Alot of people have picked apart the story of
The Amazing Spider-Man and come to the conclusion that it is set inside the MCU, including myself. In this Editorial, I shall discuss why I think this is so and give my evidence.
Reason #1: Sony Pictures Going Bankrupt
I'd like to start with Sony Pictures's financial situation. We all know the Spider-Man is really the only franchise Sony has at the moment. MIIIB will most likely bomb and there's nothing else. There's been rumors of Sony Pictures going bankrupt by the end of the year, in a desperate hour of need could they have made a deal with Marvel for the new reboot to be in the MCU in exchange for distribution rights?
Reason #2: Richard and May Parker
Secondly, in the comics Richard and Mary Parker were agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, which we all know has a large presence in the MCU. We also know that Peter's parents will feature in the new movie, and Richard Parker worked for Oscorp. Could he have infact been a S.H.I.E.L.D agent in disguise?
Reason #3: The Final Battle of The Avengers
Next, is it really not a coincedence that
The Avengers is released before
The Amazing Spider-Man and the final battle is in New York? No it's not. If a cameo does happen, it will most likely be Peter Parker taking photos of the final battle in New York.
Reason #4: The Green Goblin
Finally, this one is speculation. We know that Oscorp has a large presence in the movie, which means Norman Osborn isn't far behind. There's rumors that he will be played by Christoph Waltz either in this movie or in the sequel. We all know this movie is more comics-oriented, so what are the odds that Green Goblin won't wear a power ranger suit like in the original, but will actully look like a Goblin? I think this is a great opportunity for Norman Osborn to try and re-create the Super Soldier serum and for it to go horribly wrong. A stretch, but if it is indeed set in the MCU then this would be a great way to tie it in with the other movies.
Reason #5: Clark Gregg in Ultimate Spider-Man
This is pretty obvious. A new Spider-Man TV show is announced, along with the news that Agent Coulson himself would be starring in the program? Yeah yeah, it's animation. But I firmly believe that this is not happening just because Marvel thought it would be cool.
Well that's my reasons for why I think
The Amazing Spider-Man is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! What do you think? Agree or disagree? Share your thoughts in the usual place!