'Avengers 4' Fan Theory Suggests How They Can Reverse That 'Infinity War' Ending

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(Spoilers: Don’t read this if you don’t want to know how “Avengers: Infinity War” ends.)

The end of “Avengers: Infinity War” left everyone with the same question: How can they bring all those people back to life? One fan has an interesting theory, and goes back to something Captain America says during the film.

“Infinity War” ends, as you’ll painfully recall, with heroes like Spider-Man and Black Panther, among many others, disintegrating into dust. How to reverse that permanent-looking fate? Look to the past — by which we mean, a little earlier in “Infinity War.”

In a scene at Avengers headquarters, Vision mentions that he is willing to sacrifice his own life to save billions, and Captain America responds, “We don’t trade lives.” In another scene, Thanos had to make a horrible sacrifice in exchange for the soul stone.

However, Cap may end up eating his words. As @marvelunsolved tweeted: “I keep thinking that in A4 there’s gonna be trade off of SOME lives for others. A soul for soul.”

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The phrase “We don’t trade lives” kept getting used. The people that faded were newer members (in front of loved ones) & the originals stayed. I keep thinking that in A4 there’s gonna be trade off of SOME lives for others. A soul for soul.

— IW // spoilers (@marvelunsolved) April 30, 2018

There might be some weight to this theory because Marvel rarely sets up something without eventually paying it off. At the end of “Infinity War,” all the early film heroes like Captain America, Thor, Hulk, and Iron Man survived Thanos wiping out half the population.

They just happen to be played by actors, like Robert Downey Jr., who might be looking for a graceful way to bow out after a decade in the Marvel Universe.

Also Read: 'Avengers: Infinity War:' Kevin Feige Tells Us All About That Shocking Opening Death (Exclusive)

Could it be that in “Avengers 4,” the survivors trade “a soul for soul” to bring back the disintegrated heroes?

We have a year to think about it. “Avengers 4,” which still doesn’t have a title, opens theatrically May 3, 2019.

'Avengers: Infinity War' - Here Are All the Pop Culture References (Photos)

"Avengers: Infinity War" is full of awesome and hilarious references to classic films, bands and yes, even ice cream brands. Click through TheWrap's gallery to see what made the cut.
"Footloose"

Tom Holland's Spidey references the 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon in the film. However, this isn't the only time Bacon gets mentioned in "Infinity War."
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"Alien" Movies

In the same scene, Peter Parker also uses the "Alien" movies as inspiration to get out of tricky situation.
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Squidward

Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) tells one of Thanos' Black Order members that he reminds him a lot of Squidward Tentacles from "SpongeBob SquarePants."
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"Arrested Development"

Someone covered in blue, wearing Never-nudes and looking very much like David Cross' character Tobias Fünke from "Arrested Development" is seen in one of the scenes of "Infinity War."
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Starbucks

Okoye (Danai Gurira) references Starbucks and The Olympics (on the next slide) when talking to T'Challa about making Wakanda accessible to the outside world.
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The Olympics
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Grimace

McDonalds' The Grimace gets a shoutout in a conversation with Thanos (Josh Brolin). That's on point, given that many fans commented that exact thing about Thanos' look on the internet prior to the film's release.
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The Beatles

Tony Stark talks to Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) about the Avengers disbanding and Bruce says, "Like the Beatles?"
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Ben & Jerry's

In a scene between Tony Stark and Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Stark tells the Sorcerer Supreme: "Well, I swore off dairy but then Ben & Jerry's named a flavor after me."

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"Defender" Video Game

Groot (Vin Diesel), who is no longer a baby but has since grown into an angsty teenager, is seen playing the classic "Defenders" arcade game throughout the movie.
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Kevin Bacon

Pom Klementieff's Mantis references Kevin Bacon in the film, as well.
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"Rubberband Man"

The Guardians sing The Spinners' "Rubberband Man" when flying through the galaxy.
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Mr. Clean

At one point, Tony Stark called Drax "Mr. Clean" -- and to be honest, we see the resemblance.
"The Waterboy"

In the movie, Mantis (Pom Klementieff) says the Guardians are there to "kick names and take a--," which is a reference to 1998's "The Waterboy."
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