After the broadcast of the first episode of She-Hulk: Lawyer, Moon Knight fans noticed the absence of their favorite vigilante from Marvel’s iconic intro sequence. As for the latest Disney+ show, reviews and general reception from critics have been mostly positive, with Marvel fans thoroughly enjoying the forensic comedy premise and Tatiana Maslany’s dynamic portrayal of Jennifer Walters.
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However, no matter how small the details, nothing ever gets past MCU enthusiasts. As people began to point out the lack of Moon Knight in the intro, many were confused by the mixed signals from Marvel, as actor Oscar Isaac was subtly referenced in the latest Disney+ series.
Marvel’s new intro…
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As for Marvel’s new intro sequence, we see many iconic characters, including some of the latest additions to the MCU, such as Ms. Marvel. Some fans also spotted Jane Foster, who was considered the Mighty Thor in the Taika Waititi-led effort, Thor: Love and Thunder. However, much to the chagrin of many Moon Knight fans, the character played by Oscar Isaac was not present. This revelation irritated the most, while some tried to cope with humor. Many jumped lengths and began to speculate if the character had been retconned from the MCU narrative.
Here’s the tweet that reported it:
WHERE IS MOON KNIGHT??? pic.twitter.com/C2dYnMgZkP
— zachie🌙 (@zchgrnt) August 18, 2022
While it’s safe to say there’s nothing to worry about as rumors swirl about a possible second season, it’s a pretty intriguing move on Marvel Studios’ part. The only logical explanation seems to be the failure to balance so many characters, old and new, in the classic intro. This makes sense when we consider the breadth of the MCU’s narrative. We envision a franchise with hundreds of superheroes to consider.
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Many fans, of course, understand this, as most have been humorous in their complaints. Some, on the other hand, were definitely worried about the character’s future involvement in the overall MCU universe. Others were mostly confused that the show had no problem referencing Oscar Isaac eating Cheetos with chopsticks, but refuse to acknowledge the existence of Moon Knight in the intro.
While the real reason might not have been known, the fan reaction is quite… interesting.
Moon Knight Fans React To New Intro
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Fan reaction to such a scenario is often quite unpredictable. While most showed disappointment, assuming there was no future for the character, others sought solace by posting memes. While there’s not much to worry about regarding the street vigilante’s future, this incident has caused some interesting (mostly hilarious) tweets to read.
Check it out:
guys, obviously the moon knight can’t be in the marvel intro forever. he’s got things to do, jobs to apply for, alleys to hide in
— 🌱 (@hannibalz) August 19, 2022
they did…they…they removed the moon knight from the intro pic.twitter.com/pHuiRfObtG
— ִֶָ she-hulk spoilers (@directedbymah) August 18, 2022
the only living mcu character that i started to like and they wont move on with him.
— Bcap (@basedcap52) August 19, 2022
People Really Complain Moon Knight Isn’t In Marvel’s Intro, Don’t They Know There’s A Reason pic.twitter.com/ydxDBpUmth
— Joey (@UndisputedJoey) August 19, 2022
marvel you really send mixed signals without Moon Knight in the intro and a reference to Oscar Isaac’s wands in she-hulk pic.twitter.com/aCbSxPdny0
— SWAGgy (@chopstickisaac) August 18, 2022
I start watching She-Hulk and notice that Moon Knight is no longer in the Marvel Studios intro M: pic.twitter.com/vdD5VDWTNX
“Judy?” (@InvaderJudy) August 18, 2022
In the midst of such a confusing moment, what should be noted is that the character’s future is unlikely to be in jeopardy, as the series managed to land 8 Emmy nominations, which include: Costumes Fi, Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, etc.
Both Moon Knight and the first episode of She-Hulk: Lawyer are available to stream on Disney+.
Source: Twitter
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