Superhero Bits: Civil War’s Arrested Development Easter Egg, X-Men Timeline, Kingpin Rumor & More
Are theX-MenandNightmare on Elm Streetfranchises really similar? How much didX-Men: Apocalypsemake at the box office in its international debut this past weekend? WhichJessica Jonesstar has been confirmed to return forIron Fist? Did you catch theArrested Developmenteaster egg inCaptain America: Civil War? How complicated is the X-Men movie franchise timeline? All that and more in this edition ofSuperhero Bits.
Here’s an extended trailer for this week’s season finale ofThe Flashon The CW.

Avengers: Infinity Warwriterstease the presenceofGuardians of the Galaxyin the superhero sequel.
For some reason, Couch Tomato decided to compare theX-MenandNightmare on Elm Streetfranchises.

Krysten Rittertalks about whatshe hopes to see in a second seasonofJessica Jones.
Nightcrawlerfreaks out over brain freeze in a newX-Men: ApocalypseTV spot.DC’s Legends of Tomorrowproducer/writerMarc Guggenheimsays the second season villainis quite a big deal.

Some unused posters forBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceemerged over on Reddit.
Marvel is hoping to shoot some ofBlack Pantheron location in Africa.

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Here’s a shot of Batgirl from the forthcoming release of the animatedBatman: The Killing Jokemovie.

X-Men: Apocalypseraked in over $103 million overseasin its first weekend at the international box office.
Mashable attempts to explain the complexX-Menmovie franchise timeline.
Carrie-Anne Mosswill reprise herJessica Jonesrole for the first season ofIron Fist.
The Russo brothers, who directed Civil War, also directed a few eps of Arrested Development sopic.twitter.com/lj0EYCfenG
— Janel Drewis (@the_jan_man)July 18, 2025
Anthony & Joe Russosome ofArrested Development, so there’s an easter egg inCaptain America: Civil War.
How doesX-Men: Apocalypsehelp set up the futureof theX-Menmovie franchise?
Jessica JonesstarKrysten Ritterresponds to theIron Man 3female villain removal revelation.Vincent D’Onofriohas denied rumorsthat he’ll appear inSpider-Man: HomecomingasKingpin.
Sideshow Toys has this killer newBlack Pantherstatue, andhis claws are ready for swiping.
.@hottoysofficialcelebrates#CaptainAmericaCivilWarw/ a#TeamIronManCosbaby set! Get it:https://t.co/8tpeVpEwcApic.twitter.com/XPr9CRowwr
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel)July 02, 2025
There’s a wholeCaptain America: Civil Warcosbaby figure set that now includesSpider-Man.
Gentle Giant has thisSpider-Gwenanimated statueavailable for pre-order right now.
Be fashionable and nerdy at the same time with thisSupermanstriped tie available now.