The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a rollercoaster of emotions, but over time, the way some moments land has changed, making several significantly more sad than when they first debuted. Most great movies connect with the audience on an emotional level, and the MCU has certainly achieved that over its lifetime.

From redeeming fallen characters and turning them into heroes, like Tony Stark, or Bucky Barnes, to exploring connections that are formed between unlikely allies, the MCU has done a lot in the last 17 years . However, many scenes and characters have also evolved over time.

As the stories expand, and the connections change shape, the way these moments affect the audience changes as well. With that in mind, there are plenty of scenes that were either already sad, and are no

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