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This year has been notably challenging for Marvel. The release of Captain America: Brave New World in February was met with lukewarm reception, and the subsequent Thunderbolts in May failed to meet expectations, succumbing to what many critics and fans describe as catastrophic failure. Media narratives initially hyped these films heavily, only to see their box office numbers and critical reception fall flat, revealing a disconnect between early expectations and actual audience response.