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Despite the hefty production costs, Secret Invasion has failed to deliver commercially or critically. Its Nielsen ratings placed it far outside the top viewership charts, barely registering among other Disney+ content. This indicates that few viewers are tuning in, and interest has dramatically waned.
The End of an Era?
All of these factors suggest that Marvel’s golden era is over. The once-celebrated franchise is now beset by internal issues, storytelling missteps, and waning fan enthusiasm. The dissonance between the franchise's current state and its past success is evident, with many fans and industry insiders openly acknowledging that things are just different now.