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The Decline of Marvel: Behind the Scenes Chaos and Box Office Woes
Over the past few years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been facing mounting challenges that threaten its status as the dominant franchise in Hollywood. Initially, Marvel and Disney tried to downplay the decline, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as the primary culprit for underperforming movies, especially those in Phase Four. They argued that pandemic restrictions and theater audiences' hesitancy were responsible for the drop in box office numbers. However, this explanation was quickly discredited by successful blockbusters such as No Way Home, Top Gun Maverick, and Avatar: The Way of Water, which thrived despite pandemic-era conditions.