Disney+ recently revealed the company's new branding strategy when it comes to non MCU films. The new Marvel Legacy section has demonstrated that Marvel Studios have thought about how to categorize old content, which may suggest its future use, perhaps in the multiverse.
However, it's difficult to tell what is and isn't considered Marvel Legacy. For instance the Marvel Netflix shows may still be a part of the MCU, as are other shows that have been featured on Disney+ or Hulu such as Cloak And Dagger, The Runaways, and Inhumans. There are a great range of films and TV shows though that can definitely be seen as Legacy content.
10 Ghost Rider (2007)
The Nicholas Cage iteration of Ghost Rider was certainly a lot of fun and surprisingly comic accurate. While not critically received very well, the original film garnered enough of a fan base to actually receive a sequel featuring the same characters.
With a version of both Johnny Blaze and Robbie Reyes in the MCU, there's no room for this original Ghost Rider. However, the film was produced and distributed by Sony and Columbia Pictures, with the rights reverting back to Marvel Studios eventually, making these two films legacy projects.
9 X-Men (2000)
The first X-Men film really came to define what the superhero genre could be in the future. It introduced audiences to iconic characters and brought in legendary actors in these roles such as Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, and Patrick Stewart.
It's created quite the legacy and since Marvel now owns the rights to these characters in film once again thanks to the FOX purchase, it only makes sense to make this one of the crowning achievements of the Marvel Legacy section.
8 X2: X-Men United (2003)
The sequel to the original was in many ways viewed to be even better. With an increased threat, a political conversation around the gifts of these mutants, as well as a few new characters like Nightcrawler, X2 really delivered.
The movie is another one that is featured on various versions of Disney+ under the Legacy banner, alongside some other classics from the FOX era of mutant movies. It will be interesting to see how these films inspire the next batch of MCU X-Men.
7 X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
The third and final film in the trilogy wasn't as well received critically, but it was still quite the commercial success. The film rounded out the series in a conclusive way and there's actually starting to be a wave of nostalgic viewers who are appreciating it all these years on.
Another Legacy film therefore and one that was brought over thanks to the FOX acquisition, it may not have stopped the company from essentially recreating the film with a different cast, but certainly included some interesting elements such as Kitty Pryde's shining moments.
6 X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Continuing on from that trend, the first Wolverine solo film certainly didn't do a lot for the character, or the supporting roles like Deadpool, but it did end up inspiring a number of other movies that got better and better in quality.
Without this Marvel Legacy movie, there wouldn't be The Wolverine which is also available on Disney+ in this category, as well as Logan and of course the Deadpool franchise. It therefore contributed a great deal to the larger superhero genre.
5 Fantastic Four (2015)
There's two Fantastic Four films that can be considered a part of the Marvel Legacy brand, which was purchased from FOX in the acquisition. The original movie, which sparked a sequel, is currently available on Disney+ internationally.
The second iteration, a reboot often referred to as Fant4stic was generally considered a failure, despite the stellar cast. While plagued with production issues, there's perhaps still a chance that it can play into the future MCU multiverse, perhaps with Chris Evans and Michael B. Jordan returning to their roles.
4 Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer (2007)
The original Fantastic Four has enough of a fan base to actually receive a sequel. Bringing huge Marvel characters like Galactus and the Silver Surfer to the big screen, this was actually slightly better received than the first film.
The portrayal of Galactus was pretty off though, but in some versions of Disney+ this is the only FF film available. With rumors that Kevin Feige is looking at bringing Galactus and the Silver Surfer to the MCU, it makes sense that this is a Legacy movie to inspire future films.
3 Legion (2017-2019)
Legion was not only one of Marvel's most original TV shows to date, but perhaps also one of the most inventive and visually stunning series on TV. It redefined what could be achieved on a show and really pushed the creative ideas further.
It's a great series and one that's available on streaming services, although not on Disney+ yet. However, since it was acquired in the FOX purchase and has the potential to link the MCU in the future, this is certainly a part of the Marvel Legacy series.
2 The Gifted (2017-2019)
The Gifted is in much the same boat as Legion. A project that was perhaps stopped before it could fully wrap up its sub plots, there's actually no reason that the mutant show couldn't crossover with the MCU in the future.
Regardless, it's another Marvel Legacy series, which the studio may not have many of right now. It also built an incredibly loyal fan base, some of which hope that the series could return on Hulu or Disney+ in the future.
1 Daredevil (2003)
Daredevil may be an incredibly popular Netflix show whose fate is yet to be determined by the powers that be at Marvel Studios, but before the streaming success it was a Ben Affleck movie. This film is now owned by Disney and Marvel.
Due to its high rating it is not available on Disney+, although it's easy to imagine an edited addition making its way to the platform in the future. It's a part of the Marvel Legacy brand, although Affleck likely will never return to the role, especially since he is currently the caped crusader for DC.
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