2 MCU Heroes Receive Special Honor for On-Screen Representation
The world is made up of countless cultures, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities, all of which want to feel represented in the entertainment they consume, which is why diversity is paramount in the modern era. Marvel Studios has taken this lesson more strongly than ever in recent years, with Black Panther , Captain Marvel , and Eternals marking notable milestones for diversity in the MCU. 2018's Black Panther was a game-changer not just for the MCU but for Hollywood as a whole, as it was among the first major blockbusters to feature a primarily Black ensemble. Less than a year later, Captain Marvel took another long-awaited step forward for the Marvel world as Brie Larson's hero became the MCU's first female lead. ADVERTISEMENT Moving into Phase 4, audiences have been treated to more representation than in the entire history of the MCU. These themes have even proven paramount to storytelling already, w...