Why There’s No Point In Making Any More Avengers Movies

In the biggest non-surprise of the year, Avengers: Endgame is crushing the global box office, with a billion dollar opening weekend becoming a huge possibility. Money aside, the fans have given it a thumbs up to go with the critics' stamp of approval, proving that Marvel Studios is Kryptonite to bad reviews. All in all, it's the perfect and supreme sendoff to an era of superhero films that will not be soon forgotten. Without giving away too much for those who haven't seen it yet, Avengers: Endgame provided finality for many of its heroes. It was a close of a chapter and you'd be wise to not bank on seeing the original team assembled in Joss Whedon's The Avengers together again. In fact, even Robert Downey Jr. said on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that "the future's very uncertain." Of course, this doesn't exclude a different incarnation of the team, as we exclusively revealed that Marvel Studios is developing a New Avengers film. The group will purportedly include Kate Bishop's Hawkeye (or perhaps Clint's daughter Lila), Hulkling, Iron Lad, Patriot, Wiccan, Stature and Vision (not Paul Bettany's version). In the comics, there've been numerous versions of the Avengers featuring a host of characters, so this isn't anything new. The thing is, this isn't comics we're talking about; it's the movies. And after such an incredible and record-breaking run, isn't it time to just let the Avengers rest in peace once and for all? It Won't Be The Same When it comes to fandoms, people are particular about what they want. There's a reason that even though new Avengers have been introduced throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the focus of the team-up films remained on the originals (Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor and Hulk) for the most part. There are a multitude of characters that could replace any of those figures - with some even being better and more powerful heroes. The question is, though, do fans want to watch something labeled "Avengers" without Captain America and Iron Man? It isn't really the same without the main members. Marvel Studios head honcho, Kevin Feige, isn't giving away too much about the future of this part of the MCU, stating that the studio will announce its plans after Spider-Man: Far From Home. It's obvious, though, that the team-up spectacles won't be going away, with the likes of The Eternals and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 on the horizon. But how long can Marvel stray away from another Avengers movie, which have become practically synonymous with printing money? Even if it isn't with the same cast, it's too tempting to resist as this cash cow hasn't been milked dry just yet. There isn't a lack of current Avengers to assemble a brand new team, either, so there are definitely possibilities beyond New Avengers. That said, it's never going to be the same and it could result in a negative reaction from the fans - something that Marvel Studios isn't too familiar with. X-Men & Fantastic Four There is one thing that could interrupt the inevitable release of another Avengers movie, though: Disney's acquisition of Fox, which includes properties such as Fantastic Four and X-Men. With a bunch of new fan favorite characters under the Marvel Studios umbrella, there isn't a need to rely on the same heroes over and over again. Feige and his collaborators can now create "mini universes" within the MCU while expanding this world even further. Forget about just dropping Wolverine and Deadpool in other Marvel films for fan service, because it could be even larger and more impactful than that. It isn't outside of the realm of possibility to consider potential X-Force, X-Factor and X-Men movies all being interconnected and serving as the focus of an entire phase of MCU. That's how massive and expansive the world of Professor Xavier's mutants could be if Marvel chooses it. Additionally, everyone knows that Marvel Studios is salivating at the prospect of introducing the Fantastic Four into the MCU. As one of the most vital and beloved properties in Marvel Comics, most people feel that the First Family's forays onto the big screen haven't done them any justice (or been any good). With the rights back in the hands of Marvel, you shouldn't bet against seeing the famous four teaming up with the likes of Spider-Man as they battle Doctor Doom and Galactus. There's a huge potential for this team to be the new leaders of the next phase of the MCU, and this should certainly excite longtime fans of the group. The Avengers Could Just Come Back If there's one thing that Avengers: Endgame taught fans, it's never say never. Now that time travel has been unlocked, the stories are limitless. Everything that's done can be undone and it's a get-out-of-jail-free card for the creators if they ever backtrack or regret anything they've done. In other words, don't say goodbye thinking it's forever. While a major part of this "end of an era" spiel is due to the actors being out of contract and wanting to explore other opportunities, a lot could change in the future. Naturally, it must be tiring and frustrating for someone like Chris Evans to be locked into a franchise for so long. It might look like a dream job for anyone on the outside, but his entire professional life has revolved around a single character for the past decade. He's probably had to turn down roles he really wanted because of his Captain America commitments and made other personal sacrifices. Right now, he must feel freer than a bird in the sky. Things change, though. Somewhere, long down the line, these actors could miss their roles and want to revisit their glory days. There's no way that Marvel Studios would turn down the opportunity of putting the old gang back together for another billion dollar payday. In Hollywood, it's money that talks and people change their minds very quickly when extra zeroes are added at the end of a check. It's like in the music industry where farewell tours mean absolutely nothing when mega money is involved. Leave It Alone The best solution is for Marvel Studios to just leave the Avengers franchise alone for as long as possible (if not until a reboot). After Avengers: Endgame, how could the studio possibly top it? It's a history-maker and part of cinematic legend. Heck, you could argue that it's even bigger than Star Wars and has become this generation's "it" franchise. That should come with immense caution, though. Looking at Star Wars, Marvel Studios should take note of how it can all go south in an instant. Everyone thought that the franchise was immune to absolutely anything, but Solo: A Star Wars Story's box office failure was an unwelcome reminder of how fan rebellion can happen when you upset the bulk of the fanbase with a few unfavorable decisions. Let it be a lesson that fans aren't merely piggybanks for studios; they can make or break something if they choose. With that said, there's really no need for another Avengers movie after Avengers: Endgame. By all means, cherish it and the memories, but let's move on.