It’s no secret that Avengers: Endgame will have massive impacts on the Marvel universe that we already know. It will be the final movie for some characters, and hopefully be a beginning for some new characters.
*The following section contains theories for Endgame that could lead to spoilers*
We already know that we will be losing some of our favorite characters, and fans desperate to know which ones have turned to looking at when contracts for some of the actors end. However, contracts can be renewed, especially with characters like Thor, who Chris Hemsworth is still interested in playing. Thor has also been increasing in popularity, so from a financial aspect, keeping Thor alive would be a proper decision.
Just because some contracts are not ending does not mean the actor’s character won’t die, this is likely the case for Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow. She still has one more contract with Marvel, but it’s very possible that final movie for her would be a prequel, rather than something in the future of the MCU.
Nothing with Endgame is certain, time and time again Marvel has surprised its fans with crazy outcomes, but in this crazy, unpredictable ride, one thing is certain; the MCU will never be the same.