10 Mind-Blowing Facts You Didn't Know About The MCU
Thanos versus Titanic: who would win?
Since 2008's Iron Man kicked things off, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become such a massive Hollywood juggernaut that even the most casual of moviegoers is familiar with the characters and the brand.
But because of how rich the universe is and how complex its behind-the-scenes practices are, there are inevitably some bits of information that even the most experienced MCU fans might not be aware of.
At this point, it's really not enough to just watch the movies. With Avengers: Infinity War acting like each viewer was familiar with MCU lore - as well as knowledge like the Sony Spider-Man deal coming in handy for those wondering where Andrew Garfield went - having a wealth of Marvel-tastic information at your fingertips is essential for maximizing your enjoyment of the franchise.
So why not fill your Infinity Gauntlet with some juicy facts and tidbits about the world's favourite superhero universe?
From the strength of Thanos' guns to a surprising appearance in the first Iron Man movie, if you already knew all of these... then we bow down before your unrivalled MCU knowledge, oh mighty one.
10. Obadiah Stane's Son Was Almost In The Avengers
Ten years on, Obadiah Stane is still one of the best villains in the MCU (lacklustre final battle and cheesy one-liners notwithstanding).
Sadly, he was killed after Pepper overloaded the large-scale arc reactor at the end of the film, making it impossible for Jeff Bridges to return in any future movies. But according to Avengers writer-director Joss Whedon, we came quite close to having another Stane face off against our heroes in their first ever team-up movie.
In an interview with Thrillist, Whedon discussed an early draft of the script that included Ezekiel Stane, Obadiah's son:
"We went through a lot of insane iterations of what might be... I also worried that one British character actor was not enough to take on Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and that we'd feel like we were rooting for the overdog. So I wrote a huge draft with Ezekiel Stane, Obadiah Stane's son, in it."
Whedon went on to explain that this version of events was rejected by Marvel Studios, and he also mentioned that Wasp - now played by Evangeline Lilly - was originally included in place of Black Widow.
Quite how Ezekiel would be able to take on The Avengers isn't clear. In the comics, he uses his tech know-how to upgrade his body and take on Tony Stark, so perhaps elements of this were included.