quickly after Phase 3. There are the biggest MCU changes to come after Avengers: Endgame.
10 Iron Man Died In Avengers: Endgame & Isn't Coming Back 
Iron Man's death in Avengers: Endgame occurred during the movie, but Marvel Studios has been steadfast in the approach that this decision is not being retconned. Those involved with the creative side of the MCU have stated that resurrecting Tony Stark is a non-starter for Marvel Studios. The franchise is still in the process of trying to move out from under Iron Man's shadow, which has been difficult given the love for Robert Downey Jr.'s character. Instead of rushing to reverse Tony Stark's death and cheapen his Avengers: Endgame sendoff, the MCU is standing firm with the idea that Iron Man is gone for good.
9 The Avengers Were Destined To Defeat Thanos With Time Travel 
One of the biggest MCU changes after Avengers: Endgame came with the reveal that the Avengers defeating Thanos with time travel was meant to happen. This revelation came during Loki season 1, where Loki argued that the Time Variance Authority should be arresting the time-traveling Avengers instead of him. Judge Renslayer confirmed at this moment that Avengers: Endgame had to resolve this way due to the TVA and the Sacred Timeline He Who Remains created. Based on Loki season 1's explanation, the Avengers defeating Thanos becomes less of a special achievement and instead reinforces Doctor Strange's view that this was the only possible future.