The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a well-oiled machine at this level, one which continually releases new content material in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. Whereas OG followers have spent years watching the Marvel films so as, the youthful generations weren’t alive to have been very younger when all of it started with Iron Man in 2008. That was the case for Kevin Feige’s son, who simply bought invested within the MCU by means of an surprising entry level.
Whereas the hardcore fandom is continually hoping for particulars about upcoming Marvel films, Feige’s son wasn’t traditionally tht passionate. In a dialog with The Wrap, the studio head mentioned he merely “feigned curiosity in a supportive means”, though that modified with the online game Marvel Rivals. He defined how that on-line sport modified his son’s perspective, providing:
Out of the blue, he was asking me to inform him extra about Hela. Inform him extra about The Punisher and these different characters. After which he began in search of them out within the reveals.
Reasonably than stepping into the MCU because of his well-known father, it sounds just like the youthful Feige needed to discover his nerdiness organically. So as a substitute of watching the shared universe’s TV and transfer content material, Mr. Feige’s son’s entry level was really Marvel Rivals. And as somebody who actively performs that sport myself, I do not blame him.
Marvel Rivals was launched again in December, and incorporates a large ensemble of villains and heroes from the comics. The sport, which is free to play, is a multiversal story that is not essentially tied to the occasions of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though you should buy skins for characters which can be tied to costumes from titles like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Thunderbolts*, Physician Unusual within the Multiverse of Insanity, and extra.
Whereas Kevin Feige’s son began asking about Marvel characters because of taking part in Rivals, among the hottest ones have not even made their means into the MCU to this point. Jeff The Land Shark is a significant character within the sport, as are different favorites like Squirrel Woman and Luna Snow. In fact, the sport additionally options among the hottest Marvel characters like Iron Man, Wolverine, Captain America, Scarlet Witch, and extra.
I want I might have been a fly on the wall throughout these conversations between father and son, nerding out over character from Marvel historical past. It appears like Feige’s son may be primarily taking part in as Hela and Punisher, however perhaps he is bought a brand new man these days… particularly after dipping his toes into MCU programming. Personally I primarily use Invisible Lady, Mantis, and Psylocke.
Marvel Rivals is on the market to play now without spending a dime, though there are in-game purchases accessible. The subsequent installment within the MCU is The Implausible 4: First Steps on July twenty fifth as a part of the 2025 film launch checklist. And that quartet of playable heroes is predicted to get MCU-inspired skins in Rivals shortly.