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Marvel VFX Workers Ratify First Union Contracts as Disney Faces Fallout from Past Crunch Culture Allegations

May 21, 2025 ·

Marvin Montanaro

Harrison Ford as the Red Hulk in Captain America: Brave New World - YouTube, Marvel Entertainment

In a historic move for Hollywood’s visual effects industry, VFX workers behind the scenes of Marvel Studios and the Avatar franchise have ratified their first union contracts—marking a major shift for a field long plagued by overwork and lack of representation.

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Author: Marvin Montanaro

Marvin Montanaro is the Editor-in-Chief of That Park Place and a seasoned entertainment journalist with nearly two decades of experience across multiple digital media outlets and print publications. He joined That Park Place in 2024, bringing with him a passion for theme parks, pop culture, and film commentary. Based in Orlando, Florida, Marvin regularly visits Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, offering firsthand reporting and analysis from the parks. He’s also the creative force behind The M4 Empire YouTube channel, bringing a critical eye toward the world of pop culture. Montanaro’s insights are rooted in years of real-world reporting and editorial leadership. He can be reached via email at mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X: http://x.com/marvinmontanaro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinmontanaro Facebook: https://facebook.com/marvinmontanaro YouTube: http://YouTube.com/TheM4Empire Email: mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com