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To sayThe Marvelswas a box office disappointment would not be an understatement, for the movie has achieved ratings lower than DC’s recent failureThe Flash. Not only is it being hated upon for numerous reasons, but it has also been climbing like a snail so far on the worldwide grossing chart, just accumulating over $160 million so far.
Even though fans are praising it for its overall storyline, impressive CGI, and interesting characters, fans seem to be inclined more towardsThe Flasheven though it has been criticized on similar grounds. Such public reaction only sparks trouble for the MCU, for it seems the MCU has lost its fanfare and magic.
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The Marvels’Lower Ratings ThanThe FlashSpells Doom For MCU
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in danger and seems to be losing its flare and magic. Many of its shows and movies have been underperforming for a while now but withThe Marvels’recent box office performance, the studio has achieved a new low.
In some measures, it would be right to hold the collective superhero magic dying down for its performance seeing that evenEzra Miller‘sThe Flashwas a huge bomb. But then simultaneously observing the immense success of movies likeSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, one can only assume the studio is largely to blame.
In comparison toThe Flash, the movie was already surrounded by negative publicity thanks to the controversies surrounding the movie’s lead star. But thenThe Marvelswas being criticized for its female-led storyline featuring two POC as leads, which again seems to be an unfair comparison seeing the success ofWakanda Forever.
Despite the movie receiving good reviews for its overall storyline, graphics, and characters, it has managed to score lower thanThe Flash, which has been called every bad name in the book. This audience reaction can only spell one thing for MCU, it has apparently lost its way.
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AfterThe Marvels’Failure, What’s Next For MCU?
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the largest-ever movie franchise, with endless storylines and characters yet to be incorporated. But sinceAvengers: Endgame, its performance has massively gone downhill. Although there has been success, seeing a studio that has dominated the box office for a decade have several underperforming projects is a huge indicator that perhaps it has finally reached its end.
Some blame it for being too interconnected, others blame it for being too bulky, yet others claim it is the lack of star power afterEndgame. The reasons are many, a new one coming up each day, but it is a fact that the MCU is losing its power. However, the question remains is it really an end?
With entire slots of projects delayed and postponed thanks to the dual strikes giving the audience a chance to catch up and the studio to reflect and grand projects likeDeadpool 3being planned, the time of Marvel doesn’t seem to be over yet.
There is still much to be done, and for now, the MCU deserves a much-needed pause, as do the many loyal fans.The Marvels’failure is a chance for the MCU to stop, reflect, think, and bounce back, which many believe it definitely will.
The Marvelsis in theatres now.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
