Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima, the mastermind behind Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid, has found himself trapped in the tangled web of Marvel’s cinematic universe 🕸️. After watching Captain America: Brave New World, Kojima took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration. He distinctly remembers Steve Rogers’ iconic shield being passed to Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), yet somehow missed the moment Sam officially became Captain America. Even more puzzling to him was the Avengers’ restructuring: “Is this somehow connected with the trailer for Thunderbolts?” he asked.
“I stopped understanding the MCU!” – Kojima cries for help. Marvel responds with a new series that explains everything… in a way that confuses even more!
I watched “Captain America: Brave New World” in IMAX. I vaguely remember Sam receiving the shield in “Endgame,” but when did he officially become Cap? Is it because I haven’t seen “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier?” And what’s this about the Avengers being reorganized? I’m also… pic.twitter.com/R1WltUhS3u
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) February 23, 2025
While Kojima is famous for his mind-bending, multi-layered narratives, it appears the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has finally outdone even him. With 34 films and over 20 TV shows, the once-simple superhero saga has evolved into a chaotic labyrinth that requires a Ph.D. in Cinematic Studies to comprehend. It seems even the master of complex storytelling himself is now begging for a simplified guide.
Marvel Answers Kojima’s Plea… With Even More Confusion! 🎥🤡
Marvel executives, in their infinite wisdom, immediately seized the opportunity. Instead of simply replying with a timeline chart, they greenlit a brand-new TV series—a ten-episode cinematic guide that will explain the MCU’s lore in a “clear and accessible way.” The catch? It includes a prequel, sequel, midquel, and spin-off crossover event—because of course it does.
“Fans have been asking for this,” said an anonymous Marvel executive, “so we’re making it super easy to follow. The first episode starts with the Infinity Saga, but then we’ll jump forward to Secret Wars, back to Iron Man 2, and take a detour into Moon Knight before explaining how Ms. Marvel ties into the Fantastic Four reboot.” He added: “If you watch carefully, it will all make sense. Maybe.”
The series will include exclusive footnotes, pop-up explanations, and interactive holograms to guide lost viewers through Marvel’s ever-expanding cinematic chaos. However, test audiences have already reported headaches and existential crises after episode one. Disney+ recommends watching with a whiteboard, sticky notes, and a strong drink.
MCU’s Complexity – A Challenge Even for Kojima’s Mind 🤯
The irony of Hideo Kojima getting lost in Marvel’s storytelling is as hilarious as it is terrifying. This is the man who made fans connect with an invisible baby, crawl through eight-hour cutscenes, and decode plot twists involving clones, nanomachines, and psychic villains in gas masks. And yet, even he cannot untangle the insanity of Marvel’s multiverse mess.
“Kojima-san, we understand your pain,” tweeted one fan. “The last time I tried to catch up on Loki, I woke up in an alternate timeline where Iron Man was still alive.” Another replied: “Bro, just wait for the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ultimate Director’s Cut Hyper Edition coming in 2030.”
Some die-hard MCU fans remain convinced that everything makes perfect sense, if only one watches every show, reads every tie-in comic, and studies every obscure post-credits scene. “It’s all connected!” they yell, clutching Stan Lee Funko Pops while scribbling conspiracy charts in their basements.
What’s Next? Marvel’s Plan for Maximum Confusion 🧩🌀
Insiders reveal that Marvel isn’t stopping here. If the ten-episode MCU explainer series is successful, Kevin Feige has greenlit a 4-hour documentary on the chronology of post-credits scenes. This will be followed by a real-time interactive AI assistant that provides live explanations during screenings, much like a confused friend asking, “Wait, who’s that guy again?”
Meanwhile, DC fans are enjoying the show from the sidelines, chuckling as their own franchise burns to the ground in a completely different way.
One thing is certain: Hideo Kojima’s struggle is all of us. The MCU has officially reached peak complexity, and at this point, it might be easier to just create an alternate universe where none of this ever happened.
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