Even Hardcore MCU Fans Can't Name The Movie From Just Three Words
- by Amber Winter
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Marvel has been releasing movies inspired by the comics written by Stan Lee for years now. The era of superheroes has proven to be a highly successful genre of film, even with other universes such as the DCEU featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Justice League. In fact, it isn’t just strictly movies that are being produced, for there have also been a number of television series over the years. Just to name a few, there have been spin-off series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Jessica Jones, The Defenders, and Iron Fist -- all of which have ties to the Marvel Universe.
For the sake of this quiz, the Marvel movies includes are not strictly from the MCU which is a specific timeline in its own right. There are a number of movies which fall into their own separate categories, or are simply standalone and feature no crossovers with other movies and/or characters. They are all still Marvel nonetheless.
In terms of the MCU, expect some of the more recent titles such as Ant-Man and the Wasp, Avengers: Infinity War, and Black Panther, as well as some of the first movies released in Phase One which includes The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: The First Avenger and Iron Man.
"Aether, Convergence, Realms"
Aether, convergence, and realms are the three clues to this Marvel movie. This movie begins by offering a glimpse into the past, when Odin was forced to defeat a dangerous enemy who had the intention of weaponizing a powerful force. In the present day, Jane had been trying to figure out how to reconnect with Thor after he shattered the Bifrost Bridge to stop his brother from making a huge mistake. In her attempts to contact him, she discovers a portal to another realm where the powerful force had been kept hidden.
"Sokovia, Twins, Vision"
Sokovia, twins, and Vision are the three clues to this Marvel movie. This movie begins with a heroic fight sequence of an elite force of Earth’s protectors when they are caught off guard by two new characters. These twins had been experimented on and as a result, inherited unique superhuman abilities. The girl was incredibly powerful for she could manipulate not only the minds of those around her but objects as well. Her brother developed superhuman speed. The twins joined forces with a rising villain because their hearts were filled with vengeance.
"Radiation, Experiment, Abomination"
Radiation, experiment and abomination are the three clues for this Marvel movie. This movie begins with a young man who is clearly on the run from someone. It is revealed that after an accident in a lab he received unnatural levels of radiation which now allow him to transform into a “monster.” However, he will only turn into this monster if his heart rate reaches a certain level, as a result he does extensive training to ensure it stays low.
"Casket, Banished, Worthy"
Casket, banished, and worthy are the three clues for this Marvel movie. A young prince gets ahead of himself in terms of defending his planet and making his father proud. However, the king sees him as unworthy for the powers he’s taken for granted. As a result, he’s banished from his planet and forced to live like a mere mortal until he can prove that he deserves his abilities. Sent to earth, he makes several acquaintances who have agreed to help him track down his hammer, which is the source of his power.
"Reactor, S.H.I.E.L.D, Agent R"
Reactor, S.H.I.E.L.D, and Agent R are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The main protagonist had received many months in the spotlight following the events of his latest technological advances. Only, with his constant publication and his identity being revealed he had unintentionally created enemies. What he was never expecting was the reactor which had previously saved his life was slowly poisoning him. As a result, he develops a bit of a reckless attitude which in turn gets him hurt.
"Shrink, Jacket, Thief"
Shrink, jacket, and thief are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie begins unveiling the past, where a former associate of S.H.I.E.L.D resigned from the corporation after he believed they would use his shrinking technology without his permission. As a result, he stashed all of his findings away with the intent to keep them safe. Years later a new threat arises, someone who had nearly perfected the same shrinking technology. During a heist the original suit is stolen and after discovering its powers, returns to the house to bring it back.
"Serum, War, Skull"
Serum, war, and skull are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie begins with a young man who wants nothing more than to do his part in the war. However, his petite frame and bad medical history has him being turned down multiple times. A scientist takes pity on him, believing him to be a viable candidate for his super-soldier serum project. During basic training he proves himself to be a man of honor and is selected to be experimented on, which turned out to be a major success.
"Extremis, Suit, Mandarin"
Extremis, suit, and Mandarin are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie begins with a mentally afflicted character, who had experienced a fair amount of trauma by saving the world from an alien invasion. As a result, he’s neglected many of his own duties, especially his personal relationship with his girlfriend, only finding comfort in his technology. After an unforeseen targets his home, he is separated from his loved ones and winds up in a rural town. There he befriends a young boy who shares a similar taste for inventions.
"Planet, Team, Celestial"
Planet, team, and Celestial are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie begins with a united team who are working to save the universe once again. Only one of the members has his own personal plan which winds up putting the rest in danger, leading them to find refugee on an unknown planet. They are saved by a very powerful man who claims to be the Star-Lord’s long lost father, and invites him back to his own planet. The team split up temporarily, and during their visit the father’s companion reveals he’s not what he seems.
"Small, Realm, Bugs"
Small, realm, and bugs are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The main protagonist starts off in a similar position as in the previous film; in trouble with the law after breaking his probation and getting involved in Avenger’s business. However, previous allies believe they may have located a lost loved one and need him back in the suit to try and get her out of this realm and back to Earth. The task proves to be easier said than done when associates turn their backs on them in search of a profit.
"Surgeon, Magic, Realms"
Surgeon, magic, and realms are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie begins by displaying the impressive skills of a surgeon who likes to show off his arrogance by only accepting risky procedures. His whole life is turned upside down following an unexpected accident which prohibits him from every performing surgery again. Turning to the unconventional method of mystic arts, he unlocks certain knowledge he had never thought to be possible. Setting down a new path in life, he faces many challenges which put the entire universe at risk.
"Stones, Heroes, Galaxy"
Stones, heroes, and galaxy are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The beginning of this movie depicts the individual lives of many characters, in which they have mostly all gone their separate ways. However, when the biggest villain they’ve ever faced is making his way to Earth in search of Infinity Stones, they band together once more to not only save the planet but the entire universe. With each stone he becomes even stronger, and with them all in his grasp he holds the power to erase half of the galaxy with the snap of a finger.
"Secrets, Friend, Hydra"
Secrets, friend and Hydra are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The main character has had to face personal struggles of waking up decades later, and not having anyone from his old life around. Luckily he is able to keep his mind occupied working on secret ops missions with a fellow SHIELD agent; one that doesn't necessarily require the entire Avengers squad. His past catches up with him when an unexpected villain reveals himself, and it is Steve's childhood best friend.
"Dance, Chitauri, Decathlon"
Dance, Chitauri, and decathlon are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie begins with the young male lead struggling to find his purpose in the world. That is because hes a high school student lying about what he's doing in his spare time - which is getting into trouble. His mentor, billionaire Tony Stark has taken him under his wing by providing him with a newly developed suit. However, when the young man puts not only his life at risk but dozens of others, everything that made him special is taken back.
"Tesseract, Jet, Wormhole"
Tesseract, jet, and wormhole are the three clues for this Marvel movie. At a hidden SHIELD facility a unique energy force known as the Tesseract was being studied. Suddenly a villain from an alien planet arrives and steals the power for himself, and also compromises one of the agents. The director of SHIELD has no choice but to rally up a group of highly skilled, even dangerous heroes of Earth in order to put a stop to this villain's plan to open a wormhole over New York.
"Accords, Disagreement, Frenemies"
Accords, disagreement, and frenemies are the three clues for this Marvel movie. During one of their seemingly normal missions to protect civilians and take down a potential threat, things get out of hand and people get hurt. A long list of all the harm the Avengers team have caused over the years leads to the countries to vote for the team to only be used as a last resort, which definitely offends some. Unintentionally, this new Accord places a heavy divide among them.
"Siblings, Champion, Planet"
Siblings, champion, and planet are the three clues for this Marvel movie. A heroic prince returns home only to discover his cunning brother has been impersonating their father, whom he banished to earth. When they manage to track him down he reveals that its time for him to "move on," but with this their eldest sister will be released from her cage. Instantly she unleashes havoc upon the brothers, knocking them from the Bifrost where they land on an unusual planet, where one is forced to fight for his freedom.
"Billionaire, Arc, Missile"
Billionaire, arc, and missile are the three clues for this Marvel movie. A young man is feeling particularly proud of his latest invention which he had decided to demonstrate to an audience. Little did he know that his little demonstration was targeted and he and his team are attacked, where he is taken hostage. Unfortunately for him, he is left in a bad state, but luckily one of the people who is locked up with him just so happens to be a doctor.
"Bounty, Stone, Revenge"
Bounty, stone, and revenge are the three clues for this Marvel movie. An independent rogue stole a valuable orb from the man who raised him in an attempt to sell it. However, word spreads about what he has and an even bigger threat target him. When a hired hand tries to take it from him, an entire group, including his bounty hunters wind up in jail. Although they were all against each other only hours prior, their common goal of escaping is enough motivation to join forces.
"Challenge, King, Duty"
Challenge, king, and duty are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie begins with the new king returning to his well guarded country to assume the throne. Not long after does one of the leaders of a tribe challenge him for his seat, but ultimately loses. Out of nowhere, the country is under threat after secrets about their location and their advanced technologies are spread in the outside world. Meanwhile, yet another challenges the king for his place on the throne, and for a moment rules the country of Wakanda.
"Motorcycle, Contract, Curse"
Motorcycle, contract, and curse are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie beings by outlining the past, in which the devil had entrusted a bounty hunter to collect a list of corrupt souls. However, the bounty hunter neglected to fulfill his task. As a result, the devil finds a more willing associate, by offering to heal the father of a teenage boy in exchange for his service. Years later, when the son of the devil arrives on earth in search for the same list, he calls upon the duty of his bounty hunter to find it first.
"Lab, Orphan, Lizard"
Lab, orphan, and lizard are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie’s beginning scene reveals a young boy’s parents being targeted by their research, ultimately leaving the boy an orphan. As a teenager, he finds the courage to investigate his parent’s research, and upon snooping around in a lab he is bitten by a radioactive spider. Overnight he develops unique abilities which he has yet to control. However, believing his parents may have been onto something he passes along their research to a facility working on regenerating limbs.
"Prodigy, Abilities, Energy"
Prodigy, abilities, and energy are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie begins with a group of highly intelligent teenagers who work together with their combined skills to create the first quantum portal. Unfortunately they’re all left disappointed that they’re not the first ones to go venturing into a parallel realm. Being reckless, they decide to have a mission of their own, only they’re faced with danger after they upset the planet’s natural order and all of them are hit with high levels of radiation.
"Phoenix, Brotherhood, Cure"
Phoenix, brotherhood, and cure are the three clues for this Marvel movie. After the government announces that they have a cure for the mutant gene, the world seemingly becomes divided; human against mutant. Especially after some of the mutants consider taking the cure for themselves. Meanwhile, unusual activity leads two characters to investigate, only to discover the mutant they thought had sacrificed her life is still alive. However, they quickly learn that she has awakened her dark alter ego known as the Phoenix.
"Mercenary, Experiment, Revenge"
Mercenary, experiment, and revenge are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie begins with a ruthless mercenary who enjoys his seemingly casual lifestyle of tormenting. After months of settling down with the woman he loves, he discovers that he is very ill. When a ominous man gives him the coordinates to a cure, he arrives only to be experimented on and is granted new abilities. With vengeful filling his heart, he doesn’t stop until he finally tracks down his creator.
"Immortality, Samurai, Japan"
Immortality, samurai, and Japan are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The beginning parts of the movie reveal just how long the main character has been living, where he has endured enough hardship to last him a lifetime. In the midst of his solitude, a mutant seeks him out for her superior has requested his presence, who turns out to be someone from his past. This someone offers him a strange deal: the ability to extract his immortality so he may finally put an end to his endless life of pain.
"Training, Mutant, Missiles"
Training, mutant, and missiles are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The beginning of the movie outlines the two very different childhoods of the main characters, one that was filled with sadness and torment, the other filled with friendship and ample opportunities. As adults, these two mutants paths inevitably cross when the one was attempting to get his revenge, only to be brought to a facility with other mutants. Together they recruit a team of mutants and make plans to eliminate the threat placed on all mutants.
"Vampires, Cure, Sword"
Vampires, cure, and sword are the three clues for this Marvel movie. This movie begins with a group of vampires believing they have stumbled upon the tomb of the first vampire in existence. However, they frame their most valiant hunter so that they could be rid of him once and for all. Luckily he is rescued by a couple of young vampire hunters who ask him to join their team. Together they learn that the vampires have resurrected the first vampire, Dracula, with the intention to use his DNA to help erase all vampire weaknesses.
"Fame, Darkness, Alien"
Fame, darkness, and alien are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The young superhero is relishing in the fame of his city, perhaps a little bit too much. At least that's what his girlfriend believes, especially when he kisses another woman in front of the crowd. On his way home one evening an alien life force follows him and starts to use his body as it's host. At first he feelings somewhat confused by it until he starts to enjoy his new found confidence.
"Assassin, Resurrected, Vengeance"
Assassin, resurrected, and vengeance are the three clues for this Marvel movie. A young woman is brought back to life by a martial arts master, who passes on his own knowledge and legacy to her. However, her sour attitude and vengeful heart leads her to be dismissed, where she inevitably goes rogue. From that moment forward she looks after herself and no one else, becoming a hired assassin for anyone who wishes to use her services. Her allegiance to her buyers is tested when she becomes romantically involved with a target.
"Cosmic, Wedding, Surfboard"
Cosmic, wedding, and surfboard are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie begins with two of the main characters preparing for their wedding, and the bride-to-be is feeling stressed by her fiancé’s constant working. In the midst of their ceremony, an alien object passes over top of them and disrupts all of the electricity in the surrounding area. The brother of the bride flies to investigate this alien only to be nearly suffocated by it. In the midst of his recovery he rests a hand on his sister and they switch superpowers.
"Revenge, Mutant, Convoy"
Revenge, mutant, and convoy are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The main protagonist has come to terms with his mutant abilities and has reunited with the love of his life. Unfortunately the dangers of his job catches up with his family, and after one botched attempt to complete a job, he loses his girlfriend forever. Filled with sadness, he spends weeks in total despair until a couple of fellow mutants decide to bring him to the mansion to help channel his energy efficiently.
"Scientist, Tower, Illness"
Scientist, clocktower, and illness are the three clues for this Marvel movie. The movie begins with the main character embracing his new superhuman abilities in order to protect his city from criminals. Although his girlfriend worries greatly about him, nothing could have prepared her for the breakup, done by the main character as a way to protect her. She begins working at the same facility as a young man who is considered a “nobody,” who turns into a villain after an accident the lab.
"History, Sentinels, Consciousness"
History, Sentinels, and consciousness are the three clues for this Marvel movie. Set in the future, a group of mutants are constantly on the run from the Sentinels, which are highly advanced technology equipped with hunting down those with the mutant gene. Believing that there is a certain event in history which could alter the future of mutants, a young mutant takes on the responsibility of sending back a man who can constantly heal himself to try and change the course of events.
"Adamantium, Claws, Mortal"
Adamantium, claws, and mortal are the three clues for this Marvel quiz. Set in the future, the mutant race has nearly been erased, leaving behind only a select few. The main character has nearly reached his immorality limits, the metal of his claws slowly poisoning him. His mentor has also grown old and his powers pose a threat to the remaining mutants. One day, a woman seeks out his help in transporting a girl, who is revealed to have similar powers to the main character.