Marvel Cinematic Universe: 10 Twists No One Will See Coming

10. Thanos Wins The Infinity War

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a darker place than when it began in 2008, but midnight is approaching and the age of heroes saving the day is on the way out.

With the Avengers split down the middle following the events of Captain America: Civil War, do they really have a prayer against Thanos, a god-like being with more super powers than most of the team combined and an extraterrestrial army on his side?

Plus, promotional materials for Infinity War have depicted the Mad Titan with all six Infinity Stones united in his gauntlet, a frightening prospect for everyone involved.

With the complete set of cosmic gems in his possession, Thanos will have the power to remake reality however he sees fit, and even an alliance between the Avengers, their allies and the Guardians of the Galaxy is unlikely to foil him.

Expect Infinity War to end on this uplifting note, with the fragmented Avengers team and the Guardians beaten down, and Thanos on the verge of rebooting the MCU.

Avengers 4 will begin with the surviving heroes regrouping in an attempt to reverse the changes the Mad Titan has wrought.