We all know how the Phases are split.
Phase 1, we were introduced to the heroes.
Phase 2, we watched as those heroes interacted, and more were introduced.
Phase 3, it all came together.
Phase 4... Phase 4 is more of a mystery. With so many what-ifs and one times, it's almost complete speculation. But there are a few things that might seep into the Phase 4 of the MCU. And here it is.
Could Shuri Replace Riri Williams?[]
Shuri, the breakout star of Black Panther. This lady had only about five scenes or so, but she already has a following. Five scenes, but a FOLLOWING. The end is drawing near for the Avengers, and we all know who's most likely to kick the metaphorical death bucket.
Tony Stark is the face of the MCU. And through him, this marvelous CU was created. So, if he was to die, we would need someone equally as smart and as heroic as him to take on the mantle.
Despite Riri not being formally recognized as Iron Man, she developed her own suit, the second even having a striking resemblance to the Bleeding Edge. Shuri and Riri may be different people in the comics, but so were White Wolf and Bucky. So, a smart, heroic teenager taking up the mantle of Iron Man? Shuri and Riri are simply too similar in the MCU to skip this idea.
If Shuri was to take on the Iron Man mantle, what would it be like?
Point number 1: Since Wakanda has now been opened to the world, Shuri would not have big restrictions anymore, which means she could come and go as she pleased. She was confirmed to be the smartest person in the MCU, and Tony could never knight anyone better. Sorry, Spidey, but you better sport your own alter ego for a little while. N
Point number 2: She already has experience with suits. Building a gallery of animal-themed hi-tech suits isn't easy, but Shuri did it so easily, we spat out our popcorn. Shuri could possibly study the algorithm of the Iron Man suits, and even develop her own, Wakanda-styled thing.
Enter Amadeus Cho[]
This guy is fourteen, and has been stated multiple times to have a greater IQ than that of Peter Parker. PETER. PARKER. When Mark Ruffalo decides to finally leave the Hulk, we could let even more racial diversity in with this dude. Another plus for Disney, I guess... loxdddddd...
So, Amadeus Cho is a rally smart dude, and figured out a way to have the mind of Cho and the strength of Hulk. This ability may even put him above Hulk in power, able to think like Amadeus and hit like the big Green Guy.
Point Number 1: I'm not sure if the MCU owns the rights to Amadeus or not. If they do, it'll be the perfect opening for a Hulk solo film. I'm betting Amadeus will be a huge hit, especially for younger fans, and him hulking out is gonna be phenomenal on theatres. I would personally be first in line to check it out.
Point number 2: Amadeus may appeal to the nerdier, more intellectual side of the fan base. Some people were arguing the Ragnarok change of Hulk was amazing, adding to the potential of World Breaker Hulk and the possibility of Hulk and Banner as one, but some argued against it. Either way, it's happened, and if it happened again, and it started out from the beginning like that, whoo doggie would it be popular. Everybody would laugh at the idea of someone outfighting and outstanding an opponent at the same time. Without even blinking! I would literally keel down. KEEL DOWN!