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Marvel Enters Its Mephisto Era as ‘Ironheart’ Opens Door to MCU’s Next Phase
- Mephisto, portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen, made his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during the concluding episode of Marvel's Ironheart, which premiered on June 24, 2025.
- His introduction follows years of speculation and hints, including the 2016 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and 2024's Agatha All Along, establishing a darker, Faustian theme.
- Mephisto struck deals with characters like Parker Robbins and Riri Williams, restoring Natalie's life and corrupting souls, while his powers include reality manipulation and soul control.
- The Ironheart creator stated that Marvel gave them the authority to make that choice, recognizing Mephisto’s significant impact while admitting uncertainty about the character’s future in the MCU.
- Mephisto’s arrival opens darker narrative possibilities in the MCU, potentially influencing upcoming projects and challenging traditional hero paths as the franchise moves into Phase 6.
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Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ Soars Above The Hate
Source: Maya Dehlin Spach / Getty In one of the most heart-wrenching moments in Marvel’s new excellent Disney+ series Ironheart, MIT tech genius, badass inventor, and complicated superhero Riri Williams is emotionally gutted after the AI version of her deceased best friend N.A.T.A.L.I.E. is deleted. “Oh my God…” panics Tony “Iron Man” Stark’s rebellious mentee—played with layered grit by the criminally underrated Dominique Thorne. Riri discovers…
Marvel’s Ironheart Review – Little Room To Breathe
I honestly didn’t realize that Ironheart was the end of Marvel’s “Phase 5,” and with that being the case…I’m arguably more worried than ever about what Marvel has planned going forward. Sure, I’m excited for Fantastic Four and the upcoming Avengers movies, but Marvel Studios has long since milked its “grace period” by trying to [...] The post Marvel’s Ironheart Review – Little Room To Breathe first appeared on The Outerhaven.
Marvel's 'Ironheart' Soars Above The Hate
Source: Maya Dehlin Spach / Getty In one of the most heart-wrenching moments in Marvel’s new excellent Disney+ series Ironheart, MIT tech genius, badass inventor, and complicated superhero Riri Williams is emotionally gutted after the AI version of her deceased best friend N.A.T.A.L.I.E. is deleted. “Oh my God…” panics Tony “Iron Man” Stark’s rebellious mentee—played with layered grit by the criminally underrated Dominique Thorne. Riri discovers…
What Makes Galactus More Dangerous Than Thanos in The Marvel Cinematic Universe?
After facing Gods, titans, sorcerers and multiversal threats, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has a new cosmic shadow looming. One that consumes not just cities but the entire world. With The Fantastic Four: First Steps teasing the arrival of Galactus, fans are bracing for the most terrifying force the MCU has ever unleashed. And he is even more dangerous than the genocidal maniac Thanos! In the Marvel Comics, Galactus is known as the Devourer of …
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