Eyes of Wakanda Just Revealed the MCU’s Most Lethal Alien Invasion Yet
Has Marvel Introduced Its Deadliest Alien Threat Yet?
The MCU has seen countless extraterrestrial attacks, from the Chitauri in The Avengers to Thanos’ devastating Outrider army. But the franchise’s latest Disney+ animated series, Eyes of Wakanda, may have just revealed the most destructive invasion of all—the Horde.
Set centuries into the future, the Black Panther spin-off dives deep into Wakanda’s past and destiny. While fans expected a grounded story rooted in history, the show instead ends by hinting at the MCU’s seventh alien invasion, one powerful enough to wipe out Wakanda itself.
Every Alien Invasion That Has Struck Earth So Far
Before the Horde, Earth had already endured six major alien incursions. Millions of years ago, the Deviants waged war against humanity until the Eternals intervened. In 965 AD, Laufey’s Frost Giants attacked Norway before Odin’s Asgardians saved the planet.
Modern history brought even more chaos. Loki’s 2012 Chitauri invasion destroyed much of New York. A year later, Malekith’s Dark Elves invaded with the Reality Stone in Thor: The Dark World. Then came Thanos—twice. His invasions in 2018 and 2023 left half the universe dusted before the Avengers finally stopped him.
And somewhere between those battles came Secret Invasion’s Skrulls. Over a million of the shapeshifters secretly infiltrated Earth, with rogue leader Gravik nearly seizing the planet before being stopped by Nick Fury and G’iah.
Who Are the Horde in the MCU?
According to Eyes of Wakanda, the Horde’s attack occurs in the 24th century, long after today’s heroes are gone. These monstrous insect-like beings unleash fiery energy blasts that raze entire cities, leaving even Wakanda powerless. The series describes their initial victory as so total that Wakanda becomes a “graveyard.”
The only hope comes when a future Black Panther and Queen Mother travel back through time to alter history, ensuring Earth unites as one to defeat the Horde. This storyline suggests that even advanced nations like Wakanda cannot survive alone against what may be the MCU’s most devastating alien invasion yet.
What Does This Mean for the MCU’s Future?
As Marvel moves beyond Avengers: Secret Wars and into Phase 7, Eyes of Wakanda hints at where its cosmic storytelling is headed. The Horde could be the next universal threat—one that unites heroes and worlds across time to protect Earth once again.
