© https://fandomwire.com/2018/02/24/marvel-cinematic-universe-crosses-14-billion-at-the-box-office/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe: a realistic fictional worldPaperRenske Jacobs 01/08/202211 minutes to read In this paper, we explore how Marvel Studios creates a fictional universe that remains realistic in its own right. The main focus is on the reality effect, the paradox of fiction and consistency in the movies' characters.