Marvel fans are buzzing with excitement following Bob Iger’s latest shake-up at The Walt Disney Company. Ever since Iger’s dramatic return to the company in November 2022, he’s made a series of bold moves—most notably significant employee cuts and a stringent reevaluation of Disney+ content—in an effort to save an impressive $5 billion. But it’s his recent comments on Marvel Studios that have truly captured fans’ attention.
Iger has not held back on his thoughts regarding the direction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). He pointed out Marvel’s overreliance on the same characters, from endless sequels to the apparent mishandling of TV shows on Disney+. According to Iger, there’s no such thing as “superhero fatigue”—it’s all about delivering great films.
The release slate from late 2021 to 2023 was indeed packed with sequels, such as “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” and “Thor: Love and Thunder.” However, the forthcoming phases look far more promising with fresh content like “Deadpool & Wolverine” (2024), “The Fantastic Four” (2025), and the highly anticipated “Avengers: Secret Wars” (2027).
In a strategic pivot, Iger announced that Marvel would limit its annual output to three movies and two TV shows moving forward. This plan allows for more focused storytelling and project quality, a move welcomed by many fans. Early indications suggest this change is paying off, as “Deadpool & Wolverine” boasts record-breaking ticket pre-sales and is on track to become the highest-grossing opener of 2024.
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Source: Inside the Magic
