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Looking at the calendar, 2023 may turn out to be the bleakest year for Marvel fans, with Deadpool 3 being the sole MCU release scheduled for this year. While Deadpool 3 is highly anticipated and expected to draw significant box office attention, uncertainty looms over its reception and whether it can breathe new life into the sagging franchise.
A Fractured Future for Marvel?
The brewing chaos behind the scenes is symptomatic of deeper problems within Marvel Studios. Persistent delays, casting uncertainties, and production issues underscore a franchise struggling to find its footing. The fact that the Fantastic Four reboot—a cornerstone for the next phase of Marvel's universe—might not hit theaters until well into 2025 highlights how fragile their current standing is.