Marvel’s Funko Pop Toy Line Unintentionally Unmasks a Key Phase 5 Arc

Marvel’s own line of toys may have surreptitiously unraveled significant plot details for the forthcoming The Marvels, due to premiere in November 2023.

The leak revolves around an adored character from Captain Marvel, namely Goose, the alien entity disguised as Carol Danvers’ pet cat.

The Funko Pop range, known for its whimsical and occasionally revealing character figurines, has inadvertently tipped off fans that Goose, the ‘Flerken’ from another world, will have kittens in the upcoming sequel.

This disclosure, while seemingly benign, could have substantial implications for the plot of The Marvels. It harkens back to the long-standing issue Marvel Studios has grappled with: the premature exposure of key narrative elements through merchandise and toy releases, an issue that has plagued superhero films in general.

Looking closely at Marvel’s past narratives and comics lore, Goose’s impending parenthood could potentially point towards another secret invasion and an ensuing Kree war. The comic series has, in past instances, used the storyline of Flerken offspring as a device for intergalactic subterfuge.

When these seemingly harmless creatures reproduce, their offspring can be deployed to unsuspecting worlds under the guise of being adorable pets, only to later be triggered into violent action by their Kree overlords.

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Goose’s Kittens: The Unforeseen Weapon in the Looming Kree War?

Given this backdrop, it wouldn’t be entirely outrageous to suggest that Goose’s enigmatic origin and her forthcoming kittens could act as a subversive tool for the Kree in the upcoming film. The end of Captain Marvel did hint at the possibility of a renewed Kree war, and with the presence of Zawe Ashton’s Kree Dar-Benn as the main antagonist in The Marvels, it feels more than a faint possibility.

The very thought that Carol Danvers may have unwittingly harbored a covert agent in Goose is an alarming conjecture. Now that the Flerken is about to be a mother, the stakes are substantially higher. Goose’s offspring could potentially tilt the balance in favor of the Kree in an ensuing war.

The current post-credit scenes from Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and WandaVision hint at a possible plot for The Marvels. It shows that characters Kamala, Captain Marvel, and Monica Rambeau inadvertently switch places due to their uncontrolled powers. Though the film’s synopsis remains vague, it suggests an impending collaboration to manage their abilities’ unforeseen effects, offering a peek into The Marvels storyline.

In a world where toys can inadvertently play the role of spoiler, fans and observers alike need to be wary of such innocuous announcements. Marvel, on the other hand, must grapple with this unique conundrum – how to promote and merchandise a film without giving too much away.

Regardless, this incident has undeniably stoked the fires of anticipation for The Marvels, and one can’t help but wonder what surprises lie in store when the film finally hits the screens.