Secret Invasion Ending Explained
The Secret Invasion ending sets up some major plot points for the future of the MCU, all while bringing Nick Fury & Gravik's conflict to a close.
Secret Invasion (2023)
Based on the Marvel Comics event, Secret Invasion is a chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that sees Nick Fury attempting to reckon with an alien invasion that has been occurring for years - without humanity even knowing. Fury discovers that the Skrulls have been infiltrating society for far longer than he realized, and danger arises as plans start into motion.
- Release Date:
- June 21, 2023
- Cast:
- Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Emilia Clarke, Cobie Smulders, Olivia Colman, Christopher McDonald, Carmen Ejogo, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Martin Freeman, Don Cheadle
- Rating:
- PG-13
- Seasons:
- 1
- Story By:
- Kyle Bradstreet
- Writers:
- Kyle Bradstreet
- Network:
- Kyle Bradstreet
- Streaming Sevice:
- Disney+
- Franchise(s):
- Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Directors:
- Ali Selim
- Showrunner:
- Kyle Bradstreet
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