Superhero media in 2024 delivered plenty of memorable moments, but it also had its fair share of perplexing plot holes. While many are willing to suspend disbelief, some gaps in logic are too glaring to overlook. These plot holes across both the MCU and the DC Universe often contradict the established rules of their respective universes or undermine key character motivations. From illogical character arcs to baffling narrative choices, these oversights can frustrate even the most die-hard fans.
2024 was a huge year for superhero movies and television series. Deadpool & Wolverine concluded Fox’s X-Men franchise while expanding the MCU timeline. The DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters officially began with Creature Commandos, while The Penguin elaborated upon Matt Reeves’ The Batman universe. 2024 also included the final three movies in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. While superhero stories often bend reality, audiences expect a coherent framework within these fictional worlds. When basic rules are ignored or forgotten, it’s hard to stay invested. Even the most promising projects can stumble when they fail to address these gaps, leaving audiences scratching their heads.
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Why Can The Symbiotes Now Bond With Anyone?
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The Venom series initially established strict rules for symbiote bonding. In the first film, symbiotes could only survive by bonding with rare, “special” hosts. Most humans were incompatible, leading to gruesome deaths. This concept was a key driver of tension, emphasizing Eddie Brock’s unique connection to Venom. However, by the time Venom: The Last Dance rolled around, this rule seemed to vanish. Symbiotes now bond with hosts freely, without the lethal consequences seen in earlier films.
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No explanation is offered for this drastic change. Was there an unseen mutation in the symbiotes? Did something happen between films to improve compatibility? This inconsistency undermines one of the franchise’s core concepts. The danger of bonding was a major narrative hook, and its sudden removal makes the symbiotes feel far less threatening and Eddie’s bond with Venom less special.
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Knull Still Prepares For An Invasion Without The Venom Codex
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In Venom, Eddie’s survival created the Codex, a unique biological signature connecting him to Knull, the symbiote god. The Codex was crucial because it could facilitate Knull’s escape from his cosmic prison in Venom: The Last Dance. This lends an urgency to Venom and Eddie’s survival, making their bond essential to the story’s stakes. It also perfectly laid the groundwork for the pair to nobly sacrifice themselves at the movie’s conclusion.
However, the post-credits scene in Venom: The Last Dance suggested that Knull would still proceed with his invasion, despite the codex being destroyed along with Venom. If the Codex was the key to Knull’s escape, how can he still act without it? The film provides no explanation for this apparent contradiction. This oversight diminishes the significance of the Codex and raises questions about Knull’s motivations. By ignoring such an important detail, the film undermines its own lore and makes Knull’s threat feel arbitrary.
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How Exactly Did Kraven Become A Hunter?
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Kraven the Hunter presents Sergei Kravinoff as a masterful predator, known for his unparalleled hunting skills. The movie reframed him as an ecowarrior, protecting wildlife from humanity and poachers. The SSU still presents him as the world’s greatest hunter, but explicitly states that he does not kill animals. This raises a critical question: How did he refine his abilities?
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Kraven the Hunter never adequately explains how Sergei transitioned from survivalist to expert hunter. One scene shows him already fairly adept while confronting two poachers, expertly throwing a knife at one. It still seems like a bit of a leap. Kraven’s reputation as one of Spider-Man’s most formidable foes hinges on his hunting prowess, yet the film fails to justify it. By skipping over key developmental milestones in Sergei’s life, the story leaves audiences questioning the believability of his journey and undermines his status as an iconic villain.
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Deadpool Appears In Earth-616 Before Meeting The TVA
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Deadpool & Wolverine takes full advantage of its multiverse premise, bringing the Merc with a Mouth into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, the timeline of Deadpool’s arrival in Earth-616 raises significant questions. Before meeting the Time Variance Authority (TVA), Deadpool is shown interacting with MCU characters like Happy Hogan. Logically, these interactions should take place within the Fox timeline, as Deadpool hasn’t yet been recruited by the TVA and gained his multiverse hopping technology.
Deadpool & Wolverine offers no explanation for how he appears in Earth-616 before his official crossover. Even for a character known for breaking the fourth wall, this inconsistency feels like a stretch. The film’s chaotic humor and multiverse antics allow for some narrative leeway, but this timeline error disrupts the story’s flow. The only real explanation is that Deadpool was able to adapt Cable’s timetravel device, but this hasn’t been confirmed.
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The Prophetic Letter “S”
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In Madame Web, cryptic visions of the future drive much of the plot, including recurring imagery of a letter “S.” This symbol is emphasized throughout the film, suggesting that it holds significant meaning. However, the climactic payoff subverts expectations in a baffling way. At the film’s conclusion, Ezekiel is crushed by the “P” from a falling Pepsi sign – not the anticipated “S.” The letter’s prominence in Madame Web’s visions turns out to have no apparent significance.
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Madame Web never explains why the “S” was so important. Was it meant to symbolize something cut from the final script? Or was it an attempt at subverting audience expectations that fell flat? Either way, the unresolved symbolism felt like a plot thread that led nowhere, reducing the impact of the story’s climax and the apparent veracity of Madame Web’s visions.
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Why Did Agatha Gather A Coven Of Powerless Witches?
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In Agatha All Along, the titular witch assembles a group of allies, ostensibly to steal their powers and restore her own. However, her choices are baffling. The witches she recruits are notably weak, including a mortal, a cursed witch, and another with her powers bound. If Agatha’s goal was to regain her full strength, why gather witches with limited or no abilities? The series provides no clear answer, making her strategy seem illogical.
A more powerful coven would have presumably provided more power, but Agatha’s odd recruitment undermines her cunning nature. Agatha requires a witch to blast her with magic to steal their powers, but at least two members could not do this, with a third warned not to. This plot hole weakens Agatha’s character and detracts from the story’s tension. Audiences are left wondering why such an intelligent and resourceful antagonist would make such counterproductive choices.
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Sal Maroni’s Prison Escape
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The Penguin explores the gritty underworld of Gotham, but Sal Maroni’s prison escape strains credulity. After killing a guard, Maroni claims he obtained the keys needed to simply walk out of prison. The simplicity of his escape is implausible, given his high-profile status and the security measures likely in place. These suggest that he would still need to use his influence to finish the escape. Yet, if Maroni had the influence to orchestrate an escape, why didn’t he do so earlier – such as when Falcone betrayed him?
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The Penguin glosses over these questions, offering no insight into how Maroni’s escape was possible. This lack of detail weakens a pivotal plot point. The narrative could have explored Maroni’s network and resources, adding depth to his character and the story. Instead, his escape feels like a convenient plot device, designed to set up Penguin’s adversaries ready for the show’s climax.
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Inconsistencies With Harley Quinn And Her Access To Joker In Arkham Asylum
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Joker: Folie à Deux blurs the line between reality and delusion, but this creative approach introduces significant inconsistencies regarding Harley Quinn’s relationship with the Joker. If their musical numbers, intimacy, and pregnancy are figments of Arthur Fleck’s imagination, why does Harley appear so invested in him? Moreover, Harley’s ability to move freely around Arkham Asylum strains credibility. Even if some scenes are hallucinations, others clearly show her interacting with staff and inmates without restriction.
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How does she gain such access? The film offers no explanation, leaving audiences to fill in the gaps. This ambiguity undermines Harley’s character and her relationship with the Joker. While the blurred reality is intentional, it raises more questions than it answers. It opens up key aspects of the narrative for debate, detracting from the emotional weight of Harley and Arthur’s dynamic.
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X-Men ’97 Doubles Down On Two X-Men: TAS Plot Holes
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X-Men: The Animated Series had its share of continuity issues, but X-Men ’97 exacerbates two of the most glaring ones. In X-Men: The Animated Series, Angel is introduced as a stranger to the X-Men, before flashbacks depict him as a founding member. X-Men ’97 compounded this by depicting a photograph of the original X-Men team, including Angel. Additionally, Rogue is depicted meeting several members of the Brotherhood and not recognising them, before flashbacks depict her working alongside them while still villainously inclined.
X-Men ’97 also highlights this discrepancy. It establishes a romance between Rogue and Magneto, acknowledging her villainous past with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. While this could have been rectified by suggesting Rogue had her memories wiped from her adversarial beginnings, her romance with Magneto confirms she remembers it. These inconsistencies highlight unresolved issues from the original show in ways that feel like Easter eggs.
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How Does Chameleon Meet The Jackal?
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Kraven the Hunter introduces the Jackal as the mysterious doctor who gives Rhino his powers before the events of the movie. At the end of Kraven the Hunter, Chameleon claims he also visited the Jackal to gain his shapeshifting abilities. However, the timeline of these events is never explained. When exactly is Rhino supposed to have swapped contact details with Chameleon? While he was holding him for ransom, or after he had been defeated by Kraven? The film glosses over these details, making the connection feel contrived.
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A clearer explanation could have added more intrigue to the Jackal and the interconnectedness of these villains. Without this context, the Chameleon’s transformation feels like a convenient plot point rather than a meaningful development. The lack of explanation diminishes the impact of Chameleon’s transformation, only raising more questions. It makes it one of the most confusing plot holes in either Marvel or DC projects in 2024.
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Venom: The Last Dance
PG-13
Adventure Sci-FiActionSuperheroVenom: The Last Dance is a film directed by an undisclosed director, featuring the character Venom in a thrilling narrative. The movie explores the alien symbiote’s latest challenges and transformations as it navigates through a world full of danger and new adversaries.
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October 25, 2024
Runtime
110 Minutes
Main Genre
Adventure
Cast
Tom Hardy
, Chiwetel Ejiofor
, Juno Temple
, Rhys Ifans
, Stephen Graham
, Peggy Lu
, Clark Backo
, Alanna Ubach
, Cristo Fernández
, Jared Abrahamson
, Hala Finley
, Dash McCloud
, Andy Serkis
, Reid Scott
, Jack Brady
, Ivo Nandi
, Jake Allyn
, Otis Winston
, Jacob Tomuri
, Brooke Carter
, Fflyn Edwards
, Elijah Cook
, Norma Butikofer
, Elizabeth Cook
, Angie Hsu
, Martin McDougallDirector
Kelly Marcel
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Kelly Marcel
, Tom HardyStudio(s)
Columbia Pictures
, Marvel Entertainment
, Pascal PicturesDistributor(s)
Sony
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Kraven the Hunter
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ActionAdventure Sci-FiKraven the Hunter explores the origin story of Sergei Kravinoff, known as Kraven, as he navigates his tumultuous relationship with his father, Nikolai. This path of vengeance sets Kraven on a journey to become a formidable hunter with a reputation for fearsome brutality.
Release Date
December 13, 2024
Runtime
127 Minutes
Main Genre
Adventure
Cast
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
, Russell Crowe
, Fred Hechinger
, Ariana DeBose
, Christopher Abbott
, Alessandro Nivola
, Levi Miller
, Chi Lewis-Parry
, Billy Barratt
, Jessica Zhou
, Michael Shaeffer
, Dritan Kastrati
, Greg Kolpakchi
, Elander Moore
, Filiz Fairweather
, Duran Fulton Brown
, Alex Skarbek
, Rachel Handshaw
, Preslav Shipkaliev
, Murat Seven
, Robert RyanDirector
J.C. Chandor
Writers
Art Marcum
, Richard Wenk
, Matt HollowayStudio(s)
Sony
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Sony
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Deadpool & Wolverine
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Action Sci-FiComedySuperheroA follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
Release Date
July 26, 2024
Runtime
127 Minutes
Main Genre
Action
Cast
Ryan Reynolds
, Hugh Jackman
, Emma Corrin
, Morena Baccarin
, Rob Delaney
, Leslie Uggams
, Karan Soni
, Matthew Macfadyen
, Brianna Hildebrand
, Shioli Kutsuna
, Stefan Kapicic
, Lewis Tan
, Randal Reeder
, Jennifer Garner
, Aaron Stanford
, Billy Clements
, Ollie Palmer
, Chris Hemsworth
, Rob McElhenneyDirector
Shawn Levy
Writers
Rhett Reese
, Paul Wernick
, Shawn Levy
, Ryan Reynolds
, Zeb Wells
, Rob Liefeld
, Fabian NiciezaStudio(s)
Marvel
, Maximum EffortDistributor(s)
Disney
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Madame Web
PG-13
Action Sci-FiSuperheroAdventureMadame Web is a superhero movie based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Taking place in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, the movie revolves around a clairvoyant woman who can look into different dimensions. Dakota Johnson stars in the lead role, with Sydney Sweeney, Adam Scott, Isabela Merced, and Celeste O’Connor comprising the rest of the cast.
Release Date
February 14, 2024
Runtime
116 Minutes
Main Genre
Adventure
Cast
Dakota Johnson
, Emma Roberts
, Adam Scott
, Isabela Merced
, Sydney SweeneyDirector
S.J. Clarkson
Writers
Burk Sharpless
, Matt Sazama
, Kerem Sanga
, Claire Parker
, S.J. ClarksonStudio(s)
Columbia Pictures
, Di Bonaventura PicturesDistributor(s)
Sony Pictures Releasing
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Joker: Folie a Deux
R
DramaCrimeMusicalJoker: Folie à Deux is the sequel to Todd Phillips’ critically acclaimed comic book thriller Joker. Reprising his Academy Award-winning performance as the failed comedian Arthur Fleck, Joaquin Phoenix revisits the iconic DC character alongside Lady Gaga, who makes her debut as Joker’s lover Harley Quinn in this standalone continuity of the DC Universe.
Release Date
October 4, 2024
Runtime
138 Minutes
Main Genre
Drama
Cast
Joaquin Phoenix
, Lady Gaga
, Brendan Gleeson
, Catherine Keener
, Zazie Beetz
, Steve Coogan
, Harry Lawtey
, Leigh Gill
, Jacob Lofland
, Sharon Washington
, Troy Fromin
, Bill Smitrovich
, John Lacy
, Ken LeungDirector
Todd Phillips
Writers
Todd Phillips
, Scott Silver
, Bob Kane
, Paul Dini
, Bill Finger
, Bruce Timm
, Jerry RobinsonStudio(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Agatha All Along
TV-14
ActionSuperheroComedyAdventureAgatha Harkness, after the events of “WandaVision,” seeks to regain her magical powers. Joining forces with unexpected allies, including the son of an old adversary, she battles new mystical threats while uncovering hidden secrets in the magical realm.
Release Date
September 18, 2024
Franchise(s)
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Cast
Kathryn Hahn
, Joe Locke
, Sasheer Zamata
, Ali Ahn
, Okwui Okpokwasili
, Debra Jo Rupp
, Patti LuPone
, Aubrey Plaza
, David Payton
, Emma Caulfield Ford
, David Lengel
, Asif Ali
, Amos Glick
, Elaine Valdes
, Paria Akbarshahi
, Chau Naumova
, Bethany Curry
, Athena Perample
, Alicia Vela-Bailey
, Britta Grant
, Marina MazepaSeasons
1
Writers
Jac Schaeffer
Streaming Service(s)
Disney+
Directors
Jac Schaeffer
, Gandja Monteiro
, Rachel GoldbergExpand
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The Penguin
TV-MA
CrimeDramaCreated by Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin is a crime-drama spin-off television series of 2022’s film The Batman. Set shortly after the events of The Batman, Oz Cobb, A.K.A. the Penguin, begins his rise in the underworld of Gotham City as he contends with the daughter of his late boss, Carmine Falcone, for control of the crime family’s empire.
Release Date
September 19, 2024
Franchise(s)
Batman
, DC ElseworldsCast
Colin Farrell
, Cristin Milioti
, Rhenzy Feliz
, Michael Kelly
, Shohreh Aghdashloo
, Deirdre O’Connell
, Clancy Brown
, James Madio
, Scott Cohen
, Michael Zegen
, Carmen Ejogo
, Theo RossiSeasons
1
Writers
Lauren LeFranc
Streaming Service(s)
MAX
Directors
Craig Zobel
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X-Men ’97
TV-14
AnimationAdventureActionSuperheroX-Men ’97 is the direct continuation of the popular 1990s animated series X-Men: The Animated Series. Taking up where the third season left off, Marvel’s revival brings back famous mutants such as Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Cyclops, Beast, Magneto, and Nightcrawler, who fight villains like Mr. Sinister, the Sentinels, and the Hellfire Club.
Release Date
March 20, 2024
Franchise(s)
X-Men
Cast
Jennifer Hale
, Chris Potter
, Alison Sealy-Smith
, Lenore Zann
, Cal Dodd
, Catherine Disher
, Adrian Hough
, Ray Chase
, Chris Britton
, George BuzaSeasons
1
Writers
Beau DeMayo
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Directors
Jake Castorena
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