Lately, Phases Four and Five of the Marvel Studios‘ current mediocre performance, Disney has announced that it will be pulling back on its content output.
The Walt Disney Company’s CEO, Star Wars titles, both movies and TV shows. According to CNBC, Iger said that this isn’t just a cost-saving initiative. He also believed that the overproduction of these shows and films “diluted focus and attention.”
“You pull back not just to focus, but also as part of our cost containment initiative. Spending less on what we make, and making less…
“…Marvel is a great example of that. It had not been in the television business at any significant level, and not only did they increase their movie output, but they ended up making a number of TV series. Frankly, it diluted focus and attention.”
When VFX artists who exposed Marvel Studios for poor working conditions.
While this recent announcement might sound disappointing, it could be the right move for Disney, especially due to the lackluster performance recent titles received and the ongoing delays for some Marvel productions like once the strikes are over) the opportunity to create better stories.
It could also slow down the oversaturation of Marvel titles, especially for those who are new to the franchise. It could even give Marvel some time to do justice to its characters. Sam Raimi took on the Doctor Strange sequel without even watching WandaVision.
Marvel Studios may be a superhero juggernaut, but what’s the point of releasing films and Disney Plus originals if they won’t perform well, or if the stories feel weird or out of place because someone didn’t know what happened previously? It is very unlikely that already announced projects will be shelved, especially since on hold due to the ongoing strikes. At the very least, this executive decision by Iger could be seen as an advantage for Marvel, and an opportunity to slow down and reflect on their beloved characters and the stories behind them.
Published: Jul 14, 2023 12:15 am