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Adding to worries, Fantastic Four’s disappointing box office debut signals waning interest. With Doomsday serving as a key theatrical event, the lack of built-up excitement and substantial lead-in makes Marvel's challenge even tougher. The film’s commercial prospects depend heavily on audience engagement, which may be diminished given the current behind-the-scenes turmoil.
Summing Up: A Franchise at Crossroads
The behind-the-scenes reality paints a picture of a studio struggling to maintain its once-unassailable reputation for blockbuster consistency. The combination of incomplete scripts, ongoing rewrites, lack of a clear roadmap, and declining box office performance indicates that Marvel’s Doomsday may face an uphill battle upon release.