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There’s a growing consensus that Marvel is not simply suffering from a creative slump but is actively restructuring its entire operation. Post-Secret Invasion—a costly and poorly received series—Marvel is rethinking how much control creators have, with showrunners gaining more authority. This move aims to improve quality control but raises questions about the studio’s earlier failure to allow genuine creative freedom.
Meanwhile, under Disney CEO Bob Iger, Marvel's output has been scaled back to focus on quality over quantity. Iger has publicly emphasized reducing the number of films and series to produce better content, which, while seemingly prudent, also signals caution rooted in recent failures.