6 Major Plotlines the MCU Abandoned That Could've Been Great

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always been built around long-term storytelling. A character can appear in one movie, casually mention something important, or show up in a post-credits scene, only for that seemingly minor detail to become significant years later. The Infinity Saga particularly rewarded audiences for paying attention, with characters, objects, and seemingly throwaway conversations eventually becoming essential parts of much larger stories. However, many teased plotlines in the MCU were not given the same treatment.