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“LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails” review—when saving the world means beating the algorithm]

In “LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails” from Disney Plus, Earth’s mightiest heroes face their most chaotic enemy yet—not Thanos, not Ultron, but something far more sinister: social media.  This same force that can make a dance trend go viral now threatens to unleash a catastrophic apocalypse.

The story begins when a mischievous influencer livestreams Magneto tossing bricks (literally) at the Avengers.  What starts as clickbait spirals into a global event, culminating in a “Cats vs. Avengers” showdown.  Amid the memes and mayhem, Hawkeye realizes that this battle isn’t about saving the planet—it’s about keeping the algorithm.

The voice cast expertly captures the tone: Troy Baker brings dry wit to Hawkeye, keeping things grounded, while James Mathis III gives Black Panther a regal gravitas.  Jason Alexander’s portrayal of Magneto, which combines ego and exhaustion, steals scenes like he’s auditioning for a stand-up special titled “Mutants and Microphones”.  Meanwhile, Alia Shawkat’s Meryet perfectly embodies influencer chaos, channeling a mix of Loki and Logan Paul.

Director Ken Cunningham, along with writers Eugene Son and Henry Gilroy, clearly understands the magic of LEGO: they take the absurd, add self-aware humor, and never forget the heart beneath the plastic.  The result is an adventure that serves as both a commentary on our obsession with likes and views and a love letter to Marvel’s animated legacy.

Final Grade: B

“LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails” is available to stream now on Disney+.

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