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Looking at theHarry Potterfilms in retrospect, it’s clear that JK Rowling’s magical franchise not only witnessed unprecedented success but also extended its influence far beyond the magical world of Hogwarts. Take, for example, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson’s time-traveling scene inPrisoner of Azkaban–no one could have predicted that the iconic sequence would lay the groundwork for an MCU storyline.
Well, when it comes to fantasy, anything can happen. So it seems, screenwriter Stephen McFeely got inspired by the memorable moment inHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and used the clever plot device forAvengers: Endgame. The elegant mechanics of the time-turner scene provided a blueprint for crafting the time-travel narrative that later became central to the MCU storyline.
MCU Took Inspiration from Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson’sHarry PotterScene
WhenDaniel Radcliffeand Emma Watson appeared inAlfonso Cuarón’sHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, no one imagined or even guessed how the film would later help lay the groundwork for one of the most critical storylines in modern cinematic history. One particularly iconic moment from the third installment of J.K. Rowling’s beloved series not only captivated audiences but also served as a crucial influence on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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The scene in question is Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson’s time-traveling sequence inHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which shaped the time-travel mechanics in the MCU. According to Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely’s interview with geniusComicBook.com, the screenwriters revealed finding resonance in how theHarry Potterfilm incorporated the unexpected element of time travel. McFeely shared:
I do love that third Harry Potter movie, where [we see] a stone break a vase. You don’t know why, but the scene’s fine and it doesn’t take you out of it. Then when you come back around [during the time travel] and you realize that They had thrown it at themselves, I do love that.
Thereafter, the elegant mechanics of Daniel Radcliffe andEmma Watson‘s time-turner scene fromHarry Potterproved to be a profound source of inspiration for the creators ofAvengers: Endgame. Taken aback by how flawlessly JK Rowling managed to integrate time travel into the plot without creating plot holes or confusing the audience, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely thus ingrained it into the MCU storyline.
Similarities and Contrast Between Time Travel inHarry Potterand MCU Storyline
However, despite implementing the time travel segment in the MCU from theHarry Potterfranchise, the Marvel screenwriters added a hint of authenticity to it. Therefore, while Radcliffe and Watson’s scene managed to tie in the looping timelines, wherein they didn’t change anything and instead fixed things outside of their early perspective without being seen,Avengers: Endgameplayed with the idea of creating a parallel universe based on every change in the past.
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Meanwhile, although there are more differences than similarities between the idea of time travel inMCU and the Wizarding World, one thing that remains common in both franchises is how they introduced the concept out of nowhere. Much like inHarry Potter, it emerges with an interaction between Hermione and Dumbledore, notifying fans that hope isn’t lost; even inAvengers: Endgamethe revelation about time travel appeared as an ultimate hype moment from Ant-Man.
So it seems, the time-travel scene fromHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, although acted like a magical diversion at the time, eventually played a pivotal role in shaping the narrative techniques of the MCU. By providing a model for how to handle the complex theme of time travel without confusing fans,Harry Potterhelped pave the way forAvengers: Endgame’s innovative approach.
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Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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