A Mythology Gag is a reference to past iterations of a work that are explicitly not Canon to the work in question. A meta-Continuity Nod, if you will. Often seen in Reboots or Series Franchises when an element from the previous version is referenced or seen in some way, usually as an acknowledgment to fans of earlier incarnations. When successful, it serves as a reassurance to those fans that the producers aren't trying to disrespect the original source material. When unsuccessful, it only reminds fans that the original source material essentially never happened.
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
King Kong (2005)
The Invisible Man (2020 Film)
The Batman (2022 Film)
Bumblebee (2018 Film)
Planet of the Apes
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Trilogy
Halloween (2018 Film)
Jurassic World
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Power Rangers (2017)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
The Lion King (2019)
Lightyear (2022 Film)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Wonka (2023 Film)
Cobra Kai (TV Show)
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