Phase 4 was a boring period in the MCU, but the positive reception to the upcoming projects gives hope that the franchise can restore its former glory
It’s no secret that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been on something of a hiatus lately, but the franchise may finally be getting exciting again at the perfect time. The MCU has had some solid releases in recent years, such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the series Loki. However, negatively received projects such as Secret Invasion and box office bombs like The Marvels They have overshadowed the positive aspects. Many of the general public have already lost interest in the franchise, as a repeat of the excitement of the Infinity Saga seems unlikely.
Marvel Studios seems very aware of its hiatus because it has already taken measures to improve the quality of its content, such as slowing down its release schedule and dedicating a specific team to television. Since the Multiverse Saga is off to such a rocky start, it’s up to the remaining scheduled projects to pick up the pace. Fortunately for the MCU, many highly anticipated projects will be released soon and the franchise finally seems to be on the rise for the first time in a long time.
The Newest and Upcoming MCU Releases Are Making a Big Buzz
For the first time for the franchise in years, the MCU will only have one movie in 2024. Although the release schedule is limited, the project has generated a lot of enthusiasm. If the high number of views in the trailers of Deadpool & Wolverine is something to note, the film should do well at the box office. Deadpool & Wolverine will be Deadpool’s official introduction to the MCU, and Wolverine’s co-starring role means the film can capitalize on fan enthusiasm for the X-Men that has grown thanks to X-Men ’97.
The Disney+ MCU shows have been hit or miss so far, but X-Men ’97 has been very well received among both X-Men fans and casual audiences. Capturing the nostalgia of the original animated series, the hit Season 1 of X-Men ’97 It means there will be great anticipation for a future season 2 in the MCU. Among other upcoming projects scheduled, The Fantastic Four It’s also a bright spot for Marvel as the casting news has been received positively. Since current and future projects are generating a lot of excitement, there may be enough momentum to keep fans interested in the MCU.
Some back-to-back MCU hits could make Avengers 5 another pop culture event
The main reason why Avengers 5 and 6 have not been anticipated like the Avengers movies of Infinity Saga is because of the period of boring projects in Phases 4 and 5. However, The MCU just needs a few solid releases in a row for the franchise to get the hype back. If Marvel Studios can produce some big projects at the end of Phase 5 and Phase 6 that prove the quality will be consistent, fans will probably start looking forward to Avengers 5 and 6 and the Multiverse Saga as a whole.
With the current slate of anticipated MCU releases, future phases are being set up to avoid the mistakes of Phase 4 and keep the franchise relevant. The Multiverse saga is off to a shaky start as the projects so far have been received from mediocre to outright negative. However, 2024 has been a big year for Marvel so far, as X-Men ’97 It is a success and Deadpool & Wolverine It is highly anticipated. If the MCU manages to maintain this momentum with its upcoming projects, it may be what gets audiences talking about the franchise again.
Tobi Oulego
My name is Tobi Oulego, I am from the city of Buenos Aires and I am dedicated to the creation of film and series content. Since I was a child I have been a fan of all geek universes, I grew up with “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter” but today I specialize my content in the Marvel and DC universes
