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Marvel’s “The Marvels” Faces Box Office Gloomy Forecast as Original Avengers Return
The Waning Power of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has seen a decline in its box office dominance since the days of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America. Recent movies like "Black Widow," "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," and "Eternals" have failed to draw the same crowds as their predecessors. With reports of Marvel considering the return of the original Avengers cast and the controversial decision to turn #Blade into a female-led "life lessons" movie, MCU executives Kevin Feige and Bob Iger are admitting they've been misled and are scaling back their efforts.
Franchise Known for Woke Storytelling Over Breakout Hits
The MCU is now more known for its woke storytelling rather than producing breakout hits. Only the recent "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. III" has lived up to expectations. This shift in focus has resulted in gloomy box office forecasts for the upcoming film "The Marvels."
Low Box Office Expectations for "The Marvels"
Experts predict that "The Marvels" could earn anywhere from $45 to $75 million, a significant drop from the glory days of the MCU. This forecast is also much lower than the opening weekend earnings of "Captain Marvel" in 2018, which made $156 million.
Original Avengers Return to Save the Day
In an effort to reverse the negative buzz surrounding the film, Disney has brought back fan-favorite characters Iron Man and Captain America in the trailer for "The Marvels." The hope is that connecting the classic MCU tales to the new film will entice audiences to see it in theaters.
Challenges with the Film's Marketing
Prior to the release of the new trailer, the marketing for "The Marvels" focused on three heroes with limited appeal. Brie Larson's Captain Marvel lacks the charisma of her predecessor, and Iman Vellani's Disney+ series "Ms. Marvel" failed to attract a large audience. Teyonah Parris, introduced in Disney+'s "WandaVision," completes the trio but lacks the name recognition of other iconic MCU characters.
Will Audiences Rally Behind "The Marvels"?
With the pressure on Marvel and Disney to deliver a successful film, it remains to be seen if audiences will embrace "The Marvels" and long for the days when beloved characters like Iron Man led the charge against formidable foes. The second trailer for the film has been better received than the first, offering more drama and tension. However, some critics argue that it may be too little, too late to generate significant buzz.
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