Disney's streaming service Disney+ has created a new category for a certain type of Marvel film. Movies in the new Marvel Legacy category may not appear to have much connection to each other at first glance, but one thing unites them all: None belong in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Filmmakers who wanted to create adaptations of Marvel comics have long been restricted in their choice of characters by which studios had the rights to each creative property. The availability of the films on streaming services have been likewise limited. However, after the Fox/Disney merger, Disney+ now has access to both the MCU and Marvel movies which were made outside of it.
Currently, there are only seven films filed under Marvel Legacy. Five are part of the X-Men series, and the others are the 2005 Fantastic Four and the Fantastic Four reboot of 2015. Many other films have the potential to join them as Disney+ continues to build its library, considering that any Marvel film outside of the MCU's clearly defined collection appears to be eligible.
The phrase "Marvel Legacy" is appropriate for content that comes from the long-running comics publisher, especially since many Marvel films were created before the MCU came into existence. It's possible that the rebranding will come into common usage or that Disney will begin to employ it outside of the context of its streaming service.
For now, Disney+ subscribers who would like a Marvel marathon that isn't based on the MCU know just where to go.
Source: Disney+