Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe officially concluded and Phase 5 has begun, and some fans are longing for a more thorough exploration of the aftermath of the last chapter's major problem: the Blip. This sentiment has gained significant momentum on social media, with passionate fans hating how little care the MCU has put into this period of time, which many feel held immense potential for captivating storytelling that was unfortunately left untapped. Despite frequent passing mentions of Thanos’ universe-shattering snap, if you have watched the Marvel movies in order, you know that the studio has yet to delve deeply into the events of the five-year time jump in Avengers: Endgame. Interestingly, it has come to light that one Phase 5 movie had intentions to address the profound consequences of the Blip, which would have directly dealt with the concerns voiced by these devoted fans.
The disappointment expressed on social media and places like Reddit is palpable, with users expressing their dissatisfaction with the limited attention given to this crucial period. With over 3.5k upvotes and a flurry of comments, one prominent post underscored the missed opportunities that arose from the aftermath of the Blip. Fans argue that the universe-shaking event should have left significant power vacuums, which could have served as a perfect breeding ground for the introduction of ground-level heroes and solid new villains -- which would be nice considering many think the big bads are one of the worst things about many MCU flicks.
