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For years, fans and critics have voiced concerns over the direction of the MCU, citing diminishing creativity, over-saturation, and a decline in quality. However, it’s arguably only with the release of The Marvels that the franchise's downturn has become undeniable. The film's reception has been lukewarm at best, with many pointing out a noticeable drop in the narrative coherence and character depth that once defined Marvel's success. Now, it seems the entire 15-year saga is facing a reckoning.