If you think about it, just 17 years ago, the idea of a superhero series was that if it was successful at the box office, it would be followed up with sequels of varying quality and connections to the previous work or the original source material. It generally consisted of independent hero films. In 2008, that moniker changed as Marvel adopted a new approach to telling compelling superhero stories by ditching standalone superhero movies and building a universe, the MCU.
Marvel has brought out an incredibly organized series of films that have allowed moviegoers around the world to immerse themselves in their vast world. Just a few years ago, it was a world that felt inaccessible to general audiences and ignored by existing fans. The MCU quickly became the envy of every Hollywood executive, becoming a money-making machine with films that were not only entertaining, but captivating the audience and constantly raising the stakes.
This master plan led to what many fans recognize as one of the greatest superhero moments of all time. It wasn’t a movie. It was a fusion of hundreds of characters, stories, worlds, and fans’ dreams that capped a chapter in 11 years of filmmaking. avengers/endgame. This is an unparalleled success story. Its scope is not limited to on-screen with engaging storytelling, but also extends to behind-the-scenes accomplishments.
Disney and Marvel (under the vision of Kevin Feige) have pulled off some of the most ambitious projects in Hollywood history, capturing hearts and attention around the world while doing so. Drawing on a vast catalog of characters and stories dating back decades, they’ve built a true world that captivates fans old and new. There was an undeniable level of excitement and anticipation as the movie was released.
That was then and this is now. Fast forward to 2024, and Marvel is stuck in a bit of a rut, struggling to continue building on its incredible momentum. In fact, the MCU’s box office and television ratings have been on the decline, both critically and in terms of viewership. Everyone seems to have their own diagnosis, ranging from the reasonable to the ridiculous. After some disappointments, some fickle fans were ready to ignore his MCU and move on. Fortunately, Marvel has millions of fans who feel more hopeful and believe it can regain its momentum.
We are The Birth! We’re not ready to pull the plug on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Instead, we decided to send it to the ICU (MCU ICU) to better monitor the patient.
Doctors are in! The “Verse!” team is on hand to diagnose this cinematic universe series that is very close to our hearts: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Putting conflicts of interest aside, we diagnose and plan a course of treatment for ailing franchises, taking into account patient complaints (i.e. complaints of the general public, etc.). think is the problem), the current symptoms (i.e. whatever the resident MCU MD is) know problem), suggest treatments, and provide a prognosis. This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you’ve ever started a sentence with, “Her problem with the MCU these days is…”
Listen to our Marvel movie medical review (below) and let us know what you think in the comments or online. twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast. Be sure to follow us – where we post news from the world of film, announcements about pod episodes, upcoming interviews, random madness, and collect listener questions.
Also, if you stay there after the credits are over, you’ll get a little misty-eyed…
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