The Marvels, the most recent addition to the MCU film lineup, has experienced the largest drop in its second week at the box office compared to any other film within the franchise. This further supports the growing belief that fans are genuinely starting to experience Marvel fatigue. With a star-studded cast including Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson, the sequel has unfortunately underperformed, raising significant concerns for the entire MCU and whether fans are truly becoming tired of the comic book movie franchise.
The Marvels, a sequel to Captain Marvel and a continuation of WandaVision and Ms. Marvel on Disney+, follows Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, and Ms. Marvel as they battle an alien threat and navigate their intertwined powers. The movie experienced a significant decline of 79% in box office earnings during its second week in theaters. This drop is the largest among all comic book films, surpassing even the decline in earnings witnessed by the Morbius movie. Previously, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania held the record for the biggest second week drop at 69.9%.
And with the likes of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes now out, The Marvel’s is likely to struggle even more at the box office and in theatres.
In a recent interview with Yahoo Entertainment, Iman Vellani, who portrays Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, expressed her indifference towards the low box office numbers and emphasized the importance of people simply enjoying the film if they choose to watch it.
"The box office does not concern me," stated Vellani, expressing her satisfaction with the final product and the positive feedback from those close to her. She emphasized the enjoyment of watching the movie and acknowledged that this is the most important aspect to consider for such films.
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I have mixed feelings about the news that The Marvels is experiencing a record-breaking box office drop in its second week. On the one hand, I am a big fan of the MCU and have enjoyed many of the films in the franchise. I was excited to see The Marvels, and I was disappointed to hear that it is not performing as well as expected.
On the other hand, I can understand why some fans are starting to experience Marvel fatigue. The MCU has been releasing a lot of films in recent years, and it can be difficult to keep up with all of them. Additionally, some fans may feel that the MCU is starting to become too predictable, with similar storylines and characters being used over and over again.
I think it is important to remember that the MCU is still a very popular franchise, and there are many fans who are still excited to see new films. However, I also think it is important for Marvel to listen to the feedback of fans and make changes to the franchise if necessary. I hope that Marvel will continue to produce high-quality films, and I am excited to see what the future holds for the MCU.
