The press tour for December’s Avengers: Doomsday is still warming up. However, early indications suggest its enormous cast will face an unusual challenge while promoting the film: Many of the actors don’t really know what it’s about.
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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.
Delroy Lindo Breaks Silence on Marvel’s Troubled Blade Reboot: “It Just Went Off the Rails”
Marvel’s continuously delayed Blade reboot has been stuck in development limbo for years, and now one of its former stars is shedding light on why. Actor Delroy Lindo, who joined the project back in 2021, recently spoke out about his experience and the behind-the-scenes troubles that ran deeper than scheduling or script rewrites.
“Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2 Aims for Spring 2026 Premiere, But Ratings on First Season Are Terrible
When Daredevil: Born Again premiered on Disney+ earlier this year, it seemed poised to bring Matt Murdock’s vigilante justice back to the spotlight. However, despite its legacy and the return of fan-favorite characters like Daredevil and The Punisher, the show’s first...
Marvel’s Fantastic Four Trailer Sparks Backlash—Female Silver Surfer Roundly Mocked for Terrible CGI and Design
Marvel’s latest Fantastic Four trailer dropped and sparked a wave of online mockery. Fans quickly turned their attention to the visuals and casting choices, particularly the debut of Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer. While the gender swap of the Silver Surfer has been...
Carrie Coon was Absent from Avengers: Endgame Because of Salary Disputes with Marvel, According to Actress’s Husband
Carrie Coon, known for her role as the formidable Proxima Midnight in Avengers: Infinity War, made headlines when she was absent from Avengers: Endgame. While some initially speculated scheduling conflicts, it turns out that a salary dispute with Marvel Studios was the real reason behind her decision to step away from the franchise.
Fantastic Four: First Steps Makes Politically Charged MCU Changes to Characters Centered on Gender Politics and Masculinity
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is rolling the dice again with Fantastic Four: First Steps, the 37th entry in the franchise, and it might be its most ideologically loaded to date. Director Matt Shakman and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are aiming for a retrofuturist take on Marvel’s First Family—but the glossy visuals can’t hide a major shift in character dynamics and storytelling focus.
Thunderbolts Faces Grim Opening Weekend Projections as Marvel’s Box Office Woes Continue
Marvel Studios may be facing yet another uphill battle at the box office. The first box office projections for Thunderbolts are in, and they paint a concerning picture for a film already carrying a hefty production price tag. According to early industry estimates, the movie is expected to earn between $65 million to $85 million during its opening domestic weekend—a modest debut for a film with a reported $200 million budget.