Marvel Studios Officially Ends Stan Lee Cameos in MCU

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Stan Lee cameo wearing a Police suit

Credit: Marvel Studios

78 Comments

  1. Mike

    It would be nice to have some sort of silent cameo, like his picture on a shelf or something creative like that crop up.

    1. Cherokee chief

      In response to Mike. Yes. This is the very least they could do to honor the creative mind responsible for the existence of nearly everything in the MCU.

      1. David LeVack

        Stan Lee took a lot more credit than he actually did

        1. Ed3

          Stan Lee CREATED Marvel!

        2. Edster3

          Yeah all Stan Lee did was CREATE MARVEL! Yet the gall he takes credit. I mean he was instrumental in the creation of every Marvel character. Why should he be noticed? Right! How dare he!

      2. Brian

        StanThe Man also appeared in Mall Rats…

      3. Marla A Celeri

        Well, yeah, he’s passed. But you could have a picture of him on a wall or something

    2. Linda c Key

      I think it is sad that this decision/direction was taken. What better tribute to Mr Lee then to continue on his legacy by including small cameos going forward. Very sad.

      1. GARY NELSON

        I agree with Linda C Key.

        1. Fair

          In my mind just having the movies pays tribute to him and Kirby and everyone else who worked on the comics

      2. Ron

        Ther goes part of the fun whoever stopped this has no sole

        1. Mr.Draven

          putting a fake stan Lee in a movie would be meh. It’s not the same as if he was still here doing it. Though having a silent nod to him in a picture or something. I was joking with a friend in memory of Stan should have Deadpool take over the cameo job for now as they figure out how to incorporate him. First one be a nod to his first movie where he wore a hugh Jackman but use Stan lee have him not say a word just be there carrying on his spirit

          1. P0

            I wish silent cameos would continue. They’d be like Easter eggs that would be fun to find in Marvel films for years to come. Rest in Power, Stan Lee.

    3. CJA

      I’m with you – a photo that would pop up during the program is a nice tribute.

    4. CJ

      Completely agree, like they did with Big Hero Six

    5. Michael A

      They could have 3D imaged him , and gave him a hundred phrases to say, and then they could have digitally imprinted on every marvel movie for the next few phases

    6. Robbie Hogan

      As the creator of all these marvelous characters that we grew up on dressing up for Halloween or just friends with imaginations playing around the neighborhood friendships and memories were made and not to mention the racial barriers overcome and the lessons of right and wrong I could go on and on to think his presence in future projects would end is upsetting .keep Stan Lee immortal like his characters he created for us.how much fun it was looking for the time he would pop up in the movie hate to see that end Stan Lee forever.

  2. In response to Mike. Yes. This is the very least they could do to honor one of the creative minds responsible for almost everything in the MCU.

  3. Karen

    No. I think Stan Lee should continue to have some sort of cameo in all MCU films. What’s wrong with having this as a tradition. Stan Lee inspired so many of us to do great things in our lives for others. His comics helped me to learn to read.

    1. David LeVack

      Because Stan Lee was a crook and a thief and he should just go away now

      1. Don Beckwith

        What a f’n retard. Must be a bot

      2. Backcountry164

        Is that worse than being a parrot and a sheep? I ask because you’d obviously know…

      3. Jeffrey

        Hey david are you an inbred idiot

      4. E3

        Wow dude you need help!

  4. TAMRA

    It’s an absolute no from me! I grew up on Marvel Comics. Stan Lee was like a father to me through his work. Teaching things like good prevails and one person can make a difference. I have taught my own kids a lot of the same principles I learned from the great Stan Lee! They also have enjoyed those cameos and looked forward to everyone of them. Kevin Feige you are going to far!

  5. Coyoty

    Stan also had a voice cameo in “Teen Titans Go! to the Movies”.

  6. Roger

    I say yes! It was fun waiting for his appearance. They could just place a photo of Lee at an appropriate time. I’m sure they have the ability to even create life!

  7. If you have the material and it works, use it

    1. Marv Ellis

      Disney, whose the parent company of Marvel, had no problems posthumously digitally recreating Governor Tarkin in Star Wars Rogue One using the likeness of actor Peter Cushing on a stand in actor, saying ” it was nothing the actor would have objected to.” In that spirit, I believe Stan Lee would have been alright with any additional but respectful cameos. Digitally recreating Chadwick Boseman for Black Panther is a different story, and I concur with leaving his acting legacy to what he has committed to on film while he was alive

  8. Levie

    I don’t think Marvel should ever have any films or programs Like ‘Loki’ without Stan, just doesn’t seem right… I mean it’s Stan Lee, without whom we wouldn’t even be enjoying these cinematic treats… please bring Stan back!!

  9. MJW

    Stan Lee belongs to Genius Brands International who are launching Stan Lee Universe, a new kind of Marvel. Disney does not have rights to his likeness, signature and person. They can’t have him in their theme parks and they can’t mention him without licensing him out from Genius Brands International.

  10. Brian

    StanThe Man also appeared in Mall Rats…

  11. Jason

    If Disney is going to do that, I hope it’s an across the board decision. Meaning no more digital Carrie Fisher either. While it was a cool one off, leave it at that. Once an actor is no longer with us, stop inserting them into projects post.

    1. Michael Smith

      I think it will be. Part of why Carrie was in there was a mix of already shot footage and her daughter being in the film and giving permission

  12. Backcountry164

    Stan Lee helped to create many of the iconic characters that we all know and love…
    And the current crop of talentless hacks ruins them because there are no more comic book writers at Marvel, only comic book activists. One of the main reasons American comic books are basically dead. Everything is Manga now.

  13. Fred

    The problem is that Stan Lee Pre-recorded 20 more cameos before passing therefore this directly goes against his wishes passive aggressively doing something he would not approve and then claim it’s from respect, piss off marvel/disney

  14. Darla

    I think it is totally disrespectful to stop having some sort of Stan Lee representation in films featuring characters he created and promoted. The tradition that carried on in 22 films should be honored. Stan is the Mightiest Legend in the MCU, and always will be!

  15. Nate Ward

    He should be honored in every show & film! It was his life’s work

  16. C J Brown

    I would have been happy from day one if Marvel would’ve honoured Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko equally ….. and they could still do this by working with each individual’s Estate and Trust (it’s not like Marvel / Disney can’t afford to do this!)

    All 3 are gone, so these would have to be silent tributes (easter eggs), because audio snippets + cgi’d over a live actor doesn’t feel right to me.

    1. Ken Deemer

      Stan Lee could appear via Picture, Vinyl Pop, Clip on a Screen in the Back Ground, or Many other ways! Honestly, it would be Fantastic to keep him in future MCU films as a Cameo.

  17. Vishal Gupta

    I believe its more of legal and copy writes issue with Marvel including anything related to Stan lee going forward in the movies, as Stan Lee’s rights are now with Genius Brands. But Marvel should have done some kind of deal with them to include the content. I wish they still reconsider.

  18. Corey

    Give the cameos to Deadpool now

  19. Bob Hunnicutt

    ALWAYS enjoy Stan Lee cameo’s !
    DO NOT like the decision to end them .. much disrespect is being shown for Lee .

  20. Barry Likely

    That is stupid. Stan Lee need to be remember ed in some kind of way for all times. It would not be Marvel without Stan Lee.

  21. Well dang. Wold have at least been funny to see 4 or 5 Stan Lee variants in a Loki episode…. 🙂

    1. Jonathan

      ?

  22. Sigurther

    Just another reason to no longer care about the MCU.

  23. Jonathan

    So in te prion scene, the moment red guardian stands up en walks away from his table, there is a character looking at him, who resembles Stan ?

  24. Jackie

    It could be done like Ghostbusters with the head bust of Harold Ramis. A painting like in Big Hero 6 (yes I realize Stan Lee did make a voice cameo) it would still be nice to continue to have home in the movies in some way.

  25. Beth

    They are using black panther previous stuff, so why not Stan. Disrespectful!

  26. Bob Hunnicutt

    Do Not stop respectfully adding Stan cameo’s to the movies.
    You see the opinions posted, respect the opinions.

  27. Mr. Wilson

    Mr. Stan Lee’s cameos are as important and synonymous to the MCU as post credit scenes and the opening music. NOT having him is the disrespect. The Marvel audience loves Stan the Man more than the product itself. On behalf of all Marvel fans, I BEG Marvel studios to reconsider.

  28. Tommy W.

    Mr. Stan Lee’s cameos are as iconic and expected as post credit scenes. NOT having him in there in some form is the disrespect. True Marvel fans love him more than the product itself. This may not go over well with your core demographic. I BEG Marvel studios to reconsider.

  29. Tommy W.

    Stephen King ain’t got nuthin’ on Stan Lee!

  30. Tommy W.

    Stephen King ain’t got nuthin’ on Stan Lee!

  31. Tim

    Like many other TRUE comic enthusiasts I think it is wrong that Marvel could come to this decision. Honestly I love seeing the great Stan Lee and it is not only morally wrong not to have him in all movies I think that most everyone that made that decision would not even have a job at Marvel if it were not for true pioneer’s like Mr.Lee REMEMBER HIS CREATIONS AND ART IS WHAT MADE MARVEL HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS BUT ALSO CONTINUES TO KEEP THEM EMPLOYED BOTTOM LINE NO MORE MR LEE THEN NO MORE ME

  32. Loveyou3000

    I think this very respectful. We are going to miss him popping up!!!! ❤❤❤

  33. Michael A

    They could have 3D imaged Stanley and giving him 100 different phrases to say it in recording and then they could have digitally put him into every marvel movie in the future with a cameo.

  34. Kenr

    I’m not sure if it’s just me or not but either these Marvel movies are getting worse with goofy scripts or maybe there are just to many of them. But in any case, does it really matter if there is a cameo or not in these increasingly lower quality films?

    1. Robbie Hogan

      Kenr wow pull your head out of your a$$ keep Stan the man imortal like the heroes we grew up on keep the cameo’s coming for the kids of today and tomorrow that will unfortunately never truly know the creator of there heroes and it sure isn’t Disney.

  35. CD

    I hope that now, Deadpool males background cameos… hanging posters saying “Have you seen this man?” with random images of Stan Lee working at Marvel.

  36. Jennifer

    YES YES YES!! DON’T EVER stop!!continued cameos just sort of a quiet homage bc what he gave us is so nice.

  37. Phillip

    Can they just find a look-a-like? I look forward to his cameo in every movie.

  38. Brian B

    Would a petition help change policy? A minimum a picture of Stan Lee as a cameo. Paying respect to the one who helped made MCU and created Stan Lee Productions.

  39. Mary Slaughter

    I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks he should have something in the movies. A picture or his name something mentioned. Just a thought.

  40. Erich

    All the divisive woke crap going on with “marvel” is nothing anyone like me that grew up on Stan Lee has anything to do with or supports. RiP SL and Marvel…

  41. Aaron Strait

    *lynchpin.

  42. Michael Wittman

    I think that Stan Lee should always be in Marvel movies. He did just get us this far! I believe it should be there, a picture, or statue some where, it will remind us who he was. And maybe like the pictures of mickey mouse in all the parks, maybe they should do that for Stan Lee.

    1. Sophie

      I agree! Maybe he doesn’t have a speaking cameo, but a photo of him would be a nice little nod to him. It could be anywhere– like a billboard, newspaper, phone, shirt, etc. People loved it because they knew they would always see Stan Lee pop up somewhere so I think they should continue that.

  43. Ed3

    Well they are destroying his creations so sadly the Stan Lee era is gone. Now it’s the WOKE SJW’s, the diversity gag, and the lifestyle and Hollyweirdo’s who now control and will destroy a man’s legacy. They’ve already destroyed Star Wars so, Disney BYE BYE! Oh and Marvel, enjoy End Game, because it really is your ENDGAME!

  44. Mary Buchanan

    Stan Lee was who made MCU what it is today.If it weren’t for his creativity and imagination we would not have the wonderful entertainment or the actors we have today. Because of him we have been able to get through a serious time in our lives and still be able to smile.THANK YOU STAN LEE AND GOD BLESS…
    KEEP THE CAMEOS SO WE CAN SHOW OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR CHILDREN WHAT A GREAT PERSON CAN DO WITH THEIR LIFE AT ANY AGE !!!!!

  45. I love Stan Lee and the cameos in the 22 MCU films bring me joy. Now that he’s gone to heaven it’s not a good look to make it up that he is still around to do that. I’m glad they are not going to manufacture any more cameos as it would be disrespectful to his legacy.

  46. Globo Drew

    #NuffSaid

  47. Adam

    I thank you should Honor us with Jack Kirby and have him take over doing cameos for the Marvel Universe. Thank you a big fan.

  48. Former MCU Fan

    Stan Lee filmed cameos for future MCU movies. Disney once again shows their greed. The first tine is what they did to Scarlett Johansen in Black Widow. It seems they did not want to pay Stan Lee’s estate just like they didn’t pay Scarlett Johansen by streaming and not advertising the box office, which is where she is paid from.

  49. Sophie

    Imagine being Stan Lee and having to write your will 😭😂😂😂💀

  50. Kyle

    To me, using his likeness or voice in some way would be a very nice way to show respect to the man who’s creation they are going to continue to make money from. Perhaps to hear his voice on the radio or tv – see his face in a newspaper – commercials during the movie – phrases he is known for saying…. (something) is a way to pay tribute to this man. Much in the way that many tv shows and movies still find a way to include the class number for drama in their films. Simply a way to say “Gone but, not forgotten”. Nuff Said.😏

  51. Melissa Middleton

    I agree with those that say his picture should be an Easter egg somewhere. Makes sense not to do a cameo but I like looking for the tribute and it it feels good to reference roots. Maybe they could hide more tribute like Boseman’s pic in Black Panther 2 etc

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