Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe is a documentary film that provides an in-depth look at the creation and development of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film features interviews with key people involved in the making of the MCU, including Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, producer Jon Favreau, and directors Joss Whedon, James Gunn, and Anthony and Joe Russo.
The documentary also includes behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, starting with Iron Man in 2008 and leading up to Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015. It explores how Marvel Studios took a risk by starting their own cinematic universe, something that had never been done before, and how their success has influenced the film industry.
The film covers the creation of the iconic characters, their casting, and how their individual storylines were all interwoven to create a larger narrative. Viewers are also given a glimpse of the extensive planning and collaboration that goes on behind the scenes to ensure that each film fits within the larger Marvel universe.
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe also delves into the making of the Marvel One-Shots, short films that were released along with the Blu-ray releases of Marvel films. The documentary shows how these smaller stories contributed to the overall universe and helped develop some of the lesser-known characters.
Finally, the film explores the development of the television series "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", which takes place within the MCU. It shows how the show was able to tie into the larger universe while also standing on its own as a unique and separate story.
Overall, Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe provides a fascinating look into the creation of one of the most successful film franchises of all time and the meticulous planning and collaboration required to make it all come together.