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One of the early signs of trouble was Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Once heralded as a franchise cornerstone capable of elevating Marvel’s storytelling, the film instead marked a downturn, contributing to a series of box office misses and PR crises. Despite its modest success compared to pre-Endgame standards, it was spun as a flop—highlighting how perceptions have shifted.