Part 4/10:
The Nostalgia Factor and Market Realities
The discussion delves into whether Marvel can rekindle that magic. They acknowledge that Endgame still resonates because of the memorable theater experience, but from a story and quality perspective, it’s arguably average. The real driving force was the nostalgia, the once-in-a-lifetime assembly of beloved characters like Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man. The audience now wants more of those moments—just as they wanted in 2003—and are willing to pay for it.