The Marvel Cinematic Universe Is Officially 18 Years Old Today

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) began on May 2, 2008, with the film Iron Man. Directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., the movie was well-received by critics and earned $585.8 million worldwide. But the real turning point was the scene after the credits, which introduced Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and hinted at the formation of the Avengers.








