Part 7/9:
Mixed Fan Reactions and Box Office Trends
While some fans appreciate the inclusion of diverse characters, there is a growing sense of unease and skepticism about the direction Marvel is heading. For instance, despite Spider-Man movies surpassing Endgame in views, Marvel’s lesser-known properties like The Eternals and Shang-Chi have struggled to garner similar attention or enthusiasm.
The industry is observing a decline in the box office performance of traditional flagship films, leading some critics to question whether these character shifts and focus on diversity are alienating core audiences. There is concern that Marvel is overloading its universe with new characters at the expense of the ones that initially made it popular.