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Before this declaration, Feige had promised fans that the narrative would become clearer as the phase progressed, highlighting little post-credit scenes and nuanced storytelling. Yet, these promises fell flat as audiences saw a parade of films infused heavily with identity politics and social messaging, often at the expense of compelling storytelling.
Box Office and Reception: The Evidence of Failure
The financial performance of Phase Four blockbusters paints a bleak picture. Films such as Thor: Love and Thunder and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever underperformed relative to expectations.
- "Thor: Love and Thunder" grossed around $600 million globally, barely surpassing its break-even point of approximately $625 million, resulting in minimal profit.