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The film’s critical and commercial collapse has not gone unnoticed by those involved. Dakota Johnson, reportedly unhappy with her experience, reportedly fired her agent amid the fallout. She and co-star Sydney Sweeney even publicly tagged Marvel Studios—despite Madame Webb being a Sony production—indicating possible frustrations with the studio and the way projects are handled.
As the days roll on, more insiders are expected to come forward, sharing stories of production woes, unhappy cast members, and tactical missteps. The film’s failure is not merely financial but symbolic of deeper issues plaguing superhero franchises that rely on gimmicks, talent mismanagement, and controversial marketing strategies.