The Marvel Cinematic Universe culminates in Avengers: Endgame, a powerful three-hour epic, after 11 years and 22 movies. With plenty of time to debate Infinity War theories, fans predicted how Phase 4 of the MCU might begin. Warning: this list contains SPOILERS about Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The Avengers' final battle against Thanos is both exciting and heartbreaking. Two heroes wear the Infinity Gauntlet to crush the Mad Titan and save the universe. Amidst large-scale fights, time travel, and humor, dozens of Easter eggs and references are easy to miss. These little moments cement Endgame as the climax of a decade-long story. Get ready to explore them, then check out Endgame's plot holes.
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Scott Lang escapes the Quantum Realm. He still faces the risk of never leaving the storage facility where his van sits. A security guard, played by Ken Jeong, helps him escape.
Before escaping, the security guard puts down his book.The Terminal BeachThis book, published in 1964, contains several short science fiction stories, one titled.End-Game.
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During the scene where Captain America counsels Snap survivors in a church basement, a sign mentions Matthew Haggerty. This name holds little weight in the MCU but matters in the Marvel Studios real world.
Haggerty was anassistant directoronInfinity WarandEndgame, and he worked on the firstIron Manback in 2008.
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Steve Rogers wears a soldier uniform with "Roscoe" on it during his 1970s disguise detour. This likely references the comic characterRoscoe Simons, who took the Captain America role for a short run in the mid-'70s when Steve put down the shield to become Nomad.
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After Thanos eliminates half of Earth's life, Steve Rogers runs a counseling group. Joe Russo, a movie director, shares a story about dating post-Snap, andJim Starlin, Thanos's co-creator, joins the group to give emotional support to survivors.
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ESPN's senior fantasy analyst, Matthew Berry, appears in 2012 New York as Alexander Pierce's personal bodyguard. Berry is not as imposing as other Hydra agents, but he might advise on whether Aaron Rodgers was a first-round pick in Pierce's fantasy draft.
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The final battle against Thanos and his forces shows epic heroes from every MCU corner. Each portal brings different groups: Valkyrie and the Asgardians, Black Panther, Okoye, Shuri, and Wakandan forces. The many characters make it hard to spot everyone. The Russo brothers fill the scene with characters, including a treat for fans of Marvel's oddball cosmos. Howard the Duck joins the Ravagers for the last stand, perhaps staying on Earth for future adventures.
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Tony tucks his daughter in after figuring out time travel safety. She says, "I love you 3000," which Tony later boasts to Pepper Potts. The line became an emotional point after Tony died; he said it again at his memorial. Fans now use the phrase daily.
Endgamewriter ChristopherMarkus revealedRDJ changed what Tony's daughter should say, "I love you tons," on set. RDJ and his kids actually say, "I love you 3000," and the writers loved it. They put it in the film.
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Hulk, Rocket Raccoon, and Thor, with some help from, have one of the funniest scenes inKorg and Miek have one of the funniest scenes inEndgameEndgameHulk and Rocket recruit Thor for the Infinity Stones heist. The jade giant and gun-toting raccoon ride to New Asgard. This settlement is where Thor, Valyrie, and other Asgardian refugees settled after the Snap. The town was called Tønsberg; that place appeared ina couple of earlier MCU movies.
The MCU timeline shows Tønsberg first appeared in 945 A.D. Odin led Asgardian forces against Laufey and his frost giants. Odin sent Laufey and the giants back to Jotunheim. Around that time, people found the Tesseract and gave it to Odin's followers. Flash forward to WWII.Flash forward to WWII, when the Red Skull sacked the town to take the Tesseract. The New Asgardians never forgot the town's place in MCU history.The Red Skull sacked the town to take the Tesseract. The New Asgardians never forgot the town's place in MCU history.
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Tony and Pepper name their daughter Morgan inAvengers: Endgame, she is not the Morgan Stark fans know from the comics. That Morgan Stark is Tony's cousin and alsoa recurring villain. In the comics, Morgan's father sold Stark Industries shares long ago. This version of Morgan Stark resents Tony for his success and riches. Morgan teams up with villains like Madame Masque and H.A.M.M.E.R. to annoy Iron Man as a businessman and a superhero.
Even stranger, inAvengers: Infinity WarTony tells Pepper he had a dreamthey had a son. The name Morgan serves as both a nod and a distraction for comic book super fans.
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The scene where Bruce Banner, Tony Stark, Dr. Strange, and Wong meet at the start ofInfinity WarInfinity War is full of revelations. Stark, Strange, and Wong learn about Thanos' approaching threat. Banner finds out he got his Ben & Jerry's flavor while living the gladiator life in space. Wong likes "Hulk-A, Hulk-A Burning Fudge," but Banner does not get a taste before Thanos' Black Order attacks New York City.
The five-year time jump inEndgamegives Banner enough time for a pint. Hulk eats a Hulk-sized tub of Ben & Jerry's while the Avengers plan the time heist. The flavor name is not shown, but the ice cream—mint green with a thick fudge swirl—looks like "Hulk-A, Hulk-A Burning Fudge."
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Avengers: EndgameThe first MCU movie skipped a post-credits scene. However, filmmakers left something for loyal fans. The credits end with metal clanging. This sound comes from Tony Stark building hisThis is the first Iron Man suit.back in 2008'sIron Man.This serves as a fitting tribute to the character and the journey fans have taken since that first MCU film.
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Before the Russo brothers directed four major MCU movies, they directed many TV comedies. One of their well-known TV credits is the cult-classicCommunity..
Community.Danny Pudi appeared in the Russos' first MCU movie,Captain America: The Winter Soldier.Jim Rash appeared inCaptain America: Civil War., so it makes sense that Professor Chang (Ken Jeong) and Shirley Bennett (Yvette Nicole Brown) appear incameos inEndgame..
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Officially Licensed Marvel Collector's Chess Set.
The Marvel Age of Comics 1961–1978. 40th Anniversary Edition.
Womens Marvel Spider-Man Red Spider Logo V-Neck T-Shirt.
Marvel Encyclopedia, New Edition with Introduction by Stan Lee.
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During Tony Stark's funeral, the camera moves slowly between all the attendees, showing how Iron Man touched every part of the MCU. Marvel fans know most of them, but a brief shot stays on a teenager alone.
That teenager is Harley Keener fromIron Man 3., a minor character in the MCU who played a big part in Tony's life. In the thirdIron Man.The movie shows Harley, a 10-year-old boy, helping Tony repair his Iron Man suit while stuck in Tennessee.
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When Cap—after Thanos thoroughly handed him over—fights an army of space warriors inEndgame., he fights bravely, standing straight with a broken shield. Salvation arrives, though, with a kicking move.
Remember the first meeting between Steve and Sam Wilson inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier. defined Cap's interaction with Sam during a morning run, calling, "On your left."
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By the time we meet Hulk in...Avengers: Endgame., he has reached total calm. He learned to live with his scary monster side and now stays a green guy—with cool glasses—full-time.
This is not movie invention; the comics showed this for a while. Once Hulk accepts his alter egos, he becomesProfessor Hulk.. Professor Hulk is apparently a fan favorite even among MCU kids.
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When Happy Hogan asks Tony Stark's daughter Morgan what she wants at the funeral, Morgan immediately says cheeseburgers. Many people like cheeseburgers, but this shows Morgan acts like her father. After Tony escaped captivity in the originalIron Man.After returning to the United States, Tony's first request to Happy was for cheeseburgers. He was like his father.
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A scene occurs early inCaptain America: Civil War.A flashback shows a conversation between young Tony Stark and his parents. Tony calls this a $611 million therapeutic experiment simulation. This moment causes Tony deep trauma because he never told his parents, especially his father, how much he loved and appreciated them.
The holographic version remains a fake for Tony. However, time travel inEndgame.When Tony and Captain America return to 1970, Tony meets his father. Tony says things he never could and offers his father's wisdom.
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One of the worst decisions in.Avengers: Infinity War.Avengers: Infinity War.Thor tries to stop Thanos by hitting him in the chest with Stormbreaker. Thor spends the whole movie getting an axe. Instead of hitting Thanos's gauntlet or the Mad Titan's head, Thor strikes the armored chest. The Snap shows how bad that move was.
In Endgame.Endgame.In Endgame, Thor fixes his error by cutting off Thanos's hand and head. This does little at the time, but Thor likely used this tactic while playingFortnite.for the next five years.
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