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With the success of Superman the Movie in 1978 and rumors of an expanded DC universe, Marvel contacts Disney about working together on a Marvel Cinematic Universe. Seeing the millions made by Warner Bros. they quickly agree to help finance and distribute the movies.

May 1980 - Wanting to lock down contracts for the films Disney quickly signs Burt Reynolds to a three picture deal to play Tony Stark

August 1980- When rumors quickly spread of Warners wanting to sign Patrick Swayze to play Green Lantern Disney decides to sign him to play Steve Rodgers in a 10 year contract.

February 1981- So as not to lose access to there first choice actors Disney signs Dolph Lundgren (Thor), British actor Alan Rickman (Loki), Carl Weathers (James Rhodes), Michele Pfeiffer (Natasha Romonova), Tom Cruise (Clint Barton ), Philip M. Thomas (Sam Wilson), Mel Gibson (Bruce Banner), Arnold Schwarzenegger (Hulk), Michael Douglas (Hank Pym), Michael J. Fox (Peter Parker), Crispin Glover (Stephen Strange), and Clint Eastwood to 2 movie plus options for more, film contracts.

Author Note: I still need actors to play the other villains and supporting characters. Also plots for the movies, and actors for DC's own cinematic universe. Also also Fantastic 4 actors and X-Men actors in this MCU because ITTL Marvel still owns the movie rights to them.
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