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This strategic overhaul suggests that Marvel is increasingly relying on the multiverse to navigate changes, reintroduce legacy characters, and test new heroes. However, industry insiders warn that this approach might lead to franchise fatigue if not handled carefully. The current trend appears to signal the end of the original "Big Three" (Iron Man, Captain America, Thor) as the mainstays of the MCU, replaced by newer, more diverse faces.
While Marvel has announced or hinted at significant character changes—such as the upcoming Black Panther reboot and the potential shift of Doctor Strange to a sidelined role—the overarching narrative indicates a conscious effort to reshape the universe for a new era. Whether this will revitalise the franchise or lead to its dilution remains to be seen.