Part 8/9:
- Internal Pressure: The disconnect between Marvel’s original vision and its current trajectory prompted a desire to start anew, focusing on more traditional storytelling.
Conclusion: Uncertain Future Ahead
While Marvel fans hope that the transition into Phase Five will rejuvenate the franchise, skepticism remains. The studio's previous approach—more focused on diversity and social messaging than solid storytelling—has hurt its reputation and bottom line.
In summary, Marvel's recent troubles highlight the importance of quality storytelling over political agendas and spectacle. Whether Phase Five will be able to recover the goodwill lost during Phase Four remains to be seen, but what's clear is that Marvel is intent on leaving its troubled past behind and (perhaps) starting afresh.