Part 6/9:
Reflections on a Rocky Year
The year 2023 was arguably one of the most challenging in MCU history. It featured some of the franchise’s worst-performing films, including the Marvels, which failed to recoup its enormous production costs. These setbacks have cast a shadow over Marvel's reputation and financial health, with some industry analysts questioning whether upcoming projects—like the highly anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine reboot—will be able to turn things around.