According to Daredevil: Born Again star Charlie Cox, the Disney+ series nearly borrowed the lighter tone of the Ben Affleck film.
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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.
Is Sacha Baron Cohen Playing Mephisto in Marvel’s Ironheart? Here’s What We Know
As Ironheart racks up dislikes on YouTube ahead of its premiere this June, one burning question is capturing fans’ attention more than ever: is Sacha Baron Cohen playing Mephisto in the MCU?
The long-rumored debut of the Marvel Comics demon has been teased for years, from WandaVision to Agatha All Along. But now, with credible reports, casting clues, and even a supposed leaked teaser swirling online, speculation is hitting a fever pitch.
Neve Campbell Was Cast as Polaris in X-Men 97 Cartoon, Not the MCU
A new rumor from scooper MyTimeToShineHello suggested that Scream icon Neve Campbell had been cast as Polaris in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But former X-Men ’97 showrunner Beau DeMayo has stepped in to set the record straight.
Ironheart Dislikes Surge as Marvel’s Latest Disney+ Trailer Gets Ratioed on YouTube
Marvel Studios is facing a wave of backlash as the Ironheart trailer continues to get pummeled with YouTube dislikes. What was meant to be a bold new chapter in the MCU is now shaping up to be one of its most poorly received launches yet.
‘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.
Marvel’s Ironheart Trailer Drops Same Day as Superman — Fan Reaction Is Brutal as Ironheart Dislikes Explode
In what may go down as one of the most unfortunate scheduling blunders in recent superhero marketing, Marvel Studios released the trailer for Ironheart—a show that has already faced major delays and skepticism. Just three hours later, DC unveiled James Gunn’s trailer for Superman, offering fans a grounded, traditional take on the Man of Steel that’s not without its detractors.
Thunderbolts Sees Average Second Weekend Drop After Lackluster Opening Weekend — Far Better Than The Marvels, Brave New World
After a lackluster debut, Thunderbolts is showing some staying power in its second weekend drop at the box office — at least by recent Marvel standards.
Marvel Studios’ latest team-up flick pulled in $33.1 million domestically this weekend, bringing its 10-day North American total to $128.5 million and a global tally of $272.2 million. That’s not blockbuster-tier success for the once-dominant Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the drop from its opening weekend offers a glimmer of hope for a studio in desperate need of it.
Nightcrawler Actor Alan Cumming May Have Just Spoiled Avengers: Doomsday
In a recent BuzzFeed UK interview, actor Alan Cumming—who famously portrayed Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United—spoke candidly (and maybe a little too freely) about returning to the superhero genre in Avengers: Doomsday. But one offhand comment in particular set off a frenzy online.
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.
Bob Iger Praises Thunderbolts as Marvel’s Turning Point Despite Record-Low Opening
Disney CEO Bob Iger has declared Thunderbolts the “first and best example” of Marvel’s renewed focus on quality over quantity—even as the film delivered the lowest summer opening weekend in MCU history. In a way he’s right. The film’s quality has been praised by critics and viewers alike, but it hasn’t made a large quantity of money.
Marvel Uses Robert Downey Jr. to Sell Ironheart Ahead of Disney+ Release — Explains Why Riri is More “Remarkable” Than Tony Stark
Marvel is invoking the name of Robert Downey Jr. in an attempt to justify its upcoming Ironheart series.
Marvel’s Ironheart is gearing up to close out Phase Five of the MCU on Disney+, and the studio appears to be going into full damage control mode ahead of the premiere. Despite fans still scratching their heads over her inclusion in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel is now rolling out legacy name-drops, strategic comparisons, and emotional appeals in a thinly veiled attempt to build hype—and legitimacy—for a show that few asked for.
Thunderbolts Falls Below Initial Opening Weekend Box Office Projections, Becomes Marvel’s Lowest Summer Kickoff Ever
The official weekend box office numbers are in, and Thunderbolts has come in lower than initially projected, opening with $74.3 million domestically—below the $76 million projected early Monday morning. Despite being billed as the kickoff to the 2025 summer movie season, the Marvel Studios release is now underperforming even by the franchise’s post-Endgame standards.