‘We’ve learned our lesson’: Marvel bosses weigh in on their superheroes’ latest setback

Marvel Studios chairman and co-chairman Kevin Feige and Louis D’Esposito acknowledged the problems MCU projects have faced in recent years. Both executives acknowledged that Marvel had over-hyped its expansion plans and suggested that retaliatory measures would be taken to remedy the situation in the future.

After experiencing great success during the first three phases, the MCU faced ups and downs in the fourth and fifth phases. For example, in 2023 The Marvels was the biggest blockbuster failure of the year with a net loss of $237 million. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania didn’t shine either, especially on the critical side. As for the series, Secret Invasion didn’t convince either.

However, it seems Kevin Feige and Louis D’Esposito Their recent setback was seen as a positive sign to help them get back on track.

In an interview with Empire, Louis D’Esposito He noted that such a strike was almost necessary:If we had stayed at the top, that would have been the worst thing that could have happened to us. We took a bit of a hit, we’re coming back strong.”

He agreed that doing too much was damaging to their brand, so Marvel no longer follows that model.

“We have learned our lesson. Maybe two or three films and one or two serials a year instead of doing four films and four serials.“

However, if we stay in 2023, it should be noted that the studio has not only experienced failures. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, produced by Columbia and Sony along with Marvel, was a triumph, making it the third-highest-grossing blockbuster of the year according to Deadline, while Guardians of the Galaxy 3 also did well. It ranks ninth in the same ranking. On the small screen in 2024, Echo also found its audience.

Amaze the audience

In addition, he reiterated Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Marvel plan to reduce and combat the current so-called “superhero movie fatigue.” During this time, Kevin FeigeHe was happy to catch one project in 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine.

He said that he prefers not to be underestimated and has the ability to surprise the audience and “to exceed expectations“. He went on to say that 2023 offered Marvel the perfect setup for 2024 and beyond.

Indeed, due to the disruption caused by the writers’ and actors’ strikes last year, Deadpool & Wolverine 2024 will be the only Marvel. It will be followed by four films in 2025 alone. So, after the releases of Captain America: Brave New World (February 12, 2025), Thunderbolts (April 30, 2025), Fantastic Four (July 23, 2025) and Blade (November 5, 2025), we can expect Marvel’s three-film formula The late 2010s returns from 2026 and beyond.

Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters in France on July 24. In the meantime, find the entire catalog of Marvel movies and series on Disney+.