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Obscure Marvel game foreshadowed the MCU’s turn to supernatural stories

Marvel's Midnight Suns demonstrated a team-based supernatural tone that mirrors the MCU's growing occult direction. Disney+ projects Ironheart and Werewolf by Night have already introduced spooky elements, while Blade remains stalled and a Ghost Rider film is scheduled for 2028. The game's handling of a Midnight Sons-style lineup shows a playable model for how those characters and themes could translate to the MCU.

• Disney+ shows Ironheart and Werewolf by Night have introduced horror and supernatural elements to the MCU
• Blade is stuck in development while a Ghost Rider film is slated for release in 2028
• The video game Marvel's Midnight Suns implemented a Midnight Sons–style team and occult tone in gameplay and narrative
• Midnight Suns provides a concrete example of how supernatural characters and team-ups could be adapted for MCU projects