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The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may appear bleak after "Avengers: Infinity War," but there's still plenty to expect from the franchise going forward.
It's not bleak in terms of interest: Audiences are coming out in droves for the movie. But the ending leaves the fate of many characters up in the air, and the characters spared face an uncertain road ahead.
That doesn't mean there's no hope left, however. With "Captain Marvel" and an "Infinity War" sequel coming next May, and "Black Panther" and "Spider-Man: Homecoming" sequels already planned, the MCU shows no signs of slowing down.
Marvel's comic books provide a glimpse into the MCU's possibilities going forward, and Disney's acquisition of Fox assets could potentially mean the arrival of characters we have yet to see in the MCU.
Business Insider evaluates the future of the MCU post-"Infinity War" below: