https://www.cbr.com Read up on the latest Secret Invasion TV show News, Reviews and Features from the team at CBR. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:46:13 GMT en-US hourly 60 Secret Invasion has capitalized on past events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, like Captain Marvel, to bring a new spin on the Skrull plight by showing them on the attack. As a result, audiences are finally witnessing how deadly Skrulls are in how they've used their shapeshifting to manipulate world governments and nearly kickstart another World War. But the biggest revelation, and maybe the scariest, came with a massive bombshell about Nick Fury's personal life.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:46:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nick-fury-wife-charlayne-woodard-secret-invasion/ Secret Invasion brings Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury back to the mainstream Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time since Spider-Man: Far From Home. He anchors the hotly anticipated adaptation of one of Marvel's most durable storylines, as the shapeshifting Skrull attempt a surreptitious takeover of the planet Earth. The series arrives amid offscreen turmoil for the MCU, and Jackson's return to the franchise promises a stabilizing presence in the next few projects. A solid take on the Skrulls' invasion will do wonders on that front as well.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-deep-space-nine-lessons-mcu-secret-invasion/ Disney+'s new Secret Invasion series promises to alter the Marvel Cinematic Universe forever as the shapeshifting alien race known as the Skrulls infiltrate Earth. The Skrulls take the form of any human they wish, leaving few allies for Nick Fury to trust. These aliens join a long line of similar shapeshifters on TV.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-skrulls-best-shapeshifters-tv/ Secret Invasion included an Easter egg from Netflix's Daredevil that some Marvel Cinematic Universe fans may not have spotted during their first viewing.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:08:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-easter-egg-netfilx-daredevil-fxn/ Nick Fury and James "Rhodey" Rhodes cross paths for the first time in the MCU in Secret Invasion, but it's not the friendly team-up fans might be expecting. Episode 2 of Marvel Studios' latest Disney+ series sees Rhodey locking horns with Fury, after the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. took an unsanctioned trip to Moscow in a doomed effort to prevent a Skrull bombing. As Nick Fury attempts to see off the Skrull invasion on his own terms, Rhodey is called in by the President to fire Fury from his role in S.A.B.E.R.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-rhodey-nick-fury-civil-war-parallels/ Secret Invasion director Ali Selim recently revealed that he ignored Marvel Studios' instructions not to read the comic book crossover that inspired the Disney+ miniseries.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:38:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-ali-selim-ignored-marvel-studios-read-comics/ It's no secret that Secret Invasion is a massive character study on Samuel L. Jackson's flawed Nick Fury. After coming back from the Snap, he's still suffering from trauma. It's why he prefers to stay in space rather than face the harsh realities on an Earth that needs help rebuilding.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-nick-fury-to-blame-skrull-invasion/ As Secret Invasion rolls on, it's safe to say the Marvel Cinematic Universe is on a slow boil. Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury is slowly learning how his plan to offer some Skrulls refuge has backfired. He had no clue extremists would secretly place themselves on Earth, intent on asserting themselves in influential positions and taking over.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-skrulls-already-infiltrated-avengers/ As Secret Invasion Episode 2 unfolds, Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury finds himself in quite a bind. He's realized how serious Gravik's threat is after the Moscow bombing. And even more terrifying than that, he can't call The Avengers in to act as an equalizer.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-emperor-drogge-explained/ Samuel L. Jackson contributed heavily to the development of Nick Fury's backstory in Secret Invasion, according to the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries' director, Ali Selim.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:49:10 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-nick-fury-backstory/

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-unlike-marvel-series/ Secret Invasion marks the first Disney+ series in Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following Nick Fury and his dwindling array of allies as they strive to save the world from a clandestine Skrull invasion. Secret Invasion introduces interesting characters and has the potential to be the MCU's best Disney+ series yet.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:15:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-mcu-disney-plus-shows-characters/ The first two episodes of Secret Invasion on Disney+ feature many familiar faces, but the series makes a good case for not calling in other Marvel Cinematic Universe heroes. This may be a surprise to fans since the Secret Invasion comic book event featured all of Marvel's heavy hitters. However, bringing in a bunch of movie stars would skyrocket the show's budget. As if anticipating fan complaints, Nick Fury makes a simple, common-sense argument about why the MCU heroes should stay at a distance.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-not-using-mcu-heroes/ After Secret Invasion shocked fans by revealing Nick Fury's wife Priscilla Fury in Episode 2, audiences were left wondering whether the ex-S.H.I.E.L.D. boss is aware that his spouse is actually a Skrull.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:43:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-director-nick-fury-wife-clarify/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe's new Disney+ show, Secret Invasion, brings Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury back to the franchise. In the show, the super spy must fight a covert war against the shapeshifting Skrulls. However, Secret Invasion's Nick Fury isn't the only great spy on TV.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-tv-show-spies/ One of the most impressive things the first two episodes of Secret Invasion accomplished was taking a character very familiar to Marvel Cinematic Universe fans and showing them something new. However, the show's biggest revelation about Nick Fury actually closes a plot hole from Captain America: The Winter Soldier. In the final scene of Episode 2, Nick Fury arrives at a house in London where his wife, a Skrull, waits to greet him.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-nick-fury-wife-winter-soldier/ There's a lot of disillusionment and anger driving Secret Invasion's Gravik and his Skrull extremist crusade.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasions-kingsley-ben-adir-on-graviks-surprising-influences/ Secret Invasion star Samuel L. Jackson has responded to criticisms of the superhero genre.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:26:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-samuel-l-jackson-dismiss-superhero-criticisms/ With its second episode, Marvel's Secret Invasion solidifies its identity as a part of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe and as a series unto itself, for better or worse. While there are certainly some bright spots in this episode, it sees Secret Invasion's creative team doubling down on some of the biggest problems with the first episode in disappointing fashion. Already one-third of the way through the series, what should feel like the coalescing of Secret Invasion as a creative work feels increasingly disparate and incoherent.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:53:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-episode-2-review/ The latest episode of Secret Invasion just confirmed that Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) is married in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:45:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-episode-2-nick-fury-wife-skrull/ Nick Fury has a pretty good reason for wanting to leave the Avengers out of the mess he has created with the Skrulls.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:53:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-episode-2-nick-fury-no-avengers-involved/ Despite The Marvels coming out soon, Secret Invasion on Disney+ is like a direct sequel to Captain Marvel. The series picks up on the threads left dangling about Nick Fury and the Skrulls' need for a new home. The show also reveals that Nick Fury's history with the Skrull people is far deeper than many Marvel Cinematic Universe fans might have thought.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:46:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nick-fury-skrulls-history-explained/ Secret Invasion's Emilia Clarke recently declared that her co-star Ben Mendelsohn is the most gifted actor she's ever worked with.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:46:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-emilia-clarke-praises-ben-mendelsohn/ Many fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe awaited Secret Invasion to catch up with fan-favorite characters like Maria Hill and Nick Fury. However, the daughter of Talos and Soren, G'iah, is being deliberately underused by the series. She is in deep with Gravik and the Skrull terrorists, but she also seems to be working her own agenda. While snooping through Gravik's files, she discovered a clue for MCU fans about how a major Marvel Comics villain, the Super-Skrull, could arrive.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-marvel-comics-villain-super-skrull/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced the Skrull race in Captain Marvel, a movie set in the '90s. However, the Skrulls weren't seen again until after Thanos attacked. As a result, much time and growth took place so that certain characters could evolve off-screen. Now, Secret Invasion has reintroduced the Skrulls as a race still struggling to find a place in the galaxy. However, rather than working together to find a home, hundreds have splintered off in hopes of rising again, this time by force.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-improved-skrull-memory-stealing/ With the premiere of Secret Invasion, the Marvel Cinematic Universe expands a little bit more. The series, which sees Nick Fury and his allies go against a Skrull rebellion in Moscow is a thrilling sci-fi spy story that will surely impact the MCU just like the comic event in 2008. So far, the TV show introduced a few new characters, such as G'iah (Emilia Clarke) and Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir), but it also brought back familiar faces that fans already missed plenty, like Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders) and Talos (Ben Mendelsohn).

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-main-characters-comic-debut-explained/ In the premiere episode of Secret Invasion, fans have been rocked by the status of Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury. Usually, Fury has a plan and is always 10 steps ahead. However, rather than be cool, calm and collected, this Fury is reeling from the Blip. A major part of him has doubts over how Earth is trying to rebuild -- especially with rogue Skrulls committing terrorist acts across the globe.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nick-fury-messy-secret-invasion/ Given Secret Invasion's more mature tone and content than previous Marvel Cinematic Universe installments, certain regions of Disney+ are issued parental warnings about the series.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 08:21:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-disney-plus-content-warning/ In a series promising its share of twists, Secret Invasion looks set to unveil a turn centered around Nick Fury as the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries takes shape.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-nick-fury-twist-coming/ When Nick Fury first appeared at the end of Iron Man, he established himself as the most important person within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Up until The Avengers, this felt more and more evident as he was on top of every strange occurrence in the world, from Mjolnir's arrival to Earth to the return of Steve Rogers. However, as time went on, the man with eyes everywhere wasn't able to avoid surprises. In fact, one of his biggest mistakes nearly cost the world dearly.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-not-first-time-nick-fury-unprepared-mcu/ In the past year, the concept of Artificial Intelligence and its many applications have garnered huge discussions both for and against its use in certain areas, particularly in the arts. More current news has brought the topic to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Secret Invasion and its use of AI in the show's main titles. But with Marvel and AI now closer than ever, connections to its long history with robotics and intelligence can't be overlooked.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:51:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-predicted-the-rise-of-ai/ Secret Invasion star Kingsley Ben-Adir, who portrays Skrull rebel Gravik, opened up about his villainous character's vendetta against Nick Fury and Talos.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:07:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-skrull-villain-gravik-pain-chaos/ Marvel is venturing into darker territory with the new Disney+ series, Secret Invasion. The premiere episode of the new series, which focuses on Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury in his battle against a rogue Skrull faction, ended with a huge shock as a major MCU character was apparently killed off. After first appearing alongside Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. in The Avengers, Cobie Smulders' Maria Hill finally bit the bullet in "Resurrection."

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-major-character-death-impact/ So every week, I post a topic here. You reply to it on the CSBG Twitter page (just write @csbg with your reply), our artists will each pick one of your suggestions and I will post their drawings based on your suggestions here every week. So every week you will have a new question and you will see the choices picked from the previous week.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:58:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-line-it-is-drawn-comic-book-crossovers-new-genres/ Secret Invasion has introduced a new side of Nick Fury that, while diligent in protecting the Earth, has lost his edge after being blipped. He's lost some of his skill but has proven that while many underestimate him, it's given him a window to outsmart those that underestimate him. Even still, the threat of the Skrulls may be his most dangerous mission yet and the series has shown that it could be Fury's last big battle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-marvels-trailer-spoiled-secret-invasion/ Despite how prevalent leaks are regarding the content of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Cobie Smulders is very pleased that the major twist of Secret Invasion's premiere episode didn't make the rounds early.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:20:34 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-star-shock-premiere-ending-not-leak/ Secret Invasion stars Samuel L. Jackson and Olivia Colman have discussed their characters in the series as 'frenemies' with an unbreakable connection.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:36:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-stars-discuss-unbreakable-connection-frenemies/

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 17:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-problematic-evil-refugee-trope-mcu/ With the premiere of the MCU Secret Invasion, this 2008 Marvel event is back in the conversation. Created by Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu, Secret Invasion, changed the Marvel Universe as fans knew it, revealing that a good chunk of Earth-616's heroes and villains had been replaced by Skrulls. Although Marvel's most iconic champions managed to make things right in the end, Secret Invasion changed the course of Marvel's history.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 17:20:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-best-marvel-sequel-comic-events/ Returning Marvel Cinematic Universe actor and Secret Invasion star Cobie Smulders opens up about knowing her character's fate from the start.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:16:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-star-knew-her-characters-fate-from-day-one/ Secret Invasion brings Nick Fury back to Earth, but he's not the man he once was. Having avoided Earth since the events of Avengers: Endgame and his appointment to the SABER space station, the development of which he is overseeing, he has fallen out of practice when it comes to espionage work. His obligation to his Skrull ally Talos brings him home, to help face off an invasion effort from a group of rogue Skrulls. However, there are a lot of questions over whether Fury is able to get back in the fight. It's not surprising, then, that he has his own mortality on his mind.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-theory-nick-fury-gravestone/ Secret Invasion marks the first time the real Nick Fury has been seen in action after the events of Avengers: Endgame. While the master spy had Skrull friend Talos fill in for him in Spider-Man: Far From Home, the new Disney+ series sees him called back to Earth for the first time since he began work on S.A.B.E.R., the MCU's mysterious new space station. However, his return to Earth sees Fury questioning whether he's ready to get back into field work.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 09:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-mcu-snap-best-story/ Secret Invasion star Cobie Smulders indicates that her time in the MCU might be over.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 21:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-cobie-smulders-maria-hill-mcu-future/ The MCU's newest TV series, Secret Invasion, premiered on June 21st. While inspired by the 2008 Marvel event of the same name, it's obvious this Disney+ show will be a very loose adaptation of the story in the comics. However, this series is borrowing a lot from the books, and many of its major characters have their roots in Marvel Comics' history.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 20:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-secret-invasion-disney-plus-versions-character-variants/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest Disney+ series, Secret Invasion, kicks off with Maria Hill and Nick Fury trying to solve a Skrull crisis. Neither Nick Fury nor Maria Hill has huge amounts of screentime in the MCU, but both characters are responsible for the franchise's best and most humorous quotes.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:15:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/maria-hill-best-mcu-secret-invasion-quotes/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in the middle of a very exciting new era as it enters the early stages of Phase 5. Recent projects like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Secret Invasion have redefined the franchise entirely. As the franchise approaches the midway point of the Multiverse Saga, there are already dozens of movies and Disney+ series that comprise the current overarching story of the MCU.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/watch-order-every-post-endgame-mcu-movie-show/ Secret Invasion director Ali Selim reveals he received advice not to read the titular Marvel Comics storyline that the live-action miniseries is based on when he had just joined the project.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:07:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-ali-selim-warned-avoid-comics/ Long before the days of Disney+ limited series and Special Presentations, Agents of SHIELD expanded the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the franchise's first foray into long-form storytelling. As Secret Invasion begins its run, the spy thriller elements of Agents of SHIELD are finally returning to the MCU. The show may not be officially canon in the MCU, but it wasn't without its connections to the larger franchise.

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]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-reviews-mcu-fans-different-content/ The real Nick Fury is officially back in action in Secret Invasion and the master spy is going back to basics. The new MCU series about a Skrull invasion of Earth sees Fury called away from his work on the S.A.B.E.R. space station by Talos to join the fight against a rogue Skrull faction. This isn't Nick Fury as fans remember him though. Fury is getting older, has fewer resources at his disposal and is not the ever-prepared S.H.I.E.L.D. director with all the answers he once was. In this way, Secret Invasion seems to mirror the James Bond film Skyfall.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 09:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-mcu-skyfall/ Marvel Cinematic Universe veteran and Maria Hill actor Cobie Smulders shared her relief over keeping Hill's death in the first episode of Secret Invasion under wraps for a long time.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:52:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-colbie-smulders-maria-hill-fate/ In the final scene of its series debut, Secret Invasion uses a tired trend in the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- and media in general. Once again, this franchise kills a female character, this time Maria Hill. Her end comes with familiar red flags, like the insufficient reason for her death and what it means for a character who has existed in the MCU for over a decade. This supposed shocking twist lands more as disappointing and uninspired from a show that is already receiving additional criticism for its use of AI to create its title sequence.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-maria-hill-marvel-women/ Secret Invasion will be full of surprises, much like its comic counterpart, and a few of those surprises were even in the series' first episode. Beyond the reveal of Everett Ross being a Skrull and the death of Maria Hill, the surprise appearance of actor Dermot Mulroney was great for the audience to see. Mulroney appeared alongside the MCU veteran, Don Cheadle, as the President of the United States. While this could be a one-off appearance, it may be that Mulroney's role as the president could become essential in Secret Invasion's story.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dermot-mulroney-secret-invasion/ Secret Invasion has finally brought Nick Fury and Maria Hill back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a big way. Fury is leading the fight against the rogue Skrulls with Hill right at his side. In the comics, Fury and Hill are a dangerous duo -- two super spies who are almost as dangerous as any member of the Avengers. While the pair has never reached this level in the MCU, Secret Invasion was a chance for the characters, especially Hill, to reach new heights. Yet, this was cut short by one foolish decision, the death of Maria Hill.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-maria-hill-wasted-death/ In the first episode of Secret Invasion, Marvel Studios makes it clear the heroes on Earth are in for the fight of their lives. Despite having a flawed Nick Fury around, there are a lot of shadowy secrets that render even him almost futile as the Skrull war kicks off. It's not something he's prepared for after Thanos' Snap, which is why he opted to work in space.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-giah-arc-botched-soren-death/ Secret Invasion star Samuel L. Jackson reveals a real-life situation where Marvel tried its best S.H.I.E.L.D. impression, going undercover to retrieve the stolen script for his Nick Fury character when doing The Avengers.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 23:01:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-retrieve-samuel-l-jackson-stolen-avengers-script/

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-saber-nick-fury-secret-invasion/ Secret Invasion's AI-driven opening credits didn't result in any artists losing their jobs, according to the visual effects studio responsible for producing them.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:25:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/method-studios-secret-invasion-ai-credits-artists-statement/ Secret Invasion's Samuel L. Jackson and Don Cheadle recently teased the first Marvel Cinematic Universe scene featuring their respective characters, Nick Fury and James "Rhodey" Rhodes/War Machine.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:24:45 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-first-fury-rhodey-mcu-scene/ Emilia Clarke, who makes her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion, described the superhero franchise as the best.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:23:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/emilia-clarke-game-of-thrones-mcu-best-franchise-secret-invasion/ Secret Invasion director Ali Selim revealed why the Disney+ limited series is meant to be viewed as a standalone story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:54:50 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-standalone-story-mcu/ With Secret Invasion finally debuting, Marvel Cinematic Universe fans are excited to see how the landscape will be shifting on Earth. In the wake of Thanos' Blip, the rebuild has been a slow burn. But one thing's for sure -- the planet's quite vulnerable, which is why Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury is as worried as ever.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-elektra-death-marvel-comics/ Marvel Studios revealed its newest Disney+ series Secret Invasion’s official place within the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:29:48 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-mcu-timeline-place/ Secret Invasion has begun in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it's already causing paranoia and fear among fans and characters alike. Anyone could be a Skrull, and viewers won't always know how long they've been one. Everett Ross has been a strong ally in the MCU, especially for the people of Wakanda; however, with his appearance in Secret Invasion, audience members are already incredibly suspicious of him.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-agent-ross-skrull/ Nick Fury is taking the front and center role in Marvel Studios' upcoming Secret Invasion Disney+ series, which threatens to change the Marvel Cinematic Universe forever. At long last, Samuel L. Jackson's iconic character will get the chance to live out his very own story based on one of Marvel Comics' best storylines.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nick-fury-teams-marvel-comics/ Even before the series premiere of Secret Invasion debuted on Disney+, viewers knew the series would deal with a Nick Fury changed by the aftermath of the Blip. More than one character close to Marvel's first and best spymaster remarks that Fury's lost a step, or at least his footing, since re-materializing five years after Thanos snapped his purple fingers. While the series will deal with the titular invasion, it's also going to examine why this was a loss Fury couldn't recover from.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 21:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-nick-fury-the-blip/ Marvel Fans are blasting Disney and Marvel Studios for using AI-generated artwork for the opening credits sequence in Secret Invasion.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-ai-credits-marvel-fans-react-mcu/ Ali Selim, the director and executive producer of the Disney+ miniseries Secret Invasion, is defending the show's controversial use of AI-generated art for its opening credits.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:50:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-defends-ai-generated-opening-credits/

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-opening-credits-ai-marvel/ Secret Invasion is finally bringing Colonel Nicholas J. Fury back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a new spy-thriller epic. The upcoming Disney+ series marks Nick Fury's first appearance in the Multiverse Saga, setting up his new place in the MCU as the franchise moves deeper into Phase 5.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nick-fury-every-mcu-movie-tv-show/ With Secret Invasion now out on Disney+. The series will be a loose adaptation of the Marvel event of the same name from 2008, which pit dozens of heroes against the invading, shapeshifting race. Secret Invasion completely altered Marvel history by revealing many of Marvel's beloved heroes were Skrulls in disguise. This eight-issue run isn't the only material fans should read to prepare for the MCU TV series.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:41:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-series-comic-reading-list/ Former S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury lost a close friend and trusted ally in the closing moments of the Secret Invasion series premiere.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:38:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-premiere-maria-hill-death/ Marvel Studios' grounded alien invasion thriller Secret Invasion may evoke The X-Files, but the series is much more than that. The tension inherent in an antagonist who can make themselves look like anyone is apparent, even enough to sustain a series. However, Marvel's flights of fancy always try to convey the emotional and psychological experiences of human beings and even aliens. The heart of Secret Invasion isn't world domination but the damage done by fractured families.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:45:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-mcu-fractured-families/ The series premiere of Secret Invasion is a well-paced thriller delving into the Marvel Cinematic Universe of spycraft. Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury returns to Earth to help his allies deal with a faction of militant Skrulls who want to take Earth for themselves. Fury is fighting a war, and fan-favorite MCU human hero Maria Hill, played by Cobie Smulders, is killed by a Skrull wearing Nick Fury's face. In stories based on comic books, death doesn't always mean the end for a character. But if Maria Hill is truly gone, it's a sad day for Marvel fans.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:45:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-maria-hill-death/ The years are catching up to Nick Fury on Secret Invasion.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:43:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-clip-flawed-nick-fury-samuel-l-jackson/ Nick Fury actor and Secret Invasion leading man Samuel L. Jackson reveals where he ranks the upcoming Disney+ and Marvel Studios limited series among his other MCU projects.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:26:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-samuel-l-jacksons-number-one-mcu-project/ Secret Invasion promises to change the Marvel Cinematic Universe entirely as the shapeshifting Skrull Empire has infiltrated Earth's defenses. As Nick Fury uncovers this covert invasion, the upcoming Disney+ spy thriller will be full of twists and turns that keep the audience on their toes.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-secret-invasion-marvel-characters-skrulls/ Upcoming Disney+ miniseries Secret Invasion is "darker [and] grittier" than previous Marvel Cinematic Universe shows, according to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:55:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-cast-crew-interview-darker/ Secret Invasion leading man and Nick Fury actor Samuel L. Jackson jokingly revealed that he may have caused a planned director to quit the upcoming Disney+ and Marvel Studios limited series.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:56:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-director-quit-meeting-samuel-l-jackson/ Secret Invasion promises to show a different side of Nick Fury to fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the upcoming miniseries further leaning into that premise with a preview chronicling Samuel L. Jackson's central character.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 23:36:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-footage-never-before-seen-nick-fury/ In 2008, Marvel Comics released a crossover event called Secret Invasion. The conflict involves a race of aliens called Skrulls who can shape-shift into anyone they see down to their DNA. This allowed them to impersonate and infiltrate Marvel’s heroes and wreak havoc upon Earth.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-mcu-not-adapting-marvel-comics/ Secret Invasion star Ben Mendelsohn recently opened up about what he enjoyed the most about working opposite Samuel L. Jackson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:30:43 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-ben-mendelsohn-acting-with-sam-jackson/ Norman Osborn has been one Marvel's most complex villains for years. From his villainous time as Spider-Man's archenemy the Green Goblin to his more benevolent turn and new identity as the Gold Goblin, Norman Osborn is a man full of life-changing surprises. The same could be said for his actions in the Secret Invasion event by Brian Michael Bendis, Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales, Laura Martin, and Chris Eliopoulos.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-mcu-needs-norman-osborn/ Secret Invasion is back in the conversation thanks to the upcoming MCU adaptation. The 2008 event by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Leinil Yu was years in the making, with set-up stretching back to 2005's New Avengers #1. Marvel's ads for Secret Invasion got audiences everywhere excited, as fans questioned which of their favorite characters were going to Skrulls.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 17:51:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-heroes-better-skrulls/ The latest addition to the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, Secret Invasion, is a high-octane streaming series event that looks to blend the more fantastical science-fiction elements of the MCU into the political paranoia thriller wheelhouse the MCU has dabbled in before on projects like Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The first episode of the series has plenty of ambition but mixed results.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:49:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-premiere-review/ Secret Invasion star Olivia Colman said her character in the upcoming Marvel series, Sonya Falsworth, doesn't exactly hold the Avengers in high regard.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:04:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-olivia-colman-avengers-frivolous/ As Secret Invasion hopes to seize the interest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe faithful, the Disney+ miniseries captures an unwanted record as early reviews come in.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:03:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-worst-mcu-disney-plus-series-rotten-tomatoes/ The latest Marvel Studios television series for Disney+, Secret Invasion, takes its name from a fan-favorite comics event. Yet, instead of a massive influx of familiar costumed faces, Secret Invasion is, essentially, The X-Files but with Samuel L. Jackson standing in for Mulder and Scully. While the DNA of the MCU is fully present in the series, this could be a perfect "on-ramp" for new fans searching for more mature superhero storytelling.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-marvel-x-files-nick-fury/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen some major shifts in its status quo thanks to the inclusion of the Multiverse and its expansion with Gods and space. However, Secret Invasion will shake things up even more as the MCU's first foray into the subject of alien invasions akin to classic sci-fi tales like Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The show's marketing has also started to set up this tense mystery thanks to a new website Marvel Studios set up that previews the first five minutes of the first episode when fans input the password RSD3PX5N7S.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-the-invasion-has-begun-campaign/ The Marvel Comics universe never minced words with the idea that the Skrull Empire was more antagonistic to Earth than it was friendly. However, the Marvel Cinematic Universe made the species' relationship with Earth far more complex when they appeared in Captain Marvel. The movie showed that at least one group of refugees sought to find a peaceful new home amidst their war with the Kree. Where Nick Fury and Captain Marvel tried to help them, Talos and his wife continued to aid Fury in his mission to protect Earth.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-first-five-minutes-rogue-skrull/ Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion is weeks away from landing on Disney+, but the series still remains largely a mystery. However, because the comic book event the series takes its name from featured the entire roster of A-list heroes, fans are expecting to see plenty of recognizable heroes. However, Secret Invasion will be a better series without a bunch of Marvel Cinematic Universe cameos getting in the way. Marvel Studios released the first five minutes of Secret Invasion after a social media marketing stunt reminiscent of the online augmented reality games of the early 2000s. The scene features a new character, Richard Dormer's Agent Prescott, talking to Martin Freeman's Agent Everett Ross. Or is he? It's a fair question after Prescott tackles him at the end of the clip.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-better-without-mcu-cameos/ Marvel Studios is letting fans in on a secret: Secret Invasion's first five minutes. The beginning of the Disney+ miniseries is available for free ahead of its premiere.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:14:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-secret-invasion-first-five-minutes-free/ Marvel Studios has released a new, ominous poster for the Secret Invasion TV series.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:08:10 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-poster-nick-fury-trust/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe post-Avengers: Endgame has encountered serious changes in the world and galaxy that could have massive repercussions. While the Multiverse has become a major event, seeds were also sewn from before Thanos' attack. This included the presence of Skrulls, which was initially peaceful but has now grown more dangerous, as shown in the Secret Invasion trailer. But while the evil Skrulls don't speak for the larger race, it's proved that threats could come from anywhere at any time.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-theory-deviant-skrulls-eternals/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe is getting ready to unveil its Secret Invasion series on Disney+, adapting the iconic Marvel Comics crossover from 2008. Naturally, the shapeshifting Skrulls play a massive role in Secret Invasion, as the world grows paranoid about who may be revealed as an alien imposter.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:40:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/great-marvel-skrull-comics-not-secret-invasion/ Secret Invasion director Ali Selim teased Nick Fury's transformation in the highly-anticipated Disney+ series.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 13:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-nick-fury-one-demand/ Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. alum Chloe Bennet insists that, as far as she is aware, there are currently no plans for her to reprise her role fan-favorite role of Daisy Johnson/Quake in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 00:45:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/agents-of-shield-chloe-bennett-quake-return-marvel/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown in scope more and more over the years thanks to how each project has helped set up the next. For example, each movie in Phase One helped set up The Avengers and their first battle, while each movie in "The Infinity Saga" built up to Avengers: Endgame. That said, while many would argue that the focus of the franchise has been Tony Stark, the real character who has been a focal point even from early on was always Nick Fury. Now, Secret Invasion will see his adventures culminate in a battle that will define his entire life and put the fate of the world on his shoulders.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 21:45:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/every-mcu-movie-tv-show-ahead-of-secret-invasion/ Secret Invasion is the newest TV show to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The television event will see an alien race known as the Skrulls attempt to infiltrate Earth and its power structures. Nick Fury and his allies are the only people who know about the invasion, and are probably the only people who can prevent the Skrulls from taking over the Earth. While the comic series that the show is based on is beloved by many fans, the TV show seems to be taking its own spin on the series.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 18:46:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-super-skrull-tease/ New posters for Secret Invasion spark trust issues as they suggest anyone in the upcoming series could be a Skrull.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 20:55:08 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-posters-anyone-skrull/