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I would think it is. The Runaways was in development years ago, until they decided to focus on the Avengers. That means it was more than considered joining the MCU years ago. Then we have a character appearing in an MCU comic book, which would indicate their existance. And if it's live action, I would think it would be MCU.

But we could get an MCU version of the characters, as many things have been reworked from the comics to the MCU.

But to know for sure, we have to wait for confirmation.

Also, time travel will most likely be introduced in Doctor Strange, so by the time the Runaways come out, it shouldn't be that weird of a concept for TV.