The 5 best Marvel opening sequences, ranked

Ever since Marvel Studios began to release original content on Disney Plus, it has allowed shows to be more experimental. Showrunners and writers are now able to tell stories with greater context and detail, and they can make bolder creative decisions. Furthermore, these shows can introduce audiences to new characters who will make their way to the big screen in the future.

At the same time, some of these Marvel originals are given the TV show treatment. Unlike films that often have nothing more than a title card, Marvel originals on Dinsey Plus shows can include intros to get the viewers excited and offer hints about what to expect in the series. While not all Marvel Originals have opening sequences, let’s rank of all the intros that were ever shown on Disney Plus.

5. Loki

Loki‘s intro is pretty short. All it really does is flick through various fonts that show the word “Loki” constantly changing before settling on the actual fonts used in the show. This minimalistic approach could symbolize the different variants of the God of Mischief through the various text styles, before using the font that represents Tom Hiddleston‘s character. That, or we’re overthinking something that’s meant to be simple.

4. Secret Invasion

You have to admit that the intro for Secret Invasion does look pretty cool. Especially when we see the humans slowly transform into Skrulls in this art-deco-style intro. The use of green symbolizes the Skrull’s plan to wipe out humanity and take Earth for themselves. That and the music used does portray the fear and anxiety of who to trust since just about anyone could be an impostor. Unfortunately, the art for this Marvel Disney Plus show was generated with AI. Just because something looks amazing doesn’t mean an artist should lose their job for it. Hopefully, this doesn’t become common practice in future Marvel titles.

3. Werewolf By Night

The intro to Werewolf By Night felt like a homage to classic black-and-white horror films. Even the Marvel Studios logo felt like it was a part of this horror homage rather than its own separate thing. This is pretty clever, as it’s not very often that we see the Marvel Studio logo play a role in an intro of any sort. The only other time we got to see this was in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which served as a moment of silence honoring Chadwick Boseman’s work.

2. What If…?

The intro to What If…? begins by paying tribute to the classic Marvel heroes we all know and love before delving into the concept of the multiverse. Instead of providing a lengthy explanation of how it works, the show presents different outcomes that could have occurred if different choices had been made. It also demonstrates the infinite storytelling potential of the Marvel Multiverse, offering endless possibilities for our beloved heroes. All of this is elegantly narrated by The Watcher, sparing us from long monologues by Marvel villains.

1. WandaVision

The intros in WandaVision are simply phenomenal. Firstly, they pay tribute to the history of television sitcoms by replicating the styles of different eras. Secondly, have you noticed that every intro, including the iconic ‘Agatha All Along,’ features the same melody? Even the outro includes a subtle reference to the openings. This attention to detail is pure genius. The show feels like it was produced in the ’50s, ’60s, and so on – seamlessly adapting to each television era.