Emilia Clarke became one of television’s biggest stars through her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones. Since then, however, several of the actress’s attempts to join major franchises have resulted in major—if not historic—flops.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Pedro Pascal Claims Reed Richards Will Not be Leader of The Avengers in Doomsday, Contrary to Fantastic Four Director’s Comments
Pedro Pascal has clarified recent speculation surrounding Avengers: Doomsday, following a wave of online chatter sparked by comments from The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman that he would be the leader of the team.
John Malkovich Confirmed to be Cut from ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’, Director Calls Decision ‘Heartbreaking’
The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman has confirmed that John Malkovich, the two-time Oscar-nominated actor who was set to play Soviet supervillain Ivan Kragoff (aka Red Ghost), was removed from the movie during the editing process.
Why Director Jon Watts Walked Away from Fantastic Four: First Steps After Spider-Man Trilogy Success
Jon Watts, the filmmaker who revitalized Spider-Man for the MCU, was originally set to direct Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel’s reboot of the iconic superhero team. However, Watts surprised fans and industry insiders alike when he announced his departure from the project.
Sue Storm is the True Leader of The Fantastic Four, According to Marvel Producer as Vanessa Kirby Mocks Classic Invisible Woman Comic Portrayal
A producer on The Fantastic Four: First Steps has made a bold claim about the team’s leadership—and it’s not Reed Richards wearing the crown. According to producer Grant Curtis, the upcoming Marvel Studios reboot will position Sue Storm as the true center and leader of the iconic superhero team.
Fandango Says The Fantastic Four Broke Ticket Sales Record as Media Parrots Disputed Claims of Site Crashes
Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps has reportedly set a new high-water mark for 2025 advance ticket sales on Fandango, topping the first-day pre-sale numbers of all other titles released this year.
RUMOR: Marvel Eyeing Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo for Storm in MCU X-Men Reboot — A Casting Disaster in the Making?
As Marvel Studios desperately attempts to steady its footing after years of declining box office returns and fan frustration, a new rumor threatens to derail the comeback before it even begins. According to industry scooper @MyTimeToShineHello, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is being eyed to play Storm in the upcoming X-Men reboot—potentially one of the most important and influential films in the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ironheart Dislike Ratio Continues to Skyrocket as Fans Slam Trailer With 64% Negative Feedback
Marvel’s Ironheart trailer isn’t just underperforming—it’s collapsing in real time under an avalanche of dislikes. When we began writing this article, the video had 312,000 dislikes. By the time we hit publish, that number had already jumped to 315,000 dislikes, against just 177,000 likes (that number didn’t change…)—pushing the trailer to a brutal 64% Ironheart dislike ratio.
Thunderbolts Director Reportedly Tapped to Lead MCU X-Men Reboot
Marvel may have found the mutant whisperer it’s been searching for. According to Deadline, Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier is in early talks to become the director for the MCU X-Men reboot.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Casting Fuels Speculation About Miles Morales Joining the MCU
Marvel’s latest casting announcement for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has fueled fan speculation that the MCU could be moving closer to introducing Miles Morales.
Fantastic Four: First Steps Undergoing Reshoots Nearly 2 Months Before Release — Alarming Sign of Trouble for Film That Was Supposed to Save the MCU
Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps is entering dangerous territory with late stage reshoots just months before it hits the big screen. With two and a half months until its scheduled July 25, 2025 release date, the highly publicized Marvel reboot is currently undergoing filming once again in Los Angeles—and for many, this echos a familiar disaster for Marvel studios and Disney.
Marvel Renames ‘Thunderbolts’ to ‘The New Avengers’ After Box Office Struggles — Was This Always The Plan?
In one of the strangest pivots in Marvel Studios history, the company has begun actively rebranding its latest film Thunderbolts as The New Avengers—after the film has already opened in theaters. While no official title change has appeared in theater listings yet, Marvel has launched a coordinated promotional campaign referring to the film by its new moniker, signaling a dramatic shift in branding strategy.
Thunderbolts Opening Weekend Box Office a Major Eternals-Level Flop for Marvel Despite Strong Reviews — Is There No Hope Left for Disney’s MCU?
Marvel Studios is staring down yet another grim milestone. As Thunderbolts begins its theatrical run, domestic box office projections place the film’s opening weekend between $70 and $75 million. On paper, that might sound respectable—but in the context of Marvel’s recent track record, it paints a very different picture.