Unearthed: Dark and Disturbing Deleted Scenes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for its family-friendly content, but there have been some disturbing ideas that were cut from the movies. In "The Incredible Hulk," a deleted scene showed Bruce Banner attempting suicide before transforming into the Hulk. Another deleted scene from "Doctor Strange" depicted Kaecilius murdering a priest in a church to prove there is no afterlife. Red Skull's appearance in "Avengers: Infinity War" was toned down from the original concept art, which portrayed him as a monstrous figure.
In "Avengers: Infinity War," a deleted scene showed Thanos using the Soul Stone to turn the Guardians of the Galaxy into astral projections. The directors of "Avengers: Endgame" considered having Thanos decapitate Captain America in a time-travel sequence. Concept art for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" featured Scarlet Witch holding the decapitated head of Baron Mordo. Another deleted scene from the same movie showed Wanda using a decapitated sorcerer's head as a weapon.
Despite these disturbing ideas being cut from the final films, they offer a glimpse into the darker side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The franchise has explored some unsettling concepts that could have significantly altered the tone of the movies if included. Marvel fans may be surprised by the level of darkness that was once considered for these beloved superhero films.