In the pipeline, several Marvel films are expected, and among them is the latest one titled “Captain America: Brave New World“. This movie significantly introduced Anthony Mackie as our fresh, fully-fledged superhero. Critical reception of the fourth Captain America film has been diverse, but it offers a lively cast introduction in an enjoyable 2-hour duration and deviates from the conventional MCU structure in some ways. One such departure was a daring decision that certainly conveyed a message; however, I’m uncertain if it was my favorite part.
I started enjoying Marvel films well before Disney took over the studios. Just like many fans grew up with Star Wars or Harry Potter, I’ve been there since the beginning with Marvel. And one thing all these movies have shared is that iconic Marvel logo at the start of each film, which has evolved into an opening sequence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) era.
In the new adaptation of Brave New World, what was typically vibrant and filled with characters, such as the colorful opening scene in the novel, was noticeably missing. Instead, it opted for a black-and-white logo. Regrettably, I found myself yearning for a more contemporary style presentation while immersing myself in the movie.
How Marvel Movies Have Changed Their Opening Crawl Over The Years
To put it simply, you should know that the opening sequence of many Marvel films has evolved over time. These changes started even before Disney acquired Marvel, before Disney reached an agreement with Sony, and also before Disney purchased Twentieth Century Fox – events that eventually brought various superheroes like Deadpool together under a single roof.
Over the years, the studio has evolved from displaying an opening logo with various comic book snippets to showcasing footage of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) heroes instead. In 2019, when Captain Marvel was released, the initial logo paid homage to Stan Lee by incorporating vintage press clips. When Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hit theaters, the opening logo honored Chadwick Boseman as he passed on the Panther mantle. (It’s worth noting that the ending of Black Panther 2 also paid tribute to Boseman’s character in a unique manner.)
In various instances, Marvel introductions have been presented with diverse types of music. For instance, “Avengers: Endgame” opted for rock and roll and played “Dear Mr. Fantasy” instead of conventional orchestral tunes to establish the atmosphere, followed by a scene where Iron Man engages in a game of paper football with Nebula. On the other hand, “Deadpool & Wolverine” stuck to the traditional introduction but had Wade Wilson singing “dun dun dun dun” over it and commenting on how the logo music excites him. Essentially, it’s not unusual for these movies to incorporate a personalized touch every time they appear.
Previously, the colors of Marvel logos have been altered too, considering the plot developments in “Falcon and the Winter Soldier“, it’s not too unexpected that they opted for a more subdued palette to set the mood for this new movie release.
In this instance, director Julius Onah opted for a low-key beginning, possibly mirroring Sam Wilson’s evolution into a more down-to-earth hero. Despite numerous humorous references throughout the movie suggesting that Sam should have followed in Captain America’s footsteps by using the super serum, without revealing crucial details about the climactic ending of the film set in Brave New World, Sam found his stride as a hero by the final scenes.
As a passionate moviegoer, especially when it comes to Marvel productions, I can’t help but express my curiosity about why they decided to alter the opening scenes in their films. So far, an adequate explanation hasn’t been provided, and while I eagerly anticipate groundbreaking movies such as “Brave New World” and upcoming projects like “Thunderbolts” and the exciting “Fantastic Four: First Steps,” it’s important to me that there remains a sense of continuity between these stories. This way, fans like myself can stay deeply engaged in the Marvel universe.
As a cinephile, I’ve always been captivated by the Marvel opening sequence – it effectively sets the tone and sparks engaging conversations among fans. In contrast, the opening of “Brave New World” didn’t quite hit that mark for me. I’m eagerly anticipating Phase 5 and Phase 6, but I must admit I’ve been growing less enthused as a fan lately, and this recent change in the opening sequence, although it might seem insignificant to others, was another bold move that didn’t quite resonate with me. Please consider bringing back the vibrant opener, Marvel!
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2025-02-25 16:37