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  • Kevin Feige opened up about the inspiration for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 'Phases.' 1 / 7

  • Feige explained how the MCU's phases connected all the heroes, just like the comics. 2 / 7

  • This way, major films like Avengers could have an effect on multiple franchises. 3 / 7

    Captain America and Black Widow in Avengers Infinity War

  • 'Individual characters would occasionally come together for a mega-event limited series,' Feige explained. 4 / 7

    Avengers Endgame Official International Poster

  • He also brought up how characters would change following those events. 5 / 7

    Avengers Endgame Official International Poster

  • The phases allowed major villains to jump from film to film, like Loki and Thanos. 6 / 7

  • Avengers: Endgame hits theaters April 26th. 7 / 7

    Thanos wields the Infinity Gauntlet.