Warning: SPOILERS for Moon Knight episode 2.

Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is using more supernatural characters, and Moon Knight has provided an explanation for why they haven't been featured before. Marvel Studios is using its post-Avengers: Endgame projects to expand various sections of its shared universe. There's been an increased focus on new Earth-based heroes, teases of more cosmic events, the introduction of the multiverse, and a glimpse of some mystical realms as well. Moon Knight serves as the latest effort for the supernatural corner of the MCU to grow. While the Disney+ series is self-contained in its story, it also raises questions about why Moon Knight and other supernatural characters haven't played a part in the overall narrative before now.

The MCU's connectivity is certainly one of its greatest strengths and a reason for the continued success of the franchise, but it also makes expanding certain areas a bit tougher. When Marvel announced plans for Eternals and a story explaining they've been on Earth for 7,000 years, there was an immediate question about why these superheroes didn't interfere with prior MCU events. Moon Knight and Marvel's plans for the supernatural in Phase 4 raise similar questions, as even Mahershala Ali's Blade cameo in Eternals raised questions as to what he had been doing up until that point. However, the MCU's lack of supernatural characters might have already been explained in Moon Knight episode 2.

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It is established in Moon Knight episode 2 that normal people are not capable of seeing certain supernatural beings. This begins with security camera footage of Steven Grant running from the jackal that appeared in episode 1 but does not show the supernatural creature on the film. Later on, Layla and the civilians do not see the jackal that Steven fights as Mr. Knight. While this could've been a potential tease that he is imagining the creature, Layla is attacked by it and sees the outline of its face after smashing a bottle on it. Moon Knight's invisible jackal is so far the only example of this truly supernatural phenomenon, but it could be Marvel's way of teasing that the supernatural realm has always been part of the MCU but hasn't been featured because the characters focused on couldn't see it.

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If the MCU goes down this path to explain the sudden rise of supernatural characters in Phase 4, it would help explain all of the missing characters from before. It also mirrors the explanation Marvel Studios made for why magic wasn't featured before Doctor Strange. The 2016 movie gave sorcerers the ability to enter the Mirror Dimension so their fights wouldn't impact the real world. In fact, it is through the rise of magic that Marvel teased Doctor Strange, Wong, Ancient One, and others who have long been protecting Earth from unseen threats. While that was initially viewed as an explanation for why they didn't interfere with major MCU events, it could also be a tease that these individuals could see the supernatural realm and made it their business to stop threats that were literally invisible to the majority of humanity.

Moon Knight's tease that supernatural beings are invisible could also help the MCU introduce Blade, Werewolf by Night, Ghost Rider, and other supernatural characters in Phase 4. Audiences will understandably question why vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural beings are suddenly popping up. While the MCU could find another explanation, the idea that they've always been there and people just couldn't see them makes sense. It allows these upcoming supernatural characters to operate in an entirely different corner of the MCU and give them a more mythical existence.

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Moon Knight releases new episodes every Wednesday on Disney+.

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