An unexpected Marvel crossover is happening, though its not the kind everyones been hoping for.

Hit the jump for more on this odd move, and what it could mean for the future.

[Update: A full explanation regarding why Sony agreed to promote Fox’sDays of Future Pastfor free has surfaced.

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Details after the jump.]

As a result, I imagine audience-goers will be plenty confused.

Our original story follows below.]

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Image via Sony Pictures

While in practice this is a minor move, objectively speaking its kind of huge.

Hell, they’ve already perfected the idea of crossover superhero movies by building their own cinematic universe.

would be an absolute nightmare.

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Image via Sony Pictures

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