Are Marvel Movies Getting Worse? Here's What the Data Says

How do critic and audience scores reflect the performance of the Marvel Cinematic Universe post-Endgame? But are MCU movies actually getting worse? Three metrics are key in answering that question.Rotten Tomatoesis a percentage of “positive” reviews. Metacritic is a weighted score by industry professionals. And the CinemaScore is a grade from eager moviegoers. Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score TheRotten Tomatoes Critic Scoreis actually not a rating at all. It is an “enjoyment” metric that shows the percentage of “positive” reviews from verified critics....

April 10, 2023 · 4 min · 699 words · Kimberly Lewis

Black Widow Star Casts Doubt on Return In 2024 Spiritual Sequel

OneBlack Widowstar recently commented on the prospects of them showing up again in theMCU. Currently,Black WidowstarsDavid HarbourandFlorence Pughare confirmed to be appearing in next year’s Marvel Studios movie,Thunderbolts. The big anti-hero team-up has previously been teased as a spiritual successor to Scarlett Johansson’s previous solo outing. Marvel Studios Director of Visual Development Andy Parkonce stated that the project is like"aBlack Widowsequel." Despite that, at least one big name from that movie might not be joining the party....

April 10, 2023 · 2 min · 290 words · Caroline Humphrey

Disney Reveals First Look at Historic MCU Musical

Disney released new details about Disney’s real-life Rogers: The Musical. Disneyshared new details about theMCU’s first real-life musical coming to the Disneyland Resort this summer. Marvel fans first saw an MCU musical inHawkeyeforDisney+. Now, Disney unveiled a first look at this real-world production, as well as a few spoilery details. As the concept art shows, Disney’sRogers: The Musicalwill show highlightSteve Rogers' Captain Americaorigin story. Joining Cap, the Avengers, and Peggy isNick Furywho, according to Disney, fans will be singing....

April 10, 2023 · 2 min · 217 words · Steven Martinez

Does Rocket Die In Guardians Vol 3? James Gunn Responds

James Gunn has responded to an inquiry asking if Rocket dies in the upcoming third entry. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3writer/directorJames Gunnhas responded to sentiments commenting onRocket Raccoon’s possible death in the upcoming threequel. In the same interview, he even specifically noted that he"needed to finish Rocket’s story." The odds certainly don’t sound good for the gun-toting, talking mammal. Will Rocket Raccoon Die In Guardians of the Galaxy 3? In response, the filmmaker responded with a wide-eyed emoji....

April 10, 2023 · 2 min · 345 words · Stephanie Harrison

First Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Box Office Projections Revealed

The box office forecast for James Gunn’s last Guardians of the Galaxy film has been revealed. The first box office projections forThe Guardians of the GalaxyVol. 3are here, and they may not be as high as many would have guessed. Marvel Studios' luck at the box office hasn’t been all too great lately. Currently, the movie sits at $473.4 at the global box office. But willJames Gunn’s upcoming Marvel Studios return fare any better?...

April 10, 2023 · 2 min · 283 words · Kevin Rodriguez

James Gunn's Disney Firing: Director Explains How Marvel Actors 'Saved' Him After Exit

James Gunnwas disheartened whenDisneyfired him, but the director revealed how theGuardians of the Galaxycast"saved"him. The reason for his firing was the resurfacing of several decade-old crude jokes he had made on Twitter. Thankfully, Warner Bros. snapped up Gunn three months later to directThe Suicide Squad. However, the immediate aftermath of his firing was a painful period mitigated by several Guardians colleagues. The Guardians Saved James Gunn In an interview withEmpire, James Gunn describedGuardians of the Galaxy Vol....

April 10, 2023 · 2 min · 304 words · Ryan Ayala

Shazam 2 Removed Actress from First Movie In Retconned Scene (Video)

The Shazam! director shared on Twitter what changed in a retconned scene from the original to the sequel. However, in the sequel,Shazam! What Changed in Shazam 2’s Flashback? Does This Mean More in the DCU Can Change? Granted,The Flashfilm will likely end upresetting a fair amountof what DC movies have already established. This includes those smaller details like the suit design changes, as originally intended forShazam! Fury of the Gods....

April 10, 2023 · 2 min · 222 words · Joel Valdez

Thrawn's Live-Action Visuals Caused Difficulties for Disney+ Ahsoka Show

Star Wars executive Dave Filoni explained the difficulties of bringing Thrawn into live-action for Ahsoka. Ahsoka’s introduction of the iconic animatedStar WarsvillainGrand Admiral Thrawncaused some challenges forLucasfilm’s production team. And there are a lot of blue characters out there now. Cad Bane was a much-debated blue." And the green [for Hera]. And the orange [for Ahsoka]! Why did I do all these things? I couldve made my life so much simpler!...

April 10, 2023 · 2 min · 262 words · Steven Friedman

2024's Black Widow 'Sequel' Getting Reworked at Marvel Studios (Rumor)

A new rumor has detailed why Marvel Studios' Black Widow sequel is being retooled. According to a new rumor, Marvel Studios is rewriting its upcomingBlack Widowsequel. Set to release in 2024,Thunderboltsassembles a number ofMCUantiheroes on a single team. However, several of its main stars are already from the same film. However, recent news and rumors suggest thisPhase 5ensemble is currently being retooled. Jin is known as the creator and showrunner for Netflix’sBeef....

April 9, 2023 · 2 min · 280 words · Jennifer Johnson

Guardians Vol. 3: New Details on How It Ends Revealed by Star

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 star Karen Gillan teased how the threeqeul ends. Guardians 3 Ending Teased by Leading Actor Speaking withRolling Stone,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3star Karen Gillan teased part of how the new MCU threequel ends. And everyone was crying in the scene. When you see it, just know that none of us are actually acting. Like, everyone was very emotional. It did feel like a goodbye....

April 9, 2023 · 2 min · 274 words · Jason Gray

Star Wars: Lucasfilm Issues Surprising Statement on Kevin Feige's Movie

Kathleen Kennedy set the record straight on Feiges Star Wars project. LucasfilmbossKathleen Kennedyshed some light on theStar Warsmovie which was supposedly being produced by MarvelsKevin Feige. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is seemingly one of the busiest people in Hollywood. But, as it turns out, things might not have been what they seemed to be. But, there was nothing… Nothing ever got developed. We never discussed an idea. As everybody knows Kevin, is a huge Star Wars fan....

April 9, 2023 · 2 min · 377 words · Tiffany Santiago

The Mandalorian Crossover Movie's Massive Cast Teased by Producer

Kathleen Kennedy promises quite the turnout for the Mandalorian crossover movie. Lucasfilm presidentKathleen Kennedyhinted at a wide variety ofStar Warscharacters inDave FilonisMandalorian crossover film. So it will be little bits of all of that. There are a lot of sources he’s drawing from to see where we’re going." Additionally,IGNinterviewed Dave Filoni and his producing partnerJon Favreau. Filoni confirmed this to be the case: I think in certain ways, yes. But it’s definitely developed out of the stories we’ve been doing....

April 9, 2023 · 2 min · 304 words · Jennifer Aguilar

Avengers 5: James Gunn Reveals If Guardians Vol. 3 Sets Up Kang's Future

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn addressed any potential Kang development in his movie. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3directorJames Gunnrevealed whether his newMCUthreequel sets up any part ofKang the Conqueror’s future inAvengers: The Kang Dynasty. Will Guardians 3 Set Up Kang? Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. The fan expressed hope thatVol. I love Kang and the multiverse, but the GOTG franchise is my favorite in the MCU....

April 8, 2023 · 2 min · 231 words · Thomas Wagner