SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME Executive Producer Kevin Feige Addresses Those Avengers Tower/Oscorp Rumors

Heading into Spider-Man: Far From Home, rumours were swirling about Oscorp being revealed as the new owner of Avengers Tower, and now Marvel Studios President and executive producer Kevin Feige responds...

By JoshWilding - Jul 04, 2019 01:07 AM EST

Filed Under: Far From Home

WARNING: Spoilers For Spider-Man: Far From Home follow from this point on!

It was in Spider-Man: Homecoming that we learned Tony Stark had decided to sell Avengers Tower, and speculation has been running rampant ever since about who the new owner could be. The prevailing theory heading into Spider-Man: Far From Home was that Norman Osborn and Oscorp could have purchased it, but we never find out either way.

During a recent interview, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige was asked who is in charge of the building as it undergoes construction, and responded with a laugh, "I didn't see a sign there yet. I don't think they put the sign up."

"I always think the speculation fuels it, whether that speculation is correct, as it sometimes is, or if that speculation is wrong, as it often is," he continued. "How awesome is it seeing him swing around at the end of that movie, and with the web wings glide through a under-construction version of Avengers Tower?" It is indeed awesome, but also infuriating that we never get to see a sign!

Regardless of whether Avengers Tower is now owned by Oscorp or even the Fantastic Four, it's fair to say that Marvel Studios is going to keep us guessing, and we may not get an answer until slightly further into Phase 4!

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Spider-Man: Menace

Thanks to Mysterio's master manipulation, the world believes that he was a hero who saved the world and that Spider-Man killed him because he wants to become the next Tony Stark. A huge part of Quentin Beck's mission here is to prove that people will believe anything they're told, and it's clear now that the public (and authorities) will view the wall-crawler as a menace.

That's something his comic book counterpart has been going through for decades now, and Spidey being chased down by the cops (and even his fellow heroes) is a common sight.

However, the big change here is that his secret identity has also been outed and that's going to change Peter Parker's status quo in a major way; he can't hide behind a mask, and is surely going to have to go on the run. He might deny the accusations, of course, but that would feel like something of a cop out on Marvel's part.

The Daily Bugle Is Back

Perhaps the biggest shocker in the mid-credits scene is the fact that J. Jonah Jameson is back (and played by J.K. Simmons!) and The Daily Bugle is now a website. As of right now, we don't know whether either Jameson or the Bugle will return in the future, as this could have very easily been a one-off cameo to make comic book fans happy.

In the MCU, Peter doesn't have any sort of relationship with Jameson, so including him in future adventures could feel a little forced. However, even just the odd appearance on TV as he continues bashing Spider-Man would be a fun to see, and wouldn't require a lot of time from Simmons. With The Daily Bugle part of this shared world now, though, there are a lot of very exciting possibilities.

Spider-Sense

During the movie's final act, the web-slinger finally gains control of his Spider-Sense (or Peter-Tingle) and uses it to navigate Mysterio's drone attack. There have been hints that it exists before now, but this hopefully means it will play a larger role in his adventures moving forward.

While Spidey being able to dodge every attack would be a little boring, the hero is definitely more confident now and so having the precognitive ability would be an exciting addition and gives Marvel Studios the opportunity to show off an interesting new side to Peter's powers.

Nick Fury...In Space!

The movie's post-credits scene may be played for laughs, but it also reveals that Nick Fury has been commanding a Skrull spaceship in outer space. The fact that Talos and Soren are on Earth doesn't really mean much (especially when they're still heroes and not about to embark on any sort of "Secret Invasion"), but Fury heading into space could definitely come into play somewhere down the line.

After all, it doesn't seem like he's interested in coming home, and after Captain Marvel was praised for the dynamic between Carol Danvers and the then S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, common sense says we'll see them team-up in the present day, this time on Carol's turf!

Mysterio...Lives?

Mysterio appeared to be dead as a doornail the last time we saw him, but should we really buy into that? After all, this is Quentin Beck, a character who has routinely faked his demise and was even resurrected at one point after blowing his brains out in front of Daredevil.

Seeing as he's responsible for outing Spider-Man's secret identity to the world, there's definitely unfinished business here, and while Spider-Man: Far From Home doesn't exactly set the stage for the Sinister Six, it would be crazy for Mysterio not to be part of that villainous team.

Kree Sleeper Cells On Earth

During a conversation between Nick Fury (Talos) and Maria Hill (Soren), we learn that there are Kree sleeper cells on Earth. This may seem like a throwaway mention, but Marvel Studios must have known that fans would pick up on this and it's impossible to imagine there not being some sort of pay off.

Captain Marvel 2 seems like the most realistic option, but it could just be that following Thanos' devastating attack on the entire universe, a lot of aliens have now gravitated to our planet. That sets the stage for both the Kree/Skrull War (2?) and even Secret Invasion. We'll have to wait and see.

Aftermath Of The Blip

Spider-Man: Far From Home only briefly touches on the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame and mostly in a comical fashion. However, it's clear that the world has gone through some changes and it would be very surprising not to see this continue to be touched upon.

While it seems we've already had our answers about how everyone returned after being dusted, the fact that the world thinks Captain America is dead is bound to be addressed in Falcon & The Winter Soldier on Disney+, and it doesn't seem like a stretch to believe that Doctor Strange might be dealing with an even greater level of guilt than Peter Parker in his sequel over what happened to Iron Man.

Romance For Peter And MJ

MJ may be a very different take on the version of the character we know from the comic books, but she and Peter have clearly fallen for each other and that sets the stage for one of the Marvel Universe's greatest romances to play out in the MCU moving forward.

There's a lot of potential here, especially now that Spider-Man's identity has been outed, and it will be interesting to see the impact that has on their budding romance. Someone not quite so lucky in love is Happy Hogan, as the movie makes it clear that May just viewed their relationship as a summer fling. So, chances are things between them won't continue to develop in future instalments.

Hydro-Man's Return

Shortly after the water Elemental attacks Venice, Flash Thompson reads out a report from Buzzfeed which mistakenly claims that it must have been Morris Bench, a criminal with water powers. There's nothing to say we'll necessarily see the real Hydro-Man enter the MCU, but the fact that he exists is definitely intriguing, and he could easily end up being a member of the Sinister Six or a even just a hired thug.

Time will tell, but with no mention of The Vulture or Scorpion in the movie, there's a strong possibility that this reference to another of Spidey's villains could be more significant than it initially seems.

Avengers Disassembled

One thing that's clear in Spider-Man: Far From Home is that The Avengers are definitely disassembled, because they're not there to help battle The Elementals and Talos makes it clear at the end of the movie that he had no idea what to tell people when they asked.

It seems Earth's Mightiest Heroes went their separate ways following the events of Avengers: Endgame, and the stage is now set for a new team to come together...or for a certain villain to create his own dark roster. Either way, while Spidey seemed like a prime candidate to lead the team after getting E.D.I.T.H., there's no way that's happening now he's been framed as a murderer.

Continue reading below to see how Spider-Man:
Far From Home wraps up "The Infinity Saga."

R.I.P. Captain America

Right at the start of the movie, the pupils in Peter Parker's high school air an "In Memoriam" video paying tribute to Iron Man, Black Widow...and Captain America! The world clearly thinks that Steve Rogers is dead and are unaware that he returned to the present as an elderly man (then again, he could have passed away from old age shortly after the events of Avengers: Endgame).

While we're bound to learn a little more about Steve's apparent "demise" in the Falcon & The Winter Soldier TV series on Disney+, Spider-Man: Far From Home wraps Captain America's story up by making it clear that, for now, it is indeed over.

The World Mourns For Iron Man

We don't really see how the world feels about Captain America and Black Widow's deaths, but it's clearly in mourning for Iron Man as there are an awful lot of tributes for the Armoured Avenger.

People are clearly aware that Tony Stark made the ultimate sacrifice and saved the world, but just how much do they know about what went down and have they been told that it was actually The Hulk who used the Infinity Stones to bring everyone back? Sadly, that's never actually elaborated on in this sequel.

Things Return To Normal

Remember how ravaged the world looked in Avengers: Endgame? Houses were derelict, streets were littered with trash, and New York was surrounded by ships, boats, and abandoned cars.

Well, things have quickly returned to normal as the world looks just like you would expect, and there's no evidence that Thanos' attack has left any real, lasting scars on the Earth moving forward.

"The Blip"

There are, however, other scars that are still being felt for the people who disappeared when the Mad Titan unleashed the power of the Infinity Stones. That five-year period has been named "The Blip" and we get to see what happened when people returned (exactly where they were when they vanished) and learn about the aftermath of being displaced.

May Parker is working with a charity to help them and Spider-Man: Far From Home provides at least some insight into how it must have felt to come back five years later and see that your home is owned by someone else and your possessions are now all gone.

Peter Parker's PTSD

Spider-Man died and was later resurrected, and that, along with Tony Stark's death, has clearly had a significant impact on him. When the wall-crawler is quizzed by the media about being the new Iron Man, it's clear that he's struggling to come to terms with his mentor's demise and the pressure that's being put on him to step up and fill that void.

While the sequel never really delves into his PTSD, it's good to see that Peter is still reeling from everything that happened in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

The New Iron Man

The world seemingly wants Spider-Man to be the new Iron Man, and it appears as if that's what Tony Stark had in mind for Peter Parker as well. That's a lot of pressure for a high school student!

Spidey doesn't want to fulfil that role and spends a lot of the movie, not necessarily dodging his responsibility, but seemingly mourning the fact he's no longer just a Friendly, Neighbourhood superhero. By the time the final act rolls around, he's accepted this new role for the most part and knows he has what it takes to be a true hero. The MCU seems to be in good hands with Peter.

E.D.I.T.H.

Well, sort of. Peter still has to go through something of a learning curve and that includes making the mistake of handing over E.D.I.T.H. to Quentin Beck. That's ultimately resolved, but what's really interesting is that Tony chose to entrust Spider-Man with access to all of his tech and satellites.

By the time Spider-Man: Far From Home ends, Peter has regained control of E.D.I.T.H. (Even Dead I'm The Hero) and while it's not clear what he'll do with it, an argument could be made that he's now one of the most powerful heroes in the entire MCU and capable of unleashing all sorts of new technology. Who knows, perhaps he'll be the one who creates the Ironheart armour!

Avengers Disassembled

There's no real mention of The Avengers in the movie aside from Nick Fury pointing out that Captain Marvel, Thor, and a number of other heroes are off world or seemingly M.I.A.

In fact, Fury is attempting to create a new team and that must be because Earth's Mightiest Heroes have once again gone their separate ways. After all, who is left to assemble them with Captain America now an old man, Thor in space, Iron Man and Black Widow dead, Hawkeye back with his family, and The Hulk badly injured after using the Infinity Stones?

This movie provides no answers about what might come next for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, but with no team in place for the time being, it's no wonder Mysterio so easily fools the world.

Aliens On Earth

In the post-credits scene, we learn that Nick Fury and Maria Hill are actually Talos and Soren and they've been reporting back to the real Fury who is in command of a Skrull ship in outer space.

It's definitely significant to think that there could be more Skrulls on Earth, while what "Fury" says a little earlier in the movie about there being Kree sleeper cells on the planet could definitely pay off somewhere down the line. After all, it's hard to imagine that was a throwaway mention and the Kree could have easily started a "secret invasion" of their own after Thanos attacked the planet.

Outed

In the mid-credits scene, a video that was manipulated by Quentin Beck to make Spider-Man look like a villain is shared by The Daily Bugle and the web-slinger's secret identity is outed to the world. This is an interesting contrast to how Iron Man revealed his secret, and it's clear that the wall-crawler will now have to balance being branded a "menace" with protecting his loved ones.

Ending "The Infinity Saga" on a cliffhanger is a bold move, and almost immediately puts an end to Peter being the new Iron Man because it's clear now the world will never see him like that. Other upcoming Marvel Studios movies will no doubt touch on the fallout from Avengers: Endgame, but Spider-Man: Far From Home perfectly wraps things up while setting the stage for the future.

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34 Comments

Unites - 7/4/2019, 2:11 AM

I think they doubt whether they should make it the 'Oscorp Tower' or 'Baxter Building'.

Frshcoupe - 7/4/2019, 4:56 AM

@Unites - there’s no way they would have those scenes in Homecoming then. There’s a method to the madness. This is the game Feige wants us to play.

Equivocal - 7/4/2019, 12:07 PM

@Unites -

Oscorp Tower ?

with Sony having the rights to it ??

not a chance.

Baxter building in the other hand....

more likely !

XelCorp - 7/4/2019, 8:40 PM

@Equivocal - doesn’t feel like the Baxter building. I’d expect more grey/white with blue tint. This building looked like it had a green tint. May have to take a look at it again

NinnesMBC - 7/4/2019, 2:21 AM

Patience it is then.

Mclane - 7/4/2019, 2:25 AM

@NinnesMBC -

As always with Marvel....Frustrating but ultimately really worth it..

Mclane - 7/4/2019, 2:24 AM

I'd bet it will be the Baxter building, they are looking to return the FF back in to the MCU THE RIGHT WAY and that would make sense, Oscorp would also make sense as would a movement towards the Sinister 6 but GG back in a Spider-man film again so soon after the previous versions, too soon I think, a great idea for the future but maybe too soon.

As for the reveal at the very end which I'll not directly say what it is, well I'd imagine the Stark tech, a Mr Banner and Avengers could tinker with that to discredit the reveal and protect a certain person....NO TIME TRAVEL THO!!!

Frshcoupe - 7/4/2019, 4:57 AM

@Mclane - no that is Dr. Strange’s department.

XelCorp - 7/4/2019, 8:42 PM

@Mclane - nobody said Green Goblin. Norman Osborn? Yes. When was the last time we’ve actually seen Osborn in a meaty role? Over a decade ago? And don’t even count tasm cause that was a in the shadow cameo. General audiences prob didn’t even know who that was.

bkmeijer2 - 7/4/2019, 3:29 AM

I really think they just went ahead with selling the tower without having really decided yet what to do with that story thread

Knightrider - 7/4/2019, 4:05 AM

What if it is Parker Industries as he has the tech, Tony commissioned the building to be built in Parker’s name in case of death.

Ha1frican - 7/4/2019, 4:05 AM

I didn’t even realize that was supposed to be the same building...

NOID - 7/4/2019, 4:44 AM

Why would marvel/Disney set up phase 4 with Norm as the main villain. What if Sony decides to go and do their own thing and decides not to share Spider-Man... too much of a risk.... unless Disney decides to just give Sony 10 billion for Spider-Man.

Frshcoupe - 7/4/2019, 5:00 AM

@NOID - that sounds like too much money lol. Maybe $5B.

I think you’re right. They’re leaving it open because if Sony doesn’t play ball they will go with it being the Baxter building. If Sony and Marvel strike a longer term deal then it can be OSCORP.

NOID - 7/4/2019, 5:24 AM

@Frshcoupe - I just know that if marvel isn’t the one making the calls on Spider-Man, I’m not interested. No trust in SONY

Frshcoupe - 7/4/2019, 6:21 AM

I’m glad that there wasn’t anything that’s truly sets up phase 4 or the next movie...like the next villain in Spidey 3 or the next big bad in phase 4. It would’ve been too much. The JJJ thing was all we need..it’s a hint of what’s to come theme wise but that’s it. I also think they didn’t put too much in this movie by way of setting up the future because we will get a lot of answers soon with Comic Con around the corner.

Whiteharted - 7/4/2019, 6:24 AM

Zendaya is NOT MARY JANE!!!!! KEVIN FIEGIE HIMSELF HAS CONFIRMED IT! "She's not Mary Jane and never was" so its not a fresh take on the character because its not the character!!!

Having said that the film was AMAZING! Spider Man 2 is still the best, FFH is still brilliant!! I wish I could post a review. Mysterio was perfect! And the best part..... THEY BROUGHT BACK J.K. SIMMONS AS J.J.J!! YES!! YES!! YES!!!! THANK GOD!!! YES! BEST DECISION MARVEL HAS MADE!! YES!

Gizmo1221 - 7/4/2019, 7:44 AM

Didn’t they show the building at the end of the movie? When Spider-Man is swinging to MJ or I’m going crazy.

kolatrl - 7/4/2019, 8:35 AM

I was informed by MaskandHammer via Twitter that this took place:

“So at the end before Peter picks up MJ he webs 🕸 through a hole in a newly built building, I’m pretty sure this was where Stark/Avengers tower was and now have a new owner but we don’t know who this is.
When Spidey is talking to MJ on ground level there is a banner on the fencing like you see on construction sites saying “we can’t wait to show you... what comes next” with the numbers 1,2,3....? And a question mark where the 4 would be. I took this as this could be Fantastic 4, and the new building in the plot of where avengers tower was will be the Baxter Building.”

So i’m sticking with this for now. they did finish the movie following the merger so this very well could be a last minute teaser planted for us to find. maybe it’s just a coincidence, but either way i’m excited to see what Marvel does next with Spidey!

cTaHha - 7/4/2019, 8:54 AM

@kolatrl - Or it could refer to phase 4?

IronDean2099 - 7/6/2019, 4:44 AM

Baxter Building, but Osborn will take over it by the time we get around to Dark Avengers. Best of both.

Deklipz - 7/7/2019, 12:43 PM

They're not going to hang their proprietary characters in a story-line dependent on characters (villains) shared with Sony. It's just not going to happen. Even with Spider-Man, as integral as he seems in IW and Endgame, he could have been replaced with any other previously unknown hero and had the same outcome. Holland could have played a reworked Iron Lad in the Avengers series (CW-EG) and nobody would have ever known the difference story-wise. Or he could hae been removed altogether and had relatively little impact on the final product as well. I like that Marvel has a hand in Spidey, but he's been bonus fun for the shared movies he's been in. Fun, but bonus fun in already fun movies.