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Marvel’s latest ventures have been met with disappointment at the box office, with some films underperforming so badly that it has raised serious questions about the franchise's future. Notably, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania was a glaring failure, both financially and critically, yet for a time, some still tried to downplay its significance. As the setbacks accumulated, it became increasingly evident that Marvel's momentum was waning, a reality that was somewhat obscured by initial corporate narratives.