The MCU may be on the verge of losing Spider-Man... 1 / 9
And announcing the X-Men are coming is the only possible distraction. 2 / 9
Spider-Man has been set up to be an integral part of the MCU's future... 3 / 9
So his potential absence would be a huge blow to Marvel Studios. 4 / 9
While his future is sorted out between Disney and Sony... 5 / 9
Marvel could announce their first X-Men movie to steal the attention of fans. 6 / 9
Their MCU debuts are highly anticipated and would be a huge moment... 7 / 9
So the excitement it would bring could overshadow the loss of Spidey. 8 / 9
Then, Sony and Disney could potentially negotiate in quiet. 9 / 9