But enough about that.
This timeline got started when my sister and I started theorizing about how the Marvel Cinematic Universe would be different if Marvel Studios still owned the X-Men movie rights. (I really, really wish they did...) I got to thinking, and ended up making this movie timeline.
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X-Men in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
(If Marvel Studios still owned the X-Men Franchise)
Timeline, including all movies and changes to movies (if any)
Phase One
Iron Man – Mutant Issues
are seen on the news and/or in the background of certain scenes. One or two
mutants can be seen with the terrorist group that captures Tony Stark.
X-Men – In a
post-credits scene, two people can be seen speaking to the World Council on the
dangers of mutants. The more anti-mutant person leaves the chamber first, and
the second person is revealed to be Nick Fury.
The
Incredible Hulk – One of the scientists working with Banner is Hank
McCoy. At one point Gen. Ross, an outspoken anti-mutant bigot, rants about
mutants to McCoy, not knowing what he is. Later on Hank transforms into Beast
in an unsuccessful attempt to stop the Hulk.
Iron Man 2 – No
changes
Thor – After Jane
Foster’s research is confiscated, Selvig mentions “Dr. McCoy” and “Dr.
MacTaggert” among those who have also had things confiscated.
X2: X-Men
United – Mention is made of SHIELD’s inability to stop Nightcrawler
from entering the White House. Later, in the President’s office, SHIELD agents
are present.
Captain
America: The First Avenger – During Cap’s USO tours, a boy with wavy brown hair
can be seen alongside a girl with grey eyes and blonde hair in one audience. At
one point Red Skull mentions “Klaus Schmidt”, a contemporary of his. During the
montage of defeated HYDRA bases, Steve can be seen rescuing a young,
dark-haired boy, who holds and frequently manipulates a coin.
The
Avengers – During the battle with the Chitauri, a very brief cameo
can be seen of two mutants (Jubilee and Cannonball) fighting back using their
powers. In the aftermath montage, Professor X is seen being interviewed on the
battle.
Phase Two
Iron Man 3 – Mutants
Sunfire and Sunspot are mentioned to have been used in the Extremis development
process. Extremis attacks are at one point wrongly said to be mutant terrorist
attacks.
X-Men:
First Class – A fledgling SHIELD is seen attempting to stop the Crisis
along with the CIA. Captain America comic books can be seen in a few scenes. Charles
brings up “the man who rescued you” (Captain America) while attempting to
convince Erik that humanity has redemptive qualities.
Thor: The
Dark World – No changes
X-Men: Days
of Future Past – SHIELD is mentioned as potential buyers for the Sentinel
technology and/or mutant DNA information. Logan, Charles, and Hank break
Magneto out of prison with the help of a teenaged Gambit. During Magneto’s
television broadcast, a boy with silver hair and a girl with red hair, both
about twelve years old, are briefly seen watching.
Captain
America: The Winter Soldier – Mention is made of the fact that very few agents of
SHIELD are mutants. Col. Stryker is revealed to have been affiliated with
HYDRA. Sam Wilson is brought down early by the Winter Soldier, causing Steve
and Natasha to enlist the help of mutants Archangel and Siryn. When the
cloaking technology used by Natasha is removed from her face, it flashes blue,
hinting that Mystique may have been involved in its creation.
Guardians
of the Galaxy – No changes
Avengers:
Age of Ultron – Unknown
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And that's how I think it should, ideally, be. Of course, it probably won't ever end up being this way. But that's not gonna stop me from dreaming!
What do you think? Could the X-Men be even more involved in the Avengers storyline(s)? Or is it actually better that the two franchises have been kept apart? You tell me!
See you next time!
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