Part 7/8:
The public airing of these behind-the-scenes issues marks a turning point. Fans have long suspected that Marvel’s heyday was fading, but media silence maintained a facade of stability. With stories of contractual disputes, creative suppression, and actor dissatisfaction now emerging, it becomes clearer why many recent Marvel movies have struggled to find their footing.
The internal discord feeds into the public perception that Marvel’s operations are in disarray—a stark contrast to its once-mythical status as the unstoppable cultural phenomenon.