Part 9/10:
The Broader Industry Reflection
At its core, the discussion underscores a larger industry trend: high budgets, faded storytelling, and overreliance on nostalgia and brand recognition. Marvel's attempt to sustain its empire by throwing stars and money at projects seems to be backfiring, with diminishing returns and declining enthusiasm.
The overall feeling among fans and insiders is that Marvel must recalibrate—focusing less on product and spectacle, and more on art, storytelling, and genuine engagement to regain its former glory.