Marvel’s Secret Wars: How Can Avengers 6 Be Stronger Than Last Game?

The rumor has returned persistently, now it’s confirmed: there will be a fifth and sixth Avengers film, titled Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars respectively, and scheduled for April 30th and November 5th, 2025 in France. The former is set to be directed by Destiny Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi), while the latter is still awaiting its director (to be revealed).

But only the mention of words “The Secret” and “wars” The side-by-side was enough to get fans jumping. And there’s a reason, as it’s one of the most memorable stories in Marvel’s catalog that the MCU is considering. It’s still a while before release, but it’s not too early to find out.

what are you talking about

First of all, you need to know that the term “Secret Wars” Defines two stories from the House of Ideas. First of all, published in 1984-1985, under the name known in France “Secret Wars”, which is Marvel’s first crossover. Without the slightest warning sign, twenty superheroes and a dozen of their enemies disappear from Earth to reappear in a world called Battleworld.

The author of this great gathering is none other than the Beyonder, a powerful and mysterious being who addresses everyone with the following words: “I come from beyond. Defeat your enemies and your wishes will come true. There is no dream I cannot fulfill.” The characters on the ground are then divided into two camps, led respectively by Captain America and Doctor Doom, who quickly abandon the idea of ​​confrontation to try to unlock the secrets of their host, who has shown himself to be able to escape. Galactus, another sworn enemy of the Fantastic 4, with great ease.

During this event, Professor Xavier regains the use of his legs. Fantastic 4 has a new outfit. And Spider-Man returns in a black suit, which turns out to be due to the symbiote and then spawns Venom, then Carnage.

Released in 2015 and 2016, the second “Secret Wars” takes the same starting point, bringing characters from the Marvel imprint together on Battleworld. But bigger, because they are heroes and villains from different parallel worlds who end up on the planet, after a new invasion, a term that refers to the collision of two worlds, already heard in Doctor Strange in the many worlds of madness.

Unable to be the main antagonist, the Beyonder is still in the game. The place where the action takes place is divided into several areas that combine elements of the world from which the characters come. There are several versions of the same hero. And the events have repercussions in many publications in addition to those signed by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic.

If Kevin Feige hasn’t given us details about the story that the 2025 film will adapt, it’s a safe bet that it will be the second installment, obliging the Multiverse. Even if a mix of the two is not out of the question and knowing that like Civil War, a feature film will be able to keep the original idea but take a lot of liberties.

who will be?

Of course, it is too early to tell. Because the casting list could spoil the previous films by showing characters we haven’t yet discovered on the small or big screen, while the absence of others would be questionable. We’re thinking in particular of Guardians of the Galaxy: With the third installment expected next May and described as the final cycle that began by James Gunn in 2014, Death is Expected. So knowing if Star-Lord will be from Secret Wars or not could give you a big clue.

To put it simply, let’s say now that a character alive during the plot of Secret Wars (and the end of Kang Dynasty, which hits shelves a few months earlier), has a chance to participate. Is it good or bad. Like Thor in the comics, some may even exist as multiple copies, and stories of multiverses and other parallel universes may also make it possible for the dead to return thanks to their variants. Therefore, the possibilities are endless.

In the comics we see, in particular, Spider-Man (Peter Parker and Miles Morales), Fantastic 4, X-Men, Namor (expected in the cinema Black Panther 2), Doctor Strange or even a version of Thanos trying. Restore his Infinity Gauntlet. Not to mention Dr. Doom, who could be one of the important villains of Phase V and VI.

Why can it be huge?

There was a circular plot around Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye and the Hulk in the first Avengers. Then an image of Wakanda’s heroes and warriors running in front of the camera in the Infinity War trailer (but not in the movie, this passage was created from scratch for promotion). And the famous gathering of all the good guys in the Marvel Cinematic Universe teaming up to defeat Thanos in Endgame.

Kevin Feige’s undeclared goal is clearly better and stronger, and therefore it is no accident that he chose it. “Secret Wars” as the culmination of Phases IV, V, and VI, now called “The Saga of the Multiverse”. Because this plot brings together even more heroes and villains on one screen than in previous games and is worthy of the name of the show. If he manages to overcome the obstacles in his way.

Beyond the number of characters collected, it is also necessary to manage their existence. Which, even in a very long film, is not as easy as in an XXL story that spans several months and years. Especially since, of course, there are some infernal fights, secret wars, comics, as well as praised for its introspective side, while the adventures of some in this crossword were coming to an end.

For example, a very cute line ended here final, which started in the early 2000s to give a second life to some iconic heroes like Spider-Man or X-Men. Or Fantastic 4, which Marvel decided to cancel due to the fight between Disney and Fox over the film rights and the decrease in sales of their stories. Given that the quartet is slated to make their MCU debut a year before Secret Wars is released, it’s unlikely they’ll be returning any time soon.

But the feature film may say goodbye to some. Like Endgame, which was liked both for its spectacular side and for the climax of the story that began in 2008, as a conclusion that it offered to the narrative arcs of key MCU figures such as Tony Stark and Steve Rogers. And that will probably be the biggest challenge of Secret Wars: don’t forget the people, costumes, and special effects behind the show.

And especially if you don’t have eyes bigger than your stomach. A multiverse that offers so many possibilities should be a great temptation to please fans with the return of Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans thanks to their character options. But it feels at odds with Endgame’s finale and diminishes the dramatic impact of the already rare deaths in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

So the options are nearly endless, and the pitfalls even more numerous. If he wants to do like the Russo brothers’ film that became the biggest worldwide success of all time before returning to Avatar, and pay homage to the comics from which it is inspired, Secret Wars. Not a single human and emotional aspect should be sacrificed on the altar of great spectacle and fans. A story full of challenges in front of and behind the camera, as this will undoubtedly be the biggest challenge yet for The Avengers… and Kevin Feige.