Iman Vellani Wants Fewer Team-Ups in the MCU to Bring Back the Magic

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has long dominated the superhero movie landscape, but not everyone is sold on its current formula. Iman Vellani, who plays Kamala Khan in both “Ms. Marvel” and “The Marvels,” recently shared her candid take on where the MCU should go next—arguing for fewer big-screen hero mashups. Her remarks, made on the Revenge Of! podcast, hit just as Marvel preps its major upcoming blockbusters: “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.”

Spotlight on Solo Stories

When asked what she’d change if handed the MCU’s reins, Vellani said she would “maybe do less team-ups.” It’s a statement that’s already dividing the fandom. Some long-time viewers feel the frequent team-up movies have turned Marvel’s top-tier heroes into formulaic brands, rather than the complex characters they fell in love with. Others worry that dialing back the crossover action would take away one of the franchise’s greatest strengths.

Fans Sound Off

On social media, fans are split. One camp argues that collaborative battles and the “stronger together” theme are the heart of the MCU experience, citing iconic arcs like Tony Stark’s emotional journey and ensemble projects like “Thunderbolts.” Critics of Vellani’s stance say that the best Marvel stories come from heroes learning they don’t have to face the world alone.

But plenty of fans agree with Vellani, pointing out that overuse of team-ups can make those crossovers feel less special. As a counterexample, some highlight how recent solo films and stories like “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” have felt fresher by focusing on individual heroics. Many also want more room for characters like Blade and Storm to shine with their own standalone stories before being swept into Avengers-sized chaos.

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