When Marvel's "Avengers: Endgame" hit theaters in 2019, it was the climax of a decade-long saga. But with the departure of iconic heroes like Iron Man and Captain America, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) faced a new challenge. Despite releasing 10 movies and 10 miniseries in three years, fans are left wondering: why really happened to Marvel?

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A video essay on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
Produced by Josh Yang
Written by Emily McGinn
Narrated by Caitie McCollow
Edited by Dushyant Singh