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Meanwhile, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is experiencing its own crisis. Multiple sources have leaked to Variety magazine about disarray within Marvel Studios’ management. Details point to mismanagement, creative disagreements, and a general sense of disorder behind the scenes. This turmoil is gruesome timing, as the upcoming release of The Marvels is expected to underperform significantly, with industry analysts highlighting it could be the worst MCU box office result since Inception—a sobering prospect for Disney’s streaming and theatrical divisions.