8 Major MCU Events That Only Happened Because Hulk Took The Stairs In Endgame
The Avengers: Endgame scene where the Hulk takes the stairs has had a profound impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). What started as a simple, funny moment has become one of the most consequential scenes in the MCU timeline. Here's how:
Loki's Escape and the Birth of the Multiverse: Hulk's angry entrance caused him to knock Tony Stark to the ground and the Tesseract across the lobby. This led to Loki escaping with the Tesseract, creating a branching timeline and the beginning of the MCU Multiverse. Without this mishap, the Avengers would have retrieved the Tesseract without issue, preserving the timeline and delaying any Multiverse-related instability.
He Who Remains' Death and Multiversal Chaos: Loki's involvement with the Time Variance Authority (TVA) and his Variant's escape with the Tesseract led to the death of He Who Remains, the final guardian of the Sacred Timeline. This triggered the Multiversal chaos that sweeps through the MCU, setting the stage for the Multiverse Saga.
Spider-Man's Dilemma and Doctor Strange's Spell: The TVA's collapse following Sylvie's actions (rooted in Hulk's stair-related blunder) allowed Spider-Man's timeline-breaking dilemma to go unchecked. Doctor Strange's attempt to help Peter Parker backfired dramatically, pulling villains and alternate Spider-Men from across the Multiverse.
Wanda's Dreamwalking and the Illuminati's Demise: Wanda's ability to Dreamwalk and possess her alternate selves was a direct violation of Sacred Timeline rules, which would have been stopped by the TVA. However, with the Multiverse in chaos, Wanda was free to cross dimensions, leading to her brutal dismantling of Earth-838's Illuminati.
Tony Stark's Reconciliation with His Father: Hulk's knock of the Tesseract led Tony and Steve to travel further back in time to the 1970s, where Tony encountered his father, Howard Stark. This emotional encounter gave Tony the closure he needed, profoundly affecting his character and influencing his decisions leading into the final battle.
Captain America's Retirement: The ripple effect of Hulk's stair incident enabled Steve Rogers to choose a peaceful life, finally reuniting with Peggy Carter. This emotional core of Captain America's ending allowed him to live a full life and pass the shield to Sam Wilson.
Loki's Redemption and the God of Stories: Loki's escape in 2012, made possible by Hulk's stair-related rage, allowed him to break free of predestined events, find Mobius, and grow beyond his former self. He ultimately seized control of the Loom, becoming the God of Stories and shaping the MCU's future.
These events demonstrate how a seemingly minor moment in the MCU can have far-reaching consequences, reshaping the entire timeline and setting the stage for some of the most celebrated arcs in the franchise.
