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This pattern extends to Marvel, where certain movies with male leads, such as Iron Man 2 or Thor: The Dark World, experienced mixed responses. Yet, the narrative pushed by some defenders suggests that criticism of female-led MCU films must be rooted in sexism, rather than honest critique of storytelling quality.
The Problem of Audience Alienation
One of the key points is that industry figures like Jaffe seem unaware—or dismissive—of the fact that alienating male audiences by focusing excessively on political correctness and identity politics can harm overall box office and franchise health.