Top 20 MCU Theories That Turned Out to Be True

Summary

This video delves into some of the most interesting fan theories in the MCU that turned out to be true. From the mysterious identity of Agatha’s 'Teen' being revealed as Billy Maximoff (Wiccan) to the major revelation of Wanda as the villain in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the script highlights various predictions that fans made before they were confirmed in the films. It explores key moments like Sam Wilson becoming Captain America, the truth behind the TVA, and the surprising return of characters such as Daredevil and Spider-Man, proving that MCU fans were often spot on in their theories.

Takeaways

• 😀 Agatha's identity as Billy Maximoff (Wiccan) was correctly predicted by fans before it was confirmed in the MCU.
• 😀 The TVA (Time Variance Authority) was initially suspected to be manipulative, which was later proven when it was revealed that 'He Who Remains' (a variant of Kang) was controlling it all.
• 😀 Wanda Maximoff's villain arc in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' was a major fan theory that came true as she became the primary antagonist, driven by her obsession with her children.
• 😀 Sam Wilson became the new Captain America in 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,' a prediction that fans had made after Chris Evans’ departure from the role.
• 😀 Clint Barton took on the role of Ronin in 'Avengers: Endgame,' which was a fan theory based on his family's loss during the Blip.
• 😀 Doctor Strange's appearance in the MCU was hinted at early on in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier,' sparking fan speculation that he would soon join the MCU.
• 😀 Loki’s use of the Tesseract in 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Avengers: Infinity War' was anticipated by fans, who correctly predicted that it would be a major plot point.
• 😀 The Netflix Marvel shows (like Daredevil and Jessica Jones) were confirmed to be canon in the MCU, ending years of debate among fans.
• 😀 Tony Stark’s death in 'Avengers: Endgame' was a widely predicted event, especially with his importance to the MCU and the need for a sacrificial ending.
• 😀 The return of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' was one of the most widely speculated fan theories that came true, leading to a memorable Multiverse moment.

Q & A

What is the central theme of the video?

The video discusses various MCU fan theories that turned out to be true, highlighting moments where predictions from fans came to fruition in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

How did fans predict Agatha's identity in 'WandaVision'?

Fans speculated that Agatha's character in 'WandaVision' was actually an older version of Billy Maximoff, also known as Wiccan. This theory was confirmed as Agatha's true identity in the show.

What theory about the TVA did fans propose before its revelation in 'Loki'?

Before the reveal in 'Loki', fans suspected that the TVA was not entirely benevolent and theorized that a character like Kang the Conqueror was secretly controlling the organization, which was later confirmed in the series.

What was the major prediction regarding Wanda's role in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'?

Fans predicted that Wanda would become the villain in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', which turned out to be true as she became the main antagonist, corrupted by the Darkhold in her quest to bring her children back.

Who was most likely to become the new Captain America after Steve Rogers, and why?

Sam Wilson was considered the most likely candidate to take up the mantle of Captain America after Steve Rogers. Fans speculated this would happen due to his connection with Steve and his comic book role as Captain America, which was confirmed in 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'.

What is the significance of Clint Barton's transformation into Ronin in 'Avengers: Endgame'?

After his family was wiped out during the Blip in 'Avengers: Endgame', Clint Barton assumed the identity of Ronin, a more ruthless version of himself. This was a fan theory that became true, though it was only briefly explored in the film.

How did fans predict Doctor Strange's connection to 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'?

Fans noticed a reference to Doctor Strange in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' when Jasper Sitwell named him as a potential threat to Hydra. This clue led fans to predict Doctor Strange's eventual appearance in the MCU.

What theory did fans have about Loki and the Tesseract, and was it accurate?

Fans theorized that Loki would use the Tesseract for his own advantage in 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Avengers: Infinity War', and this came true when Loki took the cube in 'Ragnarok' and later attempted to use it to distract Thanos in 'Infinity War'.

How did the Marvel Netflix shows tie into the MCU, according to fan theories?

Fans theorized that the Marvel Netflix shows were connected to the MCU, despite Marvel Studios not officially confirming it. This theory was later proven true when characters like Daredevil and Kingpin were incorporated into MCU projects, and it was confirmed in 2024 by Marvel's Brad Wibom.

Was Iron Man's death in 'Avengers: Endgame' predicted by fans?

Yes, many fans predicted that Iron Man would sacrifice himself in 'Avengers: Endgame' to stop Thanos, and this was proven correct when Tony Stark died while using the Infinity Stones to defeat Thanos.