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Avengers: Secret Warsis still several years away, and the main plot is likely to change depending on how events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe unfold in the meantime. A few heroes will most likely take on key roles on the main team, thoughSecret Warswill likely perform a little juggling act to ensure that everyone gets equal attention. However, an MCU theory names a Marvel hero as the main leader, and it is not Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange.
Indeed, Spider-Man is one of the characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to receive four solo films. With his appearance inSpider-Man: No Way Home, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man has grown in popularity since making his screen debut inCaptain America: Civil War. And, with this MCU theory, it looks like the web-slinger will play a major role in the MCU’s Multiverse Saga.
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Smart MCU Theory: Spider-Man Leads TheAvengers: Secret Wars
A popularReddittheory by user Handsart suggested that Tom Holland’sSpider-Man: No Way Homemight contain a major hint to the MCU’s take onAvengers: Secret Wars.
As you may recall, Peter Parker was erased from everyone’s memory—including his allies and friends—at the 2021 film’s end, leaving him to continue being Spider-Man on his own. Theoretically, it could provide him with a distinct viewpoint that will be important whenAvengers: Secret Warsreleases.
That might protect Peter from the effects of Multiversal incursions, based on the theory put forth on Reddit. Thus, he is positioned to act as a powerful stand-in for the audience and also to unite the other Avengers to reverse any negative effects on the Multiverse.
Parker, as a result of his role at the end ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, has the potential to become a powerful figure inAvengers: Secret Wars—perhaps even as the leader who leads the Avengers to victory. As Phase Five progresses, the theory appears to hold true, although there is still a lot of story to tell.
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Two Rumored Lead Characters InAvengers: Secret WarsMay Surprise You
The box office success of eachThe Avengersfilm has been overwhelming, but the upcoming MCU installments will have big shoes to fill.A Twitter post by the accountMyTimeToShineHellorecently claimed that beloved Marvel actorsHugh Jackmanand Tobey Maguire will lead the cast ofAvengers: Secret Warsas Wolverine and Spider-Man, respectively:
Tobey’s Spidey and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine will be the two leads in Secret Warspic.twitter.com/IwGE8fEJrQ
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH)June 19, 2025
Well, fans are speculating about which MCU character will show up inAvengers: Secret Wars.Thanos, played by Josh Brolin, might be one of them. Speaking withDigital Spy, theDeadpool 2star revealed his thoughts on Thanos’ eventual reappearance in the MCU. When asked if he was excited to take on the role again, Brolin responded:
“It’s not that I don’t have an interest. They have their own trajectory that they’re worrying about, and if they want me to do it, I would do it I’m sure.”
Furthermore, there are persistent rumors that PresidentKevin Feigeis considering an MCU soft reboot ofAvengers: Secret Wars. The authorofMCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, Joanna Robinson, made the following statement onThe Watch:
“We have a quote from Kevin Feige sort of implying that, like, Secret Wars will serve as a soft reboot in which they can prune everything… That’s not to use a Loki-ism. [They’ll] prune everything that’s not working and just keep what is [working], or bring back people you thought were gone forever.”
Although the studios have begun to tease fans, no official announcements about the upcoming film have yet to be made.Avengers: Secret Warsis slated to arrive in theaters on August 05, 2025.
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