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The 14-Month Time Jump in Thunderbolts: A Smart Move for the MCU


 The 14-Month Time Jump in Thunderbolts: A Smart Move for the MCU

Marvel Studios has always been strategic in how they structure their cinematic universe, and Thunderbolts is no exception. One of the most intriguing aspects of the film is the 14-month time jump that occurs between its ending and the events of Avengers: Doomsday. This narrative decision raises several questions: Why did Marvel choose this time gap? What does it mean for characters like Daredevil? And how does it set up future MCU stories?

After watching Thunderbolts multiple times, I believe I’ve figured out the reasoning behind this time jump—and it’s a clever way to manage the MCU’s expanding roster of characters.

The Ending of Thunderbolts and the Time Jump

For those who may have missed it (or need a refresher), Thunderbolts concludes with Sentry/Void engulfing a large portion of New York, forcing people to live through their worst nightmares. Eventually, the chaos is pulled back, and the Thunderbolts transition into becoming the new Avengers.

Then comes the post-credit scene, where the MCU has jumped 14 months into the future. The new Avengers are now stationed in Avengers Tower, which has been renamed Watchtower, and the events of Avengers: Doomsday are unfolding.

Why the Time Jump?

This time jump serves multiple purposes:

Allows Marvel to Tell More Stories in the Gap. By skipping ahead 14 months, Marvel creates space for upcoming TV seasons and follow-up projects. This means that shows like Daredevil: Born Again can unfold before the massive crossover events without needing to account for characters appearing in Avengers: Doomsday.

Keeps Certain Characters Out of the Avengers Narrative (For Now) One of the biggest takeaways from this time jump is that it keeps Daredevil out of the Avengers storyline—at least for now.

Daredevil operates in a street-level pocket of the MCU, much like he did in the Netflix series.

His absence from Avengers: Doomsday makes sense because, realistically, what role would he play in such a large-scale battle?

Even in Born Again, Daredevil doesn’t seem aware of heroes like Ms. Marvel, despite them being in close proximity.

This approach mirrors how Netflix handled Daredevil—keeping him separate from the larger MCU events until the right moment.

 Sets Up Future Seasons of Daredevil Born Again

With this time jump, Marvel can now fit multiple  seasons of Daredevil’s story before Avengers: Secret Wars.

Born Again Season 2, 3, and possibly even 4 can  all take place before the major crossover films.

This allows Marvel to flesh out Daredevil’s arc without forcing him into the Avengers narrative prematurely.

A Smart Narrative Choice

Ultimately, this time jump is a smart way to structure the MCU’s storytelling. It allows Marvel to:

Expand the universe without forcing characters into crossovers they don’t fit into. Give street-level heroes like Daredevil their own space to grow. Set up future events without disrupting ongoing character arcs.

While rumors suggested that Bucky Barnes might appear in Born Again, that never materialized. Instead, Marvel has opted to keep Daredevil separate for now, ensuring that when he does eventually interact with the larger MCU, it will feel earned.

What do you think about this time jump? Does it make sense for the MCU’s future?

 

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