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Meanwhile, Spider-Man: No Way Home stood out as an exceptional success, grossing nearly $2 billion worldwide. However, critically, the profits from this hit largely benefited Sony, as Marvel/Disney only received a 25% share of the revenue, highlighting a complicated and less-than-optimal financial arrangement.
The Audience's Perspective and Fan Dissatisfaction
Throughout Phase Four, fans consistently expressed frustration, yearning for better storytelling and authentic character development rather than political messaging and superficial diversity initiatives. Many have grown weary of the "fillers"—movies and series that seem to exist merely to tick diversity boxes—rather than to advance cohesive stories.