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Ultimately, the MCU’s tale is one of remarkable beginnings and troubling present. It challenges its creators to balance fresh representations while honoring long-established histories and character arcs. Without careful navigation, the MCU risks losing the very essence that made it a groundbreaking phenomenon in the cinematic landscape. As Marvel gears up for the next chapter in this expansive universe, a clarion call resounds for a return to character-driven storytelling—the cornerstone of its early success—and a reevaluation of what the MCU means not just to a generation of comic book fans, but to the world at large.