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21 MCU Plot Lines That Got Scrapped, But Would've Been Crazy If They Were Actually Pushed Through

A lot of spoilers here if you haven't watched most of them yet—just a fair warning!

21 MCU Plot Lines That Got Scrapped, But Would've Been Crazy If They Were Actually Pushed Through

Marvel fans have spent years debating the MCU, but some of the wildest conversations start with the storylines that never made it to the screen. From alternate endings to deleted character arcs, these scrapped ideas show just how different the franchise could have looked.

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In this roundup, the focus is on 21 MCU plot lines that were considered, filmed, or developed before being cut, from Endgame and Infinity War to WandaVision, Thor: Ragnarok, and beyond. A few of them would have changed major character moments in a big way, and some are so unexpected they almost feel like fan fiction.

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Here are the MCU what-ifs that got left behind.

1. When they first wrote the script for Endgame, there was actually a part where Wanda (who, for some reason, survived the snap) goes on a road trip with Rocket to seek an Infinity Stone.

1. When they first wrote the script for Endgame, there was actually a part where Wanda (who, for some reason, survived the snap) goes on a road trip with Rocket to seek an Infinity Stone.Marvel
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2. The writers explored the idea of Hulk using the Infinity Stones in Endgame, leading to a scene where he appears in the Soulworld, and Bruce and Hulk would have talked face to face.

2. The writers explored the idea of Hulk using the Infinity Stones in Endgame, leading to a scene where he appears in the Soulworld, and Bruce and Hulk would have talked face to face.Marvel
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3. In the finale of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., there was supposed to be an explanation for the characters who weren't snapped—somewhere along the lines of them being on a different timeline.

3. In the finale of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., there was supposed to be an explanation for the characters who weren't snapped—somewhere along the lines of them being on a different timeline.Marvel / ABC

4. There was an idea that Peter would reveal his own identity in the final battle of Spider-Man: Far From Home to defeat Mysterio, rather than being surprised when the villain did it in the post-credits.

4. There was an idea that Peter would reveal his own identity in the final battle of Spider-Man: Far From Home to defeat Mysterio, rather than being surprised when the villain did it in the post-credits.Marvel / Sony

5. There was a storyline in Avengers: Infinity War where Sam Wilson went to space instead of Spider-Man.

5. There was a storyline in Avengers: Infinity War where Sam Wilson went to space instead of Spider-Man.Marvel

6. Aaron Taylor-Johnson filmed an alternate scene where Pietro survived the battle in Sokovia and became an Avenger alongside Wanda. You can go cry now.

6. Aaron Taylor-Johnson filmed an alternate scene where Pietro survived the battle in Sokovia and became an Avenger alongside Wanda. You can go cry now.Marvel

7. There was supposed to be a flashback scene of Stephen's sister, Donna, dying in Doctor Strange.

7. There was supposed to be a flashback scene of Stephen's sister, Donna, dying in Doctor Strange.Marvel

8. The "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" scene at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy almost included a Grandpa Quill scene where he's looking up at the stars.

8. The "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" scene at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy almost included a Grandpa Quill scene where he's looking up at the stars.Marvel

This is the same kind of “how is that even possible?” energy as the visual anomalies that leave your logic spinning in the mud.

9. You may have already seen this, but Endgame almost included a scene where an older version of Morgan (played by Katherine Langford) talks to Tony Stark while he's visiting the Soulworld.

9. You may have already seen this, but Endgame almost included a scene where an older version of Morgan (played by Katherine Langford) talks to Tony Stark while he's visiting the Soulworld.Marvel

10. In Endgame, Natasha almost had a storyline where she was in charge of an organization that cared for children orphaned after their parents were snapped by Thanos.

10. In Endgame, Natasha almost had a storyline where she was in charge of an organization that cared for children orphaned after their parents were snapped by Thanos.Marvel

11. Hela was supposed to kill Odin in Thor: Ragnarok, instead of him just dying peacefully.

11. Hela was supposed to kill Odin in Thor: Ragnarok, instead of him just dying peacefully.Marvel

12. In Endgame, there was supposed to be a scene where Thanos went back in time and killed the Avengers in 2014. Years later, in 2023, a scene would have shown him with Captain America's severed head.

12. In Endgame, there was supposed to be a scene where Thanos went back in time and killed the Avengers in 2014. Years later, in 2023, a scene would have shown him with Captain America's severed head.Marvel

13. Endgame almost had a post-credits scene of Wanda finding Vision's body after returning from being snapped by Thanos. We did see this in WandaVision, though.

13. Endgame almost had a post-credits scene of Wanda finding Vision's body after returning from being snapped by Thanos. We did see this in WandaVision, though.Marvel / Disney+

14. There was an idea in Infinity War that Doctor Strange would send Thanos into a mindscape (similar to what the Ancient One did to Doctor Strange). He would have faced the Living Tribunal.

14. There was an idea in Infinity War that Doctor Strange would send Thanos into a mindscape (similar to what the Ancient One did to Doctor Strange). He would have faced the Living Tribunal.Marvel

15. There was supposed to be a scene in Black Panther where W'Kabi and Okoye discuss their future, including having children and what to make of Wakanda.

15. There was supposed to be a scene in Black Panther where W'Kabi and Okoye discuss their future, including having children and what to make of Wakanda.Marvel

16. There was supposed to be a "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"-inspired episode in WandaVision, featuring Wanda's work-life balance.

16. There was supposed to be a "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"-inspired episode in WandaVision, featuring Wanda's work-life balance.Marvel / Disney+

17. Captain Marvel was almost introduced in the final scene of Avengers: Age of Ultron.

17. Captain Marvel was almost introduced in the final scene of Avengers: Age of Ultron.Marvel

18. There was supposed to be a scene in Thor: Ragnarok where a woman is seen leaving Valkyrie's bedroom, confirming her bisexuality.

18. There was supposed to be a scene in Thor: Ragnarok where a woman is seen leaving Valkyrie's bedroom, confirming her bisexuality.Marvel

19. Yelena almost heard a whistle while visiting Natasha's grave in Black Widow's post-credits scene.

19. Yelena almost heard a whistle while visiting Natasha's grave in Black Widow's post-credits scene.Marvel

20. There was supposed to be a storyline in the finale of WandaVision where Monica, Darcy, Billy, and Tommy form a team to fight Señor Scratchy in Agatha's basement, who turned into a demon.

20. There was supposed to be a storyline in the finale of WandaVision where Monica, Darcy, Billy, and Tommy form a team to fight Señor Scratchy in Agatha's basement, who turned into a demon.Marvel / Disney+

21. The Avengers almost had a scene where Steve and Peggy meet in present time and talk about missing their dance at the end of Captain America: The First Avenger.

21. The Avengers almost had a scene where Steve and Peggy meet in present time and talk about missing their dance at the end of Captain America: The First Avenger.Marvel

Marvel has definitely brought millions of diverse groups of people around the world together to bond over something so cleverly made, and we're truly thankful for the people behind the scenes who have brought these stories and characters to our screens!

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