5 MCU One-Shots Marvel Studios Should Make

During Phase One and Phase Two, Marvel Studios occasionally released original shorts exclusively paired with the DVD and Blu-ray release of some of their films called ‘One–Shots’. They could either be fun one-off ‘a day in the life’ shorts, like ‘The Consultant, starring Clark Gregg’s Agent Phil Coulson. Or they could fill gaps in the MCU timeline, setting up future projects or reveals, such as in ‘All Hail the King’, where it’s revealed Trevor Slattery’s interpretation of the Mandarin was an interpretation of a real person and leader of the Ten Rings, who we found out 7 years later to be the father of Shang-Chi, Wenwu. With One–Shots finding their way onto Disney Plus, and Marvel Studios using this platform to create content that does not just feature films, Co-President Louis D’Esposito confirmed in October the company is “working on” more MCU one–shots. Here are five characters that we believe deserve first priority on a short story in the MCU.

5. Nakia

Nakia has an interesting role set in the MCU, not only is she a spy, but she serves the most technologically advanced nation on Earth in Wakanda. In characters such as Ulysses Klaw, it’s been established there is a criminal underworld of vibranium smuggling with which Nakia could deal. A short story exploring such encounters would be interesting and worthwhile, perhaps setting up an even more prominent role in Black Panther sequels or the Wakanda spin-off series that is in development.

4. Cosmo the Space Dog

After making a cameo in the Collector’s Vault in Guardians of the Galaxy, it is appropriate we see where this ultra-powerful Labrador went after the power stone’s wreckage set him free. They can establish his power set, which we have not seen yet, tell a cute story about another animal in space, and can act as a full introduction for a character who could be at the forefront of the MCU’s cosmic narratives after ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’, perhaps as an Annihilator.

3. Wong

A character whose role is becoming more and more prominent in the MCU, it seems it’s only a matter of time before Wong leads his own project. Now, the Ancient One described the time stone as the sorcerer’s “chief weapon against darkness”, referring to inter-dimensional threats from the multiverse. This means before the Blip, Wong led the Sanctums without the time stone and without a Sorcerer Supreme. It would be cool to see how Wong defended the Earth from mystical threats in this era.

2. Valkyrie

As the new Ruler of Asgard, Valkyrie is not only carrying a mantle held by Gods for up to millions of years but also is somewhat a political figure for a newly established region in Norway. With New Asgard also being home to several non-humanoid aliens including the likes of Korg and Miek, it would be funny to see how Valkyrie represents the Asgardians in their new home, and how she keeps her people in check with the citizens on Earth. This can easily be depicted as a short story that would make for one of the most interesting MCU one-shots. Or we could just have 5 minutes of Korg and Miek gaming on a Twitch stream.

1. Nick Fury and Talos

Perhaps as an appetizer for Secret Invasion, it would be awesome to see the process in which Fury decided to not only include Skrulls in operations with S.W.O.R.D. but to witness the exact point in which Talos transformed himself into Fury and went to Earth, finding out at which points Fury was actually himself or when Talos was filling in. Whilst we’re sure to find all of this out in Secret Invasion, we simply could never get enough of Fury and Talos. Their dynamics would surely make for one of the most exciting MCU one-shots to date.