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This chaos in Blade is emblematic of broader challenges facing the MCU’s post-Endgame era. While the franchise initially soared with hit films and connected storytelling, recent entries have faced criticism and box office declines. The disorganized state of Blade echoes past Marvel projects like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which, despite initial financial success, lost momentum as audiences recognized its behind-the-scenes issues.
Adding fuel to the fire is the less-than-enthusiastic reception of the script leaks, with insiders describing the film’s potential early drafts as lackluster and underwhelming—particularly in the realm of action, which is vital for a Blade movie.