The Marvel Cinematic Universe... Your Shortcut - From the Vault

How are Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Panther, Thor and the Guardians of the Galaxy all connected? They’re part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, a gigantic collection of movies and TV shows whose characters and storylines exist in one connected world. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day arriving in cinemas, we’re swinging into the Squiz Kids Vault for a Shortcut first released in August 2021. Find out how the MCU began, who helped create its best-known superheroes and what goes into making a Marvel movie. Just remember: this episode is a snapshot of the MCU in 2021, and a lot has happened in the MCU since this Shortcut was recorded, but every superhero needs an origin story!