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Despite attempts to maintain optimism, the future looks uncertain. Several projects remain on the docket that exemplify the franchise's struggles. Agatha All Along and Iron Heart, both still slated for release, are viewed more as placeholder efforts rather than sure-fire hits. Meanwhile, Captain America: Brave New World faces skepticism, especially since the titular character is not the iconic Steve Rogers but rather a new incarnation that fans aren’t particularly eager to embrace. The Blade reboot has also been marred by delays and internal turmoil, adding to the sense that the MCU's ship is taking on water.