"PART OF THE JOURNEY IS THE END." The shocking ending of Infinity War left audiences shocked, heartbroken, and in the palm of Marvel's hands as they waited with bated breath for the release of the untitled follow-up. Months later, marketing finally began, promising a definitive ending to the story told throughout the past eleven years. The film released to an even bigger ovation than its predecessor, garnering more praise and momentarily becoming the highest grossing film of all time. So, how does it stand up today? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, Trey, and special guest Helena (@SpiderKnightART) to find out as they finish Phase 3 of the MCUathon with the culmination of everything -- AVENGERS: ENDGAME!

DESTINY ARRIVES. It's no exaggeration to say that the third installment in the Avengers saga was one of the most anticipated movies of all time. The teaser trailer's release set the world ablaze in late 2017, and excitement only ramped up until the film hit theaters. What awaited audiences was a generational experience unlike any other in recent memory, ending on the most shocking cliffhanger since The Empire Strikes Back, but does it truly stand the test of time? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, Trey, and special guest Helena (@SpiderKnightART) to find out as they near the end of Phase 3 of the MCUathon with one of the biggest films of all time -- AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR!

"HIGHER, FURTHER, FASTER, BABY!" As Phase 3 reached its crescendo in 2019, only one piece of the puzzle remained. That being the introduction of Captain Marvel herself, Carol Danvers. Many were excited for her film when it was announced, but as the current culture war as we know it began to take shape after The Last Jedi, her film became the bedrock of extrapolated ragebait and grifting, with Brie Larson herself taking the brunt of it. The film released to general critical success and grossed well over a billion, but how does it hold up today? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, Trey, and special guest Helena (@SpiderKnightART) as they continue Phase 3 of the MCUathon with CAPTAIN MARVEL!

"YOU'RE THE WORLD'S GREATEST GRANDMA." After Ant-Man 1 surprised audiences and Civil War left him in an uncertain position, many wondered what Scott Lang's next adventure would look like. What they would get in a couple years is something that builds upon the heist aspect from the first film, though many over the years feel the film is a bit bland. So, what do we think? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continue Phase 3 of the MCUathon with ANT-MAN AND THE WASP!

LONG LIVE THE KING. Coming out of Civil War, T'Challa's solo adventure was one of Marvel's most anticipated films going forward. That anticipation would coalesce in the form of one of the most successful comic book films of all time, and one of the most beloved from the MCU. So, several years later, how does it hold up? Come join Brian, Alec, Trey, and (a late) Darby to find out as they continue Phase 3 of the MCUathon with Ryan Coogler's BLACK PANTHER!

"HE'S A FRIEND FROM WORK!" Though the MCU as a whole seemed to thrive, one of its weaker links reception-wise was the Thor franchise. Though the first film captivated audiences enough, The Dark World didn't have nearly enough excitement behind it, and thus the original plan for the third film was taken in an entirely new direction for the third one. What resulted was a loud, bright, colorful entry that critics liked and audiences adored, but how well does it hold up? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continue Phase 3 of the MCUathon with a film that gets more divisive as the years go by -- Taika Waititi's THOR: RAGNAROK!

"NEVER BREAK THE CHAIN!" After Guardians 1 changed the game for the MCU, many wondered what James Gunn would have in store for the sequel. What many could not have predicted was a story that very well might eclipse its predecessor entirely. Time to find out if that still holds. Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey as they continue Phase 3 of the MCUathon with James Gunn's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 2!

"TEACH ME." Amongst the gallery of heroes, one Marvel character that had been trying to break into Hollywood was the Master of the Mystic Arts himself. Between a low budget pilot-turned-film in the 70's, a direct-to-DVD animated film in 2007, numerous guest appearances in cartoons, as well as multiple film pitches, it seemed like it'd be an eternity. However, the reveal of MCU Phase 3 brought about its official announcement, and two years later Benedict Cumberbatch donned the Cloak of Levitation on the big screen. So, how does it hold up? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continue Phase 3 of the MCUathon with DOCTOR STRANGE!

UNITED WE STAND. DIVIDED WE FALL. When Batman v. Superman was on track for the May 6, 2016 release date, Marvel quickly countered it not only by setting Captain America 3 for the same date, but by announcing it would be adapting the infamous Civil War comic that pit Steve and Tony against each other. It ultimately won out, and alongside serving as the introductions for Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther and Tom Holland's Spider-Man, drastically set the stage and everyone's excitement for Phase 3. The question is, though, does it still hold up, or does time make it collapse under its own weight? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, Trey, and special guest Helena (@SpiderKnightART) to find out as they revisit the start of Phase 3 of the MCU -- CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR!

ANTS! ANTS! Before the MCU had taken shape, Edgar Wright started developing a film adaptation of Ant-Man. Eventually it was folded into the MCU, with a 2015 release date planted alongside impressive-looking test footage wowing the press. When the time came to start production, Wright dropped out, and alongside an underwhelming teaser a year later, many thought this would be Marvel's first definitive dud. Thankfully the final film released to mass praise and success, but how does it hold up eleven years later? Come join Brian, Alec, and Trey to find out as they wrap up Phase 2 of the MCUathon with another at-the-time gamble -- ANT-MAN!