Hollywood’s relationship with height has been complicated. Tall actresses were told for years that they were “too much” to star in romance stories or that they’d upstage their male co-stars. But that is no longer the case. Today, these extremely tall women aren’t camouflaging their stature—what they’re doing is claiming it, and in doing so, they’re redefining the definition of a star. Meet the 10 women who make standing tall a superpower.

10. Tilda Swinton – 5’11”

Tilda Swinton embodies the word otherworldly. Her height adds to her impact in performances that are bold, quirky, and unforgettable, from Orlando to Doctor Strange. She has inspired countless actresses—including Gwendoline Christie, who once noted that Swinton’s on-screen performances had shown her tall, quirky beauty can thrive.

9. Nicole Kidman – 5’11”

Nicole Kidman’s 5’11” height has never limited her—if anything, it’s added to her sophistication. Kidman projects a combination of glamour and normalcy in Moulin Rouge! or Big Little Lies. She’s evidence positive that practicality and stature can happen together.

8. Michelle Obama – 5’11”

Although not an actress, Michelle Obama has achieved cultural icon status via her documentaries, TV presence, and global visibility. Standing at 5’11”, she is frequently towering over a room, and she uses that innate height to exude confidence and leadership wherever she attends.

7. Jane Lynch – 6’0″

Jane Lynch, forever remembered for Sue Sylvester on Glee, proudly owns her six-foot stature and sense of humor. She’s spoken about how hard it is to find clothes that fit, and she’s made it an opportunity to plunge into sleek, men’s fashion-influenced styles. Lynch shows that being tall can be one’s own style.

6. Geena Davis – 6’0″

Early in her life, Geena Davis sometimes pretended to be shorter to fit the standard for modeling. She later ended the ruse and made full use of her six-foot height. From Thelma & Louise to A League of Their Own, Davis proved that all women could be strong yet incredibly vulnerable.

5. Sigourney Weaver – 6’0″

Sci-fi legend Sigourney Weaver confessed that she was hardly ever cast as “the girlfriend” due to her tall stature. Rather, she reworked Hollywood stereotypes by becoming the ultimate action heroine. In Alien, she didn’t merely make it through—she ruled, and her 6-foot stature contributed to making her a legend.

4. Kimora Lee Simmons – 6’0″

Kimora Lee Simmons’ height thrust her into the fashion industry as a top supermodel, and she would go on to use it to build a business empire. Whether strutting down the catwalk or meeting in boardrooms, her six-foot-one-inch height has been part of her authoritative presence as a style and business leader.

3. Janet McTeer – 6’1″

At 6’1″, Janet McTeer brings gravity to any part, be it period dramas or contemporary thrillers. She exudes a commanding presence, and she continues to demonstrate that height and ability together equal an invincible force on screen.

2. Karlie Kloss – 6’2″

Karlie Kloss is not only a runway queen. At 6’2″, she’s actually standing head and shoulders above the rest of her generation, and her height has been her ticket to model stardom. In addition to fashion, she’s also done stints in tech and education companies, showing that tall women can go much further than the catwalk.

1. Gwendoline Christie – 6’3″

Sitting at the top of the head is a giant Gwendoline Christie, standing at an imposing 6’3″ tall. She is best known for playing Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones and has talked openly about the insecurities of developing quite quickly in her early years and how hard it was being very tall at casting offices. But she took those issues and flipped them on their head and became a symbol of power, strength, and uniqueness.

They weathered Hollywood stereotypes—no, they annihilated them. They fought cringe-worthy red carpet moments, fashion faux pas, and stereotyping, but still somehow remained above it all. In a time when the world can’t get enough of catching glimpses of people’s faces, they teach us that being different—being a little taller, in this case—can be the very same thing that makes you irreplaceable.

Let’s get real: the WWE Hall of Fame is full of legends, but the women have a gigantic blind spot when it comes to women. For every iconic legend who has been inducted, as many pioneering trailblazers shattered the mold and haven’t received their flowers yet. These women weren’t merely performers — they were trailblazers, storytellers, and pioneers who made the business. Their Hall exclusion cannot be overstated. So let’s get things evened up, wrestling-style, with a 12-woman countdown of ladies who are more than worthy of induction.

12. Beulah McGillicutty

Beulah was mad and heart in ECW, showing the world that women can excel in the worst of times. With hardcore feuds to crazy storylines, she gave it all to the business and left her signature on wrestling’s wildest stage. She deserves her spot in history.

11. Gail Kim

Even with a short stint in WWE, Gail Kim would go on to revolutionize the women’s division in Impact, earning many Knockouts Championships and trading timeless matches with Awesome Kong. Her own legend endures — a Hall of Fame induction is practically a foregone conclusion.

10. Sable

An actual Attitude Era phenomenon, Sable brought mainstream popularity to the women’s division of WWE. With record-breaking Playboy covers, ring rivalries, and unparalleled charisma, she made it to every household. Despite her tumultuous WWE connections, her impact can’t be overlooked.

9. Awesome Kong / Kharma

As Kharma, she made a huge impact in WWE, even competing in the Royal Rumble. Her raw power and barrier-breaking presence demonstrated that women of all sizes could own the stage. Her résumé does the talking.

8. Michelle McCool

McCool wasn’t only a member of the Divas division — she embodied it. With several title reigns and her notorious Lay-Cool tag-team era, she introduced crisp athleticism and character development that paved the way for the next generation of WWE women. She’s been overlooked far too long.

7. Melina

Whether sliding into the ring with one of the most legendary entrances in history or accumulating five championship titles, Melina stood out on all fronts. She paired showmanship with athleticism, making an indelible mark that is felt even to this day’s roster.

6. Miss Elizabeth

Throughout the wrestling world, no female manager has ever been able to melt fans’ hearts as Miss Elizabeth did. Her elegance was a perfect harmony with the madness of Macho Man Randy Savage, and her aura gave more value to some of the WWE’s best storylines. She wasn’t only one of the legends – she was the legend herself.

5. Chyna (Solo Induction)

Although Chyna is acknowledged in the Hall as a member of DX, she should be recognized for her singles career. Being the first female wrestler to participate in the Royal Rumble, going on to become the Intercontinental Champion, Chyna broke the mold at every turn. She is the one who qualifies for a Hall of Fame spot by herself.

4. Victoria

Victoria added raw power to the women’s roster. From hardcore matches to championship wins, she drew out the best from her opponents and entertained those in attendance who supported her. Hard-nosed, creative, and unremarkable — her case for the Hall of Fame is unbeatable.

3. Mickie James

Few women have lived as vibrant and colorful a wrestling career as Mickie James. From her legendary feud with Trish Stratus to being a gold-winning wrestler in WWE, Impact, and NWA, she’s been proving herself great time and time again. Mickie’s legacy continues to build, but the Hall needs to be on the phone already.

2. AJ Lee

When WWE’s Divas era was fading, AJ Lee stepped in and changed the game. Her ability to connect with fans, her agility, and her character work proved women could tell compelling stories and headline TV. Her influence on today’s division can’t be overstated.

1. Jazz

One of the greatest women of her era, Jazz was a powerhouse of energy, strength, and credibility in everything she accomplished. Two-time Women’s Champion and stalwart of WWE and ECW, she paved the way for countless others. Ironically, she’s not already in.

The WWE Hall of Fame is not complete without giving these women their due places. They paved the way, opened the doors, and redefined how society sees women’s wrestling. Inducting them would not only be a payoff to their careers — it would finally give the Hall the full history of wrestling.

Have you ever thought that the ghostlike visage at the back of an antique movie was simply the backdrop? The answer is maybe no. Those celebrities who are now considered legends of Hollywood were once very silent and inactive on the sidelines, waiting for their chance. In Hollywood, the actors can go from small roles to the Oscar stage, and the top stars are those who show that even legends were once little figures, sometimes very small ones. In the following, I present to you the Top 10 Most Unpredictable Stars Who Started as Extras.

10. Jane Wyman

Before she was an award-winning actress and Hollywood powerhouse, Jane Wyman was another hopeful passing through chorus lines and small background roles. She made her first appearance in a 1936 western, and a decade later, she was one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood. By the ’80s, she was ruling primetime with nine seasons on Falcon Crest. From background dancer to TV royalty—that’s a glow-up.

9. Randolph Scott

Scott almost took a path following his father in textiles, but destiny had different plans. A family connection landed him a background role, and before long, he was a routine extra for Central Casting in such films as Half Marriage. All the years of small, forgettable roles eventually paid dividends when Paramount noticed him. He became a Western fixture, showing that even a “background cowboy” can become a “leading cowboy.”

8. Louise Beavers

Beavers was singing and performing in amateur theater before she began as an extra. She worked behind the scenes for years, paying her dues, before her breakthrough in the acclaimed role of Imitation of Life. With more than 150 screen credits, she would later star in the TV series Beulah. She transitioned from an invisible ensemble player to one of the most highly regarded actresses of her time.

7. Joel McCrea

High school Joel McCrea wrangled horses and performed stunt work just to be hired on the set. After signing up with Central Casting in 1927, he began working in silent films as a face in the crowd. Ten years later, he was topping stars of Sullivan’s Travels and Foreign Correspondent. In the 1940s, McCrea was a box-office attraction—no longer the man in the background, but the cowboy in the foreground.

6. Sally Eilers

Eilers’s tale is one of Hollywood coincidence. She was working background jobs when Mack Sennett happened to see her during lunch in the studio cafeteria and offered her a role. That lunch hour transformed her life. Shortly, she was acting alongside legends like Will Rogers and Spencer Tracy, and she became one of the busiest actresses of the ’30s.

5. David Niven

Niven’s path to fame was far from easy. From fluctuating between the military, ill-fated business ventures, and even a period in Mexico cleaning firearms, he went to Hollywood. Central Casting dismissed him at first, but after finally getting on their books, he worked in uncredited parts for years. Skip ahead: he was the debonair lead of The Pink Panther and received an Oscar for Separate Tables.

4. Hattie McDaniel

Before becoming the first Black thespian to receive an Academy Award, McDaniel was a singer and vaudeville performer. She went on to make more than 300 background appearances before finally breaking through with Gone with the Wind. Her tenacity and enthusiasm for merely showing up on set opened doors for her historic moment—and a Hollywood legacy that would endure.

3. Gary Cooper

Cooper spent his early years riding horses and filling out crowd scenes in silent westerns. After concluding stunt work was too risky, he turned to acting more seriously and earned roles through Central Casting. Within five years, he was fronting movies such as The Virginian. Cooper went on to win two Oscars, leaving behind a career that set the strong, silent Hollywood hero standard.

2. Jean Harlow

Stardom sometimes catches you when you’re not even seeking it out. Harlow was merely driving a friend to auditions when she was spotted by talent scouts. She auditioned at Central Casting on a whim and started appearing as a background. A few years later, she was a box-office smash due to Hell’s Angels and Red Dust. From “friend of a friend” to international icon—Hollywood does not get more by accident than that. 

1. John Wayne

John Wayne’s life is a Hollywood legend. When his football career was cut short by injury, he started work as a prop boy and bit player. He was among thousands of extras in the background of Noah’s Ark before gradually climbing the ranks. His initial starring role tanked, but Stagecoach in 1939 was the payoff for hard work. The rest is history: more than 140 films and a reputation as the definitive movie cowboy.

Every one of these stars started off unnoticed, blending into the background. But through persistence, timing, or pure luck, they made the leap from extra to icon. So next time you’re watching a crowd scene, keep an eye out—you never know if one of those faces is destined for Hollywood greatness.

To be honest, the quality of the cast is what basically determines whether or not a sitcom will be successful. A well-written joke and a nice theme song can be good things but without the chemistry, they just don’t work. However, you get the TV gold when a superb group of actors comes together. These are the programs that we watch back-to-back without breaks, quote to our friends, and rely on when we are low. So, why don’t we go through the top 10 most perfect sitcom casts, from the crazy to the all-time classic ones?

10. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

No show has ever so enthusiastically wrapped itself in chaos as this one. The gang—Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito—is evidence that you don’t have to have likable characters, only an ensemble cast who know their roles backward and forward. Their timing and rapport allow them to play the most absurd games and still be laugh-out-loud hilarious.

9. Game of Thrones

Alright, not a sitcom—but stick with me. Few series have pulled off such a large cast without a dud. From Peter Dinklage to Lena Headey and Gwendoline Christie, all of them made an impact, even with limited appearances. Evidence that ensemble excellence isn’t solely a comedy thing.

8. Six Feet Under

Another drama sneaking in, but the Fisher family had earned it. Michael C. Hall, Lauren Ambrose, Peter Krause, and Frances Conroy traded grief, dysfunction, and black humor with amazing authenticity. Their rapport made uncomfortable family dinners as memorable as the show’s emotional gut-punches.

7. Modern Family

This show succeeded because all the pieces of the puzzle counted. Ty Burrell, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ed O’Neill, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet—and the kids—made three families become one gigantic comedic force. No one was a drag, and the younger cast members turned into scene-stealers in their own right.

6. Friends

The template for ensemble sitcoms. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, and David Schwimmer made six New Yorkers famous. They contributed a distinct brand of comedy, and the supporting cast (Janice! Gunther!) contributed to the humor. Their chemistry is the reason the show continues to be replayed endlessly even today.

5. The Office (US)

Life at Dunder Mifflin shouldn’t have been amusing, but the ensemble made it unavoidable. Steve Carell grounded it as Michael Scott, but John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak, and the rest of the office infused it with heart, cringe, and humor. Even after the departure of Carell, the chemistry rendered the show reassuring and binge-worthy.

4. Frasier

Kelsey Grammer might have been the name in the top slot, but this was an actual ensemble effort. David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, John Mahoney, and Peri Gilpin all gave their best, with each character solid enough to carry a story or steal a scene. Throw in recurring standbys like Bulldog and Gil, and the cast chemistry was just unmatched.

3. Married… With Children

The Bundys turned the “perfect sitcom family” cliche on its head. Ed O’Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate, and David Faustino dove into dysfunction with naughty abandon, building a raunchy but realistic family life. The neighbors and peripheral characters added to the offbeat humor.

2. Sanford and Son

Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson’s chemistry was comedic lightning, but the supporting cast—from Aunt Esther to Bubba—was equally flavorful. Foxx and LaWanda Page’s repartee is legendary, and the show’s influence on representation and sitcom television history remains today.

1. The Golden Girls

The pinnacle of ensemble sitcoms. Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, and Estelle Getty were a dream team of timing, wit, and heart. Their camaraderie was genuine, their repartee iconic, and their skill at handling heavy subjects with warmth made the show ageless. Few ensembles have ever been so flawless.

When sitcom ensembles gel, they don’t just make you laugh—they become comfort TV that endures for generations. From dysfunctional families to unlikely best friends, these casts remind us why chemistry trumps all else.

For over 30 years, Pixar has learned to make us laugh, cry, and think about some big things—all in the same 90 minutes. If you’re invested in plastic toys emotionally, cheering on a rat with a love of cooking, or still shell-shocked by the line “Take her to the moon for me,” Pixar has a way of hitting you in the feels.

So how do you find the best of the best from a list that is virtually all winners? It is similar to choosing your favorite memory bubble from Inside Out—each one is unique and memorable. But from a mixture of love from the fans, positive reviews, and feeling strong emotions, these are the top 10 Pixar movies that wreck us to no avail—in the most delightful ways.

10. Toy Story 3

The third Toy Story film isn’t merely a sequel—it’s an emotional punch to the gut. From the frightening incinerator scene to that goodbye with Andy, Toy Story 3 gave us the most mature, tear-jerking chapter of the franchise. To many fans, this was the true ending, and one can’t help but agree with the poignancy of the final moment when Andy drives off, and our childhoods are officially over.

9. Ratatouille

A rat who wishes to be a chef is preposterous—until Pixar turns it into sheer magic. Ratatouille is more than culinary arts; it’s pursuing your passion despite everything. Remy is lovable, Anton Ego’s emotional culinary epiphany is unforgettable, and the moral? Greatness may originate from anywhere—even someone sporting whiskers and a tail.

8. The Incredibles

Before superheroes were everywhere, The Incredibles gave us a family of them—and made them feel real. Sure, it’s packed with action, but what sticks is the relatable struggle: balancing identity, family, and purpose. Add in some sharp social commentary and the iconic “No capes!” moment, and you’ve got a film that still punches above its weight.

7. Coco

Visually breathtaking and emotionally resonant, Coco is a love letter to family, memory, and music. The Land of the Dead has never been more alive, and when “Remember Me” strikes at the movie’s climax, forget it—you’re a puddle. It’s Pixar at its most sentimental, reminding us how much we need to remember where we came from.

6. Monsters, Inc.

A story about monsters scaring kids for energy somehow became one of the sweetest Pixar tales ever. Mike and Sulley’s journey from professional scarers to loving protectors is full of laughs, but it is Sulley and Boo who make this one unforgettable. That final door scene? Instant tears.

5. Up

Let’s get real—Up wins its emotional merit badge within the first ten minutes alone. Carl and Ellie’s muted life journey is one of the most moving sequences in animation history. The rest of the movie, packed with colorful adventure and charming characters, is the icing on the heartbreak cake. Each trip back into Ellie’s memory falls like a soft, melancholy punch to the chest.

4. Finding Nemo

A journey to the other side of the ocean turns into a moving story of love, fear, and learning to release. Finding Nemo balances perfectly between adventure and emotion, particularly from Marlin’s development as a parent. Dory’s memory lapse provides humor, yet it is the richer narrative of grasping and letting go that makes the lasting impression.

3. Toy Story

The original. Toy Story didn’t revolutionize animation—it revolutionized storytelling. Woody and Buzz’s beef-turned-best-friendship opened the door to a world where toys feel, and for some reason, we loved them immediately. A movie about plastic toys is strangely human, and its impact still casts a shadow.

2. WALL-E

A near-silent robot wandering a ruined Earth and falling in love? Sounds crazy. But WALL-E turned it into poetry. With barely any dialogue, Pixar crafted one of its most emotionally resonant films, filled with longing, loneliness, and love. And that moment when WALL-E loses his memory? Devastating. Add in its now painfully relevant environmental warning, and you’ve got a movie that says so much, even with so little.

1. Inside Out

At the top of the list is Inside Out—a movie about feelings that made us feel everything. By personifying emotions inside a young girl’s mind, Pixar gave us one of the most emotionally intelligent and empathetic animated films ever made. The film’s central message—that sadness is just as important as joy—is a powerful truth that resonates with kids and adults alike. And don’t even mention Bing Bong. We’re still not okay.

Pixar has the uncanny ability to blend humor with deep emotional resonance in these ten films. Whether it’s growing up, letting go, or learning how to cope with change, these stories hit universal chords through deeply personal moments. So when you’re due for a good cry (or ten), this list has got you covered with tissues close by.

Let’s be real: not much scares you quite as well as a found footage movie. There’s something about the jerky cam, grainy texture, and raw immediacy that has your brain thinking you may just be seeing something real. Whether you’re a horror addict or just love a story that blurs the line between fact and fiction, these movies have a way of creeping into your head long after the credits roll. The style might have exploded in popularity after the late ’90s, but its roots go way deeper. And the best of the best? They’re still some of the most inventive, haunting, and unforgettable movie experiences around. Below are 10 of the best found footage movies, listed from awesome experiments to flat-out genre-defining classics.

10. Chronicle (2012)

Found footage need not be limited to horror. Chronicle applies the format to superheroes, chronicling three teenagers who acquire superpowers overnight and use a camera to record their exploits. Initially, everything is playtime, but the format allows you to observe as things go into jealousy, corruption, and catastrophe. The handheld viewpoint makes the powers seem thrilling one minute—and horrific the next.

9. District 9 (2009)

Half alien invasion movie, half political allegory, District 9 mashes up faux-documentary interviews and hand-held anarchy to make its sci-fi universe feel all too real. Its hard-hitting, news-report aesthetic anchors the outlandish premise, yet also provides biting commentary on racism and segregation. It’s evidence that found footage can support grand ideas as well as terror.

8. The Outwaters (2023)

Think you’ve seen every trick this subgenre has to offer? The Outwaters begs to differ. What starts as a desert camping trip slowly mutates into pure nightmare fuel, veering into cosmic horror territory. With its relentless POV and willingness to go off the rails, it’s one of the strangest and most unsettling entries in recent years.

7. [REC] (2007)

Few movies wring tension as tightly as this Spanish horror classic. Stuck in an apartment complex with something horrific hidden in the shadows, a journalist and her cameraman record every moment of mounting horror. The claustrophobic location, wild camerawork, and not allowing you to avert your eyes turn [REC] into a spine-tingling experience from beginning to end.

6. Ghostwatch (1992)

Years before The Blair Witch Project, there was Ghostwatch—a BBC special that simulated a live broadcast of an investigation into a haunted house. Blending real TV personalities with fictional events, it was so well done that many people thought it was live. The criticism was swift, but its influence on the genre is clear. 

5. V/H/S (2012)

Anthology horror collides with found footage in this creative grab bag of short, frightening stories. Every segment, presented as a recovered videotape, brings its own type of dread—haunted houses, evil cults. The do-it-yourself look and mix of styles capture the rough-around-the-edges, experimental soul of the genre, without sacrificing the unpredictability of frights.

4. Cloverfield (2008)

Picture being trapped in New York when a monster, the size of a skyscraper, strikes, with nothing but your friend’s camcorder to record the destruction. That’s Cloverfield. By embracing its handheld cam point of view and fractured footage, the movie turns a big-screen spectacle into a nail-biting, ground-level disaster film.

3. Lake Mungo (2008)

This Australian gem is not about bargain scares—it’s about atmosphere and loss. Disguised as a documentary about a family grieving their daughter, Lake Mungo piles on creepy footage, “archival” footage, and interviews that construct a slow, emotional type of horror. It’s subtle, heartbreaking, and silently one of the most terrifying movies of its genre.

2. Paranormal Activity (2007)

Shot on a shoestring, this film took static camera shots and made them some of the most frightening scenes in contemporary horror. Trailing a couple attempting to film the bizarre occurrences within their house, Paranormal Activity employs stillness, silence, and creepily slow tension to heartbreaking impact. Often, the worst thing is what you don’t see.

1. The Blair Witch Project (1999)

The one that revolutionized everything. The Blair Witch Project not only made the found footage genre mainstream, but it blurred reality so effectively that moviegoers exited theaters questioning whether what they had just seen was real. The less-is-more approach—low-grade footage, improvisation, and never seeing the monster—made weaknesses into strengths. It remains the benchmark of how to be terrifying on virtually nothing.

Found footage can appear raw, but that is the best part. The aesthetic makes you lean in, suspend disbelief, and question: could it be real? Ghosts, monsters, or the sheer randomness of individuals holding cameras, these movies show us that sometimes the greatest fear is the facade of reality itself.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has consistently lived and breathed based on setups and payoffs, but with the Multiverse Saga careening toward its finale with Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, fans find themselves gazing at a laundry list of unresolved questions. Some are galaxy-spanning mysteries, others are emotional cliffhangers, but they’ve all had Marvel die-hards speculating around the clock. Let’s dissect the 12 most compelling open-ended storylines still hanging as of August 2025, numbering down to the most shocking one of all.

12. The Space Beacon of the Ten Rings

In Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the mid-credits scene teased something massive: the Rings are broadcasting a signal across the universe, and even Wong, Captain Marvel, and Bruce Banner can’t figure out who—or what—is on the receiving end. Years later, we’re still in the dark. Is this the setup for the Fantastic Four? A cosmic villain? Or just Marvel leaving us on hold forever?

11. Whose Avengers Are They, Anyway?

The Thunderbolts stinger mocked Marvel’s own brand battles: Val’s team happily proclaimed themselves to be the “New Avengers,” but Sam Wilson’s Captain America was having none of it. Before things could get out of hand, however, the Fantastic Four literally crashed the scene. It was a sly taunt, but with Doctor Doom looming in the wings, it’s likely this naming dispute will get hammered out soon enough.

10. Kamala Khan’s Young Avengers Dream Team

Kamala Khan hiring Kate Bishop at the close of The Marvels lit the internet ablaze. With Kamala, Kate, America Chavez, Cassie Lang, Billy Maximoff, Riri Williams, and Skaar in the mix, the roster is talented. The only question mark: will Marvel finally let them have a real Young Avengers project before they all age out of the “young” descriptor?

9. Peter Parker’s Erased Life

Spider-Man: No Way Home left Peter Parker utterly alone after wiping himself from everyone’s memories—including MJ and Ned. Rumors around Spider-Man: Brand New Day suggest we’ll see him either try to win them back or start fresh with a new circle of friends. Whatever happens, Peter’s relationships are the emotional core of his story, so this dangling thread won’t stay unresolved forever.

8. The Council of Kangs That Time Forgot

Do you remember when Kang was going to be the Multiverse Saga villain? Quantumania hyped up a council of Kangs setting up for war, but real-world politics and plan changes have kept that premise on the back burner. Do we ever get to see them again, or will Doctor Doom wipe them out with a single line in Secret Wars? Don’t hold your breath.

7. Thor vs. Hercules (and the Afterlife Twist)

Love and Thunder concluded with Zeus ordering his son Hercules to pursue Thor, threatening a heavenly smackdown. Trouble is, there isn’t a Thor sequel on the horizon anytime soon. Tack on Jane Foster joining Valhalla, and Marvel appears to be setting up a larger god-and-afterlife mythology. Whether that ever cashes in before a reboot is to be determined.

6. Blade and the Black Knight’s Tease

The Eternals post-credits scene established something tantalizing: Dane Whitman grabbing for the accursed Ebony Blade, only to be interrupted by Blade’s off-screen voice. That was years ago, and in the intervening time, between Blade’s production debacle and Marvel cutting back on Eternals material, this thread seems like it’s collecting dust.

5. Monica Rambeau in the X-Mansion

The Marvels set Monica in another universe altogether—one with Beast, Binary, and the Fox X-Men timeline. With Doctor Doom looming over multiversal destruction, Monica is ideally placed to be one of the key players in the climax of the saga. The one actual question: how (and when) does she find her way back home?

4. Moon Knight’s Third Persona

The final episode of Moon Knight brought in Jake Lockley, Marc and Steven’s brutal third alter, still connected to Khonshu. Audiences were hoping to see that internal conflict play out, but with Marvel dialing back its Disney+ slate, it’s uncertain if this plot thread ever gets s meaningful resolution—or simply hangs in the air forever next to Sharon Carter’s Power Broker plot.

3. The Abduction of the Eternals

Arishem’s unexpected debut in Eternals culminated with several heroes literally abducted by a Celestial, while others promised to save them. Throw in Eros and Pip for good measure, and it seemed Marvel was laying the groundwork for a massive cosmic narrative. Cut to today, and… nothing. Unless Secret Wars reveals that everything is being rebooted, this could be one of the MCU’s most neglected storylines.

2. Strange, Clea, and the Incursion

Doctor Strange’s meddling in the multiverse caused an incursion, and Clea appeared to pull him into the Dark Dimension. That was back in 2022, and Strange has not been seen since. With his connection to multiverse lore, fans believe he will be a huge part of Secret Wars—perhaps even mirroring his comic book run as “Sheriff Strange,” Doom’s reluctant right-hand on Battleworld.

1. Franklin Richards and Galactus’ Hint

Fantastic Four: First Steps concluded on a cliffhanger with Galactus revealing that Franklin Richards might inherit his cosmic appetite. Franklin is one of the most powerful mutants in Marvel comics, and the thought of him potentially becoming the next Galactus is gigantic. With the Multiverse Saga set to reboot in 2028, Franklin may be the key to whatever is next for the MCU.

The MCU’s hallmark has always been seeding, but with the Multiverse Saga coming to a close, some seeds are sprouting while others are collecting dust. Whether they pay off in Secret Wars, get hand-waved away, or are reserved for the post-2028 reboot, these dangling threads serve as proof of one thing: Marvel still knows how to keep us invested.