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Even the once-indomitable Marvel Cinematic Universe isn’t bulletproof to superhero fatigue, at least not anymore.
The MCU went from making cinematic behemoths to box-office failures, an unfortunate yet conspicuous development that has taken place in recent years. But what is being labeled as superhero fatigue – the supposed culprit behind the studio’s morbid flops – isn’t the actual root of the problem. AndThe Boys‘ Antony Starr has the perfect solution for giants like Marvel Studios to fix that.
Considering how Marvel went from being the most successful superhero brand to seeing miserable days at theatres, it might do Kevin Feige some good to take notes.
Antony Starr Addresses the Infamous Superhero Fatigue
Portraying a superhero on-screen for the past five years,Antony Starris well aware of the woeful state of some industry giants like the MCU suffering because audiences are less and less receptive to superhero films. Or at least that’s what the general assumption is.
But Starr – who plays the sadistic but unrivaled antagonist Homelander inThe Boys– is certain that superhero fatigue is not to blame for the lamentable condition of studios; it’s not that fans are bored of superhero content, it’s that they’ve become jaded thanks to drab and unoriginal material.Kevin Feigeshould probably pay attention to this part (viaCinemaBlend).
I don’t think the audience is fatigued, let me put it that way. I think the audience is hungry […] They are hungry as hell for superhero content. So, I think…it’s easy to start saying, ‘Is this superhero fatigue?’ or whatever. I think people just want fresh story, fresh ideas, and fresh storytelling.
TheBansheestar put forth a compelling argument on the subject, remarking how despite being a superhero show, Eric Kripke’sThe Boys(adapted from the comic book series of the same name) has been a raging success thanks to the ingenious storyline. The key is simply creating original and as Starr very aptly pointed out,“fresh” content.
Marvel President Kevin FeigeCan Still Salvage the Studio
It was under Feige’s rein that the MCU built an unshakeable foundation of revolutionary, critically acclaimed knockouts like the Robert Downey Jr. phenomenonIron Manor fan-favoriteThe Avengers: Endgame. Then came the year of darkness, starting with Nia DaCosta’s sequel to 2019’s phenomenally successfulCaptain Marvel.
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The Marvelswitnessed the most egregious box-office debut that any MCU film has ever had with a depressing opening weekend of $46 million domestically, ultimately making a paltry sum of $206 million worldwide (viaBox Office Mojo). But it wasn’t the first of Marvel projects to suffer and it wouldn’t be the last.
BeforeThe Marvels‘ disaster in November, the studio had already come face-to-face with a box-office washout in the form ofAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, grossing just above $476 million globally (viaBox Office Mojo).
In an interview withEmpire, both Feige and Marvel’s co-president Louis D’Esposito expressed their views on the“rough time”the studio was treading through. Despite their theatrical plights, however, the studio bosses are optimistic about the MCU’s future with D’Esposito making it clear that they’ve learned from their mistakes.“We learned our lesson,”he said.
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Perhaps the Shawn Levy-helmed tentpoleDeadpool & Wolverinewill change the course for the MCU for the better. In any case, at a time when the studio needs a big win to get back in the game, Feige’s best bet, as Starr highlighted, is “fresh,” riveting content.
Khushi Shah
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With a prolific knowledge of everything pop culture and a strong penchant for writing, Khushi has penned over 700 articles during her time as an author at FandomWire.An abnormal psychology student and an fervent reader of dark fiction, her most trusted soldiers are coffee and a good book.
