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In summary, the "Fantastic 4" reboot has been a significant disappointment for Marvel, both financially and in terms of cultural impact. Its underwhelming box office performance, compounded by already struggling recent releases, signals a potential turning point for the MCU’s future.
While Marvel remains optimistic and continues to promote the franchise’s successes, the data indicates that trust has been eroded. Unless the studio can reverse this trend with compelling storytelling and fresh ideas, the current trajectory suggests more challenging times ahead. The hope remains that Marvel can learn from these setbacks to craft movies that excite audiences once again—before the momentum is lost entirely.