10 Ways The Marvel Cinematic Universe Proves That Dreams Do Come True

3. It's Not Been Afraid To Experiment

While the comic book movie has developed into a genre in its own right, the MCU hasn't been afraid to put twists on it. Derivative of the source material it's based on, Marvel's universe on film has gone everywhere from '70s political conspiracy thrillers (see Captain America: The Winter Soldier), sci-fi space operas (Guardians Of The Galaxy), espionage heist films, (Ant-Man) and even fantasy-esque action romps in Thor and its sequels. Each standalone MCU entry feels both unique and refreshing, as each character within adds just that little bit extra to the mythos, whether that be through mature ideological and personal confrontation, or through fun and light-hearted tales of family, friendship, and megalomaniac businessmen.

I suppose Marvel can always afford to experiment. After all, they're yet to make a commercial flop (as of yet) and as long as the studio continues to hold a critical monopoly on comic-to-film adaptations not even the sky can limit where the company may choose to venture next. This is all bolstered by the fact that the studio continues to retain a vast amount of onscreen licenses for its heroes, and with Avengers: Infinity War purportedly featuring around 67 characters, the chances of the MCU losing variety are very low indeed.

This means that not even the most zany or obscure are exempt from Marvel's remit, which is good news for all you Squirrel Girl fans out there.