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colliding posted...

the problems in phase 4 are manifold.

first, they're suffering from raised expectations due to how good the past phases were. I liked parts of MoM but I haven't been impressed by any of the films - they're just standard superhero fare. This is only a problem because several films in the MCU have transcended this benchmark in the past.

second, the glut of Marvel products via more movies and constant Disney Plus shows is creating brand fatigue/backlash.

third, the universe has begun to feel disconnected. there's no nick fury/avengers build-up to manage hype.

They need to go ahead and pull the ripcord on Young Avengers/Kang/FF/X-Men and really start the next major phase. Right now it kind of feels like they're stuck in a filler arc.

I think the focus on the multiverse stuff is incredibly messy too. I was excited for Kang because I thought after Endgame he would be like "You guys fucked with the timeline and natural order and I'm putting a stop to your bullshit!" But instead he seems pretty chill about the timeline being completely fucked with, and things feel like they matter a lot less because of it. Why is Kang only in Loki so far? Why is he not popping up other places and teasing he's going to be the next big bad?

I can't believe they haven't done a Thunderbolts movie while there seems like there's been NO Avengers team in sight. It's the perfect opportunity for it around this time because they is not a crumb of an Avengers team around, or any other super team for that matter. At least tease us with the existence of Fantastic Four and X-Men! But they aren't even really doing that!

IfGodCouldDie posted...

That's exactly what they are in. After mostly clearing the board after endgame they have to rebuild the board and setup pieces again.

But we have no clue what they're setting up aside from Young Avengers, eventually. And Kang, somewhere. We got the Avengers line immediately. And then Thanos after that. They haven't hinted at much of anything definitively.